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Chapter seventeen - Out of my life

Kali's POV:

I stayed a few days in Denver. It was nice to hang out with Jayden. I have no idea why he spent so much time with me, but I'm happy about it. He is a good friend. Sadly, I had to go back home. I talked with my parents. They have seen the videos online. I cut off the topic. That is the last thing in my head. The only thing I have to do is to talk with Jess and Bryan separately. I want to know the truth. They will prepare a whole story. I mean, if I call them on the same day. That's why I have to think about something else. I have no idea where Jess lives now, but I don't care. I know Bryan is at his dorm. He is still at university. Maybe my ex-best friend is with him. No matter that he has a roommate. It's better if I don't think about this. I wanted to give Jayden my private social media accounts, but I didn't do it. He was good to me. The thing is that I don't know if I can trust him. After all, I can't make the same mistake. Too many things happened. I prefer to rest. I gave all the people who work for me a rest. Let's say that I won't work for now. The good news about my job is that I'm the boss. No one can tell me when to work and what to do. I hope Jess and Bryan will be honest with me.

It's time to end a chapter of my life. I will talk with Jess and Bryan. Maybe it's better if I visit them. I can call her to come, but she will tell him. Then, they will create a fairytale. Nothing of this will be the truth. She still has a few things to pick up from home. I can use that as an excuse. Well, I still have to contact her. I will think about this. Bryan can't understand. Otherwise, there won't be a point in this. I will find a way to deal with this.

I woke up an hour ago and went to make breakfast. I don't plan to go out. I'm in a weird mood. Well, the day will be ruined after I hear the story. I washed my plates and went for a shower. The house feels so empty. Only Jess was here, but it was better. I wasn't alone. It's not like I mind, but I liked her company. For now, I won't search for a replacement. Maybe it will be better if I'm alone. I sent her a message to come and pick up her things. She was here after half an hour.

- Thank you for coming.

- I came to pick up my things.

- You can do this later.

- Why?

- Sit down. Please.

- What is going on? Is there a problem?

- I want to know how it happened and when. No lies.

- I.

- Please, Jess. Tell me.

- It was one day here. He came to see you. I told him you were in the studio. Then, he started complaining about how you don't have time for him. He wanted you two to spend more time together. I didn't know what to do and only told him you were a busy person. I sat next to him, thinking it might make him feel better. When he looked at me, he was fine. In the next moment, he kissed me. I should've pulled away, but I couldn't. I have never kissed a boy before. It was wrong, but I felt good. He started doing this often. I'm sorry about that. I didn't want to hurt you.

- If you liked him, you should've told me. I could've broken up with him.

- It's not only about that. I knew you loved him. It was a mistake.

- But you kept doing it.

- I couldn't stop. The fault is not mine you kept ignoring him. I gave him what you never did.

- Excuse me? Not everything is physical touch.

- Maybe for you. Bryan never felt in a real relationship.

- We are talking about you. You could've stopped this.

- But I didn't. Someone loves me. I won't make the same mistake as you.

- Like me?

- I will keep him.

- Fine. You are fired.

- What? You can't do that. Break the friendship, but you can't fire me.

- I can. Lately, you haven't done anything. I will find someone else.

- You are making a mistake.

- Maybe, but I won't keep such people by my side. Since you love Bryan so much, you can work for him.

- You will regret this. I'll make sure of it. - she said, took her things and left

I know I wanted the truth. Well, I feel like I shouldn't have asked. It's too much for me. Bryan should be at his university. Jess probably told him about our conversation. I didn't tell her that I would talk with him as well. It's not hard to guess. I won't call him. I took my small backpack and walked out. I saw his roommate outside. He told me that Bryan was inside. Hopefully, he doesn't have a guest. I knocked on the door, and he opened it. The element of surprise. I guess he didn't expect to see me. That was the idea.

- Hey.

- Kali. What are you doing here?

- I came to talk with you. Can I come in?

- Um, yes, sure.

- We can go somewhere else if you don't want me to be here.

- No, no. It's fine. I didn't expect to see you.

- I thought your girlfriend had told you. I talked with her in the morning.

- Oh. I see.

- We can order lunch and talk here. What do you say?

- Say what you have to say.

- You will talk. I want to know what happened and when.

- I.

- Please.

- I saw her as a good listener. Once, I shared with her how frustrated I was because you were working so much. Then she kissed me.

- Can you tell me the truth, please?

