Chapter Six- Bitterness

Miley couldn't believe it. He was the last person she had expected to see. "Larry? Larry Thornton?"

The man sneered, "Yes, it's me. Are you that surprised to see me again, Hannah?" The girl was too stunned to respond. Larry had been her manager at the recording studios. That is, until he became more concerned about getting her next CD out then her own well-being. He would kept her up till early hours in the morning, trying to get tracks done. When Miley's dad realized how stressful it was for her, he told Larry to cut back some of the work. Larry refused, and therefore was fired. That's why Miley's dad had become her manager.

"I don't understand, Larry. Why are you doing this?"

He laughed sarcastically, "Why? I'll tell you why. You're little disguise, Hannah Montana, ruined my life! I was a successful recording artist, and I could have made you famous (Miley tried her best at this moment not to comment that she already was), but no! You fired me! After that my reputation was ruined, no one would hire me! And it's all your fault."

Miley in any other case would've protested, but she wasn't sure how psycho he was. For all she knew one stray remark and he'd pull out a gun and blow her head off. "Look, Larry. I'm sorry things haven't been going your way. But kidnapping me isn't the solution to your problems."

The man glared at her, "What are you? A shrink!? Why don't you just keep your mouth shut about things you don't understand! You have your perfect little lifestyle. What would you know about problems?!" Miley decided it was in her best interest not to answer. The man sneered at her, "That's right, you better be quiet. I believe in the age old saying children should be seen, not heard. In this case, you'll neither be seen or heard from the outside. Not until I figure out just how I'm going to punish you for screwing up my life." He turned and walked out, slamming the door and locking it.

Jake tapped his foot on the floor, waiting for the man to arrive. He'd hired a private investigator to try and find Miley. A knock on the door startled him out of his thoughts. He stood up and walked to the door, opening it, letting the investigator come in. "So, have you found anything?"

The man sighed, "The only lead I've gotten is a witness sighting of a man carrying a girl who fit Miley's description."

Jake jumped up, "What?! What do you mean that's all!? Where did he see it?" The man held his hands up, "Calm down. I must warn you witness sightings aren't always reliable. I've had many cases where they make up stories for lime light."

Jake shook his head, "I don't care. I'll take anything I can get to find Miley. Now, where was the sighting?"

Miley sighed and sat down on the couch. As she looked around she noticed there were no windows or exits other than the one door leading in and out. She stood up and walked over, grasping the handle hesitantly. She turned it and sighed when she found it was locked. 'What'd you expect Miley? He would leave it unlocked for you to escape?' Instead of arguing with herself she walked back to the couch and sat back down. She looked up as the door knob twisted and shrieked in surprise as Jake ran in. "Jake!" He ran and embraced her. Suddenly, a sharp pain ran through her head and she opened her eyes. Larry was grabbing her by the hair, yanking her up. It was a dream. Jake wasn't here after all.

"We have to move."

He dragged her out of the room, she protested. "Why? They're coming for me, aren't they?"

He growled and pulled out a gun, "Another word and a bullet goes through your leg, got it?" She nodded, keeping quiet. He walked to a car and opened the trunk, "Get in."

She looked at him incredulously, "Are you serious? How do I know you don't dump this car in a river?" She screamed as a bullet tore through her flesh. Miley grabbed her leg and moaned, dropping to the ground.

The man smirked, "Oh believe me, I have to much in store for you to simply dump you in a river. And that bullet is the least of your worries if you don't keep quiet." He picked her up and placed her in the trunk, closing and locking it.

A/N Sorry! I am soooo sorry it took me so long to update! My life's been crazy! Anywho, what did ya think? Review and I'll try and get the next chapter up quicker! Byez!