Dancing with the Stars

Chapter 46

No one can pass through life, any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way.

Robert Baden-Powell

Kendall was sadden that it had to end like this.

Kendall pulls up to the white house that they lived in. It was painted white because underneath it was concrete. No one like the color of concrete. He went inside tripping over toys. Why was this house always a mess? he thought. Kendall bent down to pick up a toy. Kendall went to the bedroom closet and pulled out a suitcase, yelling for Dani. What? Said Dani. She looks at the suitcase and asked what going on? Kendall said, now Dani, I don't want you to ask a lot of questions. We need to go now! Pack a suitcase for the girls and yourself. We leave in an hour. Said Kendall. An hour! exclaimed Dani. I have work tomorrow. Kendall looked at Dani and yelled, go pack the damn suitcase and do as I say. This is urgent and we must go now. He exclaimed. Here, Kendall gave Dani the suitcase packed your things. Then go get the girls ready to go.

Dani looks worried and mutter you don't have to yelled at me. She went to the girl's room and started packing.

Carly standing by the door asked Kendall. Where are we going papa?

Kendall knelled down and look at Carly. Where going on a great adventure. Can I bring Harry? she asked. Harry was a stuff lion that Eden gave her for her birthday. She just turns three. Kendall convinces Dani to invite some of the neighbors over and if he could invite a few friends. She was hesitant at first, but Kendall said he would help. Kendall remembers Eden bringing the lion with a red bow. Carly ran right for it. He will miss them. Kendall patted her head. Sure Carly. Now go get it and put your coat on. Let's go. Kendall went into the closet and got out a box. He opens it with a key he always carries. Kendall took out his gun and passport. Kendall empties the box. He put it back in the closet as if nothing was disturbed. He took the gun made sure it was loaded and the safety was on. He places it in his gun holster. He put it on underneath his suit jacket. It's better to be protected than not. Kendall thought. Dani came back into the bedroom an asked do we really have to leave? What did you do Kendall? Kendall slams the closet door shut. I did nothing he yelled. Now let's go. Can I least call my parents, Dani asked? No Kendall said, as he grasps her arm and led her outside to his car.

Kendall put the suitcases in the trunk next to the ones already there. He opens the driver door. Kendall took one more look around. He was sad that it had to end like this. Who was he fooling this wasn't for him. He got in and started the car. Where are we going asked Dani? You will see, now no more questions. Said Kendall. He started the car and drove away. Drove away from a life that he had work very hard to maintain. He knew as he left that Mr. Anderson, and his team of agents were descending on everyone whose name he wrote on that piece of paper. He was sadden for George, Frank, and Bob. They were good fellows, that talk to the wrong people. He knew that George's time as a hot shot producer was over. There would be no more parties. When Mr. Anderson got done with him. George wouldn't be able to produce anything. He will be blacklist from Hollywood. No one will want to deal with him. Kendall was saddened by that. Now the future was unseen. Kendall didn't like to leave things to chance. It was against his very nature.

Everything must be in control but right now Kendall felt everything was out of control. He was mad that he was force into marriage. Force to play nice. Force to betray his friends. Kendall drove through Los Angeles. Through the memory of his past.

He wishes he had more time to say goodbye to his mother and sister. He knew his mother was not feeling herself. That his sister was worried about her. He just didn't have time to say goodbye.

He will miss his life here. Dani looks at Kendall. Why can't you tell me? I just can't said Kendall. Papa, said Melody where are we going? Carly responded on a great adventure sis. I didn't ask you Melody reply. Papa where are we going? Kendall looks at the mirror and saw the questions on their faces. You will see said Kendall. Now shh and let me drive. Dani looks at Kendall. He was hiding something; she just knew it. She wonders what her husband had gotten into. She'll find out eventually.

Kendall drove up to a private airport. He saw that the plane was waiting for them. Several guys got out and head for the car. Kendall parks is black Chevy Chevelle and got out. He handed the keys to one. The other one grab the suitcases from the back of the car. Kendall usher his wife and the girls up the stairs and inside the plane. He got them settle. Kendall went outside to talk to the two men. You know what to do he said to them. Yes, sir they reply. Kendall took one last look around. At the life that he created. Kendall knew that he could never come back. Then Kendall turns and went inside the plane. Kendall may sure the girls were buckle in. Where are we going? asked Melody again. Shh said Kendall. Carly was holding harry and whispering it's going to be alright. Kendall pats her head. Of course, it will be. Kendall sat down next to his wife. He places his hand over hers. It's going to be alright. Dani was anxious. Why are we leaving? Why couldn't I call my parents? Kendall asked her to trust him. Not to asks any more questions. Dani took her handed away from his and cross her arms. She was fuming mad at Kendall. Kendall knew that Dani would get over it. It was better this way. He leans his head back. Cross his arms as the plane taxi off the runway. Kendall closed his eyes and dreamed of dancing with the stars. Dream of the Celebrity Party where he dances with Camila, so long ago.