Chapter Six.

Nick.

"So you've really pissed off Demi."

I gazed over at Joe as he walked into the Monday morning meeting exactly seventeen minutes late. He didn't even glance at the surrounding company men or acknowledge the fact Kevin had been halfway through a sentence when he'd so casually waltzed into the boardroom.

"She can't believe you haven't apologized, neither can I!"

"Joe can we discuss this later?" Kevin stated frowning at our brother, "Like after the important meeting we are having?"

"My wife is important to me Kevin, and last week he treated her like shit."

"Joe-"

"No, this is important." He announced,

"Joe-"

"Just hear me out okay, then we can continue talking about the business"

Kevin shrugged and nodded shuffling his papers, great here comes the onslaught.

Joe walked over as I stood up preparing myself mentally for this fight. I knew it was coming and I was ready to face everything and anything Joe had to say. He pointed his finger directly at my face as I kept my ground,

"You treated Selena like shit, you treated Miley like you didn't even care and now you go and screw with my wives emotions!" He spat at me as I just stared intently, "Do you want to loose everyone? Or don't you care that you're hurting people Nick. That you are ruining everything…"

I kept my mouth closed as he snorted, "Yeah now you have nothing to say, you're becoming more and more like dad every god damn day."

"That's not true,"I stated deciding to defend myself,

"Yeah it is, you're turning into a self centered asshole."

I nodded and sat down leaning back on my chair, "Well I can't fix that,"

"Maybe you need some time off Nick?" Kevin whispered,

My eyes widened and I turned looking at him,

"You've got to be kidding me? Take time off now! The company is falling to fucking pieces and you want me to-"

"I think it would be a good idea, so you can sort out your...priorities"

"My priorities are this company,"

"They shouldn't be," Kevin announced dropping the papers down,

"What?"

"I think you should take two weeks off Nick," Kevin stated looking around the table to a bunch of nodding heads, "You've been emotionally stressed lately and I think it would be good for you to take some time off and get away from the stress of the office. Maybe you can concentrate on repairing all the issues you have caused…"

"Issues? I did nothing wrong! I put the company first and-"

"We aren't talking work related Nick," Kevin snapped,

I looked around waiting for someone to come to my defense but no one did. I was so completely outnumbered and lost for words. They were kicking me out? At the company's biggest time of need, they'd decided I needed a two-week vacation away from work? What the hell were they thinking?

"Fine, if that's what you want then I'll go."

"Okay I advise you start with Lucy and move upward after that."

I just glared at Kevin, "You don't control my life!"

"Then stop trying to ruin everyone else's Nick." Joe cut in,

I looked towards Joe who was staring at his sheets completely ignoring me. I nodded accepting that clearly I was no longer wanted here as I moved towards the door realizing something. I had money, I understood the stock market, hell I was part owner in a separate business of my own. So why the hell did I need to work here anymore? I wasn't doing anything productive clearly, the money I got here was only the tip of the iceberg when it came to my other earnings so why bother?

I spun around and nodded, "Actually you know what, I'm not going on a god damn vacation…" I spat,

"Nick you need to-"

"I quit." I snapped,

Kevin rolled his eyes at my proclamation, "Nick stop being dramatic."

"I'm not being dramatic! I threatened to do it in jail and-"

"Nick seriously just-"

"I'm set for life, I don't need the company."

"Wow, way to sound like a dick Nick." Joe murmured,

"I'm only doing this to help you Joe, you all want me gone clearly!"

"We didn't say that." Kevin advised, "We just suggested-"

"Suggested? Good joke, you ordered me."

"Nick look just-"

"I quit, you'll have my resignation on your desk tomorrow."

"Nick-"

I shook my head and turned around walking out, they were right it was time to sort out my life and the fact that maybe all my problems did revolve around work. So eliminate that and what would I end up with? I didn't know that but right now it was worth the risk.

"Nick!"

I expected my name to be called one last time in a desperate plea but this voice I had definitely not expected. I froze and looked to my left seeing dad walking towards me a huge grin on his face,

"I got bail! Finally, your mother gave in after-"

"Leave me alone." I stated simply,

Dad's face looked confused as I moved to walk past him, only for him to grab my shoulders. "Nick look I know the past couple of weeks have been hard on you but…look we'll work this out okay? You-"

"No, for once just don't tell me it's going to get better. You destroyed everything!"

"Nick come on, I mean the thing with Miley was going to happen anyway, so-"

At that moment I snapped. I knew I should have walked away, should have stepped away from the situation but I was done with this shit. I clenched my fist and punched my father in the face, pushing the force from all the hate and spite he'd made me feel over the years.

I felt pride as he dropped like a doll to the ground,

I heard gasps from the office staff as a door flew open behind me,

"NICK WHAT DID YOU DO?"

I turned looking at Kevin staring wide-eyed,

"I QUIT THIS COMPANY, AND THIS FAMILY!"

I stepped over dad's groaning body and pushed past a few of the employees heading for the lift. I climbed into it and without a second doubt I watched the doors close on the gray business and family. The stupid elevator music began playing as I let out a sigh, what had I just done?

