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Chapter Two: Three Months Later

Mio and I had been spending plenty of time together, making up for the months we spent apart. She kept telling me she was into James and making girly laughs. I knew Camille was still a little hurt from her break up with James, but I knew she'd find someone else. She may be a little crazy but she's still a pretty girl.

I hated seeing Mike and Jennifer together. It made me sick. They're a terrible match for each other. I don't know why he was with her but I knew she was probably using Mike to get me mad. I wouldn't put it past her.

I showered as usual in the morning and went to the kitchen for breakfast. Mio was still sleeping in her room. She was going to stay with us here from now on. She had to promise to call her mom everyday and stay in school though.

Mike was on the phone and to my disappointment, Jennifer was there too. While Mike spoke into the phone, Jennifer had her arms around him and kept kissing his neck. Mike had a smile on his face, I assumed it wasn't because of the call.

He hung up the phone and kissed Jennifer. 'Eww'

"Our cousin is coming to visit", he said while looking at me.

"Which one?" I asked.

"Manny", he smiled. I could tolerate some of my cousins but not many. My cousin Manuel and I got along great. He's like my substitute brother.

I felt my eyes grow big. "Manny's coming?" I asked excitedly.

"Who's Manny?" Jennifer asked with a little too much curiosity.

"He's our cousin. He's really close to Mia. Tall-" Mike put his hand to a little shorter than his own height. "Brown eyes, dark brown hair likes to dance. He's bisexual too." It's true my cousin is bisexual. I don't care, it's who he is and I accept him. Manny only tells few people he's bisexual. He doesn't like too many people knowing because they end up making fun or him say stupid things. Also jokes get to far sometimes when they knew.

"Hmm", was all Jennifer said. She sounded like she didn't care at all. Good, she better leave my family alone.

Manny arrived three days later. We acted as if I never moved to L.A. It was the same between us. Unfortunately, the first person Manny met out here was Jennifer. She eyed him from across the room but once again she walked over and pushed my arm but pretended she hadn't.

"Bitch", Manny and I said in unison. My friends are so much like me.

I introduced Manny to everyone, even my boyfriend. Manny's like Mike when it comes to boys around me but he's way nicer. After he and Carlos met, Manny kept telling me how cute he is. Duh! I knew that already! We were all at the pool, together and happy. Soon I heard my ring tone, which happens to be "Stuck", the song Carlos wrote for me. Unfortunately, it was Gustavo, but with good news. My album was doing really well on the market and he wanted me to do an autograph signing, take pictures with fans, and do a music video. All of which, I was excited about.

"Carlos, I have to go. Gustavo needs me to do some things for the fans." I paused, with a huge grin, "And do my first music video!" I almost jumped as I said it.

"Mia, that's awesome!" Carlos lifted me off the ground and kissed me. I invited Mio and Manny to come with me and they agreed.

I sat at a desk inside Roque Records. Mio and Manny were standing behind me talking. There was a cutout of me to the left of the disc and many fans were lined up. I didn't think my album had done this good. I signed many CD's. My fans were great and said they couldn't wait for my new album. A few male fans had tried to flirt with me but Manny made an "ahem" sound and my security was really close by, so they got the hint. I took pictures with a lot of fans. Mio took pictures of me with my fans too. I asked her to take the pictures while friends of my fans took our picture. I wanted to keep the memories of how I started as a singer and my fans are the reason why I'm here today. Well them and mean old Gustavo.

We weren't going to begin shooting my music video for "Chemicals React" until tomorrow so I headed back to the Palm Woods with Mio and Manny. We went to the pool where we assumed everyone to be. I was immediately angry as we walked to the entrance of the pool. It was as if some evil force controlled me. No, maybe it was the little evil person inside fed up with everything going on. Jennifer was sitting on Carlos' lap with her arms around his neck. Carlos had a smile on his face as he looked at Kendall and Jo. His smile was a nervous one. I walked over there with my fist clenched. At first I had planned to pull her hair and throw her in the pool, but that would look bad on me. My album was doing great and I couldn't let this girl ruin my career. I wasn't going to let her ruin my love life either, or attempt to cheat on my brother. Before I was even close enough to do anything, I felt Manny grip my wrist and pull me to them. 'I was going there anyway, Manny' With his other hand he griped Jennifer's wrist and pulled her off Carlos, then he put me on Carlos' lap.

