Chapter 7

Thomas's POV

When I first saw Khloe was when I was speaking to my father about letting the search team to finally rest since its been a decade and nobody could seem to find out anything about my child's whereabouts . An I had a sudden pain in my chest and my vision suddenly blurred out and darkness just overpowered my eyes . I was in a dream though it felt real , Khloe was sitting by the dungeons , singing to her belly . When I tried to approach her to ask her who she was , she was now covered in blood and she was now no longer singing but screaming so hard that I woke up . Only to find my father and my cousin Martin beside my bedside discussing something with curiosity all over their faces .

I didn't tell them what I had seen in my dream , I just told them that I'm alright just haven't been eating for days , so that could have been the reason for my fainting.

" Hey. What are are you thinking ?"If Khloe hadn't said that I could have lost myself further in thoughts . I can't even believe for a moment I didnt realise she was next to me . "Hello! Back to earth with Thomas!." She exclaimed.

"I'm right here ." I then pulled her close and hugged her .

"Is everything alright ? I mean you're acting weird . If it's about meeting your family . I don't mind we can come some other time ." she said trying to convince me.

"No it's not. I would love you to meet them . Especially my mother. She really would love to meet you ." I assured her . Rubbing her cheecks because I couldn't simply resist , the thought of kissing her lips. How her eyes glared into mine in that moment. I really wish I knew what to call this feeling I feel towards her , could it be lust or truly love. Damn ! I hate how vulnerable and so uncontrollable she makes me feel.

"Thomas." A strict tone disrupted. My eyes widened as I slowly turned by the door .Because I knew right then that it was my mother Lise Trabant staring at me and Audre...I mean Khloe about to kiss. This is embarrassing. I'm even mixing up their names and they aint even close to being alike verbally pronounced .

"Mom! How long have you been standing there?."I asked .

"Long enough to know that this young lady you're with is THEE KHLOE ." She said giving me a weird smirk in which I couldn't read as to either a friendly smirk or up to no good smirk .

" Good afternoon Mrs Trabant ." Khloe greeted , I guess she could see that I was somewhat embarrased .

" Good day indeed my child . How rude of Thomas to bring you here and not properly give you a warm tour around and introduce you to our lovely family . I'm Lise by the way .You can call me Lis or anything else sweet but not address me as Mrs Trabant. That just makes me feel old and I'm way too young ..."

I couldn't help it but noticing that Khloe was agape due to my mother's obnoxious behaviour made me burst out and chortle .

"What's so funny Thomas?, this is no time for your silly games . We have a guest ."She pinched my arm and hugged Audery ...gosh no I meant Khloe.

"Come on , I would like you to meet our lovely family . Don't worry about Thomas he'll tag along , he knows this place...." She kept going on and on while pulling Khloe , it's just sweet how she willingly gave in to my mother's madness , by nodding and smiling. At other moments I would catch a glimpse of her staring at me rather than focusing on what mom was telling her .

I don't know if wether to consider mom's mood as rather jolly or just too foward but she was too excited . She took Khloe , to the garden , the library , the dining room , the kitchen , she introduced her to the staff around the house as my girlfriend . Many people seemed to not believe . I mean who would , I've denied so many beautiful woman bet if you had seen me you would have thought I was gay or rather afraid young woman.

Everything seemed to be going well until we came across my father and my conniving heartless cousin Martin. I want Khloe nowhere near him . He has this rather irritating side of him in which girls can't seem to notice before their actually dumped or told of how worthless they are . I really don't get it . Every woman is the same , though to my cousin , seems like some girls are rotten , some girls are fresh , some girls are prettier or uglier than the other . Probably the problem has always been that I don't take much time into learning things about other woman. Everything its always been about Audrey.

" John darling , look . Thomas brought us a guest today . Isn't she just lovely and charming ..." My mother insinuated.

"Oh indeed she is very charming , Now I see what has had my cousin busy for the couple of days .I'm Martin Jawline , Thomas's cousin and you are ?." Martin interrupted mother , as he extended his hand to shake Khloe's, though Khloe's reaction caught my eyes it was as though he was asking permission to shake his hand . Maybe I'm just seeing things, could she care that much about me . Instead she just smiled and told Martin her name .Charming indeed she was . Lord please tell me if I'm in love , cause it somewhat feels that way .

"Mmm ! I see you're not that much friendly with strangers . I understand dear , just hoping you and I do get to know each other better as time goes by . If I may be excused I have something to take care of . " he said leaving everyone by the living room .

"It's a pleasure meeting you Khloe. " my father finally spoke. " Are you joining us for supper ?."

" Not really Mr Trabant , I have to get back home before it gets dark. Plus my mother doesn't know where I am. Though the pleasure was all mine in meeting you all ."

" Hope to see you soon dear , even if you do not come to Thomas . You can come visit me ." Lise added.

They hugged each other and I was already waiting by the door for Khloe.

As she approached. I asked if she's ready to leave she just simply nodded and we left . The walk was long and quiet.

