WTF?

Chapter 26

**KIA'S POV**

They were going to hold Corey overnight. I was beyond pissed. It was bad enough we were all right about that little gutterslut but the fact that she had him arrested for getting pissed about her lying and deceiving is just to fucking much! Oh yes, revenge will most definitely be sweeeeeeeeeeeet. I hope she seriously doesn't think it's coming. The surprise will just add to the effect. Taking a deep breath I walked in with eleven grown men all around me. Clown was trying to barter for Dad's release while I was trying to flirt with one of them to get them to release my Dad. Neither tactic worked unfortunately.

We were told he'd be released tomorrow and to come back at 9am. With nothing better to do, the 'Knot all went home while the Sour crew and me went to the hotel. I was so pissed I was cussing in French the entire ride to the hotel which seemed to amuse the foursome I was with. When we made it to the hotel I went straight to my room. Naturally James wasn't far behind me and slipped into my room as well. He pulled me to him and I screamed into his chest.

A knock at my door made us split apart. To my delight it was Mick! Before I could run into his arms Roy and Shawn strolled in behind him. They wanted to make sure I was ok, especially knowing how we'd been fighting. I didn't know whether to laugh, scream again, or cry. I told the group that I was sad he had to be hurt this way but knew she was poison for everyone. They all agreed and hoped that now perhaps Dad and I could finally reconnect and "get things back to normal" as James so delicately put it.

We hit the road the very next day. Corey was so fucking angry and depressed all at the same time. Shawn told me to give him his space so that he could begin to deal with shit. I completely understood that so James and I spent a lot of time together. A few weeks later we were all out having dinner when Corey called James. Apparently, he wanted to join us which they all looked at me. I shrugged before turning back to Roy and the discussion we'd been having.

It didn't take Corey long to meet us where we were. He looked like he hadn't slept in weeks, dark circles under his eyes, and looked like he had lost a little weight. He sat down and looked over at me. As he was opening his mouth to say something, I cut him off.

"I know you didn't want to hear what we were all trying to tell you about Donna. I understand that you wanted to do right by the kid you thought was yours..." I started

"You all were right. She was manipulative and deceitful. I knew it but, well, I guess I was trying to find someone to fulfill our family. You need a mother-figure, even if you are 18." He sighed

He and I moved to a different table so that we could talk in relative peace. I knew James was keeping a very close eye on me and I appreciated the gesture. Corey wanted me to move back in with him but I masterfully told him that living with Jim was probably for the best. He pouted, in true Corey fashion, and said I'd always have a room at his place. We caught up on all that had been happening the last several months, including me going to college through distance learning. He told me how proud he was of me and said if I needed any help he was always there.

It seems we'd patched up our differences and were on good terms again. He asked me about my relationship with James and I really didn't want to answer. What kid really wants to talk to their parents about their relationships? Especially when they're having a relationship with their parents friend or bandmate?! I blushed which made him chuckle. One of the people that the record company had sent on tour with us, Stephanie walked into the restaurant and I watched as Corey watched her. Then the lightbulb went off in my head! Corey went off to talk with James, probably about our relationship, while I took the opportunity to go and speak with Stephanie.

"Hey Stephanie!" I greeted

"Hey there Kia! How's your Dad holding up?" She questioned

It seemed everyone knew about him and Donna!