"Excuse me?" Jennifer said with an attitude.

"You stay away from my cousin's boyfriend", Manny said darkly, "If you don't, you wont have to worry about her, you'll have to worry about me."

Jennifer glared at him. "You don't scare me." She turned around quickly and her long dark hair slapped Manny then she walked away. Manny tried to pull her hair and drag her down but I grabbed his wrist.

"She's not worth it", I made a face at Jennifer's disappearing figure. I got off of Carlos' lap. "Why were you smiling?" I crossed my arms. He knew I'm a jealous person. He always told me he had no interest in anyone else, but I couldn't help it.

"It wasn't a real smile. I told her to get off of me and she had said no, so I looked at Kendall and smiled before I would think about pushing her." he answered.

'Maybe you should have' I looked at Kendall who nodded. "It's true. She kept flirting with Carlos." he said.

"Carlos kept telling her he's in love with you." Jo said.

"Okay", I said while smiling at Carlos so he would know he's forgiven. "I have to tell Mike before she gets to him." I quickly ran upstairs but I heard Mio calling out to me.

"What?" I said stopping in front of the elevator.

"Are you sure you want to tell him?" She asked. What was wrong with Mio? Of course I wanted to tell Mike. It would get Jennifer out of our lives and he would finally understand why I really hate her. I would be able to tell him the real reason I disliked her and he wouldn't doubt me.

"Yes", I nodded.

"But it'll break his heart", Mio said in a soft voice. Do I care if Mike's heart was broken? Actually I do. He's my older brother and he cares about me. That's why he's always wanted a good guy for me. He broke up with many girls before just because they didn't like me. What if he had met someone he really loved but broke up with her because she didn't like me? Am I the reason that my brother has never had a steady relationship?

"Mio, this is Jennifer we're talking about. She isn't like other girls he's dated." I looked up with a sad face. I didn't want to tell Mike but it would be for the best if he did know. "It's better if he heard it from me."

Mio was quiet so I continued. "If I don't tell him now she's probably going to get to him and tell him some lie before I get there."

"But you're his sister, he should believe you." she said. Mio always cares about other's feelings.

"I think testosterone fuels his brain." I said as I walked into the elevator. "But I'll try."

I got off on my floor and ran to my door. I took out my key and opened the door quickly. "Mike!" Too late..

Jennifer was already there, kissing him. But then they stopped and he whispered in her ear "Shh, it's okay." before looking at me.

"We have to talk." he said while looking at me.

"You're right we do need to talk." I sat on the couch. He walked outside the apartment and walked Jennifer to her door…which was just across from ours. 'Ohh long walk.' Soon Mike came back in with an angry look on his face.

"Why was your boyfriend flirting with Jennifer?" he asked with his tone rising.

'Who was he getting loud with?' "What?"

"Yeah, while you were out working he was with Jenn at the pool. He kept telling her that you and I didn't have to know. That they could have a side romance." he yelled.

"She must be talking about another Carlos", I said while I walked into my room.

He followed me. "I told you he was no good for you! I knew he would do this to you Mia."

'Shut up, you don't know anything about Carlos' "Oh really? And Jennifer is just perfectly perfect? She's not as innocent as you think she is!" I yelled back. I told him everything that had happened just a few months ago. Everything except Carlos getting drunk. He would tell my dad and I'd never see Carlos again if I told him. I told him how Carlos and Jenn dated and how she pretended to be pregnant and then planned to lie and say I got into a fight with her and punched her in the stomach so Carlos would hate me forever.

"Grow up Mia", he said while shaking his head.

"Grow up?" I repeated, "Are you kidding me? You don't believe me?"

"You just want Jenn and I to break up, you never liked her anyway." Mike said calmly.

"Get out of my room Mike.." I said softly. "Get out!" I pushed him out and slammed the door closed. My own brother, my flesh and blood, chose a conniving girl over me.

Connive(Conniving) - To scheme; plot.

Well here's chapter two! ^-^ Hope you all liked it. I would have had it up sooner but I wasn't in my creative mood until now. The character Manny was inspired by my little brother Victor. I hope you all enjoy this chapter.