Chapter 7

Everything happened way too fast for him to understand. He loved her even when she was gone. It hurt him to even see her but now she felt his pain. She didn't have to cry again he just looked down at her. " What happened?" Moite heard her as he wished that this wasn't a dream and wanted so badly to have a happy ending. " Everything. I lost "my life" I recently lost my friends. I've been so broken and useless. " Moite knew tears streamed down his face. " I don't know what happened but I don't ever want to lose you again."

Everything felt surreal and unnerving. He didn't want to question anything as he questioned everything. " I watched you fall. I heard every word but at the same time, it was like I was hearing nothing. " It had been 10 years and Racha didn't look any older than the last time he had seen her. " Moite. I'm here. Even though I don't know what happened I'm ok, I think." Moite watched her as he really looked closer at her. Even though she hadn't aged it was as if she had more knowledge and had grown wiser. He wasn't sure how or why or what was going on, but he definitely didn't know if anybody else was going to believe any of this.

" Where have you been? " Moite asked but he wasn't sure that was the right question as he thought what would be a good question." I don't know. I was surrounded by light. It was everywhere and it didn't feel any different than living in the real world, but then again I was only there for what felt like several hours. How have I been gone for that long? It doesn't seem right." Moite honestly didn't know anything about what she was saying as he was the one who had done it to her. He ended up responding only with "I don't know". He was telling the truth and it was going to be hard to get all of this right with Desarie and Kinase. Would they believe him? Would her parents?

Desarie was still frightened as she held Erin in her arms and feed him his favorite, Bananas. She was astounded at his growth as Kinase walked into the room and walked towards his family sitting down as he leaned and kissed Des. " I love you." Kinase sat with his little family before Erin tried to get up and walk. " Oh Kinase. " Everything was going right for them and their son. Desarie watched as well as Kinase as Erin got up again only to fall back over. Kinase was over the moon for his son it made him want more kids. He helped his son up before holding onto him and then kissing his son on the head. Erin gurgled before spitting up and smiling. Kinase wasn't sure if it was a good thing that he had held his son before he spits up.

Desarie got a text from Moite about wanting to meet up but wasn't sure whether or not they could bring Erin. " Moite invited us to his place. You want to go and I stay here or can we take Erin with us?" She looked over at her son giggling as she wiped some of the throw-ups off of her husband's chin. " We can all go. " Kinase looked at her before Erin giggled again and danced in his dad's arms. He didn't understand how happy his parents were seeing him and having him. Erin made Desarie's life more fun and energetic. Kinase and Desarie got Erin ready before getting ready themselves while they did their thing Moite watched Racha pace around as she bit her fingernails.

"Racha. I know this is nerving but remember you need to calm down. " Moite got up from the couch and eventually thought about how this was going to happen. Even though Kinase wasn't feeling too excited about meeting up he forced himself to because he wanted so badly to know where this would go. It was hard to not feel freaked out again for that day when they walked into Moite's apartment. " She's here." Desarie grabbed onto Erin who was in her arms before also stepping back as if the door was open.

Kinase seemed to be in shock as he stared at the person who wasn't supposed to be there. Kinase wasn't sure if he was seeing it in his mind or if everything that happened 10 years ago was haunting them all. " How?" Kinase asked pointing towards Racha. Desarie saw the expression on Racha's face. Des wasn't sure how to feel as Erin in her arms moved. Des sat her son on the ground before Racha looked toward Moite.

" The night that we saw Racha in the Light in mid-air that's where she was. She remembered that she was surrounded by the light. She doesn't remember anything else. " Moite wasn't sure if he wanted to believe a single word before Racha went towards Erin.

Desarie quickly picked up her son before Racha could touch him. " Is this why you wanted us to come here? " Desarie wasn't too happy as she looked at Racha she looked sad. " You fell almost 12 feet from the balcony from the stairs. We all thought you were dead. " Racha hadn't even been able to speak as just seeing her seemed to have a very depressing emotion over Desarie and Kinase. " Babe let's go." She didn't ask before Kinase didn't seem sure.

