Chapter 7.19: Dear Diary, Catching Up

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Part 1: Catching Up

Dear Diary, I can’t tell you how sorry I am that I’ve ignored you for so long. I’ve said it before, but I truly mean it.

If you remember, Michelle Larochette (a distant cousin from Winchester) moved in with Jarah, Kai, and I. What was to be a temporary situation, turned long term. But I don’t mind.

Not only has she helped take care of Kai, we get along famously. Also, I should mention now, she and Morrie have been dating. They are quite serious, too.

“Can you believe it?” Michelle asked me now.

My smile and happiness were genuine, but so was my wistfulness.

“Congratulations,” I told her. “I know the two of you will be happy.”

Yes, wedding bells were soon to ring, and I was still single. Bram and I were friends again which was nice, however, life kept getting in the way of any real kind of relationship.

We love each other, and I think we always will. Yet, I’ve come to realize I can’t support Kai the way I should on a CNA’s wage. Next week, I start my prerequisites for nursing school.

I was able to get a student loan, and while Bram pays for a large portion of Kai’s needs, I want to pay for my house on my own. It might seem silly, and I don’t want to lose it. So, I have accepted help from Bram for now with the mortgage payments.

As soon as I’m making nurse’s pay, though, I want to be independent. It’s something I’ve never really been, and I think it’s important to show Kai how to be self-reliant.

Part 2: Kai’s Birthday!

The whole family came for Kai’s milestone birthday. Soon, after the caking, he would be a child, ready for school. I could scarcely believe it!

Bram was reserved during the festivities, and I couldn’t blame him. Kai was more familiar with Morrie and preferred him over his father. While Bram didn’t complain, I could tell it bothered him.

I wish I could have changed that aspect of things, but Bram was out of town so often with The Inheritance, it would take time to flesh out a bond with his son.

Mom was also quiet that day. I know it was wrong of me to disappear without saying anything to her, especially after what she went through with my kidnapping when I was a child.

During our last visit, we had it out big time. I hoped today, we would be able to work out our feelings for good.

And, here comes the birthday boy!

“Happy birthday to you,” I began singing.

He was not impressed.

Part 3: A Good Mother

Later that day, mom and I slipped upstairs.

“I’m glad you want to talk,” I said, picking at my skirt.

She watched my fingers for a moment as they pulled at a loose thread, then she said, “You’re going to ruin your skirt.”

Said just like a mom!

“Can you blame me for being nervous? All I want is to get our relationship back to how it was.”

“You really hurt me, Kara.”

My eyes plead into hers as I spoke, searching for any inkling of forgiveness.

“I’m so sorry. I’ve apologized so much already, but I mean it.”

Her eyes left mine, and she gazed around the room.

“I suppose you will need help packing up the baby things.”

I tried to smile. “Is that an offer?”

“Of course.” She sighed again, but her eyes were soft with the kind of motherly love I craved. “I am so proud of you. When you told me you were going back to school to be a nurse, I thought my heart would burst.”

Tears filled my eyes, a few rolling down my cheeks, dripping off my chin.

“Mama, that means everything to me.”

“There’s something else. I was frantic when you disappeared. It brought back such horrific feelings and memories. But, what’s done is done, and no matter what, I love you. Do you understand?”

I nodded, my heart pounding.

“No matter what you do,” she continued, “you will always be my child, and I will never stop loving you.”

It was all I wanted. I don’t know what I ever did to deserve a mother like Bea Wright, but I was glad for it.

A message from Kymber…

Greetings, friends, and gentle readers.

I owe you all a huge apology for going MIA. Please know, it is not what I wanted to do, but how it worked out.

I’ve been ill; well, I have a chronic illness, but this last few months have been especially difficult. It’s nothing life-threatening, it’s mostly annoying and painful. Anyway, I’m feeling better now, and I plan to write again.

Your comments are so kind, and I’m so happy to see them. I will respond to them all as soon as I can.

Because I’m so behind in your stories, answering comments, and my chapters, I’m planning on writing ahead. You may even see some chapters come out on Wednesdays. Yes, I’m excited about Kai’s generation. lol But there are still some things in Kara’s to look forward to.

As always, thank you for reading, liking, lurking, and commenting,