The Bet 2: Dark Secrets
By: Fox Almasy
CH. 4
Fed Up
Kojisa: we don't own the things we don't own
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Brad stared out of the window of the tour bus. He was sick and tired of their "Wonderful" manager and was ready to shoot himself in the head if it meant he would never have to look at her face again. There tour would be over next week, but that just wasn't soon enough for Brad. Sighing he leaned back against the pillows on his bunk and closed his eyes.
He cracked his eyes open as his cell began to ring. Reaching out he groped around on the mattress for the device before finding it and holding it to his ear.
"Hello?"
"Wow I finally got a hold of you. I've been trying all week." Brad smiled at the sound of Naomi's voice.
"Sorry. Our manager took our cells if you can believe that. She said we didn't need distractions."
"Serious?"
"Yeah. I finally managed to find where she hid them and I'm about ready to commit suicide."
"Well next week is vacation so just hold on a little bit more." Brad sighed and nodded even though she couldn't see him. He was really looking forward to having some time off. He hadn't seen his mom in a while and was disappointed he had to wait so long before he visited. "So where you guys at?"
"Uh we're on our way to Fresno California. We're performing at the Save Mart Center not tomorrow but the next day.
"Oh really Fresno? That's about six and a half hours from where mom and dad live. Where you headed after Fresno?"
"San Diego and then we're coming home."
"Ah my home town. Well have fun or at least attempt to and remember next week you'll be rid of her."
"Yeah . . . Maybe not soon enough."
"Bye."
"Bye." he let the phone drop onto the bed before rolling over and looking back out the window. The scenery passed by quickly and he calmly closed his eyes and attempted to sleep the rest of the way to Fresno.
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Naomi leaned over the back of the couch and watched as Riley flipped through the channels before stopping and setting the controller onto the table.
"What are you watching?"
"The Lion King." Naomi turned around as the door opened and Brad walked into the room. She blinked in confusion before walking over to him.
"What are you doing home? You're not suppose to be here for two days still." Brad sighed and tossed his bag into the corner of the room before walking into the kitchen and retrieving a beer from the fridge. Naomi followed slowly after him still completely confused why he was home so early. "Brad?"
He turned suddenly and leaned against the counter. He stared up at the ceiling before closing his eyes and let his head drop forward.
"I couldn't stand her anymore."
"Who?"
"Our new manager. She thinks she can hold all this bullshit against us, but I'm not going to put up with it anymore."
"What do you mean?" Brad peered up through his bangs before pushing away from the counter and walking toward their bedroom.
"Never mind. I'm not going back though till she's gone." Naomi shut the door behind her then turned back to Brad.
"What happened."
"She's screwing us over that's what . . . Look I really don't want to talk about this OK." Naomi nodded and watched him disappear into the bathroom. Naomi sighed and sank down onto the bed. She jumped slightly as the phone rang, she stared at it for a moment before reaching over and picking it up.
"Hello?"
"Hey Naomi is Brad their?"
"Yeah, but he's in the shower right now." She could hear Benji sigh.
"Good I was kind of worried."
"What happened?" questioned Naomi as she sank back down onto the bed.
"Sarah keeps changing the contract on us. I guess Brad just got fed up with it. Listen when he gets out tell him she's really pissed but to not worry about anything we're taking care of it. Oh and I'll be by tomorrow to pick up Riley."
"OK thanks Benji. Bye."
"Bye." the phone clicked and she let it drop to the bed.
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Naomi stared out the window as they drove down the South Carolina street. She could feel nervousness clutch at her stomach as they got closer to Brad's mom. She wasn't just nervous about his mom, but the rest of his family as well. To top it all off she wasn't even sure why she was so scared.
"What was the address again Naomi?" she glanced down at the paper in her hand then up at the houses they passed.
"8122 west ridge. Are you sure your mom isn't going to mind Rosco?"
"Don't worry mom loves dogs." he responded as he looked in the rearview mirror at the dog in the back seat of his truck.
"Hey there it is." Brad followed the direction Naomi was pointing before turning into the driveway. Shutting the truck off he sighed before opening the door and stepping out
The house was a large 2 story home with white paint and blue trim. There was a porch on the front of the house with a roof over it. The front yard was perfectly cut with professional landscaping and a small picket fence surrounded the whole house. It was a typical American home.
Naomi stared up at the house then over at Brad.
"Well guess we better get inside." as soon as the words had left her mouth the front door opened and a little girl came flying off the front steps.
