Kehna's POV
After Ruby was done forcing me to eat the food she bought, we were preparing to leave when Stella came in. "Oh, great Stella is here," Ruby said sarcastically
"Kehna where have you been?" She said almost out of breath "Did you run in a marathon?".
"Very funny, Ruby," Stella said annoyed "We woke up and you were nowhere to be found, so we all split up to search for you"
"So everyone is looking for me right now?"
"Yeah" she finally sat down and started eating the leftovers. "What do you think you are doing?" Ruby asked with curiosity.
"Eating, what you were going to throw away!"
"You're so annoying" it was entertaining seeing them rebel against each other. I couldn't stop grinning and they, fortunately, noticed after a long while.
"What?" Ruby asked "Well, if I only had my phone with me, I would record you" they both glared at me after I said that.
"Have you found a way to reach your dad, now?"
"Yeah, Ruby suggested that Miguel could go back to Tacoma and pick up my dad"
"Oh, sounds like a good idea that's what my dad was planning to do"
"Well, I guess he doesn't have to stress himself anymore"
Stella felt useless and I knew that but still, I didn't do anything against it, I felt miserable because of that. I bet we were all thinking of how to fill out the awkwardness, at that moment I sighted the doctor in charge of my mom and I instantly stood up saying "I have to go and confront that doctor, remember? He's in charge of my mom and he won't let me get the belongings of my mom" I hurried out leaving Ruby and Stella alone by themselves which wasn't a great idea.
Ruby and Stella alone,
Stella's POV
I knew this was the only chance I had and I took it before she ran off "Ruby what is your mission... This time?" She scoffed, at the sudden question."What do you mean?"
"Oh, come on Ruby don't play dumb. I know what you're doing"
"Well, if you know exactly what I am doing, you probably wouldn't be asking me this right now" she was right, she knew how to lead an argument and I always tried to play cool "Just answer me, what do you want? Like first of all, how did you get the idea of clinging to us like this?" She scoffed so loudly that I was irritated by it. "Us? Stella, I don't know who you think you are, but I remember coming here for Kehna and not for anyone else. Even if you were this so close to dying, I'd still not visit you"
"Sounds very much like you, so it doesn't surprise me at all"
"I don't understand why you dislike me so much but-"
"Wait, what!? Dislike you? Oh, Ruby, I don't dislike you" she looked shocked "I hate you. I don't just hate you, I hate you with passion"
"Sounds very elegant, Stella"
"It's no joke, Ruby, stop acting like it is"
"I know you're still not over what happened to Ashley, but you've got to move on. Like explain to me, what are you going to do if you eventually get enough evidence, that what everyone is saying happened to Ashley is true"
"Well, I'd go straight to the police or I don't know, maybe someone I can trust or maybe hide it somewhere before you do to me the same you did to Ashley,".
"Stella something you still don't get is... my mom is a lawyer and