What Is Hate?

Brief Moment

"No.... he wouldn't do that.... no! Why did you call, Nate?" She asks as if giving up on our argument.

"I wanted to hear your voice... I'm sick, Kira." I whisper.

"Yes, you are! You are a sick son of a-" I hang up the phone and cling to it as my eyes fill with tears. I may not have ever loved her but she was my wife and is the mother of my children. I care about her despite everything. I even admit that I am utterly terrified of the woman.

I press the call button again to a different number. "Hello?"

"Hey, princess." There is silence on the line for a few moments before she speaks again.

"Father. What do you want? If it's to spy on Nick or Diana then fuck you!"

"No, princess. I'm dying and I need you to tell your brother that he has no reason to worry about me for much longer. I'm going to be in America within the next twenty four hours to see you." I whisper then proceed to cough.

"Were you shot? How are you dying?" She asks in an almost concerned tone.

"Cancer. I'll be at the mansion by tomorrow." I whisper then hang up the phone and chuck my cellphone at the wall. I don't know what I'm doing anymore.

"Sir, your ride is waiting for you at the entrance of the building. Do you need help getting down through the elevator?" Her angelic voice asks.

"Yes please, Bella. Thank you for helping me even when I don't deserve it." She nods and pecks me on the cheek.

MICA

"Yes, I'm leaving. There isn't any reason to stay here, Van. We both know me leaving is what's best for everyone." I close my suitcase and attempt to leave the room. Vanessa blocks my way from the door.

"No. I can't lose you too! I hate being here just as much as anyone. Please, I thought we were friends!" I sigh and slowly approach her. I gently place my luggage on the ground and face her.

"We still are. I'll try to make contact with you as much as I can. You've been the bestest friend a girl could hope for. I need to go back to Germany and protect both my brother and Krysti. Please move. I really don't want to hurt you." I whisper, then kiss her on the lips. She gets shocked and doesn't move at first then pushes me away.

"I- It's too late for that." She pants then proceeds to lock her lips on mine. I run my hand through her hair and we turn around still kissing. She tasted like black licorice and I moaned in delight. I was tempted to continue our makeout session but I had to go.

"I agree." I reply quickly grabbing my bags and rushing out now that she was no longer blocking the door. I know that was a sick move but it worked.

Alonzo: You kissed my wife?!

Mica: NO MORE SPOILERS! And to be fair Al, she wasn't your wife or even fiance at the time.

Vanessa: *blushes* Um, I didn't want another person to know, let alone tell you. *glares at Mica*

Mica: *shrugs* Sorry?

Alonzo: As long as it was only kissing I'm fine. It's just weird hearing that.

Ryder: I don't know why you're complaining bro. I think it's hot.

As I run down the stairs, towards the door, both Ryder and Christian stand in front of the front door. Great, more blockades I need to remove.

"Do I have to kiss the two of you as well?" I say sarcastically. They both grunt like cavemen, hot sexy cavemen.

"Choose." Ryder says in a low threatening manner. He gestures to Christian and himself.

"I think not. I have no intention of picking either one of you. Now will you please let me leave?"

"No. We can't let you go back to that abusive twit. He's too power hungry. He'll hurt you even after he has everything. Can't you see we're trying to help you?" Christian answers stubbornly.

"If I choose one of you, will you let me leave?" I glare at them. What is it going to take to get these men off my back? Maybe I could drug them or get them to fight each other. The second option sounds more realistic.

"Not alone. We don't want you to disappear in these difficult times. Some crazy mad man could pick you up off the streets and we'd never see you again." Ryder says smugly, knowing fully well that I can take care of myself.

"Ugh! Fine, I cho-" I was about to choose, when Vanessa came running down stairs with her hair still a rats nest from our brief moment together.

"Don't let her leave! Does anyone know where Nicholas is? My father just called and he's coming to the mansion!" She shouts in a panic. I sigh and sit down in the middle of the foyer on the cold marble floor. I don't know what to do anymore. On the one hand I want to help protect Diana but on the other hand my brother will be killed if I don't save him from my wicked fiance. Diana is just going to have to protect herself until I get Alexander sorted out. This if I can even find a way out of here.

Nick walked into the foyer as he was reading the newspaper. "Dad's coming? I hope he and mom can get along seeing as she and our brother are joining us at the ball this weekend. And yes, men don't let Ms.Smith leave. She is way too valuable to lose in the war that is to come." I gap at him, my mouth wide open. He said all that in such a bland tone like this is a normal day to him.

"But you said I could leave!" I exclaim in anger and pound my fist on the ground like a toddler.

"No, I said I didn't like you and I wish I could kill you. I want you here because you could again be of use to me with the enemy and because I don't want to be the only person here with a relationship issue. Any more questions before I take care of my fiance's punishment?" Nicholas asked looking into each of our eyes. I had to admit he was finally starting to sound like a mafia king.

"Are you going to hurt her?" Vanessa asks in an angry tone. I wouldn't try to make her angry dude, she hasn't gotton much sleep sinse Alonzo got kidnapped.

"Yes, but not physically. Not unless she gives me a reason to do so. Now if you excuse me. I need to go prepare the prisoner for a reunion with a friend." Nicholas said leaving the room.

It was quiet for a couple seconds before the two started arguing again.

"She's mine!"

"No, I dated her first bozo!" This was going to be a long ass day.