Irresistible [Luke Hemmings]

Chapter 16 - Second Chances

Chapter 16 - Second Chances

"Why? What do you want from me?"
"Kennedy, all I want is to see you."
"I'll send you a photo, there."
"You know what I mean. Please Kennedy, you could meet everyone and see everything."
"Payton, I live with my father and mother. Not you. Respect that."
"She is NOT your mother, you know that."
"A mother cares, loves unconditionally, helps, and is there for her children. She is definitely a mother to me."
"Kennedy-"

I hang up as tears rush down my face. I am one to believe in second chances, but she does NOT deserve one.

I run to the bathroom and cry on the floor. My phone begins to vibrate as there are tweets being mentioned about me.

@m_kennedy don't touch Harry.

@m_kennedy ew your such a slut. Why is Harry touching you?

There are plenty more as I see 5 Seconds of Summer has tweeted a picture of me and Harry from earlier.

@5SOS: Look how sweet Kennedy is :) she's our new assistant! Welcome to the #5sosfam @m_Kennedy! Xx [Photo]

I decide to give these stupid teen girls a piece of my mind, only to see more tweets roll in.

@m_Kennedy watch your temper you little skank. No one likes an attention seeking whore like you

@m_Kennedy fuck off already

Ouch guys. Ouch.

Luke POV

"What's taking Kennedy so long?" I ask.
"Maybe it was an important call," says Calum.
"One that's 12 minutes long? Who's she calling, Telstra?" I say.
"Maybe you should check on her if you're so bothered by it," says Ashton.
"Good idea," I say.

I walk out of the studio to hear sniffles from the women's bathroom. Should I...? Knock? Yeah.

I tap the door with my knuckles and call Kennedy's name repeatedly.

"Kennedy, it's just Luke, please open up," I say.

"Kennedy. Please baby girl?"

"Kenn I know you're in there. I'll keep calling you until you're absolutely sick of me."

"You can't hide forever."

The sniffles come more often than ever and I find myself trying to unlock the door.

"HEY CALUM," I shout.
"Yeah?"
"Got that key for the restrooms?"
"Yeah it's in the office. Let me get it."

I wait for Calum, who takes quite a bit of time, and I unlock the door to see Kennedy sitting on the floor, back against the wall sleeping.

"Out like a light," comments Calum.

I go to Kennedy and pick her up in my arms. She's still as frail as ever. Kennedy's beautiful, and I'm not just saying that because I'm in love. She's such a great girl, anyone would've fallen for her. I've broken her amazing heart... and though she believes in second chances, I don't think she's able to give me one.

I lay Kennedy down on the couch and sit at her feet. She looks so disturbed, yet at the same time, calm.

"Should we wake her up?" asks Michael.
"I guess so," says Calum.
"Luke, do the honors," says Ashton.

Hmm, how should I wake her up? Sing her a song? Slap her? Splash water over her? No Luke. You're supposed to be winning her heart, not throwing it away!

"Hey, we're gonna get some food, we'll get you guys some too," says Michael.
"Great... leave me with Kennedy," I complain.
"Good deal if you ask me," says Calum.
"Bye Mate," says Ashton as he is the last to leave the room.

I look over at Kennedy, still asleep. I remember she isn't the lightest or heaviest sleeper. She's beautiful, I can't get myself to stop saying that. Maybe I should wake her up yeah?

And that I'll fight my corner
Maybe tonight I'll call ya
After my blood turns into alcohol
No I just wanna hold ya

I sing.

Kennedy POV

Darkness compels me, but soon is gone as I hear a voice singing.

Give a little time to me or burn this out.

The voice stops singing, and begins to talk. The Australian accent is thick, but attractive.

"Kennedy, I don't know how to tell you this. But I freakin love you okay? I-I can't think straight most days because all I want you to do is wrap your arms around me and tell me you love me too. But you're not going to, all because I fucked up. Kennedy... I'll do anything to get your forgiveness."

I open my eyes as Luke slightly gasps.

"Kenn," he says.
"Hi," I croak.

I sit up as Luke sits next to me, wrapping his long arms around me. I instantly feel his warmth and care. After hesitating, I realize this is exactly what I need. So I wrap my arms around his waist as tears start racing down my cheeks.

"Don't cry beautiful, what's going on?" asks Luke, gently as he lets me go but keeps an arm around my waist. I rest my head on his chest and breathe in his scent. I missed this so much.

"Just uh... some stuff," I say.
"Like what?" asks Luke.
"Like some hate on twitter... that's all."
"Kenn, why didn't you tell me before?"
"I-I don't know, I didn't think it was a big deal."
"It is a big deal, those people are idiots."
"They're just stating truth Luke."
"Truth? That you're a whore? Are you serious?!"
"Yeah. I am."
"Baby you are... absolutely the opposite. You're amazing, lovely, caring, and just breathtakingly beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you different."

I turn speechless as Luke's heartbeat goes from quick to a little normal. I rest my hand on his chest and bury my face in the crook of his neck. Soon I feel lips touch the back of my own neck, I shiver with shock. Did he miss this as much as I did?

"Kenn...?" I hear.
"Mhmm?" I mumble.
"I... still owe you that explanation."

My head shoots up and I look Luke dead in the eye.

"Well?" I ask, more irritated than ever.

What's he going to say? Agh.

"Okay... well before going to LA-"

"WE'RE BACK. AND WE BROUGHT BURGERS!" I hear Ashton, holding a paper bag covered in grease. Yum, but ew.

"Maybe later?" I say.
"Definitely," says Luke, taking the bag from Ashton and handing me a burger.

I take a bite and swallow it.

"I'm your guys' assistant and stuff. I'm supposed to get stuff for you," I defend.
"Well you had a little accident, and we wanted to be nice. So we got you milkshakes," says Calum, handing me and Luke drinks.

