In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

Chapter 11

Two nights later, Costa and Kayleigh were having dinner at his mother’s house. Costa had requested that it just be the three of them so they could talk. He didn’t tell his mother the details before hand but he gave her some background on Kayleigh as Kayleigh requested.
When they walked in the house, Dimitra greeted her with a warm hug before they sat down to eat.

“So tell me what all this is about? Costa tells me you are psychic.” Dimitra said to her.
“Well, somewhat, yeah. Like I told Costa, I have been sensitive to the paranormal all my life. So is my mom, her mom and my sisters. Sometimes I dream of things that are going to happen or I sense what is going to happen but mainly i’ve been able to feel presences or see ghosts.”
Kayleigh smiled nervously and felt Costa grab her hand and give it a squeeze. Dimitra smiled at her and nodded.

Kayleigh continued.
“This started when I was about four and we lived in a house that was haunted. I didn’t know the people I was talking to were dead. I could see them plain as day. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized they were ghosts and that my mom and grandmother had the same experiences. Any house I go in to, I can sense if there is someone there. There have only been a few times that I’ve felt it was something bad and didn’t want to go into the house. Well, two times actually. I sensed real evil and could not stay in the house. Thankfully it was only two times. It’s not a feeling I want to have.”
Dimitra sat there taking it all in. “Oh sweetheart, what a terrible burden to carry. I have known people like this and I can say that I am glad I am not one of those people.”

When dinner was over they all sat in the living room, full and relaxed from the meal.
Kayleigh looked at Costa and he gave her a nod, so she began.
”You see, Dimitra, the reason I wanted to come here tonight and talk about this is.....well....I don’t want to upset you.....i’ve been communicating with your husband or actually, he’s been trying to communicate with me. It’s been going on since right before I started working for Criss.” Once again, Kayleigh almost cringed, waiting for the reaction.

Instead Dimitra reached over and hugged her tight. Kayleigh began to cry. “Oh honey, it’s ok. You tell me what John has had to say to you.”
Kayleigh wiped the tears from her eyes and said, “Well at first he was just there. Then I kept hearing, “tell Criss.” Then just a week or so ago I got up one night to hear him say, “Tell Criss I love him and I’m proud of him.” I didn’t fully realize it was Criss’ father trying to communicate with me until the party at your house two months ago when I saw his picture. I asked Criss who it was and when he told me it freaked me out. He noticed it and questioned me about it later. I just told him he looked like someone I knew. I couldn’t tell him anything. I know how he feels about this stuff. Then, when I got the full message I realized I had to tell him but I don’t know how.” The words came pouring out of her all at once. She felt like she had to get them out or she wouldn’t be able to say all of it.

Dimitra’s eyes were filled with tears too. “Oh Kay, Criss and his father were very close so I have no doubt he would want to tell Criss how proud he is of him.”

“Dimitra, you have no idea how relieved I am to hear this. I was so afraid that you wouldn’t believe me.” Kayleigh hugged Dimitra tight.
“This is why I had to tell Costa first and have him talk to you. The problem is, how do I tell Criss? I know he will freak out. I don’t want to have him mad at me or for this to damage our relationship.”
“Honey, you leave him to me. I will talk to him.”
“I don’t know, Dimitra. What if he thinks I am trying to pull something over on you? I mean, I don’t have anything to gain from it but I know how he feels about this stuff.”
Dimitra patted her leg and said, “You just leave it to me. I will talk to him. I’m not exactly sure what I will say, but I will help you out.”
Kayleigh was relieved that Costa and his mom were understanding but it didn’t make her feel any better about Criss. She did hope Dimitra could pave the way for what Kayleigh had to tell him.

Once they were back at her apartment she talked more to Costa about it.
“I’m really relieved about your mother’s reaction. I respect her a lot and wouldn’t hurt her for anything. I was so afraid she’d cry and go running out of the room.” Kayleigh’s nerves were still on edge.
Costa hugged her close and said, “If I thought she was going to react that way I would have never said a word to her and told you to forget it.”
Kayleigh smiled up at him. “Thank you. Stay with me tonight? I don’t want to be alone.”
Costa kissed her and said, “I’m not going anywhere.”