A/N: TO ALL THE READERS WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING ME WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BABY,
WELL, HERE IT IS.
TO THOSE OF YOU WONDERING WHY KAY WOULD WANT TO RUIN HER FATHER, SHE DOESNT. SHE LOVES HIM. I CANT DIVULGE TOO MUCH INFO BECAUSE I WOULD GIVE IT AWAY.
SO HERE IS ANOTHER CHAPTER.
ENJOY.
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Grace Bennett seethed with fury as she tried desperately not to yell.
So my sinful, cunning bitch of a daughter is back in town, she thought as she scanned the Bennett living room. John, David, Ivy and Jessica were sitting. Sam was standing by the farthest wall, a faraway look in his eyes while Grace paced.
They had called a family meeting to discuss their impending doom. "We have to do something." Grace declared out loud.
"I agree." Ivy piped up, not looking all too happy.
"She's going to ruin us. I know it." Jessica said, looking sullen.
"Guys, we don't know that for sure. No one is going to ruin anybody." Sam argued quietly. Despite the fact that Jessica and John reported that Kay brought Simone to tears and that she cursed and threatened Jess, he could not help but be relieved to hear that Kay was alright.
Sam had not heard from her in years except for that one letter that arrived three years ago, telling him not to worry. He had often wanted to fix whatever he and Kay lost but it was too late by then because she had left and did not return.
Jessica narrowed her eyes at her father. "I can't believe you are defending her. You know what she has done, daddy. She will hurt you and us again when she gets the chance." She declared angrily.
"She's my daughter, Jess, just like you are. I have to give her a chance."
"How many chances do you have to give her? You know what she did in the past. And I am nothing like that bitch. As far as I'm concerned, I have no sister."
Sam frowned while everyone else watched in silence. "Watch your language, Jessica. I know that your sister has done some unforgivable things in the past but that is just it, the past. She is my daughter no matter what."
"Jessica is right, Sam. Kay is not any good. She hasn't been and never will be." Grace said.
Ivy nodded in agreement. Kay held the key to their future happiness. If Kay spilled whatever dirty secret she knew about Ivy and her schemes, then everything she worked for would be just a pile of ashes.
Dammit, Ivy cursed inwardly as she glanced at David who did not look very comfortable either.
"I agree with Grace and Jessica." Ivy said cautiously, her voice ever innocent. "I don't know Kay personally, Sam but I do recall the mean things she did in the past. I mean, I have heard all the stories. There must be some truth in them. Surely, your family did not fabricate them."
Sam glanced at his wife and sighed. Everyone had taken a side and now he was all alone.
"She seemed like a real nice person." John said out of nowhere and all the women glared at him.
"Traitor." Jessica hissed.
Their parents watched them curiously.
John sighed. "I got the P.A. job." He explained.
Grace scowled. "My son is not going to work for that woman. She will taint you, John!"
John stood his ground, hoping that he would not be hated for it. "I am almost twenty-five years old, Mom. I have the right to choose where and who I work for. And I have enough sense not turn out like my sister." He said firmly and Grace looked shocked.
"She's already corrupted you!"
David Hastings stepped in. "Okay, everyone settle down. I'm sure Kay isn't as 'evil' as well all say she is. And John can work for her if he wants to. If there are any consequences then he can face them himself." He knew that this could end his marriage with Grace but there was no stopping it now. Grace looked at him in disbelief and Ivy looked at him murderously.
"I can't believe you." Grace hissed. "You're taking her side too!"
"Honey, I'm not taking anyone's side." David argued.
"Grace, settle down." Sam said and she glared at him as well.
"I will not settle down! Why are all of you so blind?" She asked angrily.
"We have to do something to stop her." Ivy indicated.
"Stop her from what?" John asked.
"From ruining us, stupid!" Jessica retorted angrily and she was met with John's angry glare.
"If the men think that it is alright for Kay to come into our lives and spoil it like she always does, then I guess it's up to us." Grace muttered as she looked at Ivy and Jessica for back up.
