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�Hey Kay. Why did you leave so early?� Charity took a sip from her glass of orange juice. �I just didn�t feel like staying that long.� Kay shrugged, playing with her cereal. �I�m sorry Kay. I wish I could make it better for you.� Charity touched Kay�s shoulder. �Yeah, don�t bother.� Kay grumbled. Miguel came over and hugged Charity. �Hey you,� Charity smiled. �How did you sleep?� Miguel asked her. �I had a good night rest myself. Hey Kay. Why did you leave so early?� Kay sighed at Miguel�s interrogation. �Is this attack Kay day?� Kay griped. �Kay what�s wrong?� Miguel never seen Kay so . . . disgruntled.   �Excuse me.� Kay went upstairs and her tears were flowing freely. �Damn that Charity. I wish she could go to hell!�

�What is this I�m hearing Charity going to hell?� Jessica frowned. �Get out of my way brat face!� Kay walked pass Jessica and went to her room to go change. �Hey Miguel, Charity.� Jessica snooped in the refrigerator to grab something to drink. �Hey Jessica. What�s up with Kay?� Charity leaned over the counter where Miguel was asking Jessica. �Beats me, Miguel. I just seen her and she�s pretty snappy. I don�t know what happened to her. She�ll get over it.� Jessica laughed. �I hope so.� Charity mumbled. �I hope she wasn�t offended about us?� Charity suddenly came back to the real world. �What makes you say that Charity?� Miguel snickered. �I get the feeling something is bothering Kay and it has something to do with us. I mean, if you think about it. She was fine until she seen us making out in the theater.�

Jessica drops her mouth. �Ooh you two are being naughty, naughty.� Jessica started chuckling. �I bet Kay got a kick out of it.� Jessica said to herself, smirking.   �What was that, Jessica?� Charity glared at her after she kissed Miguel. �I was trying to say that Kay must have been sick. Probably from the cold I had earlier in the week.� Jessica went into the other room to watch television. Simone entered from the back way. �Hey Charity and Miguel. Where�s Kay?� Miguel turned to Simone. �She�s upstairs. I don�t know why Kay left. Maybe she�s coming down with the flu.� Miguel suggested. �Thanks anyway.� Simone ran upstairs and knocked on Kay�s door. �Go away!� Kay yelled. �It�s me Simone. Kay open up.�

Simone pushed the door that was ajar, already. �Kay what�s wrong?� Simone came to Kay and hugged her. �Simone, it�s not fair. Why does brat-face Charity have to take the only thing I�ve been longing to have?� Kay�s eyes were red from the excessive crying. �What? Miguel and Charity did their soap opera debut of where they finally kissed?�

�Simone, this is not funny! Do you know how agonizing it is to see the boy of my dreams kissing on another girl? I love Miguel! Why can�t he see it?� Kay scowled. �Kay. I�ve told you from the start, to tell Miguel the truth way before another girl entered in his life.� Simone chastised her. �I know. I know. I know. I know! You don�t have to scrub the towel on my face! Grab the soap why don�t you? To make me feel cleaner.� Kay retaliated. �Sorry Kay. But I just hope everything will work out for you. How are you planning to get Miguel this time?� Simone was flustered from Kay�s disgruntled demeanor. �You�ll see Simone. I don�t need your help as much now.� Kay giggled.

�How�s that?� Simone bit her lip. �I got a babe to help me out. He�s planning to take Charity and I�m scheming to get Miguel.� Kay placed her arm around Simone. �What? What guy? Who is he? And where did he come from?� Simone grilled her. �Eric. And I�ll explain it to you on the way. Come on! We got to see my �boyfriend� now!� Kay tagged Simone with her. �Whatever you say Kay.� Simone griped. They arrived at the Book Caf� to make a collusion to keep Miguel and Charity apart. �Well, well, well. My favorite girl. Two of my favorite girls that is.� Simone was in total shock. �He is gorgeous. Where did Kay find him at?� Simone thought. �My name is Eric and what�s yours?� Eric beamed at her. �Simone.� Simone glanced at Kay and gave her the �you�ve done out did yourself this time, Kay� look.