- That's it.

- No, it's not. I know when someone is lying. Jess wasn't. You kissed her first. She saw more in you. She never dated anyone before.

- I know. She told me.

- If you wanted to be with her, why didn't you tell me?

- I didn't.

- Are you sure? Oh, right. Your followers would've left you. Now I get it.

- It has nothing to do with that.

- Let's be honest. This was the only reason you were with me.

- I love you.

- No, you don't. Otherwise, you wouldn't have done this.

Bryan tried to lie to me, but it didn't work. I know when someone is not telling the truth. I didn't like what Jess said, or maybe I should say the way she said it. At least she was honest with me. Bryan only tried to blame her so he could look innocent. Both of them made a mistake, but my ex-best friend was honest. She didn't hide anything from me. For lunch, I went to a small restaurant. Danny was sitting alone. He hasn't talked with me since I came back from Denver. I'm not mad at him. He didn't do anything wrong.

- Can I sit with you?

- Oh, hey. Yes, sure.

- How are you today?

- I have been worse.

- Are you still thinking about this?

- A little bit.

- Danny, I'm not mad at you. I should thank you for telling me.

- Yes, but I shouldn't have done it this way.

- I know why you did it. There is nothing you should worry about.

- Probably everyone is against you.

- Many people support me. I won't say they are against me.

- Really? That is great. At least you have loyal fans.

- You are loyal. What can I do to make you believe me?

- I believe you. I don't trust myself.

- That is your mistake. What did you order?

- Ravioli.

- Nice. I don't know what to eat.

- How was your day?

- It could've been worse.

- What happened?

- I talked with Jess and Bryan. Separately.

- They lied, didn't they?

- Bryan tried to lie to me. Jess was honest the whole time. She admitted everything.

- Regrets?

- No. I understand her, but this wasn't the way to do it.

- What will happen now?

- I fired her.

- You did what? Who will do her work? It's not like she was doing much.

- I will do everything until I find someone to replace her.

- Good luck with that. It won't be easy.

- I need help.

- Interviews?

- I don't want fans to show up on my door.

- Then what do you plan to do?

- I have no clue. I might take a break for a while. Later, I will think of something.

- Good choice.

Danny and I ate our lunch peacefully. I offered him to come home. I called the rest of the team as well. They are my friends. At least I won't be alone. Both of us went to buy some snacks. I told him to get whatever he wanted. He has money, but I paid for everything. I'm trying to give them good salaries. Otherwise, they won't work with me. In their place, I would've wanted the same. I put a blanket in the backyard and laid down all the food we bought. Soon, everyone was here.

- Thank you for the invitation. The food is good. - Alyssa said

- These are only snacks. - I said

- Yes, but this one is my favorite.

- How are you today? - Jasmine asked

- Now I feel a bit better. Look who is here. - I said, and she chuckled

- You can call us for everything. The hotline is always open for you. - Jack said, and I laughed

- Sure. I might use it. Are you sleeping at 3 am?

- Yes, why?

- Then don't offer me things you can't complete.

- Well played.

- At least her mood is back. - Alyssa said

- I wish I could say the same about your friend. - I said, looking at Danny

- Man, it's over. She is not mad at you.

- No, it's not about that. I was thinking about something.

- Will you share?

- Do you think she will do something to you since you fired her?

- What? You fired Jess. - Jasmine said

- Yes, I did. I don't want such people around me.

- No offense. That is the best decision you have ever made.

- I know you don't like her.

- I didn't try to hide it. I was nice to her only because of you.

- Well, you don't have to do it anymore.

- I'm glad about this.

- Danny, she won't do anything. I'm sure about this.

- I don't trust her. She is the devil itself. - he said, and I laughed

- I'm sorry about what she did to you.

- That was in the past.

- You are not going anywhere. I want you on that stage with our friends and me. What do you say?

- I mean, I can't say no to Kali James.

- That is a perfect answer.

I told my friends to stay with me for dinner. I didn't want to be alone. It's not that bad, but I prefer to have company. Jess was always with me. Now, I have no idea where she lives. As long as it's not here, I'm good. I can forgive her, but I won't do it. She won't stay away from Bryan, but that's ok. What I'm afraid of is that she might hurt me again. I can't let this happen. I let her close to me. Our friendship shouldn't have been based on fame. I tried my best to act and treat her like an ordinary person. I have no idea what else she wanted from me. I hope that I won't see her again.