We Need To Talk About Kevin Novel Novels & Stories

Kevin sighed and said, “Fine. I’ll just go straight to the point then. Look, I need your help. I know I’m the last person on earth you’d want to help, and I understand that. But the thing is, I don’t know anyone else to turn to. You are my last resort.” Kate remained silent, waiting for Kevin to finish his ridiculous speech. “I’ve fallen on hard times, K – Mrs. DaCosta,” he continued. He scratched his beard uneasily and added, “I got kicked out of the MBA program. I don’t want to get into details, so don’t ask.” Kate was still silent, watching him.

Raina stood in the cold drizzle outside the café where they always met, her arms wrapped around herself. She had been waiting for almost twenty minutes, but now she wasn’t sure why she bothered. The text from Kevin still glowed on her phone screen: “Let’s talk. It’s important.” She had sensed something off about him for weeks. Kevin had been distant, his once-loving gaze now flitting past her as if she were invisible. When the café door finally swung open, Kevin stepped out with an apologetic smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

Patients. Work. Schedules. Complaints. Random observations. The sort of conversation they had almost daily now. Easy. Comfortable. Familiar. At some point, Kevin casually mentioned that he was heading toward a bookstore after work. Avery had mentioned wanting a particular children's book during one of her previous visits to the hospital and apparently he had remembered. The fact that he remembered at all caught Katelyn off guard. He noticed immediately. "What?" "Nothing." "That was definitely something."

Protocol must mean that he is already talking to the palace. Maybe his family. ‘Ask him what they say about us,’ Kevin pretends drowsily, and I purse my lips. ‘Us?’ I ask, lost in thought before I jerk up. “Kevin!” I shout out, getting Nathanael to growl. “Kevin? Who the fuck is Kevin? Don’t tell me you found another mate?” I snicker at his reaction, my heart leaping at the jealousy dripping from his words. “No, no. He is a voice in my head.”

“Maybe if you just shut up and listen then he can explain what it is. And can’t you see Noah is still recovering? We all agreed not to ask him any questions till Alpha Dale returned. So, what’s your stress?” Noah stepped up immediately, raising both hands in the air. “Please, let’s not do this. I am here to answer whatever questions you might have whenever you want to ask them. Most of the things happening here are hard to explain but… I’ll do my best.” Kevin grunted, still distracted with whatever he was now looking for in Janine’s closet. “So, I take it you’ve told them nothing?” without waiting for Noah to answer, he continued. “Then. Guys you should know something –”

Kevin rolled his eyes, not daring to meet Jiyeon’s gaze. “What do you want me to do? Or tell you?” Speaking in a detached voice, Kevin questioned. “Mmh, let’s see.” She breathed, her eyes looking up, as she pretended to think. “Tell me everything you know about David. Don’t leave anything behind.” She replied, preparing herself to hear whatever Kevin was about to tell her.

Kevin was in a cab, heading back home. His meeting with the principal didn’t turn out as he’d hoped. He’d ended up getting himself expelled instead. At the moment, he wasn’t sure what to believe anymore. How did a photograph that had been taken privately at the college he recently enrolled in end up in a random building—a killer’s den? There has to be some explanation. Just then, his phone rang. Alex. “Hello, Kevin.” “Alex?” his forehead creased. “It’s 9 pm. You never call this late. Is something wrong?”