"So the..." we both spoke at the same time .

" You go first ." I said trying to be well mannered.

" So I guess , you and the Martin guy aint that close. " she then kept kicking rocks.

" We are close , we just too different ." I said shyly brushing my hair .

"Alright then . We almost halfway to my place you don't really have to leave me by the gate. I really had a great day today , the lunch at my place , meeting your family was amazing especially your mother, she's some woman eyy. Thank you Thomas ." while saying that she seemed rather distracted . I wondered why.

"No need to thank me it was..." before I could even finish her lips were on mine and her hands were all over my hair , she kept biting my lower lip and giggling. Damn Khloe what are you thinking . All that came out in that moment was "Damn!."

She finally let go of me , probably after 35 minutes or so . Her eyes looked smaller than usual and she seemed uncomfortable. I was smitten. Oh Khloe what are you doing to me.

"Goodbye Thomas. "she said giggling .

"Goodbye Khloe." I stood still far long enough after our goodbyes even though I couldn't see her , I still felt her presence close.

On my walk back home I saw Martin with some girl even the way she wore was inappropriate but that's how he actually liked his woman , cheap and loose. Probably his next victim , Martin is just irresponsible. It's disgusting .

Sudden vibration came from my pocket . It was an SMS from Khloe saying she arrived home safely . Now that's what I call responsible.

Got home . Hardly even ate I was tired though in so many years I've never felt at ease with myself . For the first time in forever , I wasn't thinking about Audrey . Went to bed and before I knew it . I was in dreamland.

Martin's POV

"Oh indeed she is very charming , Now I see what has had my cousin busy for the couple of days .I'm Martin Jawline , Thomas's cousin and you are ?." I said that with great intentions of truly just introducing myself as Thomas's cousin but after Khloe's reaction towards my introduction , I got intrigued but how much more greater qualities did this beautiful lady have.

I know she's probably in love with my cousin , but if only she knew that Thomas doesn't love anyone but Audrey . She wouldn't have so much pride like she does. I can sense her innocence from a distance , and how badly she yearns for adventure bummer she had to choose my snail cousin as a boyfriend . When real lions like me exist.

I will find a way to get her to be mine . When she didn't extend her hand to greet me back I just simply couldn't say much but excuse myself . Since I had plans with Rowlene ( A girl I met by the club a few months ago , our relationship is purely sexual nothing much . Though it seems like she wants more from me . Problem is she aint my type , she is nothing compared to Khloe , Khloe doesn't seem loose , Rowlene couldn't hold herself . The moment I just simply told her about my Uncle's fortunes , she saw luck shining on her side and couldn't wait any longer to get it down with me . Her scent is just too cheapo. I walked to her house and like always , she would be naked like a chicken ready to be marinated and cooked . Woah! What are you doing?.

What do you mean what am I doing is this not what you wanted ?. She asked dissapointedly

No! It's not Rowlene , why does everything to you have to be about basket-making?.

"Babe , what has gotten into you today ?" She asked with her husky disgusting voice , I don't know why would she think talking in that way was attractive .

I just got up from couch and told her to get dressed because I simply couldn't continue I just couldn't.

" Alright ..." she said confused.

I walked out her house and she followed me .

"What's wrong with you, I mean one minute you're hot then the next you're cold . What's freaking wrong with you . I'm not your toy you know that . If you're no longer interested in me you should just tell me . I mean I can handle rejection ."

"I bet you can.."I interrupted her

"What's that supposed to mean?"She said looking hurt .

For a moment I felt sorry for her . Though she wasn't what I wanted.

"Martin you know that I love you right and I would do anything just to make you happy .I'm sorry if there is anything I could have done to make you mad ...." , she kept going on and on about how she'll continue trying to prove her loyalty towards me maybe that's the problem I just can't stand a woman without standards. Sometimes I just wish someday she could surprise me and stand her ground and speak like a lady who respects herself and her body .

"No need to get emotional Rowy , you know I care about you as well . Its just sometimes I don't think you understand me or rather understand my intentions with you ."

" Then tell me Martin, tell me what you want or feel because right now.... I am more than confused . " she said that shedding tears making it hard for her to speak properly .

I really felt bad at that instant and just pulled her close and hugged her tight . I simply felt the need to say this words to her because I didn't want her to feel any less of a woman she already was .

"I LOVE YOU ."as the words left my lips I couldn't help it but pull her face close to mine . "Rowlene you're an amazing woman , I hope you know that ." then I kissed her .

When the kiss broke we remained in silence for a while . Eventually I was curious what she would say next she just simply kissed my cheek and said her goodbye and left me .

I really felt bad , wished I could run to her and just tell her what was wrong with her. But who was I to judge her , I mean every girl I've ever dated seems to think I want then wild and always available but what they dont realise is I like being challenged .

My mind was drawn to thoughts as I was walking back home . Though one thought kept me appease and that was Khloe . I couldn't hide my feelings. She has to know.

I got home and went to straight to bed and like that I found myself in slumberland.