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Chapter 1: Life Story
“RING!!!! RING!!!!”
Darn clock I reached my hand out to off the darn thing. God I hated it. I reached out for the snooze button when I touched something soft. Quite sure it is that familiar pale hand which was on top of the snooze button. Then I heard that sweet angelic voice that belonged to that soft hand, “Good morning Rick, you better get up to eat breakfast or you will be late.” Karin was the girl whose voice belonged to. I knew her for almost all my life she was almost like my sister. Oh yea. Forgot to introduce myself. I am Rick Adams. Currently 15 and studying in Seattle High School. My parents died when I was young. Was too young to remember though. Well Karin’s Mum died on the same day that’s how we met. Ever since then she has been taking care of me, I feel quite bad about it since I have been staying here for free. Karin’s Dad is the one earning the money, usually on business trips he goes almost one every week. Now he was on one heck of a business trip, 4 months, he will be gone for 4 months! That’s a little extreme to me. Hell did I feel beat. I just came back from that stupid training camp just got back yesterday at midnight, I won’t want to know how I am going to survive in the army and don’t want to know. Nor do I want to go to the army. I tried dragging my legs to the toilet, and I didn’t really care if I looked like a zombie or not. I took a quick shower and I felt so much better. More like going to heaven, slipped into the first clothes I felt in the cupboard and got ready for school. All my clothes were fashionable, not that I want to brag but it was comfy putting on a white hoodie and a plain pair of jeans. It felt so much better wearing casual rather than putting on all those heavy uniform suits in training camp. Luckily I don’t have to go to that stinking place anymore.
The moment I was about to go down, I was greeted by an aroma of waffles. To be precise, a tinge of ice cream. Sure enough, those waffles greeted me. From far, I can sense the golden crisp of the waffle. I slowly turned my head to Karin and said, “Didn’t I tell you to stop making so much food? Soon I won’t be able to tell the difference of a maid and my almost sister-like friend. And wait, what time did you wake up?”
“Erm… the answer to your first question is yes and I don’t mind who you think I am and I woke up at 4 am.”
“This sucks. You know I don’t like you working like you are my slave and you know I feel bad because I have nothing to repay you! GOD DAMN IT! Why must you do this to me?!”
“Sorry… please just let me take care of you its really fun, I enjoy it, honest!” she gave me that smile that would sweep off my darn feet. At least I was used to it. The effect on me was nothing compared to the guys in my school. Before she even started to smile, they would drop dead like they contracted a disease that had immediate effect on guys only.
“Fine but please don’t overwork yourself OK? Promise me that.”
“Okay, fine. And oh, breakfast for today is waffles, pancakes and a little ice cream to go with them.”
“Guessed it.”
All I could do was smile at her. She was the best, but yet I didn’t want her doing this. It was too much for her, and even if she just wants to take care of me now, I still feel that I forced her to it. And the worse thing is, her father trusted me too much. Before he left, I tried to persuade him to stay. What I recalled was, “Are you sure leaving a young man and a lady at home is safe?” and the answer I dreaded to receive was, “I’m sure its safe and in fact, I don’t mind. Anyway, I am more than willing to let you have the rights to marry my precious girl.” And then as if I didn’t said anything, he gave me a stupid smile and left. So much for parental love. And I actually hoped this father would at least name a few conditions. And all he gave me was a smile. Good riddance.
I manage to finish the whole breakfast Karin made, and I always tried to, no matter how full I was just so she wouldn’t feel bad. And it’s a miracle I never grew fat. I really should ask what she used to cook. I went out of the house gate, while waiting for Karin to take out our lunches. When she came out, she gave me that beautiful smile again and said, “Here’s your lunch.”
“Where is yours?”
“Oh god. I am so sorry; I left it in the kitchen. Could you wait for a while more please?” Then she dashed off, it was like a routine, always putting me before herself.
After a few minutes, she came running back. “Sorry I made you wait.”
“Don’t worry I feel more sorry I relied on you”
“Don’t be OK? I like it when you are relying on me”
“Fine but remember what you promised me? Don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Yes I know let’s get to school fast before school starts”
I quickly agreed and we started off to school. It was like our daily routine and whenever we reached school, I would always realize that she would blush. And when I looked at her more, her blush gets more obvious.
This playful voice was heard. And it was loud. “OH! Look at the couple of Seattle High!”
Apparently, that was Jayson Roman. He is my best friend even if he is a little irritating.
“SHE’S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!! SAY THAT AGAIN I SWEAR YOU WISHED YOU WERE DEAD! “
“Whoa dude relax I was just playing. Don’t have to take it so seriously.” Then he put his arm around my head playfully.
“So…Karin, what did you make for his lunch??”
“Well, it’s a secret for him to find out. So you can’t know.”
“That is so romantic! You really should be nicer to her. Or she might cook grubs for you next time. Watch out while you can.” And laughed out loud.
“He isn’t bad to me and I never bore a grudge for him.”
“Thanks Karin.” And I smiled at her.
