Undying by Azizi Bernadette

Author:Azizi, Bernadette [Azizi, Bernadette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bernadette Azizi
Published: 2012-05-03T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

The next morning, James had to wake me for my run with Jules. I hadn’t slept well, disturbed by the thought of being sent back to Australia and being separated from James.

That will never happen! I just won’t allow it!

I rushed to get dressed. I didn’t want Jules knocking on my door looking for me.

“Enjoy your run.”

“Will do.”

James opened the door, poked his head out and then gave me the ‘all clear’ to leave. I headed for the stairs. I didn’t even get halfway down when I spotted Jules heading up the stairs.

“Good morning, sleepy head. I knocked on your door but you didn’t answer, so I assumed you were already down there waiting for me.”

“Sorry Jules, I didn’t hear you. I must have been in the shower. Why aren’t you dressed for our run?” I enquiry.

“Oh dear Catherine, I feel like I am coming down with something and it looks like it might rain. I really don’t think it’s a good idea for me to run this morning.”

“Oh, that’s fine. Get some rest and I hope you feel better soon.”

“I will walk down with you to the front lawn,” she said as she turned back around and headed down.

“Oh Jules, I think I will also give it a miss.”

“Oh, no… I will be so upset if you don’t go on account of me. You know the track and if it does rain, head for the old miner’s cottage to wait it out.”

I didn’t know what to say, so I nodded and smiled as I headed back down the stairs.

“OK, but you go back to your room, don’t come out again.”

“Alright. Have a great run.”

I started out on a slow jog, still hesitant about whether I should actually go. I hadn’t been on my own like this for months, but I had to go. Jules had insisted. I just wondered what James and Mr Kemp would do when they found out. It was colder than usual and the grounds were wet and muddy from last night’s heavy rain. The weather was gloomy and the air misty, which suited my mood. I wished I hadn’t worn my three-quarter tights and new joggers. The muck on the ground was now on my lower legs and all over my white shoes. I couldn’t pick up my pace for fear of slipping and the jog seemed to drag on forever. I was bored, cold and annoyed. I started to think about Mr Kemp and how happy he would be if I did go back to Australia. He could have his room back and would not have to babysit me again.

But how would James feel? I would be crushed. I can’t imagine me living happily back home anymore. I have to stay.

As I contemplated all the possible scenarios, the rain started pelting down. I pulled my hood over my head. I was so angry with myself now, for going on this run, especially without Jules. I tried to decide the best course of action.

Should

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