Kaylee

"Honey!" Romeo calls out realing me out of the book I'm reading

"Yes?" I shouted back pushing up my glasses

Yes, I have glasses now.

And I hate them.

I'm in the living room reading a book, but got side track because I'm also listening to music.

But then again, I'm also waiting for Alyssa to return home.

She called early this morning and told me she'd be home a little later because Cindy suddenly spiked a fever.

If I were a friend, I'd believe that.

But since I'm her mother, I knew better.

No one can fool a mother that easily.

I already know she's drunk, but I played along just because she's willing to lie for her best friend so she doesn't get in trouble.

Because Cindy's parents are in the army, I take care of her as if she's my own.

She lives at her own house, but time to time she comes to visit Alyssa, and I always make sure she's alright.

"Has pumpkin came home yet?" Romeo asks coming into the living room with me

"No not yet, I'm waiting for her." I replied closing my book

He nodded then sat beside me and wrapped his arm around me then pulled me into him.

I leaned into his chest and closed my eyes while breathing in his cologne and he kissed my forehead.

I looked up at him and pecked his lips and his hold on me tightened making me slightly concerned.

"You okay baby boy?" I asked him with a raised brow

Ever since we got married he demanded I called him baby boy.

I was going to do it nonetheless, but he wanted to be "in charge", and demand it from me.

"I'm worried about Alyssa." He told me sighing softly making me look down

When we first had her, he was always protective, and now that she's 18, she's going to leave soon, and it's been stressful for me because I don't think I've prepared her enough.

But I know he's taking it the hardest because he fears he's going to turn out like his father.

"Lyssa is a strong and independent young woman. She will never do anyhing to put herself in danger." I told him while holding his face in my hands

But before he could respond, the door knob began to twist and turn making our heads turn. Once the door finally opened, Lyssa came in wearing her pink snow bunny pajamas.

I smiled softly because she's safe and because she will always be our baby girl no matter what happens, and nothing can change that.

And that's all the reassurance I need.

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Alyssa

When I walked through the door, mom and dad were already in the living room making me question what happened before I got here.

I dropped my duffle bag on the floor then looked up, to seem them walking towards me with opened arms.

I smiled then walked into their warm and loving embrace then closed my eyes.

Dad kissed my forehead then my mother's then he tightened his hold on the both of us.

Then the unexpected happened.

My dad ruffled mine and my mom's hair.

And he knows good and well that's a pet peeve.

Mom and I backed up and crossed our arms then gave him a glare making him gulp and scratch the back of his neck.

"Go to your room Lyssa. We'll be there later to tell you some news." Mom said with a stern tone not taking her eyes off dad

"You messed up big time dad." I pressed then paused to kiss his cheek

"Good luck." I finished and picked up my duffle bag to walk to my room

When I got to my room, I closed my door and pulled the covers back and got underneath them.

I had already showered at Cindy's and did my hygiene and hair routine, so now it's finally relax time.

It's a good thing that Cindy didn't have a bad hangover, because I was too sleepy to deal with her bitchy side.

She woke up 3 times throughout the night to throw up, and I was there every time making sure she wasn't throwing up blood.

Every, single, fucking, time.

I was going to take her to the emergency room, but when I called them they said they could do nothing but pump her stomach.

Which she was already doing by herself.

When morning finally came, all she wanted was Ibuprofen, water, and her bed.

I'm glad that she didn't throw up any thing else, because I was going to drag her to the hospital and force them to bring the devil out.

Shaking my head at the thought, I reach to grab my headphones and phone, and started to smile as I see one of my favorite songs pop up.

Tori Kelly - Nobody Love

She's one of my favorite singers and this is one of my favorite songs as well, but as soon as I'm about to get to her high not, a knock at my door made me pause it.

Since I only had one headphone in, I answered with a "come in", and both of my parents opened the door and walked in.

They looked happy and bubbly which made me believe nothing severe happened, so a smile instantly crept across my face.

They came up to my bed and sat on it while looking at me which made me even more confused and a little bit uncomfortable.

That's until dad finally says the fewest words that holds my happiness behind them.

"We're not moving to Los Angeles until Maxine has the baby."

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Xavier

"Have you found her yet?" I asked my spotter breaking the agonizing silence

It's been 2 days now and they still haven't found her, and even though I'm usually the patient man, I'm craving her and my craves never settle until they are fulfilled.

She's been the only focus on my mind, other than my business, and I can't tell if that's a bad or good thing.

"No sir, but we may have a lead." They replied firmly

"What do you mean?" I asked skeptically making them clear their throat

"I mean we could have eyes on the girl you're looking for." They replied making a smirk creep across my face

"Send a picture of the girl you're talking about and I'll see if she is." I told them then hung up

After the line went dead, my phone dinged making me click on the notification and see that it's a woman who looks almost identical to her.

I don't want to say that the woman is her, but even if she's not, she resembled her in almost every way.

To her facial features from her body.

Everything screamed identical, and I couldn't help but want her as well.

Yet there's thing that I noticed that struck suspension in me.

She looked older.

Probably around her 40's if you ask me, and I don't want to be the one to say, but her and Tori might know each other.

This is a small town after all.

She could be what I use to find Tori, and once I do, I can let her go.

I smiled at the idea then called my spotter back.

"Bring her to me." I demanded in a firm tone while looking at De'Andre who just walked in

"Yes sir." They replied making me smirk

"You have three months. If she isn't here by then, you can kiss your job good bye." I spat then hung up

I leaned back in my chair then brought my hands behind my head and thought about the situation I'm in.

I still had to contact the Michael's to see if the negotiation is still on, but that will be another day.

Which is why I'm giving them three months, because that will also give me enough time to get on the Michael's good side again.

Hopefully the both of us can get what we need before the deadline.

Because if not, the Devil will have to make a special place for all of us in hell.