Saying those two words made her blush.
“And as for you Jayson, you’re so screwed.”
And then I lunged for his head to give him a nudge but he already started running. So I just shouted,” YOU REMBER THIS JAYSON ROMAN! I’LL MAKE SURE YOU WISHED YOU WERE DEAD!” With that the both of us laughed and although we look like we are enemies, we don’t really mean what we do.
Today’s lessons were extremely boring but for some apparent reason, I didn’t fall asleep. But soon enough, all the lessons were over and as usual I would walk Karin back home. We were half way back when Karin suddenly exclaimed, “OH NO! THE INGREDIENTS FOR DINNER! I haven’t got them yet! Can we drop by the supermarket to buy some stuff? Please?”
“Sure.” Was the only thing I could say to her. How could I refuse her? I am like her body guard. Only I am paid with food and a cozy roof over my head. Besides, that’s the only way to make it up to her. We walked to the nearest supermarket. And I always wondered why all the food Karin made always tasted delicious even though 90% of what she cooks consists of vegetables. When we were at the supermarket, I met my schoolmate. Her name was Jennifer Raymond. The guys in my clique often said that she had a crush on me but I didn’t give a damn. We hardly ever spoke to each other. The moment Jennifer spotted me her expression lit up and squealed, “HI RICK! You doing some shopping?” And she hopped over to where Karin and I were.
“Not really. Karin’s the one doing the shopping.”
“Ooh ooh! Did you know you look so macho when you’re with her? You look like you’re protecting her, I’m so jealous.” She pouted, and with that Karin blushed.
“Hey I am not macho. And she’s like my little sister. I have to protect her, don’t I?”
“Well…if you say so! Well I have to go now, see you in school!” and danced over to give me a small peck on the cheek. I looked at Karin and she gave a shocked look. And I wouldn’t be surprised ‘cause I was too. I waited for her to leave completely before I asked Karin, “You alright?”
She gave me one of her trademark smiles before saying, “Yeah am alright. Don’t worry.”
Even though she said she was alright, I couldn’t help sensing that she was lying. After all, I lived with her since we were kids. To me she is an open book.
About half an hour of selective picking by Karin, she got all she needed to make dinner. And since she paid for the food, I offered to carry the food so that I wouldn’t hold it against myself.
While walking home, I remembered to thank her for the amazing mushroom burger she prepared for my lunch and said, “And oh, thanks for lunch. It was really good.”
“No biggie.” And she blushed again. Sometimes I wonder when she is going to stop blushing.
When we reach home, Karin whipped up a quick dinner from some steak from last night with some mushroom gravy and salad. After that I went to take a shower. It felt really good. When I got out of the bath I slipped into a pair of shorts and looked for Karin. I suddenly wanted to see her so I looked into her room but she wasn’t there. Just then I felt like going to the toilet and when I opened the door I saw Karin in the toilet with her shirt off. Almost immediately, I closed the door and said, “JESUS CHRIST! I’M SO SORRY KARIN! I’M SUCH A JERK! I SHOULD HAVE KNOCKED! I’M SO SORRY!” And my cheeks felt hot. And no doubt she was blushing as well.
“Hey Rick. Stop scolding yourself. It’s okay. Other than my back, you didn’t see anything else right? ”
“YES! Only your back. NOTHING ELSE!”
“THANK GOD…let me slip into my clothes.” And heaved a huge sigh of relief.
When she came out, I thought I saw a Greek goddess in a nightgown. She looked absolutely stunning and out of curiosity I asked, “What’s the occasion?”
“Nothing, just felt like wearing this. What do you think?”
“Do you really want to know?”
“Of course.”
“If you’re sure… This would make the guys’ jaws drop and drool like zombies. But definitely not me, but truth is, you’re absolutely stunning.”
“Thanks for the compliment. But you know this outfit isn’t allowed in school.”
“Yeah, quite obvious. But even if you did, I would make sure they won’t be able to get into a 10 metre radius around you.” She blushed once again then said, “So why did you want to look for me?” It would sound really weird if I said that I wanted to see her so I came up with a stupid excuse by saying, “No just wondering around the house.”
Suddenly, she bent down to observe my stomach and I felt that my cheeks were burning. She slowly lifted her finger and poked into my stomach. “Hey, what are you doing?”
“Have you been working out?”
“No why?”
“Well… it seems you have more muscle now.”
“Oh. Must be the vegetables you have been feeding me. Thanks anyway.” Then I smiled at her then she blushed again.
“It’s getting late. I think we better sleep. Goodnight.”
“Okay. Goodnight to you too.”
She ran to her room, but I felt odd when she left. I felt…empty when she was not around me. I kept looking at her until she closed the door. I wanted to sleep badly so I went to brush my teeth and the moment my head made contact with the pillow, I fell into a deep sleep. But no matter how tired I was, the scene of Karin’s Dad agreeing that I could marry her kept playing in my mind over and over again. And just then, an unknown feeling burned in my chest. And I fell into total slumber before I could wonder what it was.
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