"Yes, let's go. We have to think of something." Ivy said.
"I have to go warn Miguel and Charity. I don't even know how they are going to take this." Jessica said with a heavy sigh. "I swear, the next time I see Kay, I will shoot her."
"And I'll arrest you." Sam forewarned.
Jessica shook her head at her father. She couldn't believe how easily Sam was fooled.
Sam, John, and David watched as the women one by one retreated from the living room, suddenly tagging them as siding with the enemy.
"This is not good." Sam muttered.
David nodded in agreement. "Not at all."
John sighed. "I'm going shopping. I need clothes for work tomorrow."
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The Next Day
The morning light kissed Kay's face and she forced her eyes to open as she turned to her side only to be met by Fox's well sculpted abs.
Sighing, she sleepily traced her initials on his chest, wondering if he was ticklish. To her disappointment, he remained asleep. Realizing that he probably needed his sleep from their rather wild, long night, Kay pulled the blanket around her for cover and sat up.
She looked down at him and sighed. You are a god; she thought as her mind was filled of the things they did the night before. Kay smiled at him. Fox sure knew how to deliver his promises. She noted how he looked rather innocent as he slept peacefully. His blonde hair was tussled, giving him a slightly boyish look
Kay leaned in, giving him a quick peck on the corner of the lips before stepping out of the warm comfort of Fox's bed.
She found her clothes and underwear on the floor and silently slipped them on. So much for not becoming one of his conquests, Kay thought bitterly as she glanced at her reflection in the mirror.
Her hair was in disarray; her lips were slightly bruised from Fox crushing his against hers. She smiled despite herself.
Kay hastily tried to fix her hair, hoping that she looked decent enough although wearing a dress early in the morning already gave away the fact that she spent the night at a guy's house. Fox's house.
She inwardly cursed as she wondered if Julian and Rebecca were at home. Kay knew that Julian would have a field day from the knowledge that's his son managed to 'conquer' her and Rebecca would make Kay feel so sleazy that she would not know what to do.
Kay glanced back at Fox's sleeping form before noiselessly pulling the door open and praying that there was no one in the house. She peeked and luckily, neither Julian nor Rebecca was around. She managed to ask one of the maids to have a car brought to the front. The girl gave her a suspicious look but complied anyway.
She reached her apartment a few minutes later, sighing in relief that no one had spotted her. Kay kicked her shoes off to the sighed and dropped her purse off on the table.
She jumped startled when she saw Jason appear from the kitchen, looking very disappointed and annoyed. "You're early." She said.
"I called you and no one was home." He replied curtly.
Kay sighed, not quite meeting his gaze. "I was out."
He raised an eyebrow, his irritated expression remaining. "All night?"
"Yes, all night." Kay said firmly as she walked to her room. Jason followed.
Jason sighed sharply. "Did you sleep with him?" He demanded and she scoffed.
Kay folded her arms over her chest. "I'm sure you already know the answer to that Jason." She said icily. "And I don't see how any of it is your business."
"You are my business!" He declared angrily. "I should have known that this was going to happen."
"Do not give me that look." She declared icily.
"What look?"
"You are looking at me like suddenly I am different because I slept with Fox."
Jason groaned in frustration. "Do you honestly think that he cares? You are just one of many, Kay. He will hurt you."
"Why is it so difficult for you to see that you are not the only person capable of caring for me? Who gave you the title of being my keeper?"
"You are twisting this around."
"Am I?" She retorted indignantly. "You act like it is impossible for someone to care about me, that you're the only one entitled to that. I do not belong to you, Jason so do not look at me like I betrayed you because I slept with him!"
"I never claimed to own you."
"But it is implied, right? Everyone thinks that you and I are a match made in heaven, that we should get married because it is only right. Well, I disagree."
"You're in love with him."
"No!" She exclaimed. "I am not in love with him. I don't even expect anything from him. We slept together. So what? Do you think I am foolish enough to believe that because he slept with me means that Fox will proclaim his undying love and we'll get married?"
