Dancing with the Stars

Chapter 45

Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.

Henry David Thoreau

Running away.

Kendall drove with a heavy heart. He was holding back the tears. His life as he knows it was crumbling around him. He knew that he couldn't talk to anyone. He would just have to take what they could and put it in a suitcase and leave the rest. He was angry that Mr. Anderson made him marry. It was so much easier if it was just him. Then Kendall thought of Carly and the promise he made to Eden and Carolyn. He drove to the theatre and went to his desk. Everything was meticulous in place.

He got out a piece of paper and wrote a note to Eden.

"It is with a heavy heart that I write this. This afternoon the assassin found Carly. I don't know how but I was able to convince him to let her go. He agrees to the offer we discuss earlier. As you are aware I am unable to uphold that offer and I'm leaving town. I cannot tell you where I am going but rest sure that my promise to you will be kept."

Your dear friend

Kendall

Kendall also wrote a quick note to Marv.

My dearest Marv,

Dani, the girls and I will be going away for a while. Can you be so kind and pack up the house and put it in storage. I rented a spot at 3459 main street. You can leave the boxes there. Thanks so much

your truly Kendall

p.s. the realtor will be there on Thursday can you be so kind and let them in . thanks

He folded both papers and put them in an envelope and drop it on his secretary desk on the way out. She'll mail them in the morning. Kendall was leaving when he ran into Fred. He was coming to see him. Kendall, Fred said. I have something for you. Kendall places the envelope in the out box. He shook Fred's hand. Come, we can talk in my office. They went into the office, Kendall motion for Fred to sit. Do you want something to drink? Sure, Fred said. Kendall pours two drinks and turn and handed one to Fred. What bring you here tonight, Fred? Asked Kendall. I have information about Leroy. Kendall sigh there was nothing he could do. Kendall listens. Hey Fred. Thanks for letting me know. I talked to George, and he is set on keeping him. Then Fred said something that chilled Kendall to the bone. Fred spoke quietly, I know where he takes them. Kendall slowly put down his drink on a coaster and look sharply at Fred. Where he quietly asked. As rule number 8 was running through his head. Fred reached inside his suit pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. Here is the coordinates Fred said. I heard he was taking Camilla. Kendall took it and spoke; George doesn't know what kind of man Leroy is. That his parties are a hunting ground for him. Kendall slips the paper inside his suit jacket. Kendall asks about Vel. She is doing great said Fred. They talk about the club and Fred said, you should bring your lovely wife down some time. Kendall shook Fred hands sure thing and walk him to the door. Kendall watch Fred leave. Fred was a good man. He was sorry to let him go and not say goodbye. He couldn't tell anyone. No one must know about his life. The lives of his family are at stake.

Kendall looks at the paper Fred gave him. There was no way he could let Leroy take Camila. He thought of his family. He had 24 hours to deal with that. Kendall left his office and headed to his car. He sat in his car looking at the piece of paper. He had a general idea where it was. It was an abandoned town on the way to Las Vegas. It wasn't that far away. Kendall pulled out of the parking lot. He hopes he wasn't too late.

He drove through the night and arrived just as the sunrise was hinting in the sky. He slowly went through the abandon town and saw a car he was familiar with. The black Ferrari look out of place in this desolated town. He quietly pulled up and turn his engine off. He slowly got out of the car and look around. It was quiet, empty. He went over to the other car and look in. Nothing was there. He looks at the ground by the car and saw footprints and like someone was dragging something. Kendall silently follows it around the buildings. He looks ahead and by the hill Kendall saw her tie up laying on the ground. Kendall saw the back of Leroy. He was digging a grave for her. He slowly quietly snuck up to her and touch her neck. She was alive barely breathing. Camilla was bound her mouth tape. There was blood by her forehead. He glances at her. His inside turn cold like the killer he was trained to be. He got up and look at Leroy, and shouted so do you bury all of them here? Leroy put down the shovel and turn to look a Kendall. He got out of the hole and reach for his. Looking for this? Kendall said. Kendall showed him his gun and threw it away from them. Leroy dust himself off. So, you found me, he said. Leroy looks around. It's a lovely place out here. A quiet place to do my work. Kendall cold blue eyes glare at him. So, your work is to beat up the lovelies and then what dump them here? Asked Kendall. Leroy smile. That what they wanted you know. He spoke. Kendall coldly looks at Leroy. He spoke quietly etch in coldness. They are not yours to destroy. You are nothing but a man who can't get it up when you're with them. Said Kendall. Leroy enrages by what Kendall said launch himself toward Kendall with all the fury within him. If he were calmer, Leroy would have noticed that Kendall was wearing gloves. Instead, he felt the blade enter his heart. Kendall whisper in his ear "no more will you take these sweet innocence girls." Leroy looks at him surprise. Kendall took out the blade and push him back. Back into the grave that he made. Leroy was dead when he hit the ground. Kendall threw in his gun and started covering him. When he was done, he took a rock and carve "here lies a man who took the innocence." He stood up and went over Camilla pick her up and walk away. He put her in his car and drove back to the city.

Later he pulled up to his apartment. He never got rid of it when he got married. It was in Bob's name, so it didn't matter if he kept it or not. He opens the door and carry Camila in. Kendall put her down gently on the couch and undone her ties. He went and got a warm cloth and started washing the blood off her face and hands. She started moaning. Shh said Kendall it's all right I got you. Poor Camila he should have been there for her. He pulled a blanket up to her chin and stood up. He'll let her sleep. He had some phone calls to make. He picks up the phone and call Fred at the club. Hey, Fred, I need you to pick up a car at the place you told me about. Drive it to the junkyard on 3500 street. Ok said Fred. Did everything work out? he said. Yes, Kendall said. I'll stop by the club later. Ok said Fred. Kendall hung up. He called Bob and told him that Camilla was staying here. If he could check up on her in a few days. Bob said sure thing. Kendall thanked him and hung up. Bob knew not to asks any question. He went into his bedroom and pick out another suit to wear. He got out his suitcase and garment bag. He started meticulous placing items in the suitcase. He took the suits and put them in the garment bag. Kendall looks at the tux, where he was going, he doubts he'll need a tux. Kendall took it anyway. Warren did such a wonderful job making it. Carefully he places it with the other suits. The clothes he had on were nothing but trash. He ties his tie and look at the clothes he had worn. Kendall gathers them up and put them in the trash bag.

He wrote a note to Camila

"My dearest Camila please stay as long as you need. The key to the apartment is on the table. It's yours. They're plenty of food and clothes for you. Please get well and be safe. I will not return but wanted you to know that I am sorry I wasn't there for you. Until we meet again one day Au Revoir"

Kendall

Kendall places the note in an envelope. Wrote her name on it and put it under the key. Kendall looks around on more time. He walks outside the apartment. Camilla would be find. She had minimal bruising. I guess Leroy was saving the best for last. Kendall grabs his garment bag and suitcase and headed to his car. He put them in the trunk. Kendall went to an ally that was behind the restaurants near his place. He put his trash bag inside a dumpster. Kendall got in his car and drove away.