Fly Away To Chicago (Completed)

Chapter Thirty Three- I Can Take You

If someone asked me what the worst event of my life was I'd have to give them a list.

From the day I was born awful things would happen. My mother abandoning me, my aunt died, dad struggled to support all of us. Then he was arrested and we had to fend for ourselves. You know the rest of the story.

Zack's betrayal was by far the most unexpected event I'd encountered.

Its been days since he told me and I haven't seen him at all. He's been avoiding me and I him.

It hurt. Every thing about that stupid contract was hurtful. Legal prosecution & punishment? It was ridiculous!

I did sign it though so I can't talk to anyone. I can't tell a single soul so I have to keep it all bottled up. I know for a fact we wouldn't have told Tyler, but who would he have told?

If I could figure that out then I could talk to them.

I wouldn't be alone then and I could finally release some stress. Maybe I should ask to go to the gym with Caden, Mark, and Jackson today. I can beat the crap out of a boxing bag or something. It could be fun and I'm really out of shape.

I grunt getting up from my bed, smiling as my bare feet make a patting soon on the hardwood floor.

I turn the cold metal knob and walk downstairs.

I find them all in the kitchen getting Gatorade and a couple snacks. They all have duffel bags in a pile by the door I sit at the counter, smiling at my brother.

He gives me a weird look. "What?" He asks.

"Can I come with you amazing boys to the gym?" I ask sweetly.

Caden bursts into laughter, shaking his head. "I never thought you'd say that in your life." He exclaims.

Jackson and Mark smile at me and I return it. "So can I?" I ask him.

He grins at me. "Of course. Be ready in 10 minutes." He says.

I nod. "Ok. I'll be down in a bit. Don't leave without me." I blurt, jumping from the still and running upstairs.

I grab the clothes I had laid out & stuff them in my own sky blue Nike duffel bag. I add my every day makeup, a hair brush, deodorant, perfume, a towel, my phone, and ear buds. Then I snag my gym shoes and a pair of socks.

I smile to myself and grab my "Love Pink" hoodie, slipping it on over my red v-neck. I'm comfy in my grey yoga pants & tan Uggs.

My hair is already in a messy bun so I just head downstairs, bag adorning my shoulder.

I'm at the bottom by the time Mark tosses me a Gatorade and baggie of power snacks.

"Thanks." I say, fumbling to catch it and stuffing it in my bag.

"Lets take your car Mark." Caden says and we head out.

"Where's Nick?" I ask Caden.

"He had some last minute shopping to do for tomorrow. Hell be back by 5." He says and I nod, climbing in the back with Jackson.

We place our duffel in a pile in the trunk. Mark starts the car and heads off. He and Caden start talking about what they're going to do so I sit and wait to get there.

"Hey, you ok?" Jackson murmurs.

I turn to him and smile. "Yeah I'm fine." I reply.

He nods. "I just know Darin being here messes with you so I wanted to see if you were ok." He says.