EveryThing Has Changed

Chapter 4

One month later...........

I sit lazily on my bed eating Lays chips and looking at "The Spot's" Instagram photos. Just then the screen paused and I was getting a Skype request from my mother

"Hi mom." I Said to the camera on my laptop

"Hi sweetie." She said flatly,.her eyes filled with tears.

"Mom whats wrong?!"I asked her urgently

"My job has been thinking about relocating me to California, and they want me to stay here for about a year to see if thats actually a great idea or not."She smiled at me trying to hide the tears

"That's great mom, Even though I won't see you for awhile , dad, Zuri, and I could come and visit." I said trying to lift my moms spirit"

Now the tears finally started to flow from my mothers eyes.

That's just the thing, We didnt want to tell you girls but your father and I are taking a break."

"What do you mean a break?" I asked confused

"YOUR FATHER AND I MIGHT SPLIT UP! IM GOING TO LIVE IN CALIFORNIA FOR A WHILE!" She practically yelled at me, her eyes puffy.

I was to stunned to understand what was really going on. All I could do slam my laptop shut.

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After I played a few depressing songs on my piano, I called Mrs. Watson and asked her if she could come over and watch Zuri. It was 12 o'clock in the afternoon which meant the "The Spot"wouldn't be open until 8. But since now i was officially part of the club I had my own key card to get in.

As the bus came to a stop i smiled weakly. I think The Spot was the only place to cure my sad heart right now. I slid my card into the slot and the big metal doors clicked open. The scent of non lit candles filled my nostrils. They were getting ready for a big party tonight, which I probably wouldn't attend. I walked around the big club and sat down on a leather couch. I closed my eyes letting all my thoughts sink in I still can't believe my parents might split up!They seemed so happy. I let the tears flow out of my eyes until I felt the weight of someone sitting on the couch next to me. I rubbed my red eyes and saw it was a guy about my age. He had a concerned look on his face wondering if I was ok or not. I quickly pulled myself together and smiled slightly. He smiled at me weakly.

"You okay?" He asked.

"Yeah im fine." I said cooly. I did not want to cry in front of someone i didn't even know

"By the way I'm Zack......., Zack Johnson." He said smiling

He was so attractive looking. And from the looks it he seemed like a trustworthy, respectful African American male. Not like those wannabe thugs at my school.

" Im Kiana Williams." I said trying not to rub my eyes, which would make them redder.

We just sat there and kind of stared at each other for a few minutes. And we made a little small talk. Just then Zack's name was being called.

"I gotta go audition for a singing gig, they need another singer. Maybe I will see you around Kiana?"

A singer? What did they need another singer for? I was the one who was the main singer at the club! What the heck was going on? I plastered a fake smile on my face.

"Sure, see you around." I said through clenched teeth.

Just then Zack got up and walked into the other room. I snuck up quietly into the room and sat in the far back. So that way no one could see me. Zack was singing the song "Forever" by Chris Brown. When he opened his mouth I sat there in shock. He sung amazingly! They were going to hire him no doubt. They wouldn't even have to think twice. After the song was over I snuck out the room and walked to the bus stop, ready to go home.

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10 hours later...........

After I made Zuri some macaroni and cheese, I tucked her into bed and read her a story. I gave her one cookie and a glass of milk and that sent her straight to dream land. With Zuri asleep I could take a hot shower and lay down. I shut the bathroom door and stripped off my clothes. They landed on the floor with a silent thud. I turned the water onto its warmest setting and hopped in the shower. I let the little water pellets hit my skin and I started to cry. I kept it together all day trying not to cry in front of Zuri, because then I would have to tell her what happened. And I hated to see my sister cry. She may be a sassy mouth, loud, annoying child sometimes, but I love her to death. After I had finally stopped crying I dried off my body and hair, slipped on some pajama shorts and a tank top and literally jumped into bed. I turned off my lights to reveal the glowing galaxy on my ceiling. I've always loved the galaxy design. That's why I had galaxy vans, galaxy leggings, and almost galaxy designed everything. But anyway going back on topic, I stared at my ceiling. It was 10:30 pm and I was not tired at all! Just then my iPhone started to ring. I looked at the caller ID. It was Wayne.

"Hello?" I said trying to sound tired so it seemed like he woke me up.

"Sorry if I woke you Kiana, but i just wanted to tell you that you don't have to come in tomorrow night."

"Wait! Why?" My voice cracked

" I hired another singer named Zack Johnson so you wouldn't have to sing every weekend and that you would get time off." He said

"Oh ok..." I said angrily "have a good night Wayne."

"Goodnight Kiana, talk to you later." And with that he hung up the phone.

Tears started to flow from my eyes. Yes I know this is something stupid to cry about, but you wouldn't understand. I put my phone on my dresser and cried myself to sleep. The next morning I woke up with dry tears on my face.