Jason looked startled. "But-"
"No, listen to me! Just because I did something like this in the past does not mean that I still believe that. I am not longer seventeen, in case you haven't noticed." Hot tears threatened to fall and Kay looked away from Jason.
He sighed sharply. "I'm sorry." He said as he walked over to her, pulling her into a tight embrace. Her arms wrapped around his body as she rested her head against his chest. "You are right, you know? I don't own you although my family seems to think so. And sometimes, I forget that you are all grown up. That you don't need me anymore."
"But I do need you. I need you as my friend, Jason. You don't have to run my life and pick my friends to make sure that I am happy. Just be here for me. You always have been." Kay whispered.
"I understand. It just hurts to think that I can't stop him or any other guy out there from hurting you."
"He won't hurt me." She promised him. "I have no emotional investment in whatever Fox and I have."
Jason gave her an unconvinced looked as they pulled away from their embrace. He had a feeling that Kay was denying whatever she felt for Fox or that those feelings have not surfaced yet. He hoped that Kay won't regret it once they do. "You know what you're doing." He smiled weakly.
She nodded. "Friends?"
"Always." He replied. "Now, go get ready. The jet is waiting for us."
She gave him a grateful smile. "I have so much to tell you."
"I'm sure you do."
"Do you mind if we stop by the office before we leave?" Kay asked. "I have to give my P.A. his stuff."
"You finally hired one?" He asked, somewhat surprised and pleased.
"Yeah. John Hastings." Kay replied from the bathroom.
"Why does that name sound familiar?" Jason asked as he sat on the bed and turned the television on.
"He's my supposed half brother." She explained casually.
"Oh." Jason frowned quizzically. "Why did you hire him then?"
"I'll tell you about it later." Kay replied as she shut the door and stepped into the shower.
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Fox looked out into the lush gardens of the Crane estate. In his right hand was a glass of brandy. He smirked to himself.
I'm turning into my father, he thought bitterly.
He glanced at Rebecca who sauntered seductively into the room, a happy grin on her face. "Hello, Foxy." She greeted slyly as she walked over to the bar to pour herself a glass of champagne.
"Rebecca."
She giggled. "I heard that a rather stunning woman spent the night. Anyone I know?" She asked raising a curious eyebrow at him.
He gave her his trademark smile. "I didn't think you were so interested in my personal life."
Rebecca smirked at him. "I'm not." She replied innocently. "But since we're talking about it anyway, I must say that she had a rather big impact on you."
"It's none of your business."
Rebecca grinned. "By any chance, the girl isn't Kay Callaway, is it?" Fox ignored her. She smiled triumphantly. "I have to commend you then. You made a good choice. I hope you intend on keeping her around because Alistair and Julian likes her."
"Really?" He asked curiously. His father or grandfather never mentioned anything about liking Kay.
"Yes, really but you didn't hear it from me." Rebecca affirmed. "And I like her as long as she doesn't try to steal my pookie or else I'll make her pay. She's very cunning, Fox, and I have to like her since she ruined the Taco Mama for me and my Gwennie. Kay and I could be really good friends."
"I'm sure." Fox drawled sarcastically.
"It's strange, isn't it?" Rebecca asked, growing suddenly sincere.
"What is?" Fox asked.
"Feeling."
"Excuse me?"
Rebecca narrowed her eyes at him as if seeing through the façade. "I meant feeling something for another person. It's a strange thing to think of someone else before yourself."
"I don't know what you're talking about." He denied her coolly.
Rebecca shot him an incredulous look. "Sure you don't." She said as she sipped her champagne. "I'm not as clueless as I seem, Nicholas."
He winced. He didn't like to be called Nicholas. It was so serious. "I'm sure you're not Rebecca."
"Look here, Fox. If you truly care for the girl, then don't deny it. I have never seen-" She paused. "Well, let's just say, you haven't been yourself lately and that is a good thing."
"You're rambling."