I pressed myself up against the wall and slowly slid down it realizing what I'd just thrown away, everything basically. It was weird though, I didn't regret it. Okay maybe the family part, but work honestly I cared about too much and not having to think about it right now just felt so good. Dad, well he had it coming for him, he deserved that punch.

The elevator dinged and I pushed myself up as the doors opened,

I turned to walk out only to face Demi who just stared at me,

"Nick," She muttered walking in,

"Demi,"

I moved past her and turned back as she just stared at me waiting for an apology. I guess I did owe her that much, even if it was Kevin's suggestion to go to that stupid restaurant.

"I'm sorry I ruined things with Miley," I stated,

Demi looked at me pissed off, "She's not talking to me, ignoring my calls, my messages-"

"Well," I shrugged, "Join the club."

"I didn't do anything wrong Nick! You need to set her straight."

"Are you kidding?" I stated adding a light laugh, "She hates me, anything that comes from my mouth Miles thinks is a lie so…I doubt she'll believe from me that you didn't set it up."

"Nick!" She snapped, "You will go and see her."

"She doesn't want to speak to me, she made that clear Demi."

"That doesn't mean you don't still go!" Demi stated with a sigh,

"Fine I'll go," I lied,

"You better Nick."

"I will,"

Her eyes fell downwards staring at my hand, her head tilted as Dems eyes shifted back to my head. "So what happened to your hand? I'm assuming you punched someone, it wasn't Liam was it?" She asked seriously as I glanced down,

It wasn't till now that I noticed my aching knuckles. I stared at the bloody mess I could blame dad for as I just smiled looking back to my best friend,

"I punched dad…"

Demi's eyes widened horror struck, "You what?"

"I punched dad,"

"WHY?" She yelled loudly,

"Because he's a dickhead Demi, and I've had enough of his shit."

She looked at me surprised, "Well good for you, I guess. So what does this mean?" The elevator door started to close as Demi quickly leaned over pressing a floor number obviously intending to finish our conversation,

"It means…just forgive me first."

"Fine I forgive you but-"

The doors were inches apart as I smiled, "It means I no longer have a spot in this company, I quit."

I saw her mouth drop just as the doors locked together separating us. I turned around feeling a weight lifted off my shoulders, the biggest issue in my life was now gone. The next step was like Kevin had said, get my life back together. I pulled my phone out and reluctantly pressed a number I had been refusing to call for a long time,

"Nick," Selena's voice rang out,

"I'm coming over,"

"Why?"

I started walking towards the exit, "Because I'm going to take Luce to where ever she wants to go…"

Start small with Luce and work up to Miley that was the plan.

Miley.

"Fuck!"

I looked at the thorn in my finger as I pulled it out furious! I was tired, hung over and questioning whether I was still a little intoxicated from last nights saga with Liam. I couldn't help it, as I looked at the blood I felt myself bursting with rage. I picked up the roses and without a second thought threw them on the ground.

"MILEY!" Noah snapped,

She rushed over and picked up the roses glaring at me,

"What the hell is wrong with you?" She hissed at me,

"Nothing is wrong, I'm just tired!"

"Then go home!"

"No! Just leave me alone." I replied dismally,

I turned back picking up another lot of flowers, Noah beside me huffed as I ignored her attitude. I glared at the orders blinking a few times trying to read the sheet and assess which ones I had completed, I couldn't seem to remember.

"MILEY!" Brandi screamed,

I winced as the back door flung open and I turned around facing my fuming older sister, "Why the hell did I just get a call from June?"

"June?" I asked not caring,

"June who is getting married today and has NO FLOWERS MILEY!"

I clenched my jaw and shrugged, so what, flowers weren't necessary for July or what ever her name was to get married. They were a completely unnecessary accessory for a wedding actually…

"MILEY!" Brandi screamed again, "You were supposed to do them last night,"

"I must have forgotten,"

"Are you kidding me?" I heard Noah whisper,

I spun facing my little sister, "Fuck off Noah, no one cares what you think."

"Why are you being such a bitch today?" Noah replied quickly,

"Why are you such a little cunt?"

Noah's mouth dropped as she just stared at me with raised eyebrows. It took a second but suddenly a scared look crossed her face and she stepped back dropping the roses she was holding,

"Miley what the hell?" Brandi hissed at me,

"Just fuck off and leave me alone!"

"Miley you forgot to do an order worth two thousand dollars, we need that money!" Brandi yelled at me, "How could you be so absent minded? I told you last night before I left that you had to make the arrangements and deliver them at noon!"

"I FORGOT OKAY?" I screamed at her,

I let out a huff in frustration, they just didn't fucking understand.

"What's going on?"

Emily appeared at the doorway looking confused a phone in her hand. Brandi and Noah just stared at me as I sucked in a breath, "Nothing go back to talking dirty with Oliver, this has nothing to do with you."

She looked at Brandi confused, "Miley where were you last night!"

