Back In Black- Book 2

Chapter 4

"Kenz, we need to talk."

The tone in her voice was worry and concern but I couldn't place who for. What ever it is doesn't sound good. Before I could barely stay awake and my head was pounding. Now I am wide awake.

Maybe she got into financial trouble and needs help? What if she wants me to come back and live with her because she needs help.. A million things were running through my head.

"Kenz you there??" Her voice was quieter now.

"Ya I am sorry, you caught me off guard." I sat up in bed and walked into the kitchen to find something to eat. Found a protein bar and sat on the counter.

"I need you to fly down here when you have the chance." I nearly choked on my bar and my heart started to race uncontrollably.

"Of course but why!? Is everything okay? What happened?"

I probably should have allowed her to speak before freaking out but they are the only family I have and I've grown attached in the last few months.

"It's your parents"

I couldn't say anything. Pretty sure I was beyond in shock. Did they want to meet me now? Were they angry. Were they searching for me? I wanted to faint or crawl in a whole. Call me dramatic but I never want to see them. They caused me so much pain and suffering and ill never forget it. How could someone forget their parents hate them and abandoned them without looking back. I definitely couldn't forget.

"I got something in the mail from them... Has nothing to do with you but explains a few things and brings up more questions... This is the first I've heard from them since you were very little."

I still was at a loss. Why the sudden need to contact my aunt? What did she send? I didn't bother to ask because it would upset me more. I sighed and told her I'd be there within the next week.

School just started and I already have to take a break. Guess I'll ask for my work in advance and take off Wednesday. That gives me a few days to get there by driving. I could easily take a plane but driving would give me time to think and is a good stress reliever.

The next few days passed slowly. Cole and I continued our flirting and laughing. Only been about two weeks but he's working harder for my time and is almost desperate to get with me. It's rather comical if you ask me.

I've learned a few things though. His parents are always away on business trips. Apparently they own some sort of oil exporting business. From what I've overheard, he's an only child and was raised by nannies. Also he's the only one who currently lives in the mansion. Certain days maids are hiring to clean and do anything else that is required.

Our situations are alike in a way only he had money and I didn't. Id like to have sympathy for him but I can't after all he did to me. His situation gives him no excuses for what he did to me.

Wednesday finally came along and I was ahead on school work so I had one less thing to worry about. As I walked out of the building the hot September sun hit my tanned skin. Felt good to be outside after a long day. Shortly I'd be in my car and headed south for a 23 hour drive. Oddly enough I was looking forward to it.

"Hey! Wait up" I just acted like I couldn't hear Cole. I needed to go and pack still. I've been busy getting ahead on school work and I've had no time to pack.

"Kenzie!!" I sighed and ran a hand through my hair.

"What Cole?" I snapped without meaning to. A hurt look crossed his face but he covered it up quickly. "Sorry, what did ya need Cole?"

"Just wanted to know if you were finally free tonight. You've been busy all week and you the sounds of it you could use a break, no offense."

"I'm busy again tonight and will be until probably Tuesday." I continued walking to my car. I never told him I was leaving for a few days because I didn't want to explain why.

"No one is to busy for me princess! I'll swing by later on to see if you're lying or not"

He just doesn't give up. I admire the guys persistence though! I threw my bag in the passenger seat and started my car. Quickly I was out of the lot and headed home.

Was it really home though if I lived alone and had few personal belongings? There's a picture of me, Ryler, Jordan and Bonnie together framed on my night stand and that's it. I don't own any pictures or any family heirlooms.

I parked the car and headed inside to pack. I pulled out a small suitcase and began to pack enough clothes for 5 days. Who knows how long I'll have to stay. If anything I have clothes there that I left behind I think.

Was about to head to the bathroom to grab my toiletries when there was a knock at the door.

I yelled for who ever it was to come in and headed towards the door. When the door opened the devils incarnation walked through the door with his usual smirk plastered to his face.

"You just don't give up do you?" I grumbled and walked back to finish packing. Of course he followed, go figure.

"You said you were busy, doesn't look like it to.." He stopped when he seen all clothes and suit case laid out on my bed. "Woah where are you going? Someone threaten you or blackmail you!? You tell and ill deal with it."

The irony of that statement. He's going all tough and macho guy over me but doesn't even know that I'm the girl he's threatened to kill more than once over nothing. Pretty sure I watched his head swell a little. He needs someone to bring him to his knees sometimes.

"No, no one has threatened me in any way hot stuff. I'm going out of town for a few days." I continued to throw stuff in my bag ignoring him.

He finally noticed his surroundings for the first time and was impressed and began to ask questions I didn't want to answer like where my parents are.

"Can I look around?" He had an undying curiosity so I rolled my eyes and told him to have at it.

I pulled my suit case for the door and yelled for him to hurry up. He came pacing up the hallway with a puzzled look on his face.

"Where is your parents room?"

"They don't have one." I didn't want to come across as rude but I didn't want to talk about it so I answered as bluntly as possible.

"Why??" Was he dropped on his head and not able to pick up social cues?

"I'm emancipated"

"Oh" was all he said. "Where are you going and you owe me some answers!"

"To Florida and its along story"

"Sounds like you have time to tell me than because I'm going with."

I turned around and gave him a wtf expression. Did he really just invite himself?? "No."

"Yes."

Well after minutes of bickering over it, I gave in. Maybe he'd finally shut up but if he thinks he is getting answers he's wrong.

I decided to take the Lamborghini since it's the fastest. Now I'm in his driveway waiting for him to come out of his house.

Hope I didn't make a mistake in bringing this idiot...