Back In Black- Book 2

Chapter 5

We've now made it into Iowa and so far so good. He asks a million questions, and I answer some here and there.

It's been 4 hours of this and I'm begging to get annoyed. I turned the radio up really loud to watch him glare at me and I smirked. Finally some peace. A person can only take so much.

Wonder what my family will say when they see him. They know what he's done and they hate him. I don't blame them one bit. I'm sure they will be unhappy especially due to the bad timing.

After an hour my music was turned off. I was rudely pulled from my thoughts. I scowled and gave him an unimpressed look. Before he could say anything I turned the music back up.

A few minutes he turned it off again. "Do i need to regret taking you? I can always make you walk back and I know you have money to pay for a bus."

"Are you always so hostile princess?" He put his hands up in surrender trying to look innocent but I will never buy it.

"I have a name and only when you're around." I reached for the volume knob again but before I could he shouted for me to wait.

"You know we're in the same vehicle together so ya don't need to yell." My patience was wearing thin.

"Damn woman, so much work for one question"

I just glared at the freeway ahead of us waiting for him to ask another one of his dumb questions so I could turn my music back up and forget he's with me.

"Can I drive??"

"When I'm tired, but I planned to drive straight there." Not sure how good his driving skills are but a nap wouldn't hurt later on.

"You just let me know!" He grinned excitedly.

"You'll be the first to know.." I turned music back up and it was peaceful again.

I lost track of time but we reached the Kentucky border and I was growing tired. I could easily grab an energy drink and be fine the rest of the way, but why not put the incarnation to use.

After 10 minutes of explaining to him that if he was not careful with my baby I'd strangle him in his sleep we were back on the road.

I rested my head on my arm and closed my eyes. Just as I was about asleep I was thrown forward harshly and nearly hit my head on the dash.

"What the hell Cole! I thought I said be careful!"

"The car ahead hit their brakes!" He was now whining but I was sure it was his fault.

"Be more careful asshat." I mumbled at closed my eyes again hoping he didn't kill me in my sleep with his driving skills.

The whole time I slept like a rock so he could have gotten into an accident and I wouldn't have known. I'm sure my hair looked like something made a nest and gave birth in it.

"Where are we??" Managed to mumble out.

He chuckled and when I looked over he looked pretty tired him self. "About to enter Georgia princess."

That has to be the most degrading nickname he could use. "Let's be realistic Cole, you're the only princess here."

He pouted and told me to screw off. I laughed and shoved him lightly.

"So tell me how did I end up in a car with someone I just met two weeks ago?"

Seemed weird saying that being that I've known him my whole life.

"Because you secretly have a big crush on me and I wouldn't let you go without me."

If only he knew that I hated him and wanted revenge more than he even understood. He hurt me and deserves to pay.

"Hmm and what are your parents going to say when the school calls and says you haven't shown up yet?"

Thankfully I don't have to worry about that but what if his parents try to file charges for kidnapping or something? That would be my luck though he begged to go.

"Told a maid I'd give her $500 when I got back to call in and say I'm sick until I get back." He puffed out his chest proudly and gave me that egotistical smirk I hated so much.

"Pft spoiled rich boy" I was impressed that he came up with that on his own but he's still an ass.

"You can't even speak! Have you seen where you live or your vehicles?" He shot back.

"Ya ya, but I'm greatfull for everything I have and don't go around snapping my fingers every time I want something. Im actually willing to work." It came out rather harsh but I didn't even care. Things may have just been handed to me but I have appreciation for it all. I know what it's like to live in both worlds and I know how easy it is to lose it all and have to go back to that life.

"While we're at it, and you get to point fingers and judge me when you don't know me, let me ask you something pretty boy." I was pretty upset at this point.

He just raised his eye brow waiting for me to ask. "What ever happened to that girl you used to bully to no end? Everyone said she just disappeared??"

It has been eating at me to know what he thinks or if he had any regrets. Don't want to give away my cover but I just have to know.

He paled a little and gave me a worried glance and didn't respond for awhile. I just burned holes into the side of his head while I waited.

"Who told you about that..??" The look on his face was priceless and I loved it.

"I have sources and people gossip". I smirked and of course no one has gossiped about it because they don't want it to happen to them.

Immediately his face contorted in anger. "WHO told you!?" He hit the breaks and pulled off to the side of the road so he could turn in his seat and look at me properly.

If I didn't hate him so much id laugh. His response is another reason why I hate him so much. Sure he's blackmailed people to keep their mouths shut and he thinks that is okay.

"As to who it was doesn't matter, but what does is that I know. Why were you trying to hide it from me? I would have found out regardless."

I was trying my hardest now to keep a neutral face so I didn't give anything away. In his mind I probably didn't have a reason to be so upset.

"Because I just didn't want you to think poorly of me, at least more than you already do." It was like a balloon deflated and his anger blew away. He couldn't even look at me now.

I felt no sympathy though because he could have stopped his abuse years ago and he clearly doesn't appear to regret his actions. "Do you even regret what you did?"

"I don't know." There was little emotion in his voice and I didn't feel like arguing any more. I look out the window and noticed there was a truck stop diner up ahead and in response my stomach growled. I've never been to a diner but I've always heard they have wonderful food.

"You hungry?" I asked. He nodded and I pointed to the dinner ahead.

He parked and I grabbed a small bag out of the trunk with some clean clothes.

The inside of the dinner was a rock and roll theme. The floor was black and white checkered with red shiny, vinyl seating. The walls had guitars on them and other items from the rock and roll era.

I couldn't wait to see food placed in front of me. She took our orders and headed off to the kitchen. He ordered a stack of 5 pancakes, 4 eggs and sausage. I ordered a waffle, 3 eggs and bacon.

"Damn a thought I ate a lot!" I teased. He just stuck his tongue out at me. I laughed and headed to the restroom to change while I waited for our food to come.

Couldn't wait to get to Florida and see my family. I wonder what Bonnie got in the mail??