Her Choices

Max knows but does anyone else?

Both girls froze as they looked at one another.

‘What you talking bout babe? It’s my Aunt Brands club we just stopped by after Mila’s shift’

Max raising an eyebrow at his girlfriend, he knew how protective Kayla was of her childhood best friend so he knew the minute Milla’s shoulders dropped she knew she’d been caught out. Sighing heavily Cammy squared her shoulders.

‘Alright so now you know so what’s it gonna cost?’

Both Kayla and Max spinning to look at her with shock and horror written on their face.

‘Kayls I love that your trying to protect me like you normally do and ill always be grateful for that, but I’d rather know the cost, you know Brands rule.’

Both girls faces splitting into small smiles.

‘Ever guy wants something even if he doesn’t know what convince him you do.’

Deciding she’d follow her own rule about the club the normally shy and conserved girl rolled her shoulders back and c****d a hip, her stilettos clicking on the gravel car park.

‘So Maxwell what can Dallas Dream do for ya doll?’

Max freezing as her looked to his girlfriend, a smug grin resting on her face as she leaned an elbow on her best friends shoulder.

‘One of the guys told me and a few others about this club and how good Dallas danced plus for the right price she offered extras’

‘Clearly I need to speak to my clients about privacy and have someone check it out.’

‘He sure loved whatever you did for him Mila.’

Kayla smiling to herself as she remembered all the money Cammy had made that night, they’d stuffed her bra with the money she didn’t hand over to Brands even if she didn’t need to. The girls would be having a spa weekend sometime soon for sure. Cammy tried to save as much as she could so Kayla’s parents spoiled both girls rotten. Cammy was basically their kid too.

‘Well Dallas doesn’t do too bad but something tells me you don’t want any of my services since you have Kayla here and someone had to teach her the best tricks.’

Max clearing his throat at Cammy’s brutal honesty he kinda liked seeing this side of her, it made him realise why her and Kayla were so close. She seemed more like herself outside the school, she hid the confidence and sass and he was beginning to see why.

‘Not that I’m not flattered and very impressed Cam but it’s not that. Everyone knows that Charlie’s girls are famous for the small outfits and…’

Cammy’s face paling as she stumbled into Kayla, Max reaching forward to catch the teen before she could pass out or faint.

‘Baby oil and glitter paint cause it’s a body contour, Brands been using it for years. s**t oh my f*****g s**t. Kayls the boys know that’s why my phone was exploding. If they tell dad he’ll kill me or worse.’

Kayla shooting her boyfriend an angry look to fix the situation. Keeping a firm grip on Cammy’s hand as Mad rushed to explain.

‘Whoa Cammy first let’s get you warmed up and sat down in Kayls car, the boys don’t know a thing and we’ll come back to your dad another time. But no one knows I’m here.’

Cammy sharing a sceptical look with Kayla, both their faces meaning they didn’t believe him either.

‘Honestly? Cause I love this job and it gives me my confidence back so if I need to temp move into Kay’s then you’ve gotta tell me cause I have to pack.’

‘No one is going to be moving anywhere cause I’m not gonna tell anyone. If the guys ask I’ll play along say I got a dance or sommet and Kayls can be pissed for a day.’

‘Not that I don’t appreciate you keeping the secret Max but why? I’m the nerdy girl that hangs round with your girlfriend but you don’t really know me.’

‘Okay Cammy I’ll give you that but Kayls talks about you. A lot. You guys have been friends for almost your whole life and I see how much you love each other and I care about Kayla’s happiness. Plus you have 4 brothers and they kinda scare me and so does Alexander.’

Cammy’s harsh laugh startled them both, a glossy sheen taking over her eyes.

‘You never have to worry about that one, he nearly ruined everything earlier with that stunt.’

‘Everyone does believe you were just letting Kayls test out makeup hacks tho the comments aren’t exactly nice.’

‘Didn’t expect anything else. Kayls can we go I’m cold and I’m pretty sure you can definitely see my n*****s and I don’t mind you seeing it but not sure Max would wanna.’

Seeing Kayls roll her eyes Max decided just this once he could flirt with another girl.

‘Hey now Dallas dream is smokin I heard she even got on a billboard or two round town.’

‘Now now cowboy, Dallas is a lucky lady with some real good contacts and she's gonna go places. But if you know anyone interested I could always do with more clientele.’

Laughing Kayla threw Max the keys and grabbed a box from the boot. Stripping away the false lashes the girls worked to make Cammy her normal self again.

