Hey all I'm sorry for the wait. I had finals and also work, and I am also working on a new story called the Twilight Zone. If you get a chance please check out the new story. Also enjoy this new chapter, and again sorry it took me so long to update on this story.

Chapter 3

I cleaned up the last table for tonight. Today was just one of those busy days at our restaurant which meant more tip money for everyone. John was very pleased with how business was booming.

"Hey Carol, you can go on and head home. Thanks for staying late." I looked up to see John with another employee, Kimberly , getting ready to count the money we earned for today.

"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow then." I said, gathering my stuff and taking out my phone to call Jenna for a lift back to my apartment and she was happy to spend a little bit of time with me.

John only nodded and began to count all the all the money while Kimberly began looking at the tips each employee earned for the day. I waited inside until I spotted Jenna's car and walked out the door to her new BMW. It took a long while to finally convince my aunt and uncle to let me go into my apartment to get another pair of change clothes and my laptop.

No doubt she traded her car in again for a new car. She always seemed to get a new car every month. Ever since she started dating this guy who seemed to have a lot of money. I've only met him once, and he seemed nice enough.

I walked towards her car as she lower her window with a big smile. "Hey Carol, isn't this a nice ride just got it today!" She said in her usual cheerful voice.

I opened the door and got the car and Jenna sped down the road heading back to my apartment. While in the car my cousin talked about work and possibly getting engage to rich boyfriend.

I rolled my eyes at the thought of her getting married, especially since she has said that about the last four boyfriends she used to date. It always ended the same. She found some sort of fault on one of them and then she would dump. I continue to listen as she talked on and on about how perfect this guy seemed to be.

After awhile of her talking I turned my head to see that we were going pass my apartment. "Jenna, you just passed my place." I turned my head to see Jenna smirk with mischievous eyes.

I crossed my arms. "Jenna. What are you up to?" I questioned waiting for her to answer.

"You have not celebrated your birthday and rather than spending another boring day home probably watching some dinosaur junk movie I thought it would be a good time to party with friends." Jenna said, with a laugh.

I crossed my arms completely offended and shock by what she said. "Ok one my friends are over seas so there is no way they would be back especially for this. Two I have work in the morning. And finally Jurassic Park is not junk. It is consider a classic unlike some of the films you watch." I finished as I uncrossed my arms.

Jenna just rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Look you haven't had a night of fun and it is about time you did." Jenna argued. "Besides you need to head out and have some fun. And about heading to work I talked to your manager and he agreed that you need to take some time off."

My boss thought I needed time off and they both went behind my back and talked about me. I groan at the thought of those two doing that. I gave my cousin a soft smile. "Thank you." I said softly to her.

Jenna smiled and her eyes seemed to shine with happiness. "No problem Carol and I also have your change of clothes after the party."

I gave a soft giggle until I felt a buzz in my pocket. I took my cell phone out and saw that Aunt Mae was calling. Everything seemed to have come crashing back down I told her I was going to get my stuff and spend the night, but now plans have changed.

"Who is it?" Jenna asked, giving a quick glance over before returning her eyes to the road.

"It's Aunt Mae I told her I was spending the night over her house." I answered before she could say anything I click the answer button. "Hey Aunt Mae."

As I talked to Aunt Mae about what Jenna had plan for me tonight and how I would more likely be spending the night with Jenna. After trying what felt like hours Aunt Mae finally agreed to let me have a fun time out and spend the night at Jenna's place. I finally hung up after a few more minutes of talking about coming over tomorrow for some tea.

"Sometimes I honestly think you are more her daughter than I am." Jenna said finally pulling into the parking lot. "

"Come on Jenna-

But she interrupted me. "No I'm serious. I never had her actually call me over for tea." She pulled up into a parking spot that was pretty closed to the entrance. "It's like I'm the cousin and you are her actual daughter." She gave a sad sigh.

I never knew how hurt she was from me hanging out with Aunt Mae and Uncle Jim. I would have to talk to them about how this was affecting Jenna. Keeping it a secret was hurting Jenna and I did not want to get in between her relationship with her parents.

"Well enough about me tonight is all about you." Jenna said with a smile trying to hide her sadness. She got of the car and I followed behind her as we walked toward the entrance.

After a few more steps I knew I could not leave my cousin out of the loop of what has been happening. "Listen Jenna, I need to tell you-

"SURPRISE!"

I felt myself jump. I was inside and as I looked around to see almost the whole bar was full and it was no doubt a bunch of Jenna's friends. I did not see any one I knew here.

"Happy Birthday Carol." Jenna said grabbing me for a side hug as we walked toward her friends.

I gave my usual fake smile when it came to serving tables when I did not feel like smiling. "Thanks, but who are they and shouldn't you have invited people I knew at least?" I whispered so only Jenna would here me.

Jenna still smiled and waved at everyone. "Well all your friends were out of town so I invited some of mine and also I think I met a few at the bar last night." She made a face as she tried to remember where she met them.

It was pretty typical of her to do. Invite a bunch of people she did not know and somehow end up with a really expensive bill. This is when I feel really bad for her boyfriends because they some how end up stuck with the bill.

"Hey Mary, how is life in New Mexico treating you?!" My cousin as she left me alone like she usually did before I busied myself with work.

I spotted a seat that was available. It gave a pretty good view of outside of on going traffic. I took a seat and looked out the window thinking about the accident that happen three years ago. I shook my head trying not to think about it, but I could not help it.

It was like a nightmare that played in my head more than I wanted to. I turned my head and was surprise to see waiter that seemed to appear out of nowhere. "Champagne."

I looked up at him confused clearly confused and he pointed behind him to Jenna who was waving. No doubt she order it for me very typical Jenna move very sneaky. I smiled and mouth a 'thank you' to her.

"Thank you." I said as the waiter nodded and mouth 'Happy Birthday!' I smiled and took a small sip of my champagne.

"You must be the one whose Birthday it is." I looked up and smile. The man was tall, dark, and handsome.

"Yeah I am, and a Happy Birthday to me. You are really handsome." I giggled like some sort of lovesick schoolgirl. I took another sip of my champagne. I was surprise at how bold I was acting now since I'm usually nervous and quiet when it comes to men who were this handsome.

The male before me laugh, and he offer his hand which I accepted. It felt like I was on some sort of cloud and the room was spending full of laughter. I tried to get a good look at the man before me, but he looked really blurry to me. After that everything around me went dark.

~Different P.O.V.~

"You wanted her right well here you are."

A man said placing an unconscious Carol down on the ground.

"Now where is my payment?"

The male asked rubbing his hands together in eagerness. A few minutes later the guy was on the ground shot dead. He came out of the shadows and spoke. "Target require. Returning to base now." He bent down and picked up Carol and made his way to base keeping in the shadows as he moved.

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