Dancing with the Stars

Chapter 47

Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.

Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

The assassin.

Stanton hated what he was told to do. Force by nature into a terminally ill relationship. He was tall and muscular. He kept fit because of his job. He was hired to take care of problems. That his royal highness didn't want to get his hands dirty with. Most of the time he didn't have a problem with it. The money was good. It wasn't the money that made him do what he must do. The highness owns him. His life. He went where he was told and did what he was told. No question asked. When his royal highness told him to take out the child. He didn't hesitate. He was to meet Kendall tonight at a bar in Downtown Los Angeles. Stanton waited at the bar sipping on a drink. He was to meet Kendall here. But as time moved forward Stanton knew that Kendall wasn't going to show. Stanton put a five under his glass and quietly left. He drove towards Kendall house. He knew what he had to do. He parks a few block from the house. It was dark out so no one would notice. He got out and crept quietly to the house. Stanton silenced his gun and slipped into the house. What he saw cold his heart. No, it can't be he said to himself. Stanton went through every room in the house. Every cupboard every closet, every room. Everything was still as it was. The food was set on the table. The children's toys about. Everything was here but the people were gone. No this can't be he wailed. Stanton knew Kendall wasn't coming back. He looks through the house nothing looks amiss. He picks up a family photo of Kendall and his wife and the two girls. He took it out of the frame and put it in his suit pocket. It looks like Kendall left everything behind. The pictures, clothes, toys, furniture. Everything was here only thing missing was the family. Damn it! he should have killed her when he had the chance. Now there'll going to be hell to pay. Stanton left as he enter quietly. He notifies his royal highness. HRH was livid that it slips out of his hands. His royal highness demanded repercussions. A life for a life. Stanton was told to find Kendall. The house can't stay like that forever. Someone will come in and clean it. Follow the movers his HRH YELLED! Artie slammed down the phone. Incompetent fool. He mutters.

Yes sir. Stanton responded, but his highness had already hung up. He put down the phone. He took out the photo of Kendall his arm around a smiling wife who was holding the hand of a girl with red hair. He looks at Kendall and the other girl who was leaning against Kendall. It looks like a happy family but he knew better.

He will find them. He will never give up looking. His little girl depended on him.

Marv pulled up to her parents' house. It was early morning. She pulled an all nighter at the diner that she works at. It was just like every other house on the street. Except for the roses out front. Mom sure did love her roses. She was tired from the long day at work. She just wanted to sleep. Marv enters the house. Her dad was in the living room watching tv. Mom, Dad I'm home she said. Her Mom responded. Hello dear. Queeny was in the kitchen putting away the dishes. I save you some breakfast. She said Queeny went into the living room. Queeny sat next to her husband and asked anything good on? Marv went to the kitchen oven and pulled out the plate. Yummy she thought. She turns off the oven. Marv turn and place the plate on the table. She saw the letters on the counter. She notices a handwriting that she knew so well. Marv open the envelope.

Breakfast was forgotten as Marv read the letter,

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

No! yelled Marv. She ran to the living room.

Mom Dad Dani gone! Marv cry. She shows the letter to Queeny. I'm going over there right now. This must be some mistake. Marv grab her keys and left the house.

She pulled up to Kendall and Dani house. It was early morning, so it was quiet. She notices that Kendall Chevy was gone. Dani's Ford was still here. Maybe the letter was a mistake. Marv walk up to the door and knock. There was nothing but silence inside. She took the key she had with her and open the door. Marv yelled. Dani, Carly, Melody, hello. She walks into the living room there was nothing amiss. Clothes scatter. Toys everywhere. She walks into the kitchen. There were still dirty dishes in the sink. Empty food containers on the counter. Marv walks through the house. The girls room. Dani room. Toys and clothes were everywhere. It was a mess. Like they pack in a hurry. Marv went to the living room and notice a picture frame was face down. She picks it up and remember what was in the now empty frame. She took that photo of them at Carly's birthday. Marv look around. She knew that Kendall was right. They're not coming back. Dani who did you marry? I hope the girls are all right. Marv went to the phone to dial home. She notices that the line had been cut. She went to the bedroom and notice it been cut too. She now knew why Dani didn't call her. I hope they are all right. she thought. Marv left to call the movers. She will have someone come in and clean up this mess. Dani wasn't much of a housekeeper. She hated to clean. Marv started her car and headed home. What was she going to tell her parents? Mom would be devastated. She doted on Melody and Carly. Dad would be saddened by today's event. Marv hope Dani was all right.

As Marv was leaving Dani's house the butler approach Eden. Eden and Carolyn were enjoying a late breakfast out on the patio. Eden was reading the paper and Carolyn was sipping her morning coffee. It sure is lovely today. Carolyn said. The butler approaches them. Sir you have a letter. Eden looks up and took the envelope. Who it's from ask Carolyn? I don't know. Eden said. He opens the letter and read it. He promptly but down his coffee. Spilling it. What is it dear? Said Carolyn. He looks at her angry for what her uncle had done. Sometimes I hate your family. Said Eden. He read what the letter said. As he was reading it, tears escape Carolyn eyes and crept down her face.

"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 am 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

My poor baby, now I will never know. She is gone. Eden got up and held his wife. We will find her. We will never stop looking. Carolyn cried on her husband's shoulder. Her tears for the loss of a child. Sometimes she wishes she could walk away from all of this and just be normal. Eden whispers positive reinforcements to Carolyn. We will never stop looking for her. Eden looks his wife in the eye. I know Kendall, he will take her secret to his grave. Besides she is protected. Our baby has Harridomous. He is bound by birth to keep her safe. Carolyn held her husband and whispered. I wish there was another way. I will spend every moment every day missing her.