Chapter 199 - 198
- KATE -
I see no surprise. I’m still looking but I see nothing. No sign of anyone present, no decorations. No sign of a gift or anything of that matter.
Is this the kind of surprise welcome that’s meant to be hidden at first then revealed later or am I stuck in my delusion? Is he even around?
My heart sinks. The house seems empty. I clench my fingers around my phone, still searching while calling his name. I’m still hanging on to the hope that what he texted me was true. That he couldn’t pick me up because he planned something big for me. That he’s here, waiting like he said.
I feel my eyes water. The more I walk through these desolate corridors, the more doubt fogs my mind. The sadder I become. It’s almost as if I’m engaged to myself.
Doesn’t Killian care about me? About my feelings? Even for the slightest bit. Everything seems so-
“Hey.”
I flinch at the sound of the voice I so desperately wanted to hear. I turn around slowly.
The ends of my lips curl slightly but I try to hide the smile. He doesn’t need to know that I’ve been anticipating this even though my calling for him must’ve pointed that out.
“Hi.” I say, staring at him. My eyes wander down his body from his face and I gasp, adoring the man standing before me. “I’ve missed you.” I say, taking careful steps towards him. I’m not afraid of Killian in any kind of way even though part of me should be, I’m just so glad to see him that I’m letting myself take the reunion in, step by step.
“Me too.” He responds, spreading his hands wide open for me. Why does part of me think that’s a lie? Someone who missed someone definitely acts differently. A ‘hey’ surely won’t suffice as proof but meh, I shrug.