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Talas POV

I can not believe she did that. I mean cutting her wrist, well not cutting form what Kai told me it was more like slashing her wrist. What I don't get is why she did, sure I can understand she was upset and confused about what happened between her and Kai but man, it just seemed so extreme. I suppose it was a good thing she only used scissors if she used the switch blade I gave her she could have done a lot more damage. I suppose what happened with her and Kai must have reminded her of what happened back at the aunts. She was so relieved to see me when I came in and she could get away.

Something else I have to talk to Kai about is Jess's birthday, it's in a couple of weeks and she is turning the big one eight. We will have to come up with something really special, I mean its not ever day you turn eighteen. I've already figured out one of the things I will get her, you know those really wrinkly dogs with all the extra skin she loves those dogs.

SHIT! I looked over at my clock it's quarter past seven and it's a school day. Jess most still be asleep. I got out of bed and headed down the hall to her room, I knocked on the door. No answer. I opened the door and walked in, the room and been cleaned and there was a note on her pillow, what a note? I crossed the room and opened the note.

Dear Tala

By the time you get this I will be gone.

I don't know where I am going or if I will come back.

I just have to leave, I hope you understand.

Apologise to Kai for me, I am really sorry I put him through that.

You to. It's kind of funny when you think about it, I can't even kill

Myself without stuffing up. I suppose that's all I really am

A monumental stuff up.

Make sure you and Kai look after each other

And don't worry I'll be fine, REALLY!

Always remember that I love you very much

And I only want the very best for you.

All the love I possess,

Jessica.

I read the note several times, it just wouldn't sink in, well it had I was just in denial. I looked in the envelop for some kind of clue, there was another envelop. I took it out, there was only one word on the front 'Kai'.

End Talas POV

Kais POV

'What the hell is taking them so long to get ready for school?' I was on my third cup of coffee when Tala trudged down the stairs.

"Hey man."

Tala didn't reply. He walked over to me and sat down.

"What's the matter?"

Still no response. But he handed me a letter. What? I read the letter through and felt the bottom of my stomach drop and extra four feet.

"Shit." I breathed out.

"There's more." Tala handed me another note with my name on it.

I tore the letter open and read it through.

Dear Kai,

I am so sorry, for everything.

The way I treated you, the way I went off at you

And for what you had to deal with the other night.

I did a lot of thinking and I came to realise that

The reason I acted like I did was, is because

I love you. I think that was the reason why

I lost it when we were at he the rink. I thought

That you wanted to spend time with me and the

Hillary showed up and I realised the real reason

That we were there. I just wanted it to be real.

I cant explain the reasons why I did what I did.

But I thank you for your help, I appreciate it

Very much, probably more than you will ever

Know.

Look after Tala for me, someone has to.

Love Jess.

PS. Play the CD….

I looked inside the envelop and sure enough there was a CD. I got and went to the CD player Jess kept in the kitchen and put the CD in.

uh uh uhuh uh uhuh uhuh uh uh (Chorus)'Cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI cant keep picturing you with himAnd it hurts so bad(yeah) Cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI replay it over and over againAnd i can't take it I cant shake it(NO) NellyI can't wait to see youWanna see if you still got that look in your eyeThat one you had for me before we said our goodbyesAnd its a shame that we gotta spend our time being mad About the same thingsOver and over again (about the same thing)Over and over again Oo but I thinks she leavinuhh man she's leavinI dont know wat else to do(Cant go on not lovin you) (chorus)Cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI cant keep picturing you with himAnd it hurts so bad(yeah) cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI replay it over and over again(yeah) and I can't take it(yeah)and I can't shake it ( no ) NellyI remember the day you leftI remember the last breath you took right in front of meWhen you said that you would leaveI was too damn stubborn to try to stop you or say anythingBut I see clearly nowAnd this choice I made keeps playin in my head(Over and over again)Playin my head (over and over again) NellyOh I thinks shes leavinUhh man shes leavinI dont know wat else to do(I cant go on not lovin you) Cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI can't keep picturing you with himAnd it hurts so bad(yeah) cause its all in my headI think about it over and over againI replay it over and over againAnd I can't take it and I cant shake it(no) NellyNow that I realizeThat I'm goin downFrom all this pain you put me through Tim McGrawEverytime I close my eyes (wuu wuu)I lock it downooooo I can't go on not lovin you (repeat chorus 3x) uh uh uh uh (repeat 4x) Over and over againOver and over againCause it's all in my head

That was it, one song.

I read the letter through again once the song was finished. I was such an idiot. She likes me and I like her why didn't I see it. I took my eyes away from the letter and looked at Tala.

"What does it say and what's with the song?"

I handed him the letter and he read it. His eyes widened when he got to the part about Jess being in love with me. He was so shocked.

