“I beg your pardon?” Eric was confused.

“I was looking for someone like you.” Kay slightly giggled.

“O-kay. I’m not following you.” Eric eyes met with hers.

Eric was a little more informed than before. “I’m sorry. He had crushed my heart when he said he’ll always see me as one of his male buddies.” Kay’s voice cracked.

“I’ll help you gorgeous.” Eric invited his offer on the table.

“You will?” She asked in doubt. He nodded his head.

“Really?” Kay gasped and gave him another tender hug.

“I should get hugs like this more often.” He joked.

“Cute. When are you available?” Kay is fascinated by Eric’s eyes. “Tonight.” Eric beamed at her.

“Perfect! Let’s go to the Book Café.” Kay insisted.

“Fine by me.” Eric didn’t have any hesitation. “So what does this cousin of yours look like?” Eric dangled with the cup of coffee.

“Her name is Charity and there she is.” Kay pointed to him where she was sitting by Theresa.

“She’s pretty. Who’s the other pretty girl?” Eric’s roguish grin shows up.

“That’s Charity’s boyfriend sister. Her name is Theresa. And Charity’s boyfriend name is Miguel. Theresa’s brother. Whom is my friend. I love him more than that.” Kay said in all one breath.

“I see. I’ll be glad to help you.” Eric smiled.

“You don’t mind?” Kay crinkled her nose.

“Of course not.” Eric boasted.

“I don’t want you to think I’m using you.” Kay explained to him earnestly.

“You said you needed my help. And I will give it to you.” Eric’s eyes blatantly shot at hers.

“You love rescuing the ‘damsels in the distress’ huh?” Kay rolled her eyes.

“Yes. When a lady is in her worst despair. I’ll always give her the satisfaction that I’m here for her.” Eric reached for her hand.

“Thank you Eric.” Kay half-way smiled.

“Look Theresa. There’s Kay and some new guy she’s with. Let’s go over there and speak to her.” Charity beamed at Theresa.

“He sure is cute, Charity.” Theresa giggled.

“How can you tell?” Charity laughed.

“Charity it’s not hard to see he is a charmer and hot one at that!” Theresa chuckled.

“I guess. He is nothing like my Miguel.” Charity smiled.

“I thought you two were angry at each other?” Theresa quizzically looked at her.

“Earlier I was. Not anymore. He’s right. No one will come in between me and him.” Charity acknowledged.

“You two are meant to be.” Theresa nudged on Charity’s elbow.

“Yeah. Hey Kay.” Charity touched her on her shoulder.

“Hi Charity. Theresa.” Kay spoken lowly.

“Hey.” Theresa thought to herself for a minute. ‘I was right. This guy is one looker! Hmm. Maybe he’s interested in Kay.’ she giggled. “Hey all. I hate to cut the conversation short. I must go home before Luis starts growling!”

They all laughed. “Hey Theresa before you go. Let me introduce you to Eric. Theresa this is Eric, Eric this is Theresa.” Kay smirked.

“Nice to meet you.” He exposed his killer smile towards Theresa.

“Like wise.” Theresa grinned.

“Have fun all.” Theresa exited and Kay looked back at Charity and Eric.

“Oh! How rude of me? Charity have a seat!” Kay was laughing with embarrassment.

“It’s okay, Kay.” Charity reminded her it wasn’t a big deal.

Before Kay could utter a word to Charity. Eric already did the honors. “My name is Eric. What’s yours?” Eric couldn’t help but to show his million dollar smile.

“Charity. Are you? Ahem. Do you know Kay?” Charity said, while observing him.

“Yeah. I’m her boyfriend.” Eric beamed at her.

“Kay. I didn’t know you had a boyfriend. I thought you were going with Reese.” Charity was confused.

“No. This is my real boyfriend. Reese assumed the wrong thing.” Kay retorted.

“It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” Charity outstretched her hand to his.

“Like wise!” Eric placed his cup of coffee down on the table. “So Charity. Are you new here?” Eric began his investigation.

“Yes. I can’t wait for you to meet my boyfriend, Miguel. He would love to meet you.” Charity insisted.

“Cool.” Eric was studying Charity carefully.

“Kay you got your self one fine man.” Charity patted her on the back.

“Gee. Thanks.” Kay gave a wry grin.

Miguel entered in. “Miguel There you are sweetie!” Charity kissed him passionately.

“Hey sweetheart.” Miguel puckered on her lips back.

“What’s up, Kay?” Miguel nodded at her.

“Miguel meet my boyfriend, Eric.” Kay jumped in his face.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Eric shook hands with Miguel.

“Same here man. So what brings you to Harmony?” Miguel suspiciously asked.