‘Max I appreciate the favours so much but unless you want an eyeful then you need to avoid your rear mirror for the next 2 minutes.’

Kayla couldn’t help but laugh if it was anyone else she’d be furious. But here her best friend was stripping in the back of the car to shove her jumper over her head.

Max confused until he looked in the mirror, catching a glimpse of tanned skin and the bottom of her boobs.

‘Woah Mila, I mean damn you are hiding a rack under those jumpers.’

Both girls cackles made him chuckle until his phone rang.

‘Dylan calling.’

Both girls going silent as Max answered the phone.

‘Hey man whats up?’

‘Hey you heard from Kayla tonight?’

‘Just that she was bringing Mila home in 10 when they’d stopped for snacks. What's goin on?’

‘Her and Connor got into it and she turned off her phone, I'm guessing it's round the school.’

‘About Alex practically flashing her to the school and then teasing the hell out of her in the middle of class yeah she's pissed dude but she's also hurt.’

‘Did Kayla calm her down?’

‘Yeah they said some code and dissappeared.’

‘112, damn I forgot about that, its been a thing since we were all kids anyway thanks bro, I'll talk to her when she's back I'll see you soon.’

‘You know it. Maybe go easy I've never seen Mila like that.’

The trio letting out a huge sigh of relief. Slumping into Kayla, Cammy let herself drift until they were almost at her house. Grabbing her bag she hugged Kayla close.

‘Am I good? There's gonna be enough drama in there.’

‘Nothing remains except the cash in your bra.’

Nodding she kissed Kayla’s cheek and high fived Max before walking another few minutes home. And everyones car were parked there too. Great.

Walking through the door she found herself with an armful of her second eldest Brother.

‘Dyl need to breathe’

The girl managed to choke out, Dylan squeezing her as Quinn appeared leaning down to shove Dylan’s shoulder and press a fatherly kiss to the top of her head.

‘You smell nice Mil been treating yourself for a change?’

‘New scent Kayls liked some girly stuff not sure if I like.’

Really a client had treated her to the latest Chanel perfume and she hid it in her practice room.

Walking past two of her brothers to find Mack she got a hug and a fist bump before turning to the youngest brother of the brood.

Crossing her arms she waited, ready to start tapping her foot as their dad suddenly appeared in the doorway. Losing all her confidence and bravado she sunk into herself. She could smell him from across the living room.

‘Camilla where you been?’

‘Work remember dad.’

‘Right well get yourself to bed, it's late,’

‘Yes sir.’

Walking up the stairs with Dylan hot on her tail as she flopped into her bed, still dressed. Hearing her dad and other brothers laughter echoing up the stairs.

‘Mils? What just happened.’

Not able to utter a word she just burst into tears, Dylan simply pulling her close and stroking her hair. Murmuring softly like he did when she was scared of lightning or kids at school. Letting her cry herself into exhaustion, Dylan pressed a kiss to her forehead before pulling the door closed.

Meeting Quinn in the hall outside her room. The eldest May brothers slipped out onto the front porch.

‘How is she?’

‘Exhausted herself after crying. What did he say?’

‘That he’d been layed off and started drinking heavy.’

‘How has he managed... Oh Cam, why didn't she tell us?’

‘Misplaced guilt or feeling responsible since she's the only one still at home and she wouldn't make one of us take on the burden.’

Both stopping talking when Mack and Connor walked out and dropped onto the steps.

‘Wheres the old man?’

‘Passed out on the sofa, anyone talk to Mil properly?’

‘She was too tired tonight, busy first day back and every other drama today.’

‘Speaking of drama.’

Mack the one to smack Connor upside the head.

‘Shes right to be pissed at you Con.’

‘What was I supposed to say?’

‘Text her and ask if she would explain, Alex has always picked on her since we were kids.’

‘Im such a dick.’

‘Damn right you are.’

A new voice had the four spinning around as Cammy stood leaning against the door, an old jumper of Dylan’s dwarfing her frame as well as her favourite black yoga pants. A duffle lying at her feet.

‘Cam...’

‘I don't wanna right now Kayls is gonna come get me I'm gonna spend a few days there.’

‘Camilla’

Quinn’s voice made her flinch. Only Dylan noticing the way she took a step back away from her brothers. No one but their dad ever called her that. Not unless she was in trouble.

‘Quinn let's just leave it tonight yeah.’

Grabbing her bag as her phone sounded she let Dylan hug her close, breathing in his aftershave she brushed under her eyes and walked out of the house.

‘We f****d up didn't we.’

Mack’s voice quiet as the four watched the girls drive away.