Kinase looked at his wife who definitely didn't like what was going on. Moite didn't know what else to do other than to show them. Erin squirmed in Desarie's arms before she decided to stay due to the look on everyone's face. " I'm already confused as it is. " Desarie laughed nervously before setting Erin on the floor again and walking towards Racha. " How? Why haven't you aged? " Desarie wasn't trying to be frantic but Racha wasn't exactly what she thought she'd be like for her friends. Was it better if she was dead? Every question swarmed around Racha as she didn't have answers although Desarie found it interesting that they had to just come back to this town.

They sat around before Moite ordered takeout. Thankfully it was Pizza and not Chinese like every other night. Racha didn't know what to say to her friends especially since she didn't look as old as they were. " I still don't get how after 10 years you're still the same age. " Racha knew it was weird and she did feel weird after that comment. " I don't get it either." Racha finally talked to Des for the first time since they'd been there. " How old is Erin?" Racha asked as Desarie still felt weird about the whole thing only she finally had a conversation with Racha. Kinase and Moite had gone to the kitchen to get the champagne and his glasses.

They had gotten along without feeling that weird feeling. Moite had let Racha stay with him since she couldn't go to her parent's home. A whole week had gone by while they all felt like it was in High School only it felt weirder than it really was. Desarie had friends but every time she tried to hang out with Racha it felt awkward and strange. Desarie didn't want to be rude to her so she tried to stay away from her as much as possible. KInase felt the same way only he thought it was rude to want to stay away from someone that was a friend.

MoIte had that recurring nightmare as he noticed him being different each time. It was weirder every night as he watched before she fell he put something around her. How? He didn't know how he had done it but it would explain everything from her falling and disappearing to finally 10 years later still being the same age. It was past 1 in the morning before he got up worried about Racha. He had another room put together just for her as he remembered everything they had ever been through. He never wanted anything more than to be with her but everything that had happened just seemed off to him, and he never understood why.

The Force came out of him when it had happened. He didn't understand how he did it either eventually Racha had fallen asleep when she did she dreamed of the light before it became dark. She still didn't understand anything as everything was always a blur or moving too slowly for her, especially after her being gone for 10 years. She slept soundly before Moite walked into her room. It wasn't weird they used to sneak in almost every night in High School, only this time he wanted to see if he could do it again. He hoped he didn't do what he had done the last time then again he didn't understand how he did it.

He sat on her bed before pulling her hair out of her face. " You're still my Life. You're my light, I don't want to ever take you out of my sight. I love you too much." Moite almost cried after saying it after thinking about how it all happened and who was mainly at fault. He blamed himself for even getting involved. He knew he could've changed it but it was too late for it. " She slept on her back as Moite wanted to just climb in the bed with her and cuddle. He didn't understand how she still wanted to sleep but he didn't say anything. He put his hands faintly on her before shoving the light that was in her out. He didn't understand how much was in her, then again she was for 9 and a half years.

Racha's dream changed drastically before abruptly running towards a mountain with other people as her dream changed into something weirder. Moite was already done with what he was doing before Racha moved into her sleep. He didn't know what he was doing and hoped it would help her in any way. MOite wasn't feeling tired but he didn't want to do anything else before laying back in his own bed. It rained that next morning and all the way through that evening. Moite had gotten done with teaching his class as he thought of Racha and what she was possibly doing. He got a phone call and before seeing who it was he answered. He didn't remember giving his number out to his date a week before and he wasn't sure how to tell her he wasn't interested.

Racha watched tv as she made dinner for her and Moite. He still wasn't home but she hoped he would be there as she worried. She motioned with her hands toward the refrigerator before grabbing a knife from the counter behind her. She was trying to make homemade chicken Casserole.

Thankfully by the time she got it out of the oven, it was better than she expected. By the time He got back, he was exhausted and She had dinner ready. " Hey. How was work?" All day she thought of him and what they were. Technically she was almost 19 and of age. She wasn't into the age difference but every time she looked in the mirror she felt way too young for him. She never felt so relaxed but yet she still felt that same feeling before she fell from the Balcony.

