THE RETURN OF GENERAL KAI

Chapter 6

“What?” Kai turned to look at Sarah who was still sobbing uncontrollably. “I’m so sorry, Kai. My granddad found the test results on our bed. I wanted to surprise you at dinner later tonight.” Sarah apologized.

“Is that why you’re all ganging up on her? A married woman getting pregnant? Is that a crime?!” Kai demanded, getting up on his feet and aiding Sarah as well.

“I will not take questions from you despicable being!” Orion started.

“I gave you a roof over your head, despite being a nobody with no name. I endured the jabs from my business partners and associates, taunting me for giving up my only grandchild and future heir to a man with no past.”

“And how do you two ingrates repay me? You poison my line with pauper blood!” Orion turned to Sarah, “Sarah Pierce, you will sign these divorce papers this instant and I will consider letting you raise your bastard child in my home. Else, I want you two out of my sight.”

“Dad!” Stephanie yelled, he was being too harsh in her opinion.

“Shut up, Stephanie! Where were you and your equally stupid husband when Sarah ran off and court wedded this man?”

Silence.

“Sign these papers this instant, the both of you!” Orion demanded again and Kai stood holding Sarah in his arms. No matter the hardship he endured at their hands, he was okay because Sarah stood at his side.

A child was a blessing. They did not deserve to be treated so crudely because of a child coming out of a marriage.

“I’m not leaving my husband, grandfather! You can throw us out. I don’t care!” Sarah stood her ground and that same moment, her mother approached her, dragging her hair and pulling her away from Kai.

“Foolish child! How do you plan on raising a child with a man that can’t afford the city’s taxi?! Do the right thing! If you sign the papers, he will have no choice too and your grandfather will forgive you.”

“We’re not getting a divorce,” Kai announced. “Let us go, Sarah.” He added and Sarah released herself from her mother’s grip.

“Sarah Pierce!” Was the last thing the couple heard before they left the mansion.

They walked in silence until they got to the main gate and Kai muttered, “I’m sorry, Sarah,” in a very low tone.

“It’s okay. I’m sure-

“It’s not okay. Your parents gave us one rule to live with them. Do not get pregnant and that’s exactly what happened.”

“Kai? Kai, are you serious?” Sarah stopped walking.

“We’re a married couple. Married couples have children. It was cruel and unfair for them to give us such a rule in the first place.”

“We’re not in a position to call their rules unfair and cruel. They gave us a place to live, they provided for us when I couldn’t.”

Sarah scoffed, “what’s gotten into you? You sound just like my mother.”

‘Your mother was right. We’re in no situation to welcome a child into the world.”

“What?” Sarah asked, “so you’re saying this was a mistake. You rather I divorce you and live away from you or worse, you rather I not even be pregnant at all.”

Kai groaned, “you’re misunderstanding me. I’m happy, I am.” Kai paused. He noticed a bus stop bench and he took a seat, palming his face.

“Children are a blessing, I’m happy.” He said again, as though trying to convince himself.

“So what is the problem? I hated living with my family, you did too. We can start over.” Sarah said, taking a seat beside him.

“I don’t know who I am, Sarah.” He paused, “I have no past. I don’t even know my last name.”

“It’s okay. We’ll figure it out.” She assured him. “I’m scared.” He admitted out loud. Kai was somewhat okay with the never ending nightmares and migraines. He had learned to live with it while it was just him and Sarah but now the thought of having a child in the mix sent his heart into a frenzy.

“I don’t have a stable job yet.”

“I have some money saved up from the company.” Kai internally groaned. He was racking his brain thinking of something to say that would make Sarah return to her family’s home. He could live out in the streets but Sarah had done nothing wrong to deserve a husband like him.

Of all the times Kai felt useless, this was the height of it. He wrestled the thoughts of outright asking Sarah to return to her parents but he knew doing that would mean giving up his child as well. He couldn’t do that.

Sarah held his hands tightly, “you’re more fragile than I am, Kai. Do you really think there is anything in this world that would make me not choose you?” She asked, holding his hands.

Their moment was interrupted by painfully bright headlights. Sarah recognized that car anywhere. She got up immediately and the door opened, it was her mom.

“I am not divorcing Kai, mom. Forget about it. You did not have to drive all the way here.”

“All the way? It was barely a five minute drive. I guess it was longer for you two because you were on foot.” She spat and Sarah lowered her head. Kai didn't even bother getting up.

“I can’t believe this is my life.” She groaned. She threw Kai a sharp look but he was not even meeting her eyes.

Stephanie sighed before throwing a bunch of keys to Sarah. She caught them and raised her brow. Stephanie responded, “keys to my old college apartment. I always wondered why I never just stopped paying the mortgage. I guess it was for a time like this.” She said to Sarah.

Sarah was filled with confusion, “why are you helping us?” She asked.

“Us? I hope by us you mean you and my grandchild. If yes, then you have your answer.”

“And don’t think this means I’m now accepting of your marriage. I still want you to divorce that pauper and marry a well off man. If we’re fast enough, we could even trick him into thinking your child is his.” Stephanie paused, “but seeing how you’re convinced that you love a man who provides no security for you, I doubt that happening.”

“You can live in my old apartment. I will provide the necessities so you have a safe pregnancy.” Stephanie started, “but I don’t want Kai anywhere near the apartment.”