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�Hey Mr. Bennett.� Miguel walked in. �Hey Miguel. What can I do to help?� Sam asked while cleaning his dish off. �Have you seen Charity?� Miguel leaned against the counter. �She�s at Grace�s shop. �Ok. Thanks Mr. Bennett, I�ll just go over there.� Miguel was about to head out the door. �Miguel, is something bothering you?� Sam stopped him. �No, I�m fine.� Sam observed him again. �Really? It seems like something or someone has thrown you off guard.� Sam was looking for an answer that Miguel can give him. �I�m fine Mr. Bennett. It�s not a big deal. See ya later.� Miguel exited before Sam could say anything.

�Kids these days.� He laughed while talking to himself.   Miguel went to visit Charity next door. �Hey Mrs. Bennett. Where�s Charity?� He thrust his hands in his pockets. �She�s in the back Miguel. You can go back there. I�ll see you later on. Have fun.� Grace left after saying her good byes to Miguel. �Hey precious.� Miguel said while sneaking up on Charity. �Miguel! I�m so glad to see you. How did you sleep last night?� Charity turned to him smiling. �Charity. I�ve slept wonderfully.� He was contemplating to himself. �I thought Charity already asked me on the phone. Maybe she has forgotten.� �So what are your plans today Miguel?�

�I was planning to take you on a ride with my motorcycle and we�ll be far away from everybody in Harmony. I wanted us to be alone actually.� Charity liked the idea of being alone with him. �Miguel, I�m glad to know that we can be together. Finally by ourselves.� He lifted her up. �Me too.� He brushed his lips to hers again. �Miguel be careful what if Aunt Grace walks in?� He smiled while looking at her. �She�ll understand. After all, she knows we go together. It�s no secret.�   She couldn�t stop herself from holding him. �You�re right. I get off in like five minutes. You want to leave now?�    Miguel�s face glistened. �Let�s go Charity.� She giggled when he was kissing on her neck. �Great Miguel.� They both were waiting for Jessica to come in.

�Hey Miguel, Charity. I�m here to take over for you.� She beamed at Charity. �Thanks Jess. We�ll see you later.� Miguel hushed her. �That�s if there is a later.� Jessica and Charity are stunned by Miguel. �Don�t let me keep you two.� Jessica was putting away her school books. �Bye Jessica.� They both left as Jessica closed the door behind them. �Ready Miss Standish?�

�I sure am.�

�Good. We�re going to have a good day. It�s all about you and me, no one else.�

�Oh Miguel! I love you so much.�

�I love you too, Charity.�

Kay was at the Book Caf� with Simone. �Simone you, won�t believe it.�   Simone rolled her eyes. �And what would that be Kay?� Kay sipped her hazel nut caf�. �It burns me every time when I see Miguel and Charity together. I wish Miguel were mine. But that�ll never be cause he practically laughed in my face.� Simone saw a tear rolling down from Kay�s face. �I�m sorry Kay.�

�No Simone! I am not a guy. I am a woman! When will he wake up to see it?! I am not just one of those damn guys!� Kay was on riding on an emotional trip.

�Kay, I don�t know what to tell you. You have to give him up.� Simone played with the salt and pepper shakers.

�Hell no! Simone I�m not giving him up with out a fight!�

�What happens if Miguel doesn�t want to be with you?�

�I�ll make him mine, Simone.�

�Wow, Kay you are pretty determined.�

�I can�t help it! I loved him since day one!�

Eric walked in. �Hey ladies. What�s happening?� �Nothing Eric. Would you talk some sense in Kay�s head? I�ve done lost my patience with her. Call you later, Kay? Bye Eric.� Simone shook her head and left. �Somebody�s in a ecstatic mood today.� He sarcastically replied. �You know how Simone is . . .� She frowned. �No, I don�t know how Simone is please enlighten me?� He chuckled. �Cut it Eric, so are you still on your word to help me get Miguel.� Kay beseechingly glared into his eyes. �Kay . . . I�m not so sure. I . . .� Eric clasped his hands together. �Eric, don�t you back out on me!� She yelled. �Look Kay! I run on my own turf. I really don�t think it�s such a wise idea.�

�Why not?!� Kay tilted her head at him with confusion. �Because . . .� He stuttered. �Oh my goodness! You like Charity don�t you?!� Kay slighted shouted. �Well . . .� He hesitated some more. �You do! Eric, do you know what this means?!� He shrugged at her. �No Kay, what does this mean?� He retorted. �I have more of a chance to get Miguel! Eric you are a life saver! I love you for this I could kiss you!!� Eric kind of moved his chair back. �Kay chill! I see that gleam in your eyes and I know what you�re thinking. If I could get closer to Charity and take her mind off of Miguel maybe she could fall in love with me.�

�Eric, I like the way you think. As the old saying goes, �Great minds think alike.� Come on silly we got work to do.� She placed her arm around Eric. �I was afraid you were going to say that.� Eric buried his face with his hand. �All we got to do is find Miguel and Charity.� Kay�s Cheshire�s cat grin appeared on her face. �Kay, sometimes darling, you scare me.� Eric�s green eyes shot at her. �Let�s get the moving!� Kay was actually celebrating like it was her 5th birthday. Kay and Eric exited the Book Caf�. She was stunned by his car. �You drive a Jaguar?!� He nodded at her. �How could you afford something like this?!�

�What do you mean?� He slightly frowned as he opened the door for her on the passenger�s side. �Eric, you�re only a teenager.�   Eric�s sneaky grin appeared as he closed the door and walked to the driver�s side. �I�d never said I was.� He said to himself. �Ready?� He beamed at her. �Sure. Where could Charity and Miguel be?� Kay was getting frustrated about this whole situation. �Kay, calm down. We�re gonna find them.� He assured her. �I hope so. We looked everywhere and the evening is about to set.� He exasperated. �Kay it�s only 5:30.� Kay whined some more. �Eric if we don�t find them, I will explode!�

