Chapter 6

James' POV

This is going to work, this will bring me closer to Katie and Kendall and maybe this way they'll accept Jo and I. That'll teach Jo to call me selfish! Everything I'm doing is for them, and if I need to spend more time with them, I will gladly do it. They are all I have left.

I'm doing this wedding to save Jo, I'm the Diamond Cosmetic's CEO to help my family and I gave up singing to make sure that Kendall's still in my life. Maybe I am selfish, but I won't apologize for that. This vacation will help us. It has to help us, it's the only way I can get Katie to forgive me and for Kendall to know that I'm okay with him dating that douche Jett. If I had my way, Kendall wouldn't be dating anyone. He's min-.

Stop! He's your stepbrother.

He's family. I'm marrying Jo.

That's not going to change.

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Katie's POV

That stupid imbecile of a big brother! He has no idea what he's doing. What the hell is he thinking?! Why does he even care about us anymore?! I thought all his life was now was his job! And Jo… Damn that woman. If only I could dig up some dirt on her and find out why James is really marrying her, then I can get Kendall to see that James might have feelings for him.;

Wait…I can.

I run to James' office, it's never locked and he's out. Actually everyone's out; even Sebastian and Carlos, Jett's going to be coming by in a few hours. That gives me enough time to figure things out. I turn on his computer, it's directly connected to his office computer, which makes everything easy access. Oh sweet, thoughtless, big brother.

PASSWORD REQUIRED.

Che. I smirked. He hasn't changed his password in two years. JDKKDKD1999; James Diamond, Kendall Knight-Diamond and Katie Diamond and the year we became a family 1999. You'd think that he'd know I was hacking his computer every time something major came up, but he doesn't.

ACCESS GRANTED

I'm in. Now big brother, let's see what's on your mind.

I go to his documents and then click on all the files that were recently modified. He has tons, then again, he is the CEO. I open all of them, you never know what files are encrypted, because he sometimes names the documents ridiculous things, like "Happy go lucky day" or "I'm fabulous" all of which turned out to be big corporate files that held big deals and of course, I read through them all and I made sure to change a few things. James needed to make sure that things were in his favor and if I changed a few things here and there, I knew that the deal, if signed would be a success for James and the other party. I've always had a thing for business deals. And I'm just good at reading over contracts.

One file caught my eye. MISSION MERGER. Jo's dad owns Tyler Cooperation that means if James and Jo tie the knot, part of Jo's company also belongs to James. I opened the file, only to find that it was encrypted with a password.

I tried JDKKDKD1999, but it didn't work. I looked at the bottom of the box and it said that I had three tries left before the computer deleted the file. Shit! When did James get so smart? Whatever is in that file must be real important, why else would James encrypt it? I tried again. Maybe it was something to do with Jo and him. Maybesomething like "Tyler&Diamond." No, if James can help it, he'll always put his name in front. But I only have three tries left.

I closed the file and moved on to his emails. I opened up his inbox and put in his password for his Gmail and it was an even easier password, it was myluckycomb. How we share the same DNA is beyond me. I typed in Jo Tyler in his search and came up with a multitude of emails. I began to look through them and there was one thing I noticed.

First let me explain. Jett and I are dating, he's not going to do anything stupid and I'm not going to let him do anything stupid until I turn sixteen, because he's only two years older than me and by the time I'm sixteen, he's still eighteen and by the state of California, it's not illegal for an eighteen year old to date a sixteen year old. Anyway, since we've started dating I've noticed a few things. We are very um…*cough* cute…when we talk. I mean when we text or email and stuff like that it's very 'couple' like and we are very flirty. He's not my first boyfriend and believe or not I do know how to talk to guys, I've grown up with two of them and so far I've gotten what I wanted. So far.

Anyway, when I read through our conversations I know that we have a connection and reading to these emails, I don't feel anything. It's like All they have between them is business and that's hard to believe when Jo's always calling my brother Jamie Boo or Jamie Pooh, or whatever the hells she calls him. I don't feel Jo flirting with him here.

Oh what's this?

DIAMOND & TYLER MERGER.

I knew James would put his name first. The email is sent from James to Jo. The date on it is five months ago…when they started dating.

"I'm ready to do this." James writes

"Are you sure?" Jo responds.

"Yes."

"You don't have to, you aren't obligated to and I know that you have someone else." She writes back

Someone else? James has someone else? Who? Is it Kendall? He's never talked about this someone else, before. I need more information.

"It'll be good for the company and I don't want Wayne Corp to get ahead, the cocky bastard needs to earn his place. And I don't have anyone in my life." He says. I can hear the hate and the tension in James' voice

"James, I know you have feelings for him. You can't use me as an excuse to detach yourself from your feelings." Jo says. I have never heard her being this wise, before. She doesn't sound like the ditzy blonde she makes herself out to be. Wait, Jo said 'him'. Maybe it is Kendall.

"Like I said, I have no idea what you're talking about. Plus if we get married we can split after the first seven years. That way you still have your company and I have mine and Wayne is out of the picture." James said.

"But what's in it for you?" Jo replied.

"If you already know, don't ask."

"I'll come by your office Friday to finalize the details." Jo said.

"See you then."

So…there's nothing between them! It's all for show! They don't love each other. James has been lying this whole time. He doesn't love Jo and Jo doesn't love him! This is just a business deal. So, everything so far has been a lie. They flirting, the dating, everything. This whole thing is James being the good guy and helping Jo. This means that James doesn't love Jo. It means that Kendall has a chance! Oh my gosh! Kendall's going to stay! I can fix this. Kendall and James can have a chance.

I can have my family.

Ding Dong

Jett!

