Victoria's Secret Angel

Twentythree

I usually love everything about the holidays, the presents, the family get togethers, the music, the food. However this year I had no interest in any of it. Yeah, it was nice to see my family, but all they ever talked about was my job and the magazine articles about me and Tony. I didn't even know they saw those so I was very surprised to say the least.

My mom noticed something was off about me, but, God bless her, she did not push or pressure me into talking. My younger sister on the other hand wouldn't shut up about the articles or how 'freakin cute' Tony was. I kept my distance from her.

Before I left to see my family, the girls and I threw our own little get together. We all cooked our favorite dishes, made hot chocolate, and opened gifts in front of the fire. Jasmine got us little trinkets and odds and ends that suited our individual personalities. It was cute how excited she was about it, but then again she was just overall in a better mood those last few days for some reason.

None of the other girls went home to see their families during the holiday. I didn't really ask why, I'm sure they all had their reasons, but it was nice knowing they each weren't alone. Actually, they've all changed one way or another since I left.

Jasmine, like I've mentioned, has just been in a better mood. I haven't seen her this giddy, well, ever. But that could just be the holiday season. Sam and Mia are the opposite. Sam's moody and gets angry at the smallest things. Mia is acting very strange and kind disconnecting herself from the group a little. I've also noticed that the string of guys she usually brings home has stopped all together. Even though I may suspect as to what's going on with them, I feel it's safer not to point out the elephant in the middle of the room.

No matter how hard I try to concentrate on my studying (midterms are coming up) my mind seems to always wander back to Tony. Ugh! It's just so frustrating! I can't get a hold of him, our new manager Eric keeps making excuses when I ask him, and I don't know what else to do.

What does it mean when Tony hasn't reached out to me in over a month? He just runs off - totally freaked out - and cuts ties with all three of us...that doesn't seem like him.

But then again, he does have a lot on his plate with his career. He may hate his father, but he is probably still going to inherit the family business. Will he have any time for me after that happens?

"Kendal!" I hear a muffled voice shout my name from downstairs. Groaning, I hoist myself up from my bed and step out into the hallway. "What!" I yell back.

"Kendal! Kendal, come downstairs! Quick!" Mia's high pitched voice makes me stumble down the stairs as fast as my sleep-deprived body allows me to.

Mia grabs my arm and pulls me onto the couch next to an equally alarmed Sam. I stare at their wide eyes and they point to the direction of the tv. I gasp, covering my mouth.

The news channel is on, with the headline "CEO NOW PASSED, ABLED SON INHERITS MULTIBILLION DOLLAR COMPANY". On the screen, a solemn Tony pushes through a horde of journalists and into a foreign hotel.

I squeeze Mia's arm, unable to speak words. Mia gives me a hopeful smile and squeezes back. "Kendal, you should go to him!" she says.