Chapter 2

The next few days passed a lot faster than Megan wished they would. She was on the line of a nervous breakdown, she was so worried about how the next few days would play out. Sitting in her hotel room thinking about this, she let out a frustrated sigh. Megan felt split right down the center. If it was up to her, she would let Adam live his life, with the success she knew he had earned and rightfully deserved. He was a sweet guy, and really deserve to be killed. He had done nothing wrong. Megan also felt horrible about using Allison to get information about Adam's whereabouts. Allison was also so kind as well, and just wanted to hang out with Megan. Some friend I am, she thought sadly.

On the other hand, the other half of her loved her son so dearly, and wanted him to have a good life. As much as she hated to admit it, Matt had a point. She was running out of money, and how would that benefit in raising a child? Killing Adam and successfully stealing his rather large paycheck would garuntee her son a good life. Megan turned over on her bed and let her face fall into a pillow. Making this difficult decision was tearing her apart, both inside and out.

Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a knock on her door. Megan quickly composed herself and answered the door. Matt walked in.

"I made it!" he exclaimed. "Was a little hard getting past airplane security, but I did it, because I'm so amazing."

Megan didn't answer.

Matt looked up. "Megan, you look terrible. What's the problem?"

"Matt, I don't want to do this!" she cried hysterically.

But Matt wasn't going to put up with any nonsense. It was too late to back out. Adam was due home later that day. "Megan, we've been through this before. Do I have to remind you again?"

Megan shook her head no through her tears.

"Good." Matt moved further into the room and shut the door. "Check this out." Matt opened his suitcase and pulled out a small velvet bag. Megan hesitantly took the bag, and opened it. A shiny revolver rested inside. Megan almost threw up or fainted when she saw this, she couldn't figure out which. Megan's phone rang suddenly, and she looked down to see a tect from Allison.

Adam just got home. Yay!

"Who is it?" Matt asked curiously.

Still silent, Megan held out her phone. Matt smiled as he read the message.

"Perfect. He's back earlier than I thought. Let's move now. We have no time to lose." Matt started to leave, but Megan stayed rooted to her spot. He went back over, grabbed her by the arm and dragged her out the door.

***

All too soon, Megan found herself standing next to Matt, outside Adam's place.

"Let's do this," Matt said grimly.

The two went to the door, and Megan turned the knob. The door was open.

"Smart, Adam," Matt snickered. They walked further into the house to see a sleeping figure on the couch.

"Perfect," Matt whispered. "We can kill him now, quickly and quietly." He moved closer to Adam. Suddenly, to Matt's dismay and Megan's relief, Adam woke up.

"Matt? Megan? What are you doing here?" he asked, alarmed.

"Sorry, Adam. But we have to do what we have to do," Matt told him.

Adam was still confused. "What do you mean?"

Matt grinned. "Oh, I think you know what I mean," he said, pulling out the gun.

Adam gasped. Quick as a flash, he got up and ran for the door.

Matt made a snap decision. "Megan!!!" he tossed her the gun, and ran to block the door from Adam's escape.

***

Just as this was all happening, Allison arrived at Adam's house, to reunite with her best friend again. Walking up to the door, she heard voices coming from inside the house. Curious, she opened the door and saw Matt blocking the other exit, Megan at the other end of the room holding a gun, and Adam right in between them, looking terrified. Megan held up the gun. Allison gasped.

"Dammit Megan, shoot already!!" Matt yelled.

Megan closed her eyes and pulled the trigger.

"NO!" Allison screamed. She ran across the room and shoved Adam aside. The bullet flew over her head --- and struck Matt. He fell to the floor.

Megan screamed and dropped the gun. "Matt!!!" She ran over to him, tears streaming down her face. But it was too late, he was already dead. She sat there and cried and cried over the loss.

On the other side of the room, Allison got up from where she had fallen on Adam, and grabbed his hand to help him up. Adam immediately pulled her into a hug.

"You saved my life, Allison," he told her. "Thank you."

Allison smiled up at him. "Aww, it's okay," she said. "If you weren't around anymore, who else would we make fun of for a weird nail polish obsession?"

Adam laughed and hugged her tightly again. The two turned around to see Megan getting up from next to where Matt lay.

"I'm sorry, guys," she said. "Matt made me do it. I would never want to kill either of you, ever."

Adam nodded. "We understand."

Allison added, "we forgive you, Meg."

Megan smiled, and the three joined in a group hug. They looked at Matt's remains on the floor.

"Its' too bad Matt couldn't be here to join us," Allison said, giggling.

"Yeah, it's too bad," Adam commented.

They all looked down at Matt for a second. Then Megan broke the silence.

"Wanna go to Starbucks?" she asked her friends.

"Sure," they replied, and the three left Adam's house together.

THE END

Did you like it? Did you hate it? The ending was a little weak, I admit. But overall, I enjoyed writing this highly. Oh, and if you haven't already, check out a story co-written by me and EO4EVER, called Latinas Like To Party. Reviews would be appreciated, thanks!!!