I looked back to the flowers shrugging, "I was here…"

"Lie!" Noah muttered,

"How would you know?" I yelled in her direction,

"Because I left my school book here Miley, I came back at eight. You were gone…I assumed you'd finished up. Clearly you didn't even bother to start." Noah announced as I felt my anger flaring,

"YOU BITCH!"

I lunged at Noah ready to take down her backstabbing ass, but before I could grab and strangle her Brandi threw her arm out and forcefully pushed me away. I fell back against the bench knocking the flowers over in the process. Brandi pushed one of my shoulders back instantly causing me to wince as I struggled looking away,

"LET ME GO!" I screamed looking at the floor,

"Miley are you on drugs?" She asked quickly,

A hand instantly grasped the back of my head pulling it forward as I looked at Emily. They both stared straight into my eyes as Emily's face suddenly fell while Brandi just got more pissed,

"Oh my god, you have…" She whispered,

"I DIDN'T SAY THAT!" I yelled, "I said nothing!"

"You're eyes do, they-"

"I DIDN'T DO DRUGS!" I yelled at them, "NOT ANYMORE!"

"Bull shit Miley, you need help." Brandi hissed,

"LET ME FUCKING GO!"

I pushed Brandi with all my force as she stumbled and fell to the ground. Emily and Noah were instantly on the floor moving to help her as I turned away confused, what was I doing? I moved my hand to my head feeling a dull ache, I didn't remember last night but I wouldn't have taken drugs. Would I?

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine,"

"You sure?"

"I'm fine, just help me up!"

I heard my sister's talking away but I just didn't feel right, I hadn't felt right all morning actually. Someone grabbed my arm roughly as I instantly felt a stab of pain shoot through me and I let out a large wince in pain,

"Miley we need to take you home, call dad." Em instructed,

I looked back to Emily as Brandi held her arm rubbing it while Noah had disappeared altogether. Brandi moved forward as I noticed her hand was bleeding, why was it bleeding. I looked down to see a smashed vase, when did that happen? I didn't even hear that.

"Miley, are you okay?" Emily asked slowly,

I looked at her and pulled my arm back staring at it confused, why was it so sore? I quickly rolled up my sleeve and looked at the inside of my elbow. I heard Emily groan as she saw it to…

Needle marks?

I instantly rolled my sleeve down, "I didn't take drugs!" I whispered,

"Miley, you clearly did. You're clearly on them now too."

I looked at Brandi and Em confused, no way; this wasn't even fucking possibly! Sure I'd been drinking, but I'd never take drugs again, not after last time. Why would these marks be here? Maybe I just knocked my arm with a needle or something! I'm sure there was some explanation…

"I called dad he's coming…" I heard Noah announce,

"Brandi go fix your hand, I'll keep her here." Em whispered,

"What do you think she's taken? She's never acted like this, even before she wasn't-"

"Violent. I know…" Em replied to Brandi,

I looked back at them shaking my head, "I don't do drugs."

Brandi moved away as Noah hovered at the door. "Miley come on just sit down and when dad gets here…we might take a trip to the hospital just to make sure you're okay." Emily stated as I felt overwhelming sadness,

"I don't wanna go, I'm fine." I whined

"Miley hun, you aren't okay. You need help." She whispered,

I felt my lip quivering as Noah sighed, "And now she's upset, talk about moody! A minute go she was ready to kill us and now she's acting like a toddler," I heard her announce, as I felt angry again,

"FUCK OFF YOU BRAT!" I screamed,

Emily glared at Noah who quickly disappeared, "Now let's get-"

My phone buzzed as I pulled it out tilting my head,

Liam

I'm coming inside, ready to go?

I moved away from Emily, who held onto me,

"Miley where are you going."

"Out."

"Miley-"

I turned glaring at her, "Let me go Emily,"

I sent her a threatening smile, as she instantly released her grasp and I smiled more sweetly, "Thank you, I'll see you tomorrow okay?" I turned and walked towards the door and moved into the hallway.

"Miley please don't leave," Emily called out,

I turned back to see all three of my sister's in the hallway. I saw their expressions all turn to one of horror as I felt a hand fall on my waist, "She'll be fine, right M baby?" Liam asked as I nodded looking up at him,

"Missed you," I whispered,

"Missed you too, kay let's go."

He went to kiss me as I dodged it and smiled happily, "Bye guys,"

"Miley don't go with him." Brandi pleaded,

I laughed as Liam pushed me forward, "Bye ladies," He stated,

I walked through the shop as Liam pulled the apron off me and threw it onto the front counter. His arm slipped around my waist as we headed out of the shop and down the front steps,

"Ready for more fun tonight?"

I nodded excited, "Of course I am."

A/N- Yo people! Thanks for the reviews, specifically the awesome one left by 'fanfic admin' that made me lol big time! Sorry this chapter seems so fake I read it going holy crap this is so bad anyway I haven't got time to fix it :P Hope you are all having an amazing weekend and I think I might post a new story soon so check it out maybe? :P Oh and come stalk me on twitter bec93 come say hey...or not. :D