My Place Chapter 12

“Tyler I have to go back home,” She blurted out after awhile.1

I became fully aware of things in an instant. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.2

“What do you mean Catherine? You can’t possible want to leave,” I said with panic edging my voice.3

“Tyler I don’t want to. I have to go. If I could decide I would stay,” she tried to explain.4

“What do you mean if you could decide?” I asked confused.5

“My guardian angel came last night. She said I have to go because my family is worried about me. I told her that they don’t love me. Then she said they do love me and probably would let me return.” She said calmly even though a tear fell down her cheek.6

“But Catherine don’t you love me?” I couldn’t resist asking as I wiped the tear away.7

“Tyler, I love you more than anything. You just have to understand that I need to go home. My family is worried sick about me.” She said desperately trying to get me to see her point of view.8

“I guess you have to go. To return come the way you did the first time but think of me when you find the gem. Then you will instantly come to where I am. What! I have a rose that can take you where ever you want. I’ll be right back,” I said as I went to get the rose.9

I walked down the hallway to my study. I went to the bookshelf all the way in the back of the room. Sitting on the top was a dusty box with the rose in it. I reached up and grabbed the box. I never thought I would ever use the rose, I thought as I blew the dust off. I lifted the lid and looked inside. The ruby and emerald were still shinning the way they had the first day I got it.10

Gently I picked the rose out of the box. It was just so beautiful. I put the box back and headed for Catherine’s bedroom. I knocked once then opened the door. She was drawing in a note pad when I came in. she looked up and put the notebook away.11

“Here is the rose. You think of were you want to go then say ‘rose take me there’ then you will travel at the speed of light through worlds and places,” I instruct her as I walk over and hand her the rose.12

“Tyler it is beautiful and delicate. I can’t take it for surely I will break it,” she said as she touched a petal.13

“Catherine this rose is made out of ruby and emerald. It was made by the best craftsman ever alive. This rose is 400 years old and is still almost brand new. Don’t you worry about breaking it? I want you to have it so you can come visit me whenever you like,” I reassured her.14

“Oh Tyler, thank you I promise to return for if I don’t I surely will die. My word is as good as gold to you too,” she said with appreciation in her voice.15

“Catherine I will trust you on your word. However there is something else I want you to remember me by,” I told her softly.16

She looked at me puzzled then asked in confusion, “What do you mean? How else could you possible be remembered by?”17

“By this,” I said softly as I leaned closer.18

Then I kissed her softly on the lips. Her lips were soft and smooth. She kissed me back and wrapped her arms around my neck. I wrapped my arms around her waist. The funny feeling inside started again and I realized it was because I loved Catherine. Then I pulled away to look at her. Her face showed she was astonished and there was a tear in her eye.19

“Catherine, why are you crying?” I asked.20

“Because, now that you kissed me it is impossible to leave,” she answered truthfully. 21