Chapter 1
It was a Saturday Night and Kate McKenzie was feeling allright.
she was at a Teacher's Convention in the Heart & Soul of London, England where Teachers, Professors and other Academics like Chancellors, Deans, and Heamasters and Headmistresses were getting together to talk Education, the future and the like.
After showering, she did her hair and Makeup and used the Hotel Iron to just give her outfit a last minute Iron over.
She was wearling Black Slacks, & A Burgandy Blouse and Gold Earrings.
"Looking Good, Looking Good, Looking Like a Teacher Should." she thought to herself happily.
She closed the door went downstairs, and was given her Badge and found her table. She ran into one of her Buddies Ted Kavanaugh who taught Kids in Council Houses, it was his way of giving back since he worked his way out of the street himself.
They got cocktails which for Ted was a Screwdriver and Kate had a Gingerale & Cranberry Juice. They mingled and moved around and Ted introduced her to another Academic Colleague.
"Kate, this here is Caroline Dawson, Caroline Dawson please meet Katherine "Kate" McKenzie". he replied.
"Pleased to meet you." replied Kate.
"Likewise." replied Caroline.
As Kate looked at her she was bedazzled, she had short blond hair, blue eyes and a beautiful figure and such soft hands. Kate told her about Teaching English and Caroline told her about being a Headmistress.
They also mixed with other folks and then the party ended. Caroline eventually left and even gave Kate her Cell Number & E-Mail Address.
Kate went upstairs and undressed and slept but she couldn't help but think of Caroline. She continued to work but she couldn't get Caroline out of her head.
So imagine her surprise when Ted gave her a call inviting her to Dinner on Friday to which she said yes, he texted her the Address and then Caroline came in who was just as stunned to see her.
"Oh hi, nice to see you again." replied Caroline.
"Same here, Ted called you I presume." replied Kate.
"Yes he did." she answered.
Then a Buzzing Sound came from her Mobile. It was Ted. "Aww sorry I did this to you but you gotta get it together, so here's a evening from me to both of you. A Second Message came with a Monetary Bank Transfer.
Kate turned a bit red that didn't go unnoticed by Caroline.
"Is everything all right?" asked Caroline.
"Oh yes, well it's Ted he can't make it but it's already been covered in terms of our Tab." explained Kate.
"Oh well okay let's make a evening out of it." smiled Caroline.
So they did, they talked about what inspired them to Teach, the Schools they went to the places they travelled, etc.
They had a delicious Dessert and when they looked outside it was late night and Kate said goodbye to Caroline.
She looked somewhat upset but Kate shrugged it off.
She went Home, went to sleep and then around 12:00 PM Ted called Kate to ask about her Night.
"It was nice." she replied.
"Nice." replied Ted. "What do yuo mean by that?"
"Well nothing, we had Dinner then she went home and I went home." replied Kate.
"Aww, what's wrong with you?" replied Ted. "I thought you'd spend more "time" with each other."
"Well, we didn't." replied Kate.
"Kate, seriously what's wrong with you?" asked Ted. "Caroline's a great person."
"You don't have to tell me that." replied Kate.
"So what's the problem!" replied Ted.
"You wouldn't understand." replied Kate.
"Well try me." he replied.
"I don't want to get hurt again that's all." replied Kate.
"Oh, now I get it." replied Ted softly when he had the Lightbulb Moment from Kate's past came into his mind. "Listen honey don't let what happened then, affect what you can have now, people like her don't come along everyday you know."
"You're right in fact you inspired me, I'm going to do something about it right now since it's still early." replied Kate.
So she went to her Computer and Created with Word a Beautiful Certificate and she also got a Blank CD and programmed every song she wanted to use to convey and express how she "felt" about Caroline. Some were fun and quirky like "I'm In Love" by Evelyn King "I'll Be Good To You", By Rene & Angela, and "You Make My Heart Skip A Beat" by Yarborough & Peoples.
Others were romantic like "Nite & Day" by Al. B Sure, You're My Latest My Greatest Inspiration by Teddy Pendergrass (RIP), "You're All I Need To Get By" by Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye (RIP), not to mention "Oh Pretty Lady" by Trooper as well as Duffy's Version of "Stay With Me Baby"
She got everything prepared, called The Courier Company and explained it had to get across town ASAP even though it would mean paying extra.
"I don't mind" she explained. "It's worth it."
So it was delivered at at 3:00 PM she saw it was delivered with Caroline's Signature.
"Oh please let her enjoy what I did for her."
She was too nervous to eat and she sat and waited patiently. She didn't hear anything so she decided to call it a Night. Then at about 10:00 PM the Phone Rang, it was Caroline.
"Hello." replied Kate.
"Hello there, I got the certificate and the CD, that was without a doubt the sweetest nicest thing that I can ever remember anyone doing for me." Caroline replied Softly.
"Oh well, I'm glad you liked it." replied Kate with a sigh of relief.
"I'd like to do something for you." replied Caroline. "Would you like to come over for Brunch tomorrow, the kids aren't going to be here." she replied.
"I'd love to see you tomorrow." smiled Kate.
So they agreed for 11:00 AM.
"I'll be there." Kate replied.
She had such energy all of a sudden she worked on her Students Papers, then got her outfit ready for tomorrow, ironed it and then treated herself to a late night Bath and programmed her Alarm for 9:00 AM.
As for Caroline she was beside herself. At first she didn't know why Kate gave her what she thought was brushoff but there was a reason and method in her madness so to speak.
So Caroline made sure she had what she needed and happily looked forward to tomorrow.
The next day she got up pre-prepared everything ready for cooking. Kate arrived at 10:55 AM with a ready smile and a Bouquet Of Roses.
"Why thank you, how very nice." smiled Caroline.
"Beautiful Roses For a Beautiful Lady." Kate replied.
So Caroline happily took Kate by the hand, took her coat and lead her inside.
As they faced each other they both knew that alot needed to be dealt with but they knew it had to be done.
TBC