Chapter 2





When Keni got to Adara's house she saw that the light in Dara's room was on. So Keni walked over there and knocked on the window so that Dara would let her in.

"Hey Slut." Adara greeted Keni as she opened the window.

" Hey Bitch." Keni said.

" Whats wrong?" Dara asked after seeing that Keni had a troubled look on her face. "Are we running away again?"

"No. Well...we might be. My mom died." Keni replied.

"Oh. I thought you'd be happier about that. I mean your free now." Said Dara confused about why Keni was so upset.

"Thats not why I'm upset. I found out that I have a brother and sister."

" Shit!! No way!" Dara shouted in surprise. "What are you going to do?"

"I don't know. Do you think I should try to find them? I mean look at me! You know all the shit I've done and been through. They would probably hate me." Keni sounded worried when she said this.

"Yeah well I still love you despite everything and since they are family I'm sure that they will to. Even if you don't want to see them don't you think you should at least let them know that their mom died and that you exist?" Dara asked.

" I suppose that you are right."

"Think about it this way. What is there here for you?" reasoned Adara.

"Well nothing but you. Hey...Would you want to go with me? I mean I don't want to go alone and it would get you away from your step dad and your ass of a boyfriend." asked Keni happy about her knew idea.

"You would really let me come with you?" Dara asked hopefully.

"Of course I would. Besides I need somebody to drive." Keni said this with laughter in her voice.

"Oh man this is gonna be so kewl!! I can't wait to get away from Mark and all of his shit. Of sick of working so hard to both obey him and try to cover up the bruises he causes."

"I'm happy your gonna get away from him. We'll pack tonight, I'll get the address from the letters, and then we'll leave tomorrow night. That work for you?" Planned Keni.

"Yup. I'll see you tomorrow."

"K. Bye."

"Bye."

After that Keni left to go back home. She went and found the address. Hollywood....kewl. She thought. She grabbed the letters, pictures, and some of her mom's stuff that she liked. Then she headed to her room to pack her stuff. She packed her clothes, makeup, cds, knife, journal, and some other stuff. When she heard John come home she went to go talk to him and fill him in on what was going on. He was surprised when she told him because he hadn't known about any of this. He told her that he understood and that he hoped she would fine happiness there. He reminded her that he loved her and that if things didn't work out she always had a home with him. Then he gave her some money, hugged her, wished her good luck, and then he went to help her finish packing.

The next day at around 10 Adara came to pick Keni up. She had a huge bruise on her jaw.

"Oh my god Adara! What happened!?" Asked a worried Keni when she saw it.

"Mark. He flipped when I told him I was leaving." Dara said sadly.

"I'm sorry" Keni said giving her a hug.

" I'll be okay. Lets get outta here." Said Dara eager to leave.

After that they started the drive from San Diego to LA. Most of the drive was silent. Each girl was lost in their thoughts. Sooner than Keni wanted they reached downtown LA. Am I ready for this? She thought to herself as they drew closer to their destination.