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Chp. 22: Goodbye

While Kendall and Spot were living spontaneously in Florida, the families were in havoc. 

"We don't know where she is, William!" Anne said, frustrated. 

"We have only a measly note to go by," Francis rubbed his forehead. 

"Listen," Anthony says. "If we know anything about Kendall, it is that she sometimes will leave. She has not done this in a very long time, but it was a normalcy in New York. She would disappear, but I assure you, she always returned," 

"The wedding is approaching quickly," 

"My Kendall has been gone for a week and a half," Eric says. 

"She is not your anything," Anthony says, his mood slipping into annoyance without his best friend. 

"Okay, everyone please calm down," Rosaline spoke. "She is fine, I promise," 

"You know where she is?" Anne says with a pleading expression. 

"I don't, but I have faith in Kendall. Do you not?" 

"I guess you are right," She replies. "If you think she is okay, Anthony, I believe you. You have known her longer than anyone," 

"I think I exceed Anthony on that measure," Francis says jokingly. 

"The wedding is in a month," William says. "Surely she will be back by then," 

"One can hope," Anne says, dismissing the conversation. 

Everyone scattered to their afternoon activities, but Francis pulled Eric aside. 

"Listen, Eric," He says. "I need you to understand that Kendall is very unpredictable," 

"I know her, my good brother," Eric laughs. 

"You don't," He replies. "You don't understand what she has gone through in her life. She is a whirlwind of emotion, and I hope you can handle her. Please, just be good to her. Understand where she comes from, and do not get angry with her. It will just drive her away," 

"I understand," 

"Splendid," 

"So, shall we go meet your parents for lunch?" 

"Indeed." 

Anthony watched Rosaline walk away from the group, and he followed her. He pulled her arm back to face him, and pulled her into his room. 

"Where is she?" 

"Where is who?" 

"Do not play this game with me, Rosaline." 

"I don't know what you are talking about," She looks past him. 

"Don't you think I know when you lie?" He says. "Please, Rosaline," 

"You need to let that poor girl live her life!" 

"Rosaline, she might not be safe--" 

"What kind of friend do you see me as? I would never let Kendall do anything that was not good for her well-being."

"How do you--" 

"Anthony Higgins, I assure you, I do not know exactly where she is! She deserves to be alone, do you not agree?She has suffered through so much, she has to give her heart away in a month, and you think she should be locked up here? Have you not told me of how she lives for adventure?" She lets out an exasperated breath. "I hope you are not like this when I disappear,"