My Growing Heartache

Chapter 27: New Neighbors.

Kenz's POV:

I change my outfit into my Adidas sweatsuit and sneakers and continue to pack my things silently. Rissa told Aunty she wanted to go with me and although she argued against it, she gave up and allowed her to leave, so she's packing too.

"What happened with you and William?" She asked softly, breaking the silence.

"I caught Taylor and him kissing in the hallway and I beat her ass then he and I got into an argument and we're basically separated, I guess." I say, summing the story up and sighing.

I felt sick to my stomach thinking about William and I not being together. But he has to learn how to take heed to my words. God, I'm gonna miss being in his arms and staring into his eyes and -- no, you've gotta teach him a lesson, tease him so much, he'll explode.

Anyways, back to packing, we grabbed the last of our stuff and headed to my car. We say our goodbyes and leave.

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"Oh my fucking goodness..." I whispered to myself. As I pulled up into my driveway. "We actually got some neighbors." For the many years I've lived in this house, we've never had neighbors.

"We should go say hi to them tomorrow." My sister suggested.

"Yeah. But after we...go to the cemetery. Now, lets go and get situated." I turn off the car and dread going inside because I know my dads gonna yell at me... And it hurts me when he yells at me.

"Hey dad, we're here." I yell out.

"What do you mean we're?" He asks. He doesn't sound mad though, which makes me shocked, but maybe I'm off hook.

"Ummm....Karissa came too.. We found out we're sisters daddy, so she decided she wanted to live with us." I rushed out.

"Okay, well that's fine with me. And tomorrow, we can talk over dinner. But you and I still need to talk tonight, Kennise. You're not off the hook yet." My dad said, calm as ever, giving me and Rissa a hug and kiss on the cheek. Damn it! So close.

He walks into his office and I put my stuff upstairs in my room, then go into his office.

"Where's mother?" I ask, saying her name as if it tastes bitter in my mouth and trying to avoid the conversation about to come.

"She's resting. Now, why did you throw paint on Mr. Santos?" I rolled my eyes because 'She' was still here. And here we go.

"Daddy, I didn't mean to." I state, not knowing where to begin, so I just start to tell him everything.

"Okay, I believe you baby. But you still need to apologize to him."

"But Daddy..."

"No, I've got to stop covering for you. You're getting older and you need to start taking responsibility. Now, go ahead and get settled in and help Karissa get settled in too. Love you baby girl." He said hugging me and kissing me.

"Okay. Love you too daddy." I sighed and left the room. I've had a long day and I just want to go to sleep.

I go check on Rissa to see if she's okay then I head to the bathroom and go to sleep right afterwards.

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"Kennise, wake you rass clot up before mi lef yu!" Rissa yelled at me. (Translate: Kennise, wake your ass up before I leave you)

"Damn, calm your tits! I'm up." I yell back. God, I'm so not ready for this day.

I head to the bathroom then put on a skirt and a top (in comments.)

We go outside and get into the car as I drive in silence to the cemetery. I can't help but feel so heartbroken that my mom's gone and my dad just moved on without so much as a second thought. I swear, he could've picked a better person to marry at least.

I park and we get out the car. I lead the way to the grave my mom was buried at. As we start to get closer to the grave, I notice my dad. I hide behind another tombstone to listen in on him and Rissa does the same.

"...You know, she's turning out to look just like you and it kills me everyday to have to look at her and see you in her. And Karissa, our other baby girl, is living with me now. I just have to build a relationship with her and get her to forgive me for giving her away. I just couldn't handle two babies at once; it was hard without you. You were a great mom and now the girls are back together, just like how you would've wanted it. And I'm going to try to spend more time at home. I love you so much and I miss you..." My dad said. I started to cry violently listening to him and seeing him cry.

When my dad leaves, I walk up to the grave, Rissa right behind me for support, and I talk to my mom's grave. I know it sounds weird, but I feel like she's listening to me. I sit at her grave, talking about everything to her.

"I'm going to go to the car." Rissa says.

"Okay." I reply, sitting there. I just talk about all my problems. Isn't that what girls talk about with their moms?

After a while I stop talking and just cry into my hands. I feel like a crybaby. As I stand up, I feel arms wrap around my waste, pulling me into a hug, and I jump a little even though I know who it is.

"Get off me William! You kissed her...you cheated on me....I hate you so much." I cried, hitting his chest. No matter how hard I hit, he wouldn't let go. He just held me closer and tighter and eventually, I was crying into his chest.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. But I swear, I didn't kiss her.she kissed me. I wouldn't do that to you...ever." He whispered into my ear.

Dammit, I was supposed to be making HIM want ME! But he's making me want him, and I can't forgive him just yet.

"Why are you even here?" I spat out.

"Because I promised you that I'd come, so I did just that." Man I missed his accent so much already.

"I'm going to leave now. I've gotta head home." I lie, wiping my face and beginning to walk away.

"I'll gain your love back, Kennise. I don't care how long it takes, I'll gain it back." He says, making me pause for a second.

"I hope so." I whisper, more to myself, and walk away, getting into the car and driving off.

We reach home and no one else's there besides us.

"I'm ready to go meet the neighbors." Rissa says to me.

"I guess me too, but we don't have anything to bring to them."

"Yes we do. I made some cookies this morning before I woke you up."

"Okay let's go do this." I say, kinda nervous and a little excited at the same time.

We walk over to the neighbors house, cookies in hand, and I knock on the door. I start to fix my outfit and make sure that I make myself presentable and neighborly.

"Bonjour?" 'Shit!' I think, starting to panic. This is just fucking great, isn't it?

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I decided that I'd not jabber on and just let you guys get straight to reading, that's why there's no message at the top. Anywho, thanks to NaturalProdigyXo and summajoy for giving me some ideas in the last chapter :). And you guys, I'm not petty, I'll listen to your thoughts and ideas and give feedback.

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