"Can we ask... who called?" asks Michael.
"Uh..."
"You don't have to Kenn," says Calum.
"No, I will. It was my mom."
"Oh? What did she want?" asks Ashton.
"She doesn't want you to go home does she!?" panics Calum.
"No, no. This mom lives in here in Sydney."
"Wait, your... real mum?" asks Luke.
"Yeah."
"Well, what did she want?" Michael asks.
"She um... wants to meet with me."

My voice begins to crack, and become soft. Luke wraps his arm around me, holding onto my waist once again.

"What's wrong?" asks Ashton.
"She uh left my dad with my older sibling when I was a toddler," I explain.
"That's mad. Why?" asks Calum.
"She didn't want me... I don't know why," I say.

Should I tell them?

"We're not following here," says Luke.
"How long do you guys have?" I chuckle.
"As long as you need," says Michael.
"Wow um okay. Well my parents met at the army base in San Diego. They basically had the 'My Boss's Daughter' relationship. One night they were hanging out and I was conceived. No further details about that... they were only about 20 years old. My mom had a child with a previous guy, her high-school sweetheart. He's my 'step dad.'"

"Whoa," says Calum.
"So... you live with Tara and your dad?" asks Michael.
"Yeah. Tara is my legal mother now."
"Maybe you should give your real mum a second chance," says Ashton.
"I don't know if I should... thats the thing."
"Do you want to?" asks Luke.
"I was a little bit shocked. I mean how'd she hear I was in Sydney? What does she even want?!"
"Why don't one of us go with you? I mean we can't all go," says Ashton.
"Good idea. Your family isn't here. And we're like your second family!" says Calum.
"Sounds good. I guess so."
"Great. Luke will go," says Michael.
"Why me?" asks Luke.
"You don't want to...?" I ask.
"No- I mean well uh... I'd love to accompany you Kennedy. Don't get me wrong," he says.

***

My parents' plane left about 20 hours ago. I check the time: 9:42 am.

The boys are leaving for New Zealand soon, they want me to go but I can't. I don't have any money, and Sydney's slowly becoming my new home.

Alli has started moving in. Her stuff is slowly getting here. And she's moving in after the boys go to New Zealand. Hashtag lonely Kenn. I decide to get out of bed, my parents AND TRINITY arrive at 1 pm today.

I take out my phone to see the words 10 new messages.

Rawr. I'm popular! Yes! I punch in my password and check the messages. Unfortunately they're all from Harry or Zayn asking if I'm awake yet. One is from Luke, that just says good morning.

Harry: Wake up lazy
Harry: KENNEDY
Harry: Kenn lets try this again. Wake up.
Harry: WAKE UP GAH
Me: Morning Hazz

Zayn: Good morning Kennedy! We come back to Sydney today :) xx see you soon
Zayn: Hi Kennedy its liam
Zayn: No its Louis
Zayn: Actually its Niall
Zayn: GOOD MORNING KENN

Lukey: Hi Kenn xx hope i didnt wake you but we come home soon :) see you soon

They're so sweet... but Luke still owes me a long explanation. I don't know if I'm up to give him a second chance, love is different. I mean he obviously didn't love me if he was able to kiss his ex girlfriend after giving me a promise ring and telling me he'd always be there for me.

I go to the kitchen and turn on the light. The doorbell rings just as I take out the flour. Jogging to the door I open it to see an unfamiliar man.

"Hi there, are you Kennedy Montgomery?" he asks.
"Yes sir. How can I help you?" I ask.
"I'm Zachary Williams... Payton Roberts' husband."

No. No. No. This can't be happening.

"I-uh... come in," I say, moving aside.
"Thank you."

Zachary smiles calmly and steps inside, taking his shoes off. He's wearing jeans and a button up short sleeve. What is a 38 year old supposed to wear...? Like tux's and stuff.

"Please take a seat. Coffee? Tea? Water?" I ask.
"No thank you," he says, "I'm here to talk to you."
"About what?"
"You're meeting with your mother."
"Oh... what about it?"
"Who are you bringing with you?"
"Who can I bring?"
"Two people. Very close people."
"Just a good friend of mine?"
"What will you be bringing?"
"May I ask why this is necessary?"
"It just is. Please Miss Montgomery, answer the question."
"My phone, wallet, bag..."
"I ask those with long hair to be tied back, no sleeveless shirts and appropriate attire."
"Um okay?"
"Thank you Miss Montgomery. I'll see you Wednesday, 1:30 pm sharp. Don't be late."

And with that, Zachary leaves. What is this... seriously.

I finish making breakfast and eat up as I scroll through Facebook on my laptop.

Gracie Miller and Keller Valdez are celebrating their 2 Year Anniversary in Torrance, California

Gross. The picture. Gross. Them... kissing. What do her parents think of this?! Agh! I then realize I'd like to make her jealous. Don't know how, don't know what. But let's change my profile? Yeah?

I click my profile and change my location to Sydney, Australia and education to University of Sydney, Australia. Muahaha. I realize my relationship status is still with Luke Hemmings. I click his name.

Luke Hemmings - Sydney, Australia
In a relationship with Kennedy Montgomery

Looks like he has changed it. Would've been totally weird if he was still dating Diane and had my name on Facebook. His loss anyway. You know what I can't understand? How calm he can be after he literally two timed his girlfriend and claims he loves me. Wow. What a sleaze.

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I wish i could change my fb status to in a relationship with luke hemmings lol anyway... thanks for reading :) if you read it or ya know... ummm i love you! I really doooo even if i dont know you. Like i dont really know luke but apparently he can take away my hurt so you know ;) good deal. I talk too much so please VOTE and comment do all those crazy things no one does :D thanks lol xx