Karen held Eric hand and walked to her house… As she noticed the many cars all she wanted to do was cry…. Her stepfather had many friends and she loved them all… Karen walked into the house to see her mother surrounded by her best friends…
There is my niece… Are you okay honey? Wait you actually brought a man home.. A very handsome man at that…
Aunt Helen this is my friend Eric from school.. He was kind enough to bring me home…
Eric looked at Karen and frowned… He reached his hand out an shook aunt Helen hand… Aunt Helen grabbed him for a hug and said no son we a family of hugs…
Karen instantly blushed..
You are a very strong man.. Before she could finish her sentence Sue walked over….
She quickly grabbed her daughter and gave her a big hug… We are all alone Again.. The both cried in each other arms…
Eric gently rubbed Karen back and watched the sentimental moment with mother and daughter…
So who do we have here my dear…
I am Eric… I am her boyfriend madam…
You look very familiar do I know you…
No madam I don't think so…
It's nice to meet you son.., Karen can you help me get snacks for everyone in the kitchen…
Sure mom…
As they gathered materials her mother instantly frowned.. What have I told you about rich men? Why is this man in my house? Are you forgetting everything I taught you honey? ..
No mom, Can you just give him a chance? He has been here for me every since the news of dad passing… Trust me mom I will not disappoint you…
I hope you are right sweetie… Mommy do not want you to end up alone like her…
They finished retrieving snacks from the kitchen and laid them out on the dining table…
As the guests were eating a called was received…
Madam we are so sorry about your loss madam, we have your husbands belongings, Can you send someone to retrieve them? The company will also like to offer you compensation on behalf of your husband…
I will send my daughter to receive everything… Thank you…
Eric never left Karen side… She felt at peace with him by her side… she finally wanted to lay down… Can you escort me to my room?
As Karen lay on the bed, Eric continue to rub her back and wipe away her tears… She finally dozed off to sleep and Eric could breath… He finally understood what it meant to love someone… He would do anything for this girl laying in his arms… He eventually feel asleep with Karen in his arms…
Sue was looking for her daughter and when she saw the scene in her room she instantly smiled… The way this man looked at her daughter made her smile… Maybe I am wrong to judge him.. I will still keep an eye on him…
Kayla finally received the news about Karen father and she could not believe it.. Is this why Karen is not answering the phone or no where in sight.. She saw Keith walking towards her and she wondered it Leith was here… Who escorted Karen home?