Saving Kat's Life Pt. 03

"I like them, Kat. I don't know much about fashion, but you've obviously put your heart and soul into this. I can see you making these and people wearing them."

Kat smiled and thanked me. I stood up and held out my hand for her. She took my hand in hers and pulled her up.

"How about I help you kick start your dreams? Would that be okay with you", I asked her.

"What do you mean? How can you help?" Kat had a confused look on her face.

"Let's go downstairs and I'll show you."

I led Kat downstairs to the couch. I kissed her and told her to sit on the couch. I went over and picked up the present and laid it on the coffee table.

"Kat, when we talked at lunch and you told me about what your dream was and how it was hindered by you not having what you needed to make that dream possible, well, I decided to give you something that will help you on your way. I want you to use this and hopefully you will be a world-famous fashion designer someday."

Kat stared at me.

"Go ahead. Open it," I urged.

Kat's hands shook a little as she reached for the wrapping paper. "Snowmen, huh?" She giggled.

"It was the only paper I had on short notice. Now stop criticizing and open it."

Kat smiled sheepishly and began to rip the paper open. When she got to the writing on the side of the box that was facing her, she stopped pulling at the paper and burst into tears.

"Kat, are you okay baby?" I asked in a worried tone. Kat put her face in her hands and sobbed. I sat next to her and put my arm around her. "Shhh. It's okay Katherine. I'm sorry if I upset you. I thought I was doing the right thing for you."

"The... the...right...(sob)...thing...(sniffle)?" Kat leapt into my arms and squeezed me so tightly my ribs hurt. She cried more and started to kiss my face rapidly.

"You are the most wonderful man, ever!" she told me between kisses and wiping her tears away. Kat then untangled from me and finished ripping the paper off her gift.

"I can't believe you did this," Kat said as she looked at the box. She then looked over at me. "I can't believe you did this for me." She put her hand on her heart and started to tear up again. A soft, "Why?" was asked.

"Because I believe in you, Katherine. I love you and I want you to try and live your dream."

Kat looked at me with love in her eyes. "Can I set it up now?" she asked, like a child would at Christmas, wanting to play with a newly opened toy.

"Of course, baby. Let me take it upstairs for you and we can unbox it."

I picked up the box and asked Kat to open the hall closet door and grab the card table and bring it up to her studio.

We went upstairs and I put her present on Charlie's bed and helped her unfold the card table. After making sure it was secure, I put her present on the table and told Kat to go ahead and open the box.

Kat popped the lid open and I reached in to lift out her brand-new computerized sewing machine. Kat moved the box out of the way, and I set the machine down on the table.

Kat was bouncing on the tips of her toes, her hands clasped in front of her, her beautiful green eyes wide with excitement.

"Did I get the right machine? I talked to the saleswoman and she pointed me to this one. If it's not...," was all I got out, as I was met by a flying goth girl into my arms.

Again, I was being squeezed so tight by Kat. "I can't believe you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I wrapped my arms around Kat and hugged her back.

"You're welcome baby girl. Your happiness is my happiness. I can't wait to see your designs go from drawings to reality. You are going to be a famous fashion designer someday. I believe in you," I whispered in her ear.

"Can I set it up? I want to get some of my patterns out. Oh, God, I'm so excited about this! I can't wait to tell Angie! I need thread!" Kat chattered on as she spun her head around trying to focus.

"Why don't I let you do what you need to do, and I'll go clean up the kitchen," I mentioned. I kissed her on the forehead and told her to enjoy.

I was headed out of the room when I heard a soft voice say, "Allan?" I turned and saw Kat standing next to the table. She swallowed hard and said," Thank you for your belief in me. I promise I won't disappoint you." A tear ran from her right eye and she wiped it away.

I winked at her and headed down to do the dishes leaving my girlfriend to start her future.

(Part 4 coming soon)