She frowned. "I never ramble and you're changing the subject." Rebecca retorted. "Since we're having this heart to heart, let me say one thing. Don't let her go if you feel what I think you do. Don't do anything you might regret because we only live once unlike some people who seem to get resurrected a lot." Rebecca let out a small sigh. "Toodles." With that said, Rebecca strolled out of the room, leaving Fox to deliberate on what she said.
Fox sighed. He hated it when Rebecca was right and the woman seemed to be right a lot these days.
Earlier he woke up to find himself alone in his bed. The space beside him had gone cold from the absence of Kay. One of the maids had to inform him that she left already and asked for a car to bring her home.
When Fox stopped by Kay's apartment, there was no sign of her there.
The receptionist at Callaway Towers had told him that Kay stopped by early in the day to drop off a package for her personal assistant. She also added that Ms Callaway was going out of town for the rest of the week.
At first, Fox thought that Kay was avoiding him and he couldn't help but be infuriated but she had called Fox to tell him not to expect her until next week.
He noted how she sounded distant and cold almost. Fox wanted to ask her what was wrong but he knew that it was not the right time. If they were going to discuss their 'relationship' and feelings, then it was best to do it face to face.
Never in his life had Fox been riddled with many questions and doubts after sleeping with a woman. Everything had been so simple when he just slept with any willing girl he pleased and discarded her in the morning.
Nothing was supposed to change just because of sex. Everything was supposed to stay the way they were.
Simple.
But that was before he met Kay.
Now the rules had changed. There simply weren't any.
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New York City
A Few Hours Later
Rows of headstones stood on dark green grass; lone statues sprouted everywhere, while the rain poured hard all around. Kay's petite figure stood above a grave while she held an umbrella with another hand. Her eyes were cast down on the inscription while a stone angel was situated in front of her. Kay bent down and placed the bouquet of flowers by the grave, her breath caught between her sobs.
"I missed you." She said as she dabbed a handkerchief on the corner of her eyes. "I'm sorry I haven't been able to visit. You know how it is with being a Callaway." She smiled sadly. "Anyway, I'm glad Jason's come to visit you. I promise I'll make sure to visit you more once I'm done with Harmony." She whispered. "Mommy loves you, Kyla. With all my heart." She said as she touched the angel.
With that said she turned away and walked back to the car where Jason was waiting for her.
"Are you okay?" Jason asked once she was back in the car.
"As much as I can be." She answered as she leaned back on the seat. "I know that it's been years but every time I go back, I keep thinking that if I just didn't go in that diner, maybe I'd be holding her hand right now instead of visiting her grave every month." She said sadly and Jason took her hand and held it.
"It wasn't your fault." He said but she said nothing. "Stop torturing yourself." He said sternly.
"I can't help it." She replied. "She was the one thing that I cared about. I even vowed never to go after Miguel again when I realized that I had her to take care of."
Jason nodded. "Did you run into him?" He asked curiously.
"No." She said as she shook her head. "But I will and we'll both be sorry."
~*~
A/N: WELL THERE IS IT. I WASN'T GOING TO INCLUDE KAY'S FAMILY'S REACTION BUT I DECIDED THAT IT WAS PRETTY IMPORTANT TO SHOW THEIR SIDE ON THIS.
I KNOW THAT THE PART ABOUT THE BABY IS PRETTY SHORT BUT THIS CHAPTER JUST REVEALS WHETHER SHE'S DEAD OR ALIVE. AND IM SORRY THAT SHE'S DEAD. BUT IT DOES MAKE SENSE WHY KAY HAS NEVER MENTIONED HER BABY IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
THERE WILL BE A CHAPTER EXPLAINING, HOW AND WHY THE BABY DIED.
BY THE WAY, THE PACKAGE THAT KAY LEFT FOR JOHN WAS NOT ANYTHING BAD. I MEANT TO INCLUDE IT BUT I COULDN'T FIND WHERE TO PUT IT IN. IT WILL BE MENTIONED IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
ANYHOO, SHE WILL FACE HER FAMILY SOON ENOUGH. SAM AND PILAR ARE SAFE, I PROMISE. I CAN'T SAY SAM WILL BE HAPPY WITH WHAT KAY WILL DO NEXT.
