4. Meet the Hawthorne Family - How They Fell In Love...

When we last left off, Kira and Bianca has just met for the first time. They had no idea that their futures were to intertwine together so perfectly...

**TW ~ death**

After the work party at the weekend, Bianca couldn't wait to get to work on Monday. And not for her usual reasoning of wanting to work hard so she could eventually get enough money for her own place, but because she wanted to see Kira again. She resisted messaging Kira over the weekend and decided to she would wait until they saw each other at work, not wanting to seem desperate or clingy. When Monday lunchtime came, Bianca decided to message Kira and ask about grabbing some food, as she hadn't seen her in the office all morning. She waited in the break room for a response for twenty minutes before Kira replied:

"Oh I am so sorry! I completely forgot to message and let you know sooner, but my little boy wasn't feeling too well this morning so I had to take the day off to look after him. Really sorry again!"

"Not to worry! I hope he feels better soon and maybe we can meet up some other time?" Bianca messaged back. She was gutted their lunch plans fell through, but understood that Kira had a responsibility as a mother.

"That would be great! I'll give you a message when I'm back in and we can grab lunch then :)"

It wasn't until the Thursday that week Kira was back to work, but this time she messaged Bianca first and let her know. The two arranged to meet in the break room on their lunch hour and head to the local coffee shop for a snack and drink. Bianca didn't know why she felt so nervous; was it because Kira was the first person to actually enjoy her company since Viola?

Lunchtime came and Bianca walked into the break room to find Kira sat waiting. She jumped up when she saw Bianca and the two walked down to the coffee shop together. There was a bit of an awkward silence at first, but after they sat down, the conversation began to flow better, and they both felt as though they were back on the roof again.

Their lunch routine became a daily occurrence for the next two months. On each outing, they grew closer and more familiar with one another. One Friday, Bianca offered that Kira come over for dinner that evening, but Kira had to decline because it was too late notice for her to ask the babysitter to watch Trey. She offered that they go out together for dinner the following weekend, as that would be enough time for her to let the babysitter know. Bianca was thrilled by this suggestion, so they planned to go out for a meal the following Saturday evening.

Saturday evening came and Bianca was getting nervous butterflies, she was unsure what to make of them. Did she like Kira more than just a friend?

Kira was excited to be able to get out of the house and do something that wasn't work or Trey-related. She was also feeling a bit nervous, but put it down to the fact this was all new to her, and she didn't want to ruin her new and only real friendship. That was the only reason she was nervous, right?

The two met at the restaurant as planned, and things felt a little awkward at first again, just as they had on their first lunch together two months before. But like usual, it didn't take long for the ice to break and they were both chatting and giggling for the rest of the night. 

Just as they were finishing up at the restaurant and getting ready to ask for the bill, Bianca received a phone call from an unknown number.

"Sorry, do you mind if I take this?" asked Bianca. Kira didn't mind so Bianca answered her phone.

"Hello, is this Bianca Chadwick?" said the unfamiliar voice at the other end of the phone.

"This is she. What can I help you with?"

"My name is Patrick Scott. I'm your parents' lawyer. I regret to inform you of this but about an hour ago your parents were in a terrible car accident. I'm so sorry but I don't think they're going to make it. Your father was rushed to surgery and is there now, but it doesn't look good, and your mother hasn't gained consciousness since the accident, but is still breathing. Your name and contact number is on their emergency contact form. Would you be able to come to the hospital now and we can discuss further action? We aren't allowed to do anything without your consent if they don't wake up."

Bianca didn't know what to say or do. She hadn't spoken to either of her parents since she moved out a few months ago, and now she might never speak to them again. She agreed to go down to the hospital right away and apologised for leaving so abruptly to Kira. Kira completely understood and offered to help in anyway she could. Bianca assured her that everything would be okay, but that she would contact her in the morning with an update. It was getting late and she didn't know how long she'd be at the hospital, so didn't want to disturb her or Trey at home.

Bianca called a taxi and went straight to the hospital. By the time she got there, the doctor informed her that her father's surgery was unsuccessful and he unfortunately didn't make it through. The doctor then lead Bianca through to her mother, who still hadn't woken. They believed she would survive for the time-being, but weren't confident that she would wake up again. Heartbroken, Bianca was forced to decide what to do about her mother. They had no other family, and now that her dad had gone, her mother was all she had left. She decided that she couldn't give up on her just yet, so the doctors were to keep her on life-support and inform Bianca at any sudden change, be it good or bad.

The following morning, Kira hadn't heard from Bianca so phoned her, asking if everything was okay. Bianca filled Kira in on everything over the phone, and Kira reminded her that if there was anything at all she needed then all she had to do was ask. Bianca was appreciative and said that, for now, just knowing she had someone to rely on was enough.

A few weeks had passed since the tragic news of Bianca's parents, and Kira and Bianca seemed closer than ever. Bianca was spending time after work with Kira, and had even met Trey. Kira supported Bianca however and whenever needed, but usually that was just for a distraction.

One evening, the two were spending the evening together at Bianca's temporary home while Trey was with the babysitter. It had been a difficult week at work so the women wanted to blow of some steam. They drank wine, chatted and watched trashy television. By around the end of the second bottle of wine, Bianca was really starting to feel the effects of the drink. 

"Thank you... so much... for being here... for me," Bianca slurred.

"Hey, what are friends for?" replied Kira. Bianca smiled in response, and before she knew what she was doing, leaned in closer, kissing Kira.

Shocked, Kira didn't know how to react. All she knew was that the kiss sent a pleasant rush through her body. So she leaned in for more...

After a little while, Bianca begins to feel quite light-headed so Kira takes her up to bed, tucks her in, places a glass of water on the bedside cabinet, before calling a taxi for herself to go home.

The next day, Bianca goes around to visit Kira and brings up the kiss, worried she has ruined their friendship. She informs Kira that even though it was the wine that made her act on it, the feelings were still there. Kira reveals that she too has feelings for Bianca. She hadn't quite realised until the kiss what these feelings meant, but last night had solidified it for her. She'd never felt this way about a woman before, so didn't know what to make of it, but she knew there was definitely something between them. Kira said she was willing to give them a shot, and Bianca was thrilled by this. But Kira said how she wanted to take things slow, as she'd been hurt in love before, and she'd never had a relationship like this before. Bianca completely understood and was willing to support Kira with what she needed and was prepared for a slower relationship. She had a good feeling about it, and knew it was one which would last...










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  1. Poor Bianca! Such a scary time for her but wonderful that something good came out of it! 💖

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