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Chapter 3

"Your phone Kayla" Jay said, handing it over to me. It was the cause of the noise all along. When did I change my ringtone. Unlike me.

"Hello, Michaela Hunt, who's this?"

"Kayla?" My mom said

"Mom, so sorry." I forgot to check the caller ID. When will I ever remember to do that.

"Well, congrats baby" she said giggling

"Thanks mom, how are you and Dad doing?"

"He is much better now and am doing great thank you. We are returning on Monday remember. Just called in to check on you."

"Yeah, i remember it's-"

"Yeah?"

"I mean YES mom"

"Better. Bye baby"

"Mom, hold on... Don't hang up."

"What is it this time"

"The sets of bags and shoes. And the new make up set that stormed the market a week ago. Marcus says it's a 'MUST HAVE'? I need it mom. Premium edition"

"Yes, I will queen comedy" She said and I laugh

"Hurray! Free stuff. Thank you so much mom. So when am I getting it."

"See you soon kayla"

"Mom!"

"Patience my dear. Patience."

"Mom"

"Three days from now. Are you happy?"

"Totally! Bye-bye "

"No. Tomorrow"

"Excuse me?"

"Not you honey, I was talking you Lawrence. He's at it again."

"Oh! Okay"

"Bye"

"Bye mommy"

I dropped my phone and gathered courage to take the painkillers Jay served earlier.

"Marcus, what about my hair" I say once am done.

"I'm not listening, hold on" He was texting on the phone

"Who are you texting" I said trying to look.

"One minute. woman" He said pushing my face.

"Ugh..." I groaned

"Sit and relax. You are groaning on my shoulder"

I groaned even louder.

"I like attention... Everyone knows that" I start whining and yeah the headache's gone, the drug worked like magic. I wonder what's in it.

"Almost done. This is important, stop bugging me." He took a quick glance at me.

"I feel abandoned" I say clutching my chest and resting on the chair.

"Go get a boyfriend, you need one."

"You are no fun and I don't think I'll ever have a boyfriend. I'm too smart for guys." I stuck my tongue at him.

"Too bad but, it's good for the world. You won't give birth to a mini Kayla that might turn out worse than you."

"Stop talking or you'll be hearing from Max. He'll kick your butt." I threaten him.

"Don't talk about him"

"Why not? He's my best friend."

"Long story"

"Are you done?"

"Almost"

"Are you done?"

"Shut up."

"Ugh... You are just slow at texting. Let me just help you." I said while reaching to snatch the phone.

"Done"

"Hallelujah" I say raising both my hands and looking up to the ceiling.

"What were you whining about?" He rested his head on his palm.

"You and Max, what's up?" I smile

"He said NO"

"Told you he wasn't gay and he has a girlfriend. Lucy is amazing." I laugh

"Stop talking and people change."

"Don't tell me twice...Straightening!!!"

"Uhn? Are you talking about —"

"My hair. I'll straighten it, I'll look great." I cut him off.

"No" He said and stood up then walked out of the room.

"That hurt. Okay, any suggestion. You are my stylist." I shouted behind him and walked after him. Well I ran...

"Turning you bald. That's going to keep you quiet for like... I don't know. Not that am counting Kayla. Um...Forever!" he said smiling but it quickly fades away.

I gave him the finger and he burst in laughter .

"Hey. Serious, I want to have a new look for LA." I said.

"Sorry and by the way. You spoke to Harry. One wish fulfilled."

"Yeah, and he got me drunk, and—"

"Just... Open his i********: page please" He said pointing at my phone

"Okay...He has a new video. He posted it this morning. 12:00 am. Doesn't he know people need to get some sleep."

Marc nodded.

I watched the Video, it was a video from yesterday's after party, a fifteen minutes long video. I skipped some parts till I got to the end. Wow! In the end, he complimented me.

Michaela Hunt, queen Comedy.

I am really happy to have met him yesterday. I feel extra special right now...

"Marcus" I said and looked up.

He was already gone. Should have expected it.

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"Mom, Dad you are back so early" I said opening the door.

"It's Sunday. It is 10:00pm baby" Mom said

"I know but. Never mind"

"Are you hiding anything from us?" My mom asked.

"No." I said as fast as I could

"Good....Um...You can go back to bed" Dad said.

"I was already planning to" I wave at them.

I turned back walking to my room but ended up at the kitchen. I wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation. They have been acting weird lately especially, when they know am coming or something that's got to do with me in general.

"When are we going to tell her the truth?" Dad said. I wish I could see them.

"I can right now, you are just scared. I have gotten Maddie's approval. She's not supposed to be a problem" My mom said

What's that supposed to mean?

"I don't want to break her heart. She's different you know, she's nothing like our Maddie..." My dad said

Yeah am prettier, smarter , funnier...

"I'm the one to be worried about that and she is not a baby. She's even old enough to get married" mom said

Mom! I still have a life to live.

"She's still my baby "My dad sighed

Yes i am papa.

"Frank's tired of waiting and for f**k sake the divorce paper have been signed months ago. The wedding is in three weeks. I can't wait for Frank to be finally mine. You got one week left to decide."

Everywhere was quiet, I knew she rendered my dad speechless. I can't believe they are already divorced. Who's Frank?

My world's coming to an end. What's wrong with my family? What's wrong with my mom?