1/12/2020:

Nessa's P.O.V.

Ryan dropped me off at the airport so I can board the firm's private jet. One of the perks of being the owner. I was flying over to Miami to cut on the almost five-hour flight.

"I guess this is goodbye for now ma." Ryan says pulling me into his hard chest hugging me tightly.

"I guess it is." Wrapping my arms around his neck snuggling into his chest. I am going to miss him.

"No worries. We will see each other next week. If you need to talk to me, call, text or leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Okay my love?"

"Yes." Nodding into his chest still buried in it.

Hearing his chest rumble I know he is laughing at me "You are so cute when you pout." He lifts my head to look up at him.

"Am I?"

"Yes, you are totally cute." Again, he chuckles then leans down to capture my lips. I love kissing him, he always makes everything bad go away.

During our mini make out session, we hear someone clear their throat. Looking behind us, I see the pilot standing there looking embarrassed.

"Sorry Miss Rodriguez, we are ready to board." Looking at me and then Ryan.

"All right, thank you Captain Copper." I tell him. Nodding his head, he turns around and goes up the stairs to the plane.

"Well, I guess that is our cue?" Ryan looks down at me with a frown.

"Guess so." Pulling away I go to pick up my things and look back at Ryan.

"I know this must be hard on you seeing these lowlifes after so many years. I can only imagine what you went through and what you are feeling right now. I really, really wish I could be there by your side, so you do not face them alone. Like I said, if you need to talk to me, call me. Though I will not be there physically, I will be there in spirit. You mean a lot to me Malena. I do not want them to upset you." He says cupping my cheeks again in his big hands.

"I guess it is a good thing that I am not going. God only knows what I would do if any one of them says anything to you disrespectfully. I might need to be bailed out from jail." Chuckling at the last part then hugs me tight.

"I know babe. I love the fact that you even consider going to jail over me. But I will have to put on my big girl panties and face them. Even Creed."

"That is what I am afraid of. Do you think you will be able to face him?"

"Sooner or later, I am going to have to. I rather it later but it has been too long. I need to do this. I have Faith."

"We both have Faith," Kissing me softly. "I love you, Malena. Please remember that."

"I love you too Ryan. I gotta go. I will talk to you later, okay?" Hugging him tightly not wanting to let him go.

"Have a safe flight baby girl. I expect a call or text when you land. Tell your parents I say hello and I hope to see them soon." 

"Will do. Bye babe." Giving him another kiss, I then turn to go up the stairs to the jet.

Before going inside, I turn around to wave at him. "Hasta ahorita!"

"Hasta ahorita!" He yells back blowing me a kiss.

Walking inside the cabin I find my seat and seat down wiping the tears that pool in my eyes. I sometimes get emotional when Ryan and I have to part ways for a while. He is such a very big part of my life and I always miss him dearly when we are apart. But I know my tears are not only for him. They are for the one person I swore I would never shed a tear for ever again, and that is Creed Keen.

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Creed's P.O.V.

"Nessa. I told you I will be back in a few days. I cannot miss my 10-year class reunion. Everyone is expecting me to go." I huff in frustration at my 'girlfriend' who has been bitching at me for the past fifteen minutes on the phone. She is currently mad because she cannot go with me to the reunion, and I was still going without her. Funny thing is that I never invited her to go. Nessa just invited herself.

"But Crreedd. Do you not want me to go with you? People will be asking about me." Whining like a toddler not wanting to take their nap.

I let out an exasperated grunt. "Nessa. What people?" Not having a damn clue what people she is talking about.

"You know your family, your friends and your fans. They will wonder why I am not with you to an important event..." She trails off. Is she serious?

"They will get over it." Shaking my head in disbelief even though she cannot see me.

"Fine! Tell your parents and family I say hello and that I apologize for not being there with you. I will make sure to visit them next time."

I furrow my eyebrows "Next time? I did not realize there was a next time?"

"Of course, silly. Next time you go visit them I will be right by your side." She giggles like a schoolgirl. How old is she again?

"Yeah, right." I say sarcastically, but I know for a fact she did not catch it. Nessa is so up my ass that I could be putting her down and she will think it is foreplay.

"Listen Nessa, I gotta go. I told my parents that I would be there by lunch time."

"Okay baby. I love you!" She sing songs. Ugh, she really needs to stop saying that.

"Okay, bye." Hanging up on her before she asks why I did not say it back. The truth is that I am not in love with her and have no idea why I am still with her. It was fun when we started. I had no intention of it being serious, but she just would not leave. She does not take the hint. Being my boy's ex-girlfriend, Nessa kept giving me hints that she was interested so I said, 'why not?' I wanted a screw buddy, not a leech acting like she is wife-y. Big mistake with this one. I even lost my friend because of my stupid mistake.

Nessa's been going around talking about me and our relationship on the air, media and social networks. I told her to stop but she refuses. I think she likes all the positive and mostly negative attention she gets from it. She thinks she is the one that finally got Creed Keen to settle down. Please. I do not even claim that we are together. Again, she cannot take the hint.

My parents, family and some of my friends do not even like her. My mom gets upset at the mention of her name. She does not understand why Nessa runs her mouth about our private affairs. She calls her the attention hoe or cling on. My mom is a trip. She has forbidden her to even stay over their house. That is one of the reasons I did not invite her. Why stay at a hotel when I could stay with my parents? I cannot tell Nessa that because I know she will think I am joking around. She really thinks my family likes her. Oh well, at least she is somewhat of a good lay.

Grabbing my bag, I make sure I have everything for this weekend trip. I am actually very excited to go to this reunion. It is good to see everyone after so many years. I have kept in contact with a few of my high school friends after graduating but after some time I stopped. Maybe I can connect with some again.

My high school years were amazing, and I pretty much knew everyone there. I could say I was liked being in the popular crowd. My friends back then were at times obnoxious, bullies, who played pranks on other kids. I did not join in because my parents would have killed me, but they told me the stories. It was bad at times...

Getting into my car I turn on the engine to take me to the airport where I charted a private plane. It cut the almost five hour flight and Mom was going to have lunch ready for me when I arrived. I love and miss her cooking.

I might not see my family as much as I would like to since my schedule during the season is hectic between practice and games. But when I do I try to stay for a few days. I miss the comfort from my childhood home. I do have to admit that at times feel lonely at my place.

Turning on the music I head out to make my early flight to Miami, Florida. I cannot wait for Saturday. They actually have a walk thru the school in the morning. I guess it is so we can reminisce about the good ol' days. It is then followed by a lunch and then the reunion starts at seven in the evening which is being held in the school gym. I am actually looking forward to being there. Who knows, maybe I will see some of the girls I hooked up with during my years at Miami High.