Five: Meeting John Kelsing

     The day was rough for Kate as she struggled with her keys. She just couldn't get in her usual groove. She was locking her class door, the time was just after 6pm, she had just wrapped up her last class. Her day wasn't over, she had a endless stack of papers she needed to grade and quickly. But for now she needed food. She walked the long halls deciding on what to eat , she usually would grab a salad but wasn't feeling like one today.

     All of a sudden she was blocked off by a mop bucket. A tall man stood mopping the floor. He stopped looking at her.

    "Oh I'm sorry for holding you up."

     "No , your fine I'm sorry for interrupting " she said. She couldn't remember this particular hall, although she knew every floor of the building.

   "Excuse me what wing is this again?"

    "South wing I believe " he said.

    "What's your name?"Kate asked.

    "I'm John ....John Kelsing."

     "Oh ok I'm Kate I teach psychology are you new here ?"

     "Yes they just hired me yesterday" he said. He was a handsome man , he had a slim build his blue eyes were curious.

    "You said you teach psychology how is that ?"

    "Well I've been doing it for a while it's challenging for sure" Kate said crossing her arms.

    "I read a few good books on it .... very interesting."

   "One thing I've learned is the human mind is very complex."

   "Absolutely " John replied.

    "Have you eaten?"

    "Not yet " he said.

    "Would you care for a sandwich I'm going to grab dinner in the cafeteria".

    "Sure" he replied as they made their way upstairs.

     Kate gazed out the window. These hours were quiet.

   "So I'm from Colorado my whole family is we moved here when I was maybe fourteen" John said.

   "I was born and raised here spent my entire life right here" Kate replied.

   "Nice the town is lovely I must say."

   "Do you have any children?"Kate asked.

   "No never married either I'm the only child so .... I always thought I would get married".

   "What happened ?"

   " I thought she was the one " John said smiling.

   "I'm married with a daughter named Ruth."

   "I'm sure she's beautiful."

    "Yes she's my everything" Kate said as she graded her paperwork. The time had escaped her, it was 9pm but her completed her work.

   "I'll see you tomorrow Mr. Kelsing."

    "You to nice talking to you Kate....."

    "Kate Sherman " she said laughing.

    "Mrs. Sherman got it."She made it home to find Ruth asleep, she gave her a kiss on the forehead before going to her bedroom. Cameron was waiting on her , she snuggled up under him. He smells so good she thought. Oh how I've missed his scent .... she held him tight all she wanted to do was lay under him. She missed her husband dearly.

Extraordinary Gifts Of John Kelsing