Chapter Two

Kerrigan started worrying a little less when Alyssa aged into a teenager. They had a decent amount of money, a newly remodeled house and they haven't seen or heard from Michael in awhile. Alyssa was doing exceptionally well in school and even signed up for extra curricular activities. Although tonight Kerrigan was a little stressed because Alyssa asked if she could go on a date. She reluctantly said yes. She knew she had to let her little girl grow up sometime and was confident that she raised a smart young lady. But sometimes people make mistakes when it comes to matters of the heart, she should know. So Kerrigan told Alyssa that she was allowed to see a movie but to come straight home afterwards.




Alyssa knew why her Mother was so protective of her. She heard the whispers from the town's people about her Father's abusiveness and alcoholism in the past. But she was certain she wouldn't follow in her Mother's footsteps. Cole Emerson was the sweetest guy she'd ever met. She has had her eye on him ever since they met at the Art Gallery. Cole picked her up and drove them to the movie theater. During the movie he held her hand but she noticed he seemed a little nervous. After the movie was over and they were walking out of the theater, Cole moved in closer and walked her over to a dark corner outside the doors. He then pressed his lips firmly against her's. It was their first kiss and it made her feel like she was walking on air. She wondered if he was thinking about this moment while they were watching the movie. She hoped so because it was a moment she'd never forget.