THANKS FOR READING.
DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW.
TO THOSE OF YOU WONDERING WHY KAY WOULD WANT TO RUIN HER FATHER, SHE DOESNT. SHE LOVES HIM. I CANT DIVULGE TOO MUCH INFO BECAUSE I WOULD GIVE IT AWAY.
SO HERE IS ANOTHER CHAPTER.
ENJOY.
~*~
Grace Bennett seethed with fury as she tried desperately not to yell.
So my sinful, cunning bitch of a daughter is back in town, she thought as she scanned the Bennett living room. John, David, Ivy and Jessica were sitting. Sam was standing by the farthest wall, a faraway look in his eyes while Grace paced.
They had called a family meeting to discuss their impending doom. "We have to do something." Grace declared out loud.
"I agree." Ivy piped up, not looking all too happy.
"She's going to ruin us. I know it." Jessica said, looking sullen.
"Guys, we don't know that for sure. No one is going to ruin anybody." Sam argued quietly. Despite the fact that Jessica and John reported that Kay brought Simone to tears and that she cursed and threatened Jess, he could not help but be relieved to hear that Kay was alright.
Sam had not heard from her in years except for that one letter that arrived three years ago, telling him not to worry. He had often wanted to fix whatever he and Kay lost but it was too late by then because she had left and did not return.
Jessica narrowed her eyes at her father. "I can't believe you are defending her. You know what she has done, daddy. She will hurt you and us again when she gets the chance." She declared angrily.
"She's my daughter, Jess, just like you are. I have to give her a chance."
"How many chances do you have to give her? You know what she did in the past. And I am nothing like that bitch. As far as I'm concerned, I have no sister."
Sam frowned while everyone else watched in silence. "Watch your language, Jessica. I know that your sister has done some unforgivable things in the past but that is just it, the past. She is my daughter no matter what."
"Jessica is right, Sam. Kay is not any good. She hasn't been and never will be." Grace said.
Ivy nodded in agreement. Kay held the key to their future happiness. If Kay spilled whatever dirty secret she knew about Ivy and her schemes, then everything she worked for would be just a pile of ashes.
Dammit, Ivy cursed inwardly as she glanced at David who did not look very comfortable either.
"I agree with Grace and Jessica." Ivy said cautiously, her voice ever innocent. "I don't know Kay personally, Sam but I do recall the mean things she did in the past. I mean, I have heard all the stories. There must be some truth in them. Surely, your family did not fabricate them."
Sam glanced at his wife and sighed. Everyone had taken a side and now he was all alone.
"She seemed like a real nice person." John said out of nowhere and all the women glared at him.
"Traitor." Jessica hissed.
Their parents watched them curiously.
John sighed. "I got the P.A. job." He explained.
Grace scowled. "My son is not going to work for that woman. She will taint you, John!"
John stood his ground, hoping that he would not be hated for it. "I am almost twenty-five years old, Mom. I have the right to choose where and who I work for. And I have enough sense not turn out like my sister." He said firmly and Grace looked shocked.
"She's already corrupted you!"
David Hastings stepped in. "Okay, everyone settle down. I'm sure Kay isn't as 'evil' as well all say she is. And John can work for her if he wants to. If there are any consequences then he can face them himself." He knew that this could end his marriage with Grace but there was no stopping it now. Grace looked at him in disbelief and Ivy looked at him murderously.
"I can't believe you." Grace hissed. "You're taking her side too!"
"Honey, I'm not taking anyone's side." David argued.
"Grace, settle down." Sam said and she glared at him as well.
"I will not settle down! Why are all of you so blind?" She asked angrily.
"We have to do something to stop her." Ivy indicated.
"Stop her from what?" John asked.
"From ruining us, stupid!" Jessica retorted angrily and she was met with John's angry glare.
"If the men think that it is alright for Kay to come into our lives and spoil it like she always does, then I guess it's up to us." Grace muttered as she looked at Ivy and Jessica for back up.
"Yes, let's go. We have to think of something." Ivy said.
