Shattered Part I (Completed)

12.5

After 30 minutes of running, we make it to the top of the mountain. Walking over to the fence I lean on it and look over the town we were raised in.

Kat steps beside me and looks around. "Wow, this spot is amazing. How did you find it?"

Turning towards her I say. "After Chloe and Nina moves out I had to find something to keep me occupied. Walking and running did it for me. I stumbled across the path when I used the running track we took. This one took me higher up the mountain." Pointing towards our house. "You can see Mom and Dad's place from here."

She looks harder and then finds it. Smiling she says. "You're right. Have you ever taken anyone up here?"

"No," I start walking along the fence line. "This is my personal place. I haven't seen anyone come up here in years. That track was overgrown when I found it. I trim it back at times."

"Have you see any snakes?"

"A few, but I've never been bitten by any. Why?"

"You shouldn't be cutting anything back, Lizzie. Something could be hiding in the bush. I'd hate for you to get bit by a snake while you were out here alone. Without anyone to help you. Promise me, you'll get the professionals to do it?"

"I will."

Kat walks over to the bench and takes a seat. Her face is white as a sheet and then she chucks up.

Pulling her hair back I say. "Is there something you'd like to tell me?"

She lets out a small laugh. "Of course there is. I was just hoping to tell you with everyone this morning over breakfast, but you had to leave before we could eat."

"Are you pregnant again?"

"Yeah, I am. I want you to be the Godmother again. If anything happens to my husband and I want you you to take care of them with the help of the Godfather."

Whose the Godfather?

All I've ever heard is how he's such a great guy, but yet he hasn't shown up to any of the parties that have been thrown.

"Why haven't I met him yet?"

She looks at me. "He's come around earlier in the day to give gifts to the kids. He spends a lot of time in the office keeping the company running."

"What makes you think that he's going to be the perfect guy to help me raise those kids? If you die I'll probably be left alone with them as he can't be trusted."

She places her hand on mine. "Seb and I don't plan on dying anytime soon. Chad is one of the best guys around."

"How do you know?"

"I work for him. He runs a company that's in competition with Seb's."

"Have you ever given Seb any information from Chad's company?"

"No, I would never do that. I love working for Seb. He's a great boss to work for. Besides, Seb and Chad are always sharing secrets about there Companies. They're thinking about merging and becoming one big company. Those two want to rack in the money, but I'm not sure if that's the right move for Seb."

"If you're not sure send over the statements for both companies and I'll let you know if it's the right move. I know they both have advisors, but it might be best to get an outsider opinion."

"Okay," she holds her hand out and I help her up. "We should head back. Seb and I are leaving after lunch with the kids."

Kat and I walk down the trail and head back home.