Strange Desires

Another Day of Sunshine

Chapter 11

I was sitting with my mom and dad on the sofa, telling them everything and mostly expressing with my hands. They were so happy to see me after a long time and so I was. I asked where was Lizzie. They told me she had gone to some field trip of her school. I told them about the people there and my roommates, showing them what gifts I brought for them. We had spend almost a day and it was nearly night now. I felt my body's need for rest so I just jumped onto my cozy bed and was soon sound asleep.

It was mixture of joy and sadness to be back. But I had to go ack for 4 months from now were my final papers and after I would start my medical house job. I was no more the old Cassie, who was sometimes rude, sometimes funny and lively, and sometimes I didn't even know what my heart wants me to do. I was well aware of the beauties and cruel side of life. But one thing remained constant. I had been and was still not one of those people who were fake to the outsides, neither I knew how to pretend in front of the people for my good. It was just the way I was.

I woke up late in the morning, got fresh and went down stairs as my tummy was roaring with hunger. I was eating my favorite French toast that my mom had made for me. I was missing Lizzie at the breakfast table. I remembered how we used to fight for the Apple jam when it was nearly finished. Or how she used to tease me with saying how messed up my hair gets when I'm outside too long, and stealing my hair brush! That meant war! Now they are the most beautiful memos.

Suddenly I remembered something. I looked up to mom and asked where Henry and Kevin were. They both glanced at each other for a moment then my father, forcing a smile, said to me:

" Henry is now living in John's house. He don't want to live with us. And about Kevin.." , he took a deep sigh.

"Kevin is just getting out of control. He not even stared drug dealing but also going to clubs and all the bad stuff. I am mostly away from home on account of my work and your mom is really getting sick just because of him. God just help us get though this."

My mom grabbed my dad's hand lovingly and smiled as though she was saying in her expression that everything will get fine. I asked them about John. They told me he had bought some lands in here and was gone for looking them. He would be back soon.

I finished up my breakfast and sketched out plans for my this week stay. I had to meet all my friends and teachers at school. I had to meet Henry and Kevin and John, but mostly John. I grabbed my gifts for people I bought and went out. I headed to my school first and there met my all teachers. I went to my favorite teacher, Peter Byers, hoping to catch some good news about his wedding or something.

"Hello Sir Peter." I said with a huge smile on my face as he shifted his eyes to me from his book. He nearly jumped up from his resting couch in the staff room. He was still handsome or maybe got little more. Young as always and attractive.

"Oh Bells, its you! Its so nice to see you! You gave a good surprise."

" Yes Sir, I just wanted to meet all of my teachers and friends. Its been a long time since I met you all." He moved closer to me.

"You have grown beautiful Cassie."

He said not moving his eyes from me and stepping a little more closer. I felt a little awkward and bounced back, changing the topic all of a sudden.

" So I brought a gift for you Sir. Its a watch. Do you like it?"

He grabbed it softly and looked at it with a smile. He opened his case and took it out.

"Its indeed a beautiful watch, Cassie. I will surely keep it close to me all the time."

He again looked at me with a lust. I was getting a little uncomfortable. Although he was very handsome and half of the girls of my school had a crush on him, but I never thought about him as he was my teacher back then. I just gave him an awkward smile and greeted him goodbye. He stopped me from behind and said he we should hang out sometimes. I just smiled and nodded and went out.

I met with all my friends and teachers. They were so happy to see me again as I was. Then I went to Henry's. It was good that he was polite this time unexpectedly, greeted me warmly. He asked me to come in.

"You gave a big surprise. Its nice to see you again Bells." he said with a smile.

"Thanks Henry. Tell me how are you? What are you doing now a days?"

" I am doing just fine. I have been practicing teaching now in High School . I think you know my colleague. His name is Peter Byers."

"Oh yes, he was my teacher. He was very good actually. I hope you do very fine in future."

"Yeah, Thanks. Oh sorry, I just forgot to ask, what would you like to eat?"

"No, no thanks. I just wanted to meet you and Kevin. Well, where is he?"

"Probably out with his friends."

"Ok, It was nice to see you again Henry. I should be get going now."

"Wait Belles." He said with his eyes gazing down. It was very rare when he did it.

" What is it, Henry?" I asked with curiosity.

" I.. I wanted to apologize, for what I did back then. I was really a jerk to you. I am sorry for that. Mom's death was a great setback for me. I couldn't blame God, but poured my anger on you all, especially you. I am really sorry."

He had sincerity I his voice. I was at last happy that he had apologized me. He said as he really mean it. I could not do anything but forgive him, also it was a long time ago from now and I wanted good terms with everyone. After a moment of silence, I hugged him.

"Its okay Henry. I hope we will be friends again like we were before."

He smiled and hugged me back. He greeted me bye and I left.