"What are we going to do about this?" I asked.

Tala let out a sigh. "We have to find her."

On an after thought Tala said. "She's eighteen in two weeks, I was going to ask you what you wanted to do for her birthday."

"Come on, lets go."

"Go where?" Tala looked so lost.

"The police, they'll be able to find her. She has the credit card, if she uses it they will be able to find out where."

End Kais POV

Jess's POV

I let out a sigh. I was so glad to be off that plane, planes are so not my thing, but it was the only way I could get here. I headed off to get my luggage. When I got to the luggage port Enrique was there waiting for me. He smiled and gave me a big hug.

"Hi." I smiled

"Hi yourself, come on lets go."

He carried my bags out of the terminal and to his car. Enrique dumped by bags in the back and we got into his little Porsche Boxer and we left the parking lot. When we were on the main road Ernie turned to me.

"So care to explain why you ran away?"

That's what I love about Ernie, he can read me like a book. I've known him for six years, ever since Tala and Kai started competing in Beyblade competitions. I had always liked him and I would conceder one of my closeted friends.

"How did you know I ran away?"

"Come on, I know you." He had his little cheeky smile on again.

"I just needed some space."

"Some space, honey there isn't much more space you can get than half way around the world."

I laughed.

"Does Tala know where you are?"

"No."

"How about Kai?"

"No." I shock my head for emphasis.

"Did you ever consider they would be worried about you?"

"It's ok, I left then a note."

"A note? Some how I don't think that will be enough. Do you want me to call them when we get back?"

"No, Tala will come racing over and insist on dragging me home." I explained.

"So are you planning on living with me forever?"

"You might be that lucky." I joked.

"Ha, I don't think I ever be that lucky." He looked over at me and smiled.

I gave him a pat on the knee in show of thanks and we drove the rest of the way in silence. When we got to Ernies he carried my bags up to my room.

"I'm right next door if you need anything, ok?"

"Yep, I was going to go for a swim. It's so hot."

It was only nine in the morning but the temperature was already sky rocketing.

"That's fine, I'll join you. Go get ready then I'll show you the way."

I headed into my room to get ready. It was a really good thing I am such an organised person or else I would have forgotten my bikini. Two minutes later I was waiting outside my door. Enrique came out of his room and handed me a towel.

"Thanks."

"No sweat."

We headed down the hall, down three flights of stairs and down another hall, then out onto a patio. And I stopped. It was amazing. It was huge. I'd seen the pool when we came up the drive but I had no idea it would be like this. There were palm trees, waterfalls, water slides, floaties, a spa and fairy lights. There was also a deck and deck chairs.

"You like?"

"Ernie, I don't think you are ever going to get rid of me."

"Hey no problem. I'm sure this place is big enough of the two of us!"

I laughed. "Come on, I'll race you to the pool."

I dropped my towel and began to run across the lawn.

"Hey, no fair, you got a head start."

End Jess's POV

Kais POV

Jess has been gone of three days now but I think I know where she is. Am I a great detective or what? The police were no help so I started asking around. Knowing Jess she would go somewhere she felt comfortable and safe. I have sent e-mails to the other Demolition Boys, the Blade Breakers and the Majestics and guess who didn't answer. Surprise, surprise it's Enrique. I should have guessed she would go there right from the start. They were always really close. I'd already booked my flight to Italy and it left in about three hours, just enough time to pack and get to the air port. I left Tala a note saying that I had found Jess and was going to get her and that I shouldn't be gone more than two weeks and that I would keen in touch.

I got to Enrique's place and the butler let me in.

"Master Kai, what a surprise. Would you like me to call Master Enrique?"

"No that's fine, just tell me where he is." I told Cogsworth.

"He is in the lounge sir."

"Thanks."

"If you like you can leave your bags here and I will take them to your room."

I handed my bags over and headed off to the lounge. When I got there the door was ajar and I could here voices coming from inside.

"What are you going to do about Jess?"

"I don't know, I know Tala and Kai are really worried but she told me not to tell anyone she was here."

"Did you get an e-mail from Kai?"

"Yes, but I didn't answer it."

"Then I guess he already knows where she is."

"Probably."

I knocked on the door before pushing it open. Enrique and Robert were sitting in the couch talking.

"Kai. What are you doing here?" Enrique asked shocked.

"I came to get Jess, where is she?"

"Look man, I don't think she wants to see you." He said

"Where is she?"

Enrique sighed.

"She is in the pool, I think she would sleep in it if she wouldn't drown."

I didn't answer. I left the room and headed down to the pool. When I got to the patio I stoped.

"Holy fuck." I breathed.

Oohh hhaa. Cliff hanger, well not really only a little one. But the question is what will Kai find? Guess you will just have to wait and see.

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