“Why do you ask?” Eric retaliated.

“I’ve never seen you here before.” Miguel flatly stated.

“Kay?” Eric narrowed his eyes at Kay. “That’s because, I-I wanted to keep my relationship with Eric a secret.” Kay lied.

Reese walks in. “Hey all.” Reese pulled his glasses to his nose.

“Hi Kay.” Reese snorted.

“Hey Reese.” Kay gritted her teeth together.

“Meet my boyfriend, Eric.”

Reese was crushed. “Hey Eric.” Reese frowned.

“What’s up.” Eric grinned. “Hey all I think I should go.”

Reese was offended to see his lovely Kay is with someone else. “Reese.” Miguel tried to stop him but it was too late.

“Oh well.” Eric mumbled.

“Hey Kay. I think we should all go out on a double date.” Charity suggested.

“Sounds like a plan to me.” Miguel snuggled close to Charity.

“Yeah.” Kay muttered. She was crushed when she’d seen how Miguel was consoling Charity. Oh how she yearns to be in his arms. Eric noticed Kay’s anguished expression.

“Kay. I agree.” Eric cuddled with Kay. He kissed her on her ear.

“Eric.” Kay laughed sheepishly. “I know what you’re trying to do. Keep it up.” Kay whispered in his ear.

“Got it kido!” Eric agreed.

“Is it alright if we all go out tomorrow to the movies?” Charity put forth to them.

“Sure.” They all corresponded.

“What time?” Eric questioned.

“How about 6:30?” Charity squinched her eyes at Eric.

“Perfect.” Eric cheered. “6:30 it is.” Eric winked at her. “I think we should leave. Come on, Eric.” Kay held his firmly.

“Nice meeting you two.” Eric nods his head and leaves with Kay.

“Eric I could kiss you for this!” Kay hugged him.

“What’s holding you back?” He jeered. “Cute Eric.” Kay shook her head at him.

“Now that we got them right where we want them Then, you will have Charity and I will have Miguel.” Kay and Eric gave each other a hi five.

“Somebody is full of themselves tonight.” Eric jesters at Kay’s malevolent deed. “Eric. Don’t you want to be with Charity?” Kay frowned in concentration.

“No! I don’t wanna be with Charity.” He bantered. “You know I want to be with her. But what makes you so sure this scheme of yours will work?” Eric lifted a brow.

“It will work. If we stick accordingly to the original plan.” Kay grumbled.

“Eric. You’re being a worry wart. What’s up with you?” Kay beseechingly looked into his eyes.

“I can tell ole lover boy doesn’t like me.” He smirked.

“I can tell I make him uncomfortable when I’m around his ‘precious’ Charity.” Eric concluded.

“That’s the idea, Eric. To make him feel unease. I want him to love me, though. Not Charity.” Kay plopped on her porch.

“Kay. Everything will work out. You’ll see.” Eric assured her.

“I just got to get Miguel, Eric. You don’t understand. I really love him. He’s my life. I will die for him.” Kay replied, gravely.

Eric shivered. He felt as if someone has walked on his grave. “That makes two of us.” Eric gave a wry smile. “See you tomorrow evening, my bunny bear?” Eric joshes at her.“Tomorrow it is.”

Kay gave a faux grin. “Thanks Eric. I don’t know what I’ve would of done if you haven’t came along . . . Thanks Eric.” Eric felt Kay’s sincerity. He reached over to kiss her on the cheek.

“Goodnight Kay.” They’ve said their goodbyes and Kay went upstairs thinking on how lovely it will be once she’ll get Miguel into her arms.

“You all are ready?” Kay shouted at Miguel and Charity.

“Charity will be down in a minute.” Miguel responded.

“Good. Eric will be here soon.” Kay said, fretfully.

“Kay, it’ll be ok. Give him time. You know patience is a virtue.”

Kay turned to Miguel. “In most cases.” She retorted, trying to smile. “Miguel you . . .” The doorbell ranged.

“Eric. I was worried sick. I was beginning to think you had bailed out on us.” Kay frowned, sarcastically.

“No need to fret my pet.” Eric sneered at her. Kay grumbled at him.

“Charity! Eric’s here.” Kay yelled at the top of her lungs.

Charity stepped down from the stairs and she has made an entrance that put Miguel and Eric into a total awe.

“That’s my girl.” Miguel curved his lips slightly.

“I’m ready. Kay you need to start buying you some patience.” Charity chuckled.

“ Yeah. ‘Kay you need to buy you some patience’ Yeah when horses fly.” Kay mocked her and grabbed her sweater.

“Come on Kay. Be nice.” Eric lectured her.