�It�s a pleasure to meet you.� Simone outstretched her hand to his. �Likewise.� Eric sat next to Kay. �So what�s your next sinister�s plan?� Eric flashed her a goofy look. �I was thinking we all should go on a trip. You, me, Simone, Chad, Charity, and Miguel.� Eric shook his head no at her. �Why not?� Kay grimaced. �Cause it�s too obvious, so . . . predictable. If you want to snag the man of your dreams, Kay. It must be counter productive. Something that will have an impact on everyone�s lives. You know, you want it to be spectacular yet sexy. Smooth but unexpected. You want Miguel to see you in a new light. Don�t try so hard either. You gotta let him come to you. If you want to make him yours. You must carry yourself like a lady at all times.� Eric pointed out.

Simone was speechless. �You know Kay. Eric is right.� Kay moue at first, then a sparkle glimmered in her eye. �You know what? Eric I like your plan. Since you are calculating and charming. What would be a good strategy for me and you to get the people we want?� Kay crossed her arms. �One thing�s for sure. We don�t want to do it right away. It�s too soon. We should plan it for this upcoming weekend. Cause we all know they want to spend their most �romantic� weekend with each other. We have to make sure our plan will not be thwarted.� Eric clasped his hands. �I wish you two the best.� Simone smiled. �Where are you going Simone?� Kay was disappointed at her for leaving. �I�m on punishment. Whitney ratted on me, cause of I was talking with Chad.� Simone wanted to cry but she held her tears.

�I�ll call you later then, Simone. Take care.� Kay hugged her before she left. �Thanks Kay. You tell me how it went. Alright?� Simone whispered. �You know I will.� Kay felt assured now that Eric has giving her new hope she will succeed of having Miguel. �So where we�ll be going?� Kay plopped on the chair. �I�ll have a party set up at my house.� Kay nearly choked on her drink. �Your house. Do you have any family? How old are you, Eric?�   Kay was trying to search for an answer through his captivating eyes. �To answer your question, Kay. I�m twenty. Right now my family is not up for discussion.� Eric boldly stated. �Fine.� Kay shrugged. �Here comes the oh so charming couple.� Kay said, sarcastically. �Kay. There you are. We were looking for you. How are you holding up?� Charity touched Kay gently.
�How you�re doing, Miguel?� Eric shook his hand. �I�m cool. What�s up with you?� Miguel thrust his hands in his pockets.
�Come and join us.� Charity looked at Miguel�s expression when Eric invited them. �It�s ok we don�t want to impose.� Charity said, politely. �Look. Me and Kay wanted to ask you a question.� Eric insisted. Miguel really didn�t want to sit at their table. �Come on Miguel. It wouldn�t hurt.� Miguel finally surrender and dine in with them. �What is it you want to ask us?� Miguel crossed his arms. �How about you, Charity, Kay and me go away for the weekend?� Eric smiled. Miguel and Charity looked at each other. �Eric, how are you going to do that unless you�re a Crane?� Miguel asked, blatantly.
�Look. I�ll take care of it. I got it under control.� Eric leaned back. Charity was noticing Eric�s looks. Why is she feeling this way? Of course she loves Miguel. But Eric is definitely different. �Kay are you up for this?� Miguel glared at her, gravely. �Of course I am Miguel. Why would you think I am not? Are you up for it, Miguel?� She returned the question. �You know I am. Especially if I have Charity by my side.� Miguel kissed her intimately. Eric slightly rolled his eyes.

�Perfect. We�ll be over my house on Friday. Are we cool?� Eric was searching for everyone�s eyes to see if they�ve made an agreement.

�Look at the time. We better go. Kay aren�t you coming?� Charity looked at her when Miguel was helping her up. �Yeah, in a few. Just need to talk to Eric. I�ll see you two later.� Kay payed attention to Eric without giving Charity and Miguel eye contact. �So everything is going out as planned?� Kay inquisitively doubted him. �Kay darling, really, there is nothing for you to fret about? You will get Miguel and I�ll try to distract Charity.� Kay didn�t look too please when he mentioned it. �No not distract Eric! Get her! Keep her away from Miguel!� Kay nearly shouted. �Someone�s real perky tonight.� Eric crinkled his nose. �Cut the sarcasm Eric. I�m serious. I really want this to go accordingly the way I want it to.� Kay bitched at him.

