Reconnected

by Bethany Daniel

  Chapter 17

  "Ugh...maybe this wasn't a good idea.” I mumble covering my face at a part of the video that involves me and Liam awkwardly dancing and me obviously not happy about it.

  "Aww, Kate you were so cute! How old were you here?” Krista asks.

  "She was 14 or 15, we were at a friend's wedding.” my mom tells her with a reminiscing smile. "We made the kids take dance lessons the year before, and Fiona, that's Liam's mom by the way, and I wanted them to put it to use. So we got them together then. I remember you were so perturbed Katelyn.” She laughs lost in her memories.

  "Can we fast forward through this now?” I ask innocently.

  "No!” Krista pipes in and I send her a glare. "I can't believe Liam really dyed his hair like that, red tips, really?"

  I laugh despite myself, "He thought it made him look older and cooler."

  "Well, the older part worked,” Krista says with a shrug, "Let me guess...this led up to you two dating?"

  I frown stopping to think about it, "No. We didn't officially start dating until a year later. He was dating a few different girls” I say rolling my eyes, "And I was dating this Thomas guy..."

  "Oh I remember Thomas.” My mom says and comes to sit beside us. "I remember there was a night the two of you went to the movies and Liam came over because he wanted to see you, just after he broke it off with that Mady girl I think...anyway, when I told him you were on a date he got so mad! I've never seen him like that. He thanked me and just took off running to his car and sped right down the road."

  "You know I always wondered how he knew where to find me at.” I shake my head and sigh, "That night was actually our first kiss.” I bite my lip and feel myself blushing.

  "Oooh, spill! Tell us all about it!” Krista's eyes sparkle as she scoots closer.

  I take a peek at my mom and shake my head, "No, you know...awkward first kisses are all the same...” I start picking at an invisible string on my pants.

  "Ok, I get it, some things just aren't to be talked about in front of Mom,” she pats my knee and looks at the clock, "It's getting late anyway, I bet your Dad is about ready to attempt cooking, and we both know that is never good."

  I laugh shaking my head, "No it's not. Thanks again Mom."

  "Of course, sweetheart, I'll come by tomorrow afternoon.” She kisses my forehead and waves at Krista then makes her way out the door.

  "Alright, spill.” Krista says with a big grin as she gets comfy.

  "Ok, the reason Liam was so mad that day was because he told me that day that he was falling in love with me, and that he was breaking up with whoever he was with then to be with me. Well, like I said, I was with Thomas at the time, so I told him to just forget about it, it was just a stupid crush and all that.” I take a breath and lean back on the couch cushions, "When Thomas and I walked out of the movie theater that night, Liam was there leaning against his car and he was really pissed off. I told Thomas to go on and when I confronted Liam, he grabbed me and pushed me against his car and just kissed me. And I mean a real kiss...not just a peck on the lips.” I blush and look down, "When we stopped, he just looked at me and told me it was much more than a crush and that from then on I was his and if he had to he would fight Thomas for me."

  Krista gets a knowing smile on her face, "You dumped Thomas right then and there, didn't you?"

  "I...gave it a couple days. To see if Liam was really serious or not, and he made himself stuck to my side...so I didn't have much of a choice.” I reply with a sheepish smile.

  She laughs at me and I smile as my phone rings, "Oh...guess Liam finally got into his hotel...Hello?” I answer.

  "Hey baby,” he says with a yawn.

  "Aw..Long day?"

  "M-hmm....a lot of club hopping to have my face in the mags for a bit, tons of questions from every paparazzo that came near me. I'm already ready to get back home."

  “I wish I was there with you,” I say softly and tuck my hair behind my ear, "Stupid messed up legs."

  "I like you being where you are, I know you’re safe and cared for there. Anyways, what troubles have you and Krista found since I left?”

  I roll my eyes at the subject change but decide to let it slide, "Oh not much...I just told Krista about the night you came to interrupt my date with Thomas."

  I can almost hear him smile, "Mmm...I remember that night."

  "Ha! I'm sure you do. You swore you loved me that day."

  "I did. And I still do, Katy. If I had to pull something like I did back then again, I would of. I would just have bodyguards announcing I was there before hand.” He adds with a laugh.

  I laugh with him and sigh, "I really miss you...I got used to having you around."

  "I miss you too baby. Just a couple days and I'll be back again, I promise. Maybe the next time I need to come here or to New York you can come be my arm candy."

  I laugh louder and shake my head, "I am not a trophy wife, Liam Warren."

  "No, never...but you are my prize, much more than any awards I have sitting on my shelves."

  "That was totally cheesy...but I'll take it.” I say with a smile. "You sound like you need to go to bed, babe."

  He sighs and I can picture him rubbing his eyes, "I do. Have to be up early for interviews and then a photo shoot; at least I get to see Scott then."

  "Well you boys stay out of trouble,” I tease him.

  "Us? Of course, we never get into trouble, Hollywood's Golden Boys, remember?"

  "M-hmm, I'll hold you to that."

  He laughs and it turns into a yawn, "I love you, Katy. Sweet dreams."

  "I love you too, sweet dreams."

  Several hours later, I was awoken by the sound of things being moved around in the living room. At first I thought it might have been Krista but then I heard the voice, and I was terrified.

  “Stupid girls…they really think those big burly bodyguards can keep me away...they don't know just how far a little poison can go,” Alexia laughs and I shiver.

  I quickly grab my phone and send a text to both Krista and Liam’s phones.

  “Oh my God…Alexia’s here! Poisoned the BG”

  Not but a couple minutes later I get one back from Krista, “Don’t make a sound. Don’t let her know where you are.”

  “Easier said than done,” I whisper and have to cover my mouth to keep from screaming when I hear heavy footsteps going down the hall.

  Then my door is thrown open and in walks Alexia Dalton. She looks so different from the last time I saw her. Now instead of perfect curls, just right make up and lipstick, her hair looks like she just rolled out bed, she has circles under her eyes and her clothes look grungy. This whole picture is just wrong.

  "A...Alexia...you don't want to hurt me.” I say meekly.

  She narrows her eyes and steps closer to me, "Oh, but I do. I was supposed to have everything…The career, the best looks, the guy. You took that from me! You were supposed to die. Liam was supposed to come back to me, he loves me. He knows he does! He just wants to humor you for the sake of your past. I'M his future! Not you! It’s time for you to leave now, Katy."

  She pulls a gun out from her side and my breath catches. "Alexia, this isn't you. Not over a guy! You’re beautiful...and millions of people all over the world love you…” I babble trying to make myself some time.

  She laughs bitterly, "Like they matter. Liam matters...you've ruined everything!" She aims the gun at me and I scream throwing myself off the bed. But when I hear the gun go off it isn't being aimed towards me.

  When I lift my head, Krista is standing in the doorway holding a gun and I notice there's now blood pouring out of Alexia's middle. Alexia gasps out a breath and tries to move towards Krista just as she shoots again and I can't help but cover my head as Alexia's body crumbles to the floor. I break down in sobs. Oh God, is this really happening? This is how Alexia got her justice?

  "Kate!” Krista yells putting the gun down and running over to me, "Are you ok?” she asks as she pats me down al
l over.

  I just nod and try catching my breath again, "I'm ok. I'm ok. Oh my God,” I grab onto her, "You have to call the cops!"

  "I already have sweetie. Everything's ok now, this is over.” She looks over at Alexia's now lifeless body and just shakes her head and wipes away any tears building there, "This is over,” she whispers and hugs me tight.