It wasn't hard to understand that they might not ever be a thing anymore. It wouldn't shock her at all. Moite was already helping her by letting her stay she definitely didn't want to push it. " Kids are rude. " She smiled at the look on his face as she knew he couldn't get his day out of his mind. " What grade do you teach?" he sat down before she cut into the Casserole and served him food. Thankfully he had some Wine and she didn't have to leave his place to get anything.

" Second graders. They can really be a pain when they don't listen. Most of the time I let them color." Today he taught them numbers and he had put colors with the numbers. They ate and talked about kids and they ended up talking about Des and her son Erin. " He's so cute, just wish I could have my own." She didn't realize what she had said till after she said it. " Sorry I didn't realize I said that. " Moite always wanted his own kids even with her. He did know that it was always met to be with her he just wasn't sure how to even explain something that was just weird to him. What he did last night made him rethink everything even though something was different and he didn't have to feel that in his gut to know.

Racha felt different somehow and after Dinner, she ended up going to the bathroom. She wanted to take a shower but wasn't sure because she knew she didn't stink. She looked into the mirror after doing her business. She had a worry line but to her, it looked different she brushed it off before leaving the restroom and getting the dessert from the oven. It was always Moite's favorite when they dated and he always enjoyed her brownies and other desserts she made. " Would you like some Chocolate covered Brownies? I tried to make it from scratch but you didn't really have any Starch, and I found the box of brownies. It helped."

It wasn't a lie at one point a long time ago he watched while she cooked for him. She smiled at the memory. She also remembered that night he made love to her, It was the first time he had ever called her his life. She would never forget how he made her feel. It wouldn't matter if he had done it on purpose she would always love him. She grabbed him a smaller plate before making one for her and he immediately seemed to relax. " Not even my mom could make something this good." He moaned eating the next piece before she finally got herself a plate.

" Technically my food is always better." She said smiling at him as he chuckled. " Always. " There was a pause as he grabbed another bite before he asked how her day went, after that, they had made only the smallest of chit-chat before getting ready for bed. Racha didn't want to be weird but she really wanted to sleep with him. They didn't have to cuddle or touch she just wanted to get some decent sleep. Either way, it would help her because she knew even that night before he was in her room. She wasn't sure what he was doing but she really wanted to know why she felt like something was sucked out of her. It felt like a big deal but she didn't want to sound weird or stupid. " Hey, Moite. I wanted to ask you something?"

He looked worried before everything in him said she knew. " Everything ok?" She didn't seem sure but she asked anyways. " Could we maybe sleep in the same bed? I know that sounded off and weird it's just I miss your arms around me. If you don't I understand." Racha had grabbed her arms before turning and leaning against the wall looking anywhere else but at him. " Racha you don't have to ask. You can always come and sleep with me." He leaned towards her before wrapping his arm around her and pulling her close. " You're my life. You'll always be my light." after saying those words and seeing the surprised look on her face he knew he didn't have to ask. He kissed her. Something he should've done when he saw her the first time.

It didn't feel weird if anything it felt more right than the first time doing it with her. He remembered the first time he saw her he had said those exact words to her. That next morning he rolled over to see Racha and kiss her. He might have freaked a little bit. It wasn't his intention to scare her. " What? Moite what's wrong?" She had changed. It was her but at the same time an older version.

He felt relieved before pulling her body against his. " Wow. Still got it." He meant to say it as a compliment towards her in general, not like that. " Oh yeah. Can you do something about it." He growled the way she liked before fully taking her as a moan slipped out from her mouth.

The next few months were hectic Desarie had welcomed her friend with open arms when she realized it really was her. KInase had already known by the look on her face every time they met. Kinase always noticed the fear captivating on her face. Sometimes it was funny other times it meant she didn't like what was coming; as for her stepmom and Father, they had to take precautions because they weren't sure if it was real. Apparently what Moite had done had worked and she was now back to herself without the feeling. if anything it was left behind. Moite and Racha eventually had 2 kids. " Mara, and Hauns. Desarie didn't want anymore but with persuasion, they ended up having 2 more. Life was going really well and Racha ended up finding a good job that helped with bills for a good house that they owned.