�Fine Kay. Just as long as you don�t snap at me through out our weekend party bash. We�re cleaned cut.� Eric helped her out of her seat. �See you tomorrow then?� Kay turned and looked at him. �Yeah.� He pulls off and Kay enters the house. �Kay honey? Who was that?� Grace asked. �Hey Mom! Just a friend.� Kay gave a faux grin. �I would like to meet him sometimes.� Grace was throwing her a little hint about meeting her �friend.� �You�ll meet him soon ,Mom. I promise.� She kissed her mother goodnight. �Charity, I can�t wait to spend the weekend with you.� Miguel embraced Charity with a bear hug. �Me too, Miguel. I love you so much.� Kay wanted to choke when she heard Charity.

�I love you, too.� He couldn�t stop himself from brushing his lips on her. �You won�t be saying that any longer, Miguel. Cause you will be mine.� Kay smiled, deviously. �Call you in the morning.� Miguel told her. �Okay. Talk to you in the morning.� Charity closed her door. Kay pretended that she was going to her room. �Hey Kay.� Miguel tagged her to the side. �Yes Miguel.� Kay was lusting after Miguel�s body. �So hot.� she thought. �I wanted to say I�m happy for you . . .� Miguel started trailing off. �There�s a but isn�t it?� Kay begins to fluster. �I hope he makes you happy.� Miguel gave her a peck on the cheek. �Goodnight Kay.� Before Kay could tell him goodnight, she just let him slipped out of her fingers, leaving her speechless.

�I really am hoping that this plan of Eric�s work. I want to make him jealous. I got to make him notice me. I feel kind of bad using Eric. He is so hot! If I wasn�t stuck on Miguel there�s no telling where Eric and I would be.� Kay noted to herself.

Early that morning, Miguel called over the Bennett�s house. �Hello?� she answered. �Hey My love. How did you sleep?� He�s anticipating for his love to answer. �I�m doing great Miguel. How are you?� Miguel was slightly yawning from his enduring sleep. �Wonderful. I can�t wait until we spend the day together.� Miguel felt something was wrong. �Charity? Are you ok. I�m fine Miguel. Just coming down with a cold. I�ll be ok.� She coughed. �I hope so. I�m really looking forward to spend my day with you.�   She smiled when he say that. �Me too, Miguel, me too. I got to go. I love you.� �I love you too.�
�Bye, Miguel.� �Bye Charity.�

�Morning Kay and Jessica.� Grace said, while fixing them some banana pancakes. �Morning Mom.� Jessica grabbed some orange juice out of the refrigerator. �Morning Mom.� Kay was stretching while slightly yawning. �Hey you guys where�s Charity?� Grace was looking confused cause she knows Charity always sit right next to Jessica. �Good morning to all of my fo- three beautiful ladies. Where�s my fourth one?� Sam asked. �Good morning darling.� Grace kissed him back. �That�s what I was asking the other girls.� Jessica thought to herself for a minute. �Oh my goodness. I�m sorry mom. I wasn�t paying attention cause I had my headphones on. Charity went to your shop. Remember? You told her she could work early, today?�

�That�s right. My mind must be slipping. I�ll go get her some breakfast. I�ll be right back.�

�So how are my two favorite girls?� Sam sat next to Kay and Jessica. �Fine dad.� Kay gave a wry grin. �Great dad.� Jessica was in all cheers. �Um. Look at the time I got to go. I�ll see you all later ok? Bye all.� Kay rushed out of the house. Sam was bewildered by her action. �What�s gotten in to Kay?� Sam shrugged and was trying to eat breakfast. �Beats me Dad. You know how Kay can be.�   She laughed while washing her plate. �Even so, I wanted to talk to Kay. I haven�t spoken to her in a while cause of my busy schedule.� Jessica kissed Sam on the cheek goodbye. �Kay, what are you up to?� He frowned in concentration.