Desperate

Chapter 27

Wes woke me up by placing sweet kisses all over my face. I giggled and pushed him away as I rolled over taking the covers with me. He tugged the covers back though and I sat up pouting. He just laughed and scooted off the bed.

"Why're you so happy?" I asked as he heaved me up with him.

"Because we're telling everyone today." He smiled. "I never thought this would be how I tell people I'm married, but here we are."

"I'm actually kind of excited though." I laughed. "Is that weird?"

"No!" He laughed. "Is it weird that your bed head is turning me on?"

"Everything turns you on." I rolled my eyes.

"Only everything about you." He winked.

There was a knock on our door and Karma popped her head in. "Hey, um, Mom wanted to know how long you're staying today?"

"Oh, we have to leave around seven to catch our flight." Wes answered her.

She smiled then left. I got some clothes and went to take a shower. Once I was dressed I went downstairs to find everyone at the table laughing at something Alex had said. I looked around realizing this is the happiest my family's been in a long time.

"Your brother Alex is hilarious." Drew laughed.

"Hey sis!" Alex stood up and came to hug me.

I hugged him back and then took a seat next to Wes. "Yeah, he's pretty funny." I said to Drew.

After we ate breakfast I helped my mom clear the plates. Wes was still sitting at the table with the others and they were all talking about the boys music career. "Brianna actually works in our advertising company now." Wes was telling them.

"What about your other job?" My mom asked as we rejoined them.

"I quit." I shrugged not elaborating.

"Well I wouldn't understand why. That was a great job." My mom shook her head disappointed. She's always disappointed in me. I'm her least favorite of all the kids. She thinks everyone else is so perfect, and I'm just the screw up.

"I'm failing French!" Karma blurted out.

"You're what!" My mom shouted looking outraged.

"I'm failing French. I haven't even been to class in weeks because I skip all the time to o hang out with my friends." She said. Then she looked at me and we shared a sisterly glance. She was taking the heat off me. Thats nicest thing she's ever done for me.

"Karma Jane I can't believe this. I mean if it were Brianna, but not you!" She scolded still managing to make me feel bad.

"I need to say something too." I said getting the attention back on me.

"Oh go you're pregnant?" My mom looked ready to pass out.

"Why does everyone keep saying that?" I laughed looking at my toned flat stomach self consciously.

"I knew letting you go out to California was a huge mistake. I knew you'd end up as a drug addict or prostitute!" She shouted.

"Mom I'm not pregnant!" I yelled.

My brother eyes me then stood up. "I dropped out of college again because I moved in with someone new." Alex said gaining the attention from me. No ones ever looked out for me like this.

"Did she talk you into dropping out? Just like Wes got Brianna to quit her job for him?" Mom snorted.

"Wes didn't make me quit!" I shouted.

"And no she didn't, and she is a he." Alex said. "His names Lyne. I'm gay." He said causing everyone to drop silent. Drew, Shayla, Keaton, Mia, and Wes looked at me because they didn't know what to do. My family's falling apart right before their eyes.

"You're what?" My mom asked breathless like someone knocked the wind out of her.

"Gay Mom, I'm gay, as in I like boys." Alex said.

"I kinda always knew." I smiled earning a chuckle from Alex.

"No, no no no no no!" She shouted.

"Enough!" My dad spoke up now. "Karma your going to start trying harder in French, and Alex we love you o matter what son."

"Thanks Dad." Alex said.

"Now what do you want to say?" Dad asked me.

"Wes and I got married in Vegas." I spilled.

"Congratulations." My dad smiled.

"Why didn't you tell us sooner!" Keaton demanded.

"Oh my gosh that's crazy!" My mom waved her arms. "You kids disgust me sometimes. Just get out." She said looking right at me.

"Gladly!" I shouted standing up. "Pack your stuff guys we're leaving!"

I stormed back to my old room and slammed my things into my bag. I zipped it closed and turned to see Wes gently packing his things into his suitcase. "I'm sorry." I sighed.

He looked up and shook his head. "It's not your fault baby. I love you no matter how crazy your family is."

I smiled. "I love you too."

Once we were all packed we went to the rental car and piled in. I told my siblings bye and hugged my dad. After that we drove back to the airport. The whole way everyone grilled me and Wes about the wedding. We told them what happened. In a weird way I guess it's a cute story. Not the part about the creep, but the part about being too in love to get divorced.

"Well are you guys going to tell the fans?" Drew asked.

"I think we should do it on the interview with the today show on Wednesday." Wes looked at me.

"Sounds like a plan." I agreed.