“Fine. Let’s just go.” Kay griped.

“You really want Miguel that bad, huh?” Eric could see how this is affecting Kay.

“Damn straight! I’ve been waiting this long for this event to happen. Now the time has finally arrived.” Kay beamed at him.

“You’re the boss.” Eric dryly remarked.

They all arrived to the movies and they were waiting in line for the goodies.

“So Eric. How long are you planning to stay in Harmony?” Miguel interrogated.

“I’m not sure. As long as I’m seeing Kay. I think I’m planning to stay around as long as I can.”

He snuggled up on Kay. “Miguel. Didn’t you asked him last night?” Kay sort of grimaced.

“I’m sorry. It’s just I want to get to know Eric better.” Miguel kissed Charity, which made Kay want to squirm.

“It’s alright Kay. I can understand where Miguel is coming from. After all. I am dating his slugger.” Eric nudged her on the shoulder.

“Ha, ha! Bite me!” Kay snarled at him.

“Down kitty! I haven’t started anything, yet.” Eric tsked her.

“Sorry.” Kay scowled.

“Come on you guys. The movie is getting ready to start.” Charity whispered as they attended to their seats.

“Charity’s right.” Miguel could see Charity wasn’t pleased with their bickering.

“Sorry sweetheart. It won’t happen again.” Miguel promised her.

“Alright.” Charity’s eyes were filled with love.

“Makes me wanna gag every time I see them kiss.” Kay complained.

“That makes me and you both.” Eric retaliated. Eric seen how Miguel was really into his kiss with Charity. So Eric pressed his lips on Kay’s. Kay couldn’t believe how Eric is arousing her with his lips.

“Eric . . . Is that in the script?” She joked.

“Just go along with me.” he whispered back.

“Why??” Before Kay could continue with her sentence. Eric kissed her even more. Charity was observing on how Eric is a good kisser. She’s not disputing that Miguel is a good kisser, but her curiosity is sneaking up on her.

Miguel picked up on how Eric was all over Kay. “Charity, do you want me to get you anything else?” Miguel changed the subject.

“Yes.” Charity responded while she was in a trance. Miguel did what she asked and go order something for the both of them. Eric was eyeing Charity. He’d noticed on how he was grabbing Charity’s attention. His eyes are glowing intensely. It is almost as if she could be in his arms right now! Wait a minute! Whoa! What is she thinking? Miguel is her true love. Eric is having the tendency to tempt her. She is amazed at his masculine features. Eric, no doubt is one good looking guy. He could have any girl he wanted. “Why did he had to have Kay?” Charity moaned.

Charity is not being her usual self. Something has taken over her. Eric stopped kissing Kay and he saw how Charity is feeling for him. Eric couldn’t take his eyes off of her. He whispered in Kay’s ear carefully so Charity wouldn’t distinguish on what they are exchanging about.

“I think I got her hooked.” Eric touched Kay’s hand intimately.

“Oh Eric. I could kiss you again for saving me!” Kay hugged him. Charity had went to the ladies room but Eric stopped her.

“I’ve seen you staring at me.” Eric replied, confidently.

“I want you to know I’m here for you whenever you need me.” Eric assured her.

“Thanks Eric. But I should.” Eric grabbed her lightly. “I mean it, Charity.” Charity felt something coming over her.

“Yes Eric. I understand.” Charity finding herself to be a lost little girl who couldn’t find her way home when looking into his charming eyes.

“See you tomorrow? How about giving me a tour around Harmony?” Eric twinkled his smile at her.

“Sure. I’ll be glad to show you around.” Charity insisted. “After all. You are new here and it wouldn’t be fair of me to let you feel like the odd ball.” She giggled.

“Yeah. Let’s go back to the show before Kay and Miguel start wondering where are we?” Eric gestured.

Charity glanced at the clock. “Oh yes. We better go. Eric. I think it’s going to be nice to have you around here.” Charity curved her lips at him.

“Me too Charity, me too.” He held her hand.

“There you two are. I thought we was going to call the police.” Kay cackled.

“Are you alright?” Eric hurried over to see what was wrong.

“I’m fine Eric. It’s just . . . I see how you two are reacting towards each other.” Kay whispered.

“Isn’t that what you wanted?” Eric cocked a brow.

“Yes. Eric we want to slow it down ok?” Kay saw how close Miguel and Charity are cuddling intimately.

“I can’t take it anymore. Take me home Eric. Now!” Kay demanded.

“Are you sure it’s not your impulse getting to you?” Eric jokingly replied.

“Shut up!” Kay was burning up internally. Miguel and Charity didn’t even noticed. This means it’s time for Kay to think of a new strategy.