I quickly turn off James' computer and close the door, checking one last time that everything is okay. I need to erase the cctv footage later, just in case. I run down the stairs to open the door and am greeted with my boyfriend.

"Hey!" Jett said, opening his arms and hugging me, almost lifting me up.

"Jett, put me down. You know I don't like it when you carry me." I said with a pout. "I feel small."

"That's cause you're tinny tiny." He teased.

I looked at him giving him my most unimpressed look ever and folded my hands in front of my chest.

"You're also the smartest person in the whole wide world and a wonderful human being and a terrific girlfriend and just pure awesomeness." He said.

I couldn't hold that face for much longer and let a smile pass through. We were adorable together. I don't know. I don't feel the need to dominate the relationship or even strategize anything. Being with him feel natural. "Hey, Jett?" I asked, as he came in to the house.

"Yep?" He asked, holding my hand and walking over to the kitchen. He always does that, it's probably because Sebastian is always there and he feels better there. I think. Or he maybe hungry.

"Are you gay?"

He quirked an eyebrow and stopped walking. "What?"

"Sebastian said that you were gay." I said, a little quieter. I have been thinking about this. I mean, Sebastian did say that Jett was gay and it's a little odd that he's dating me and not a guy! I mean, what if he leaves me for a guy?! How the hell do I compete with that?

"Oh." Jett let out a little laugh. "No, I'm not gay. Well, not entirely." He said, debating with his hands, shaking them side-to-side. "Well, the last time Uncle Sebastian saw me, I was kissing a boy. But not because I liked him or anything, he was my acting partner and we were supposed to be gay lovers. It was for an independent film he was doing and I was helping him. Uncle Sebastian opened my door, saw the camera, saw us kissing, said sorry and closed the door, before I could explain myself any further, he said that he had to come back to work. I tried to tell him I wasn't gay, but he retorted saying that he'd love me no matter what and it seems like he's determined to think that I'm gay, but I'm not. I really like girls and I really like you, Katie." He said, hugging me and kissing the top of my head.

I smiled up at him. "I like you too."

"I'm happy to hear that." He said. "Now, I'm assuming that this house is empty and you are alone?"

This time it was my time to quirk an eyebrow. "Yes?"

"Good. Cause you're having dinner with my family today." He said, grinning.

I gasped. "Dinner with the in-laws! Isn't it a bit tooooooo soon?" I asked, getting nervous all of a sudden. "I mean, not that I'm not flattered…but"

Jett laughed. "Relax. It's our annual family gathering an the extended family, including Uncle Sebastian's going to be there. It'll be fun." He out his hand over his heart. "I promise."

"Okay. So normal t-shirt and jeans?" I ask.

"The comfier the better." He smiles.

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Kendall's POV

"I don't think I can do this anymore." I said.

"What?" Logan inquired, while he texted furiously on his phone.

"I'll tell you after you finish your convo with Carlos."

"How'd you know it was him?" He asked, looking up at me.

We were in his bed, looking at his ceiling. We do this often, or when the other is upset. It helps us, plus we're best friends.

"Who else? Dak? Lucy? Steve? They're all on vacation, I'm sure they don't have any cell service." I said. "Hey, by the way, have you and Carlos done the dirty, yet?" I asked, only to be attacked by his hands and his feet. I couldn't help but laugh at Logan's flushed face.

"You jerk!" he says swatting me some more.

"I guess not." I say catching my breath and wiping away a fake tear.

"Its not that I don't want to, it's that Carlos wants it to be special." Logan sighs. "Now what can't you do anymore."

"Wow, never thought Carlos was a romantic."

"He is, he's the most romantic boyfriend I've ever had." Said Logan.

"Hey!"

"Oh please, you're not, don't even deny it." Logan says. "Stop avoiding the question, what can't you do anymore?"

"I can't stay with James anymore."

"Why?" He asked, putting his phone away.

I take a deep breath. "Staying with him means seeing Jo. It means knowing that he will never be mine. It means that I will never be more to him that a baby brother. I'm family and that's all I'll ever be."

Logan lays down on his side, his head resting on his folded arm. His other hand hugging me and then slowly he goes to the hem of my shirt and pulls it up. I make no move to stop him. He's my best friend. We tell each other everything. We know everything about each other. He unbuckles my belt and pulls the waist band of my boxers down.

"Oh Kendall." He says, slowly rubbing over the lines. "These are fresh." He says. "You haven't disinfected them, have you." Without a second to spare, Logan gets off his bed and runs to the bathroom, coming back with a first aid kit. He gets a cotton ball and rubs it with alcohol and with a pair of tweezers he starts rubbing my scars. "I thought it was getting better." He said quietly.

"I thought it was too." I whisper. Tears gather in my eyes and I cant' stop them from falling. "Why doesn't he want me?" I cry to Logan. "Am I not good enough?"

"Shh." He says. He strokes my hair, away from my eyes and kisses my forehead. "You are a wonderful person. You are the most amazing person alive." He said

"But y-you d-ddidn't want-t me e-e-either." I choke out. Logan pulls open his bedside drawer and takes out an inhaler. He puts it to my mouth and instructs me to suck.

"Kendall, I knew I was just a replacement for him. I'm sure you knew that too. I love you with all my heart and if I could I would take your pain away, but sweetie, you have to stop hurting yourself. Think about what would happen if James found out or if Katie saw? You are her big brother. She needs you. And he needs you too." Logan sooths as he applies a ointment to my wounds. He gently strokes my hair and keeps kissing my forehead. He eventfully packs up his first aid kit and comes back to bed. He 's careful not to touch my cuts, but hugs me close to him.

"I don't-t-t, li-like this fee-eeling." I said.

"It'll get better." He promises. He gives me false hope not because I want it, but because he hopes I'll believe it. Unfortunately. I don't."

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