"Brad! You're finally here!" she wrapped her arms tightly around his waist and squealed with delight as he lifted her up into a tight embrace. Naomi smiled then looked toward the house as the screen door shut and a woman stepped out onto the porch. Her blue eyes were soft and warm and her long black hair blew about her face in the gentle breeze.
"Hey mom." the woman smiled before coming down the steps and stepping into Brad's embrace. Naomi watched from behind Brad smiling. His mom seemed so young. She never did ask him how old she was, but she barely looked in her mid 30's. her own mom was 52, but she didn't look as young as Brad's mom.
Brad stepped back from his mom with Lynn still in his arms and turned to Naomi.
"Mom this is Naomi."
"Oh of course." Naomi reached out her hand but was surprised when his mother drew her into her arms and hugged her tightly. "I'm so glad to finally meet you!" Naomi smiled and returned the hug before stepping back again.
"Naomi this is my little sister Lynn." the door opened and closed once again and a young woman stood leaning against the railing. "And that's my step sister Rachel." Naomi waved and Rachel waved back before walking down the steps and hugging Brad briefly. Naomi could tell they weren't real brother and sister just by looking at them. Rachel had rich blonde hair and piercing green eyes. Her skin was pale and she was tall and thin.
"Well come inside you two and we'll have lunch." Brad set Lynn back on her feet then turned to grab their bags out of the truck while Naomi retrieved Rosco.
When they got inside they were greeted by a baby's shrill cries. Rachel shook her head before disappearing up the stairs and into the nearest room. Brad set the bags by the stairs before grasping Naomi's hand and leading her down the hall and through the door way his mom had went through. Brad's step dad Kevin was sitting with Rachel's husband and were watching ESPN.
"Look he's finally here." Kevin glanced over then stood and offered his hand to Brad then to Naomi. Jarrod followed suite before looking outside to where Lynn was now running around the backyard with Rosco.
"Good to see you again Brad." replied Kevin.
"Yeah you to." his mother smiled and placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Alright why don't you two get settle and I'll start making lunch." She disappeared through another doorway and Brad motioned for Naomi to follow him upstairs.
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"Brad your family seems really nice." Brad nodded as he threw his suitcase on top of the bed and began putting his clothes in the dresser.
"See I told you that you had nothing to worry about." Naomi smiled and began placing her own clothes in a separate dresser. Someone cleared their throat and Naomi turned as Rachel stepped into the room.
"I've got one more person for you to meet." She held out the bundle in her arms and Naomi reached out and took the baby into her arms. He was wrapped up tightly in a blue blanket so that only his face showed and his bald head was covered by a light blue hat.
"This is Reeve." Brad peered over her shoulder and gently ran his finger over the baby's round cheek.
"How old is he again?"
"6 months." Naomi looked up and smiled.
"He's adorable!" she looked back down at the baby and brushed her fingers gently over his face before handing him back to his mother. Rachel smiled and cradle him to her chest.
"Yeah right now he is, but when he's hungry let me tell you he's like a little demon." Naomi watched her walked out of the room before turning back to her clothes.
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Brad leaned against the balcony outside of his and Naomi's room and watched as faint clouds passed briefly over the sparkling stars. The night air was cool and refreshing on his face and he was glad to be home, or at least glad he got to see his mom after so long of being away. He was happy for her. She had changed her life, had a good husband and the house and family she had always wanted.
He looked over his shoulder at his mom as she stepped out onto the balcony. She walked over to him and looked up and smiled.
"What are you doing out here?" he shrugged and leaned on the railing again.
"Nothing . . . Just thinking I guess."
"About what?"
"Nothing in particular. What's Naomi doing?"
"She's learning how to play Dominos." his mother responded with a smile. "I really like her. She's very sweet. You should keep her around." Brad smiled. Jessica laced her arm through his and rested her head on his bicep. "So am I going to have grandchildren soon." Brad snorted and with a raised brow stared down at her.
"Mom you've already got a grand kid."
"Ya but he really isn't mind since Rachel really isn't my daughter. You and Lynn are the only ones I have and Lynn isn't going to be having babies any time soon you know?" Brad rolled his eyes and stepped away from the railing.
"I don't know mom . . . We'll see." she watched him disappear back into the house before looking back over the lights of the city.
"I wonder . . . If she knows . . ."
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Fox: alright here's another update sorry I took so long.
Kojisa: Yeah and everyone wish Fox luck because tomorrow she is being interviewed to see if she can go to Setana Japan. And if she get's to go she may get to see her friend Shoko!
Fox: thank you
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