Double Standards (Part 1)

Congratulations, Now I Hate You

Needing some feedback here please!! Ideas, advice, whatever!! Comment and help me get out there!! Thanks!

******************************
London

Fanfuckingtastic!! I just can't believe that happened. There was no other choice but to lie to Silas and Tony. If they found out I was down here chasing women they'd report back to Pop's, then he wouldn't take me seriously. None of them would.

I wanted to chase Laney down and explain. This living double lives shit is so frustrating.

I should've just stayed away from her and I wouldn't be in this predicament. Fuck, now I've got to deal with Silas and Tony watching my every move. Not to mention I'm thinking of not purchasing Laney's land. At least leave her with one good memory of me.

Actually the land that Tink's club is on would be a better purchase, besides I know it will be up for sale now. Just got to convince Pop's it's the better businesses decision.

Shit, I can't stop thinking of Laney. The hurt in her eyes and words spoken from her mouth. I will speak to her before I leave. Still I couldn't understand why this girl who has caused me so much trouble is so hard to forget.

Laney

Running.

That's all I was doing. Running. No particular path chosen, just putting distance between me and that bastard.

This is my fault. No one else is to blame. Will I ever learn? Stop trusting people you barely know.

I ran all the way back to my car at the dorms. I didn't give two shits rather Tink caught me or not. Today's not the day. I'm so mad and out of it I'd seriously put a hurting on him. Let him find me!

Running to my room I grabbed up a bag and started stashing things in there. I had no clue what I was packing and didn't care, too blinded by hate. That bastard. Why would he do this to me. Butter me up, Ha, my ass.

Twenty minutes later I had the pedal to the metal sailing down the interstate. I couldn't get to the coast fast enough. Missy, a old friend of mine was waiting for me. Ahhh...the perks of having a friend that lives at the beach. Salt air and sunshine is just what I needed.

I'd been at Missy's for three days now. I finally decided to call my poor dad. He'd been calling and calling, I just wasn't ready to deal. "Hi Dad".

"Laney where are you? are you okay? I was worried". He asked frantically.

"Sorry dad. Yes I'm fine. I'm at Missy's for some R&R. I'll be home in a few days, okay".

Dad's tone went from worry to seriousness. "Laney theirs some things we need to discuss".

Oh shit, I thought, he's found out what's going on with me. "Dad I can explain".

He cut me off "Laney just listen for once. This is important".

"Okay" I responded curiously.

"Laney your Mother contacted me".

The silence was deafening. It took a few seconds for me to absorb this information. "Why Dad? She's never bothered to contact me after all this time. Why now?"

I heard dad sigh. "Honey she wants to talk to you, possibly visit".

My emotions finally got the better of me and I angry cried.

"Screw her dad" I sobbed.

"Now Laney I know your upset, but please listen. Your Mother is quite wealthy. She owns the Clancey Resort chains. She wants to help you by paying your college off. So just think this over, okay honey? Now stop crying".

Taking in a deep, calming breath, I replied "okay dad, but no promises".

Dad's tone went from seriousness to excitement. "Now for a bit of good news! Mr. Harper contacted me this morning. He is no longer interested in the land. Besides, with your mom's help now there's no need to sale".

WTF!!!

That's all I could think. After hearing everything London had said, to not wanting to buy it now? Nothing about that asshole makes sense. "That's good Dad, I guess".

My Dad chuckled. "I know it's been alot to digest during this call sweetheart, just think it over about your mom when your head clears".

I agreed and we chatted a bit longer. As we was ready to say our goodbyes my Dad said, "Oh by the way, you recall that man Tink that owns that club?"

My blood ran cold at the mention of Tink's name. I prayed Dad didn't know anything.

Nervously I stammered "Y yes".

My Dad continued. "Well seems they found him in his office dead. Apparently a sucide or overdose of some sort".

Wow, just wow. I never pegged Tink as suicidal. Yea, I felt bad for how he died, but felt relief at the same time. One less problem for me.

Later that night I was curled up on Missy's couch binge watching romance movies, while she was out with her boyfriend. Sure, she invited me to go, but I'd feel like the third wheel. I was more comfortable doing just what I was doing. I don't know if it was the movies or all the events that's taken place over the last few days but I started to pity myself. I was lonely, okay. I missed having someone to share my issues with and comfort me. Someone to hold me and tell me everything will be okay.

While throwing myself a pity party I clearly lost my mind. Picking up my phone, I hunted his number down and hit send quickly before I changed my mind.

"Hello" I heard his voice say. Just the sound of his voice caused me to break down .