"I have to go warn Miguel and Charity. I don't even know how they are going to take this." Jessica said with a heavy sigh. "I swear, the next time I see Kay, I will shoot her."
"And I'll arrest you." Sam forewarned.
Jessica shook her head at her father. She couldn't believe how easily Sam was fooled.
Sam, John, and David watched as the women one by one retreated from the living room, suddenly tagging them as siding with the enemy.
"This is not good." Sam muttered.
David nodded in agreement. "Not at all."
John sighed. "I'm going shopping. I need clothes for work tomorrow."
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The Next Day
The morning light kissed Kay's face and she forced her eyes to open as she turned to her side only to be met by Fox's well sculpted abs.
Sighing, she sleepily traced her initials on his chest, wondering if he was ticklish. To her disappointment, he remained asleep. Realizing that he probably needed his sleep from their rather wild, long night, Kay pulled the blanket around her for cover and sat up.
She looked down at him and sighed. You are a god; she thought as her mind was filled of the things they did the night before. Kay smiled at him. Fox sure knew how to deliver his promises. She noted how he looked rather innocent as he slept peacefully. His blonde hair was tussled, giving him a slightly boyish look
Kay leaned in, giving him a quick peck on the corner of the lips before stepping out of the warm comfort of Fox's bed.
She found her clothes and underwear on the floor and silently slipped them on. So much for not becoming one of his conquests, Kay thought bitterly as she glanced at her reflection in the mirror.
Her hair was in disarray; her lips were slightly bruised from Fox crushing his against hers. She smiled despite herself.
Kay hastily tried to fix her hair, hoping that she looked decent enough although wearing a dress early in the morning already gave away the fact that she spent the night at a guy's house. Fox's house.
She inwardly cursed as she wondered if Julian and Rebecca were at home. Kay knew that Julian would have a field day from the knowledge that's his son managed to 'conquer' her and Rebecca would make Kay feel so sleazy that she would not know what to do.
Kay glanced back at Fox's sleeping form before noiselessly pulling the door open and praying that there was no one in the house. She peeked and luckily, neither Julian nor Rebecca was around. She managed to ask one of the maids to have a car brought to the front. The girl gave her a suspicious look but complied anyway.
She reached her apartment a few minutes later, sighing in relief that no one had spotted her. Kay kicked her shoes off to the sighed and dropped her purse off on the table.
She jumped startled when she saw Jason appear from the kitchen, looking very disappointed and annoyed. "You're early." She said.
"I called you and no one was home." He replied curtly.
Kay sighed, not quite meeting his gaze. "I was out."
He raised an eyebrow, his irritated expression remaining. "All night?"
"Yes, all night." Kay said firmly as she walked to her room. Jason followed.
Jason sighed sharply. "Did you sleep with him?" He demanded and she scoffed.
Kay folded her arms over her chest. "I'm sure you already know the answer to that Jason." She said icily. "And I don't see how any of it is your business."
"You are my business!" He declared angrily. "I should have known that this was going to happen."
"Do not give me that look." She declared icily.
"What look?"
"You are looking at me like suddenly I am different because I slept with Fox."
Jason groaned in frustration. "Do you honestly think that he cares? You are just one of many, Kay. He will hurt you."
"Why is it so difficult for you to see that you are not the only person capable of caring for me? Who gave you the title of being my keeper?"
"You are twisting this around."
"Am I?" She retorted indignantly. "You act like it is impossible for someone to care about me, that you're the only one entitled to that. I do not belong to you, Jason so do not look at me like I betrayed you because I slept with him!"
"I never claimed to own you."
"But it is implied, right? Everyone thinks that you and I are a match made in heaven, that we should get married because it is only right. Well, I disagree."
"You're in love with him."
"No!" She exclaimed. "I am not in love with him. I don't even expect anything from him. We slept together. So what? Do you think I am foolish enough to believe that because he slept with me means that Fox will proclaim his undying love and we'll get married?"