�Go ahead and explode!� He smirked. �Oh shut up will ya?!� Kay slouched in her seat. �Hey Kay look! Isn�t that Miguel�s motorcycle?!�   Kay managed to sit up. �Yes that is his motorcycle!!!! Eric, you are a genius!� Kay�s optimism returned. �Let�s go.�   He said while getting out of his car. �Let�s go before they do something drastic!� Kay grumbled impatiently. �Kay it�s not like Charity is the kind of girl who would give herself so easily.� He indignantly said. �Miguel!!! Charity!!!� Kay ignored Eric�s last response. �Fine. Ignore what I�m saying.� He muttered. �Miguel do you hear that?� Charity sat up with Miguel. �It sounds like Kay�s voice.�

Charity and Miguel slipped their clothes on. �Come on Miguel.� Charity whispered. �Alright.� He smiled. Kay and Eric went up to them. �Hey Miguel and Charity.� Kay said through her tongue. She hated to see them together, oh how she ached to be in Miguel�s arms.   �Hey Kay and Eric.� Charity smiled at them. �Hey you two.� Eric said softly. �What brings you two by?� Miguel�s smile disappeared. �Mom told me to tell you guys it�s dinner time.� Eric was shocked at Kay�s shifty idea. �Alright. Miguel thank you for the good time I had with you. I love you so much.� Miguel�s zealous kiss set Charity on fire. �I love you too, baby.�

�Somebody pierce my heart with a sword.�   Kay�s stomach churned. �I would be glad to do the honors.� He snickered.

�Shut up Eric!� Kay cut her eyes at Eric. �You�re not that funny.� He moved away and skipped the subject. �So how about we all go out again sometimes?� He suggested. �I don�t thi-.� Charity butted in. �We love to. Right Miguel?� She was waiting for his answer. �Yeah I guess.� Miguel�s expressions appeared disgruntled. �I think it�s a lovely idea.� Kay put her two cents in it. �Yeah. Look we all better go home.� Miguel and Charity was about to get on the motorcycle. �Miguel is it alright if I rode on your motorcycle with you?� Kay intruded. Eric shook his head and couldn�t believe Kay is that desperate to get close to Miguel.

�Kay, I actually wanted Charity to ride me. Sorry?� He smiled. Kay�s heart was crushed. �Miguel let her. Besides you two haven�t talked in a while.� Charity offered. Kay smiled with glee. �Remind me to owe you.� Kay whispered in Charity�s ear. �After all, I want to get to know Eric better since he is dating my cousin.� She beamed at him. �Me?!� Eric just caught on to the last word. �Yes. I�ll ride in you car.� She insisted. �Ok.� Eric shrugged and thought �Why bother?� Before Miguel could utter a word. It was too late, Charity was already in Eric�s car and they left immediately. �Come on Kay.� He pursed his lips together while griping.

�Thanks Miguel.�    Kay loved the way it feels when she is holding Miguel closely. �I wish it was Charity behind me. I don�t like Eric�s character. Something about him seems too good to be true.� Kay was actually indulging herself of having the exact proximity to Miguel. �This is like a dream come true. I can�t wait for the day he is in my arms. Or when he seduces me.� Miguel wasn�t delightful of Kay riding in the back. �Kay how are you holding up?� Kay finally awaken from her daze. �I�m ok. Miguel are we almost home yet?� He didn�t want to respond to her but he had to. �Yes Kay.�   He grumbled.

�Great. From the look of things Eric and Charity should be on their way too.� He sighed and ignored her comment.

�Charity. Are you ok?�   Eric could tell she was a bit distracted. �I�m Eric. Thanks for giving me a ride home. So Kay and you are together?� She searched for his answer and he nodded his head. �I�m glad you two are happy.�   He turned to her. �I�m glad I am happy, too. How about you show me around Harmony tomorrow?� Charity was surprised by Eric�s suggestion. �Sure, why not.� She smiled. �That�s if Miguel won�t mind?�   She touched his hand gently. �No he won�t mind. He can understand.� Eric was pleased to hear it. �Kay will probably get what she wants after all.�   He couldn�t stop smiling. �Eric are we almost there?� He turned left. �Yes. Charity, is Harmony a cool place to be in?�

�Yes it is Eric. So many loving people here. Everybody cares about each other. It�s nice. I liked it and you�ll like it too.�   She could see The Bennett�s house appearing. �Thank you Eric for the lovely ride. I�ll see you tomorrow? Ok?� Charity smiled. �Alright. Thanks Charity. See you tomorrow and one more thing Charity, can we keep our day just between you and me? I would feel kind of embarrassed to ask Kay to do it. She rarely have the time. I appreciate it.�   Charity faced him. �I don�t mind and I can keep this to myself.� Charity�s smile disappeared and she noticed something is peculiar about Eric. His eyes are astonishing. She never seen anything quite like it. �Bye Eric.� She closed the door and went upstairs to go to sleep.

�I hope Charity made it back safe?� Miguel stopped his motorcycle. �I�m sure she�s probably resting Miguel.� Kay was irritated every time he mentioned her name. �Miguel . . .� Kay moved closer to him. �Goodnight Kay.� He frowned and went back to his place. Kay was torn in two when he flashed his eyes coldly at her. �He may not see it now. Miguel will be mine.� Tears were tumbling down her face. She went upstairs and changed her clothes to go to sleep. �He will be mine.� She cried herself to sleep.