Mrs. Maybe Not

Chapter 13

"I mean it didn't really start until I was 15, which is when I started taking advantage of you. I fell in love with Ashley and I told my mother. She threatened me and beat me. I went up to you and thought 'hey maybe I can convince my mom to let you go off on your own.' But nope. She wouldn't break." Caleb sighs. "She told me that you were the only one I could ever love. But you were like a sister to me. I couldn't love my sister that way."

Tears start sliding down his cheeks so I scoot closer to him, "When I got you pregnant I told my mom, she said if I wanted to live I better go and get you an abortion. I was so scared of her even at the age of 20, so I did what she said. I had saved Ashley from the same fate though."

"Wait you knew about Kenzie?" I asked.

"Of course. I was the one who reasoned with my mom. But when it came down to you, she said you were in the medias eyes too much and the only solution was an abortion. So I did what she said. And she kept making me act this way. I wanted her to let you go. But when you left I realized how much I needed you. You were the thing keeping the nightmares away. You were the one I could hurt, and I thought it would hurt my mom."

"Caleb." I say speechless.

"I'm not done." He snaps, before going soft again, "She told me the real reason she wouldn't let me choose. Publicity. She would get out of the publics eye a little more, and it would be focused on us. She wanted to distract everyone and get rid of my father. She wanted us to become the rulers, because she knew she had me wrapped around her finger and could make all the calls."

I wrap my arms around him, and he continues "I don't want my father to die. I don't want you hurt anymore. But she's the one who will do worse."

"Caleb, we need to inform people of what is going to happen." I say, "She could do a lot of harm."

He nods and lifts up his shirt and turns to show me his back. Scars cover the entire surface. "These are from her."

My hands fly to my mouth and tears start streaming down, "Caleb, I'm so sorry."

"Well now you know the truth. Brittney, I'm sorry for everything. I'm sorry for being a shitty person. And I'm sorry for never loving you." Caleb whispers.

"You loved me like a sister. Ashley is your real love. I know how much you two love each other." I whisper.

He nods, "And I know how much you love Brandon. The orders of not seeing him were my moms idea. Not mine. Just so you know."

I nod, "Caleb, could you possibly let me go see him?"

He seems to think about it for a second and then nods, "We can go right now."

I jump up and Caleb laughs, seeing me so excited. "Lets go, Caleb!"

"Wow, I never thought I'd see the day where you and I would get along." He laughs.

"I know the truth now." I shrug, "Plus, friends is better than enemies when making plans." He cocks an eyebrow in confusion and I roll my eyes, "To save your father and take down your mom."

He laughs and we start walking in.

We make our way down to the basement, where I assume Brandon is.

The guards see me first and block the door more.

"She's with me. I said she could go in." Caleb orders.

They look between the two of us and nod, letting us through.

The door swings open and I lock eyes with Brandon. In two seconds, he's on his feet and right in front of me.