Jason looked startled. "But-"
"No, listen to me! Just because I did something like this in the past does not mean that I still believe that. I am not longer seventeen, in case you haven't noticed." Hot tears threatened to fall and Kay looked away from Jason.
He sighed sharply. "I'm sorry." He said as he walked over to her, pulling her into a tight embrace. Her arms wrapped around his body as she rested her head against his chest. "You are right, you know? I don't own you although my family seems to think so. And sometimes, I forget that you are all grown up. That you don't need me anymore."
"But I do need you. I need you as my friend, Jason. You don't have to run my life and pick my friends to make sure that I am happy. Just be here for me. You always have been." Kay whispered.
"I understand. It just hurts to think that I can't stop him or any other guy out there from hurting you."
"He won't hurt me." She promised him. "I have no emotional investment in whatever Fox and I have."
Jason gave her an unconvinced looked as they pulled away from their embrace. He had a feeling that Kay was denying whatever she felt for Fox or that those feelings have not surfaced yet. He hoped that Kay won't regret it once they do. "You know what you're doing." He smiled weakly.
She nodded. "Friends?"
"Always." He replied. "Now, go get ready. The jet is waiting for us."
She gave him a grateful smile. "I have so much to tell you."
"I'm sure you do."
"Do you mind if we stop by the office before we leave?" Kay asked. "I have to give my P.A. his stuff."
"You finally hired one?" He asked, somewhat surprised and pleased.
"Yeah. John Hastings." Kay replied from the bathroom.
"Why does that name sound familiar?" Jason asked as he sat on the bed and turned the television on.
"He's my supposed half brother." She explained casually.
"Oh." Jason frowned quizzically. "Why did you hire him then?"
"I'll tell you about it later." Kay replied as she shut the door and stepped into the shower.
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Fox looked out into the lush gardens of the Crane estate. In his right hand was a glass of brandy. He smirked to himself.
I'm turning into my father, he thought bitterly.
He glanced at Rebecca who sauntered seductively into the room, a happy grin on her face. "Hello, Foxy." She greeted slyly as she walked over to the bar to pour herself a glass of champagne.
"Rebecca."
She giggled. "I heard that a rather stunning woman spent the night. Anyone I know?" She asked raising a curious eyebrow at him.
He gave her his trademark smile. "I didn't think you were so interested in my personal life."
Rebecca smirked at him. "I'm not." She replied innocently. "But since we're talking about it anyway, I must say that she had a rather big impact on you."
"It's none of your business."
Rebecca grinned. "By any chance, the girl isn't Kay Callaway, is it?" Fox ignored her. She smiled triumphantly. "I have to commend you then. You made a good choice. I hope you intend on keeping her around because Alistair and Julian likes her."
"Really?" He asked curiously. His father or grandfather never mentioned anything about liking Kay.
"Yes, really but you didn't hear it from me." Rebecca affirmed. "And I like her as long as she doesn't try to steal my pookie or else I'll make her pay. She's very cunning, Fox, and I have to like her since she ruined the Taco Mama for me and my Gwennie. Kay and I could be really good friends."
"I'm sure." Fox drawled sarcastically.
"It's strange, isn't it?" Rebecca asked, growing suddenly sincere.
"What is?" Fox asked.
"Feeling."
"Excuse me?"
Rebecca narrowed her eyes at him as if seeing through the façade. "I meant feeling something for another person. It's a strange thing to think of someone else before yourself."
"I don't know what you're talking about." He denied her coolly.
Rebecca shot him an incredulous look. "Sure you don't." She said as she sipped her champagne. "I'm not as clueless as I seem, Nicholas."
He winced. He didn't like to be called Nicholas. It was so serious. "I'm sure you're not Rebecca."
"Look here, Fox. If you truly care for the girl, then don't deny it. I have never seen-" She paused. "Well, let's just say, you haven't been yourself lately and that is a good thing."
"You're rambling."
She frowned. "I never ramble and you're changing the subject." Rebecca retorted. "Since we're having this heart to heart, let me say one thing. Don't let her go if you feel what I think you do. Don't do anything you might regret because we only live once unlike some people who seem to get resurrected a lot." Rebecca let out a small sigh. "Toodles." With that said, Rebecca strolled out of the room, leaving Fox to deliberate on what she said.
Fox sighed. He hated it when Rebecca was right and the woman seemed to be right a lot these days.
Earlier he woke up to find himself alone in his bed. The space beside him had gone cold from the absence of Kay. One of the maids had to inform him that she left already and asked for a car to bring her home.
When Fox stopped by Kay's apartment, there was no sign of her there.
The receptionist at Callaway Towers had told him that Kay stopped by early in the day to drop off a package for her personal assistant. She also added that Ms Callaway was going out of town for the rest of the week.
At first, Fox thought that Kay was avoiding him and he couldn't help but be infuriated but she had called Fox to tell him not to expect her until next week.
He noted how she sounded distant and cold almost. Fox wanted to ask her what was wrong but he knew that it was not the right time. If they were going to discuss their 'relationship' and feelings, then it was best to do it face to face.
Never in his life had Fox been riddled with many questions and doubts after sleeping with a woman. Everything had been so simple when he just slept with any willing girl he pleased and discarded her in the morning.
Nothing was supposed to change just because of sex. Everything was supposed to stay the way they were.
Simple.
But that was before he met Kay.
Now the rules had changed. There simply weren't any.
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New York City
A Few Hours Later
Rows of headstones stood on dark green grass; lone statues sprouted everywhere, while the rain poured hard all around. Kay's petite figure stood above a grave while she held an umbrella with another hand. Her eyes were cast down on the inscription while a stone angel was situated in front of her. Kay bent down and placed the bouquet of flowers by the grave, her breath caught between her sobs.
"I missed you." She said as she dabbed a handkerchief on the corner of her eyes. "I'm sorry I haven't been able to visit. You know how it is with being a Callaway." She smiled sadly. "Anyway, I'm glad Jason's come to visit you. I promise I'll make sure to visit you more once I'm done with Harmony." She whispered. "Mommy loves you, Kyla. With all my heart." She said as she touched the angel.
With that said she turned away and walked back to the car where Jason was waiting for her.
"Are you okay?" Jason asked once she was back in the car.
"As much as I can be." She answered as she leaned back on the seat. "I know that it's been years but every time I go back, I keep thinking that if I just didn't go in that diner, maybe I'd be holding her hand right now instead of visiting her grave every month." She said sadly and Jason took her hand and held it.
"It wasn't your fault." He said but she said nothing. "Stop torturing yourself." He said sternly.
"I can't help it." She replied. "She was the one thing that I cared about. I even vowed never to go after Miguel again when I realized that I had her to take care of."
Jason nodded. "Did you run into him?" He asked curiously.
"No." She said as she shook her head. "But I will and we'll both be sorry."
~*~
A/N: WELL THERE IS IT. I WASN'T GOING TO INCLUDE KAY'S FAMILY'S REACTION BUT I DECIDED THAT IT WAS PRETTY IMPORTANT TO SHOW THEIR SIDE ON THIS.
I KNOW THAT THE PART ABOUT THE BABY IS PRETTY SHORT BUT THIS CHAPTER JUST REVEALS WHETHER SHE'S DEAD OR ALIVE. AND IM SORRY THAT SHE'S DEAD. BUT IT DOES MAKE SENSE WHY KAY HAS NEVER MENTIONED HER BABY IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
THERE WILL BE A CHAPTER EXPLAINING, HOW AND WHY THE BABY DIED.
BY THE WAY, THE PACKAGE THAT KAY LEFT FOR JOHN WAS NOT ANYTHING BAD. I MEANT TO INCLUDE IT BUT I COULDN'T FIND WHERE TO PUT IT IN. IT WILL BE MENTIONED IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
ANYHOO, SHE WILL FACE HER FAMILY SOON ENOUGH. SAM AND PILAR ARE SAFE, I PROMISE. I CAN'T SAY SAM WILL BE HAPPY WITH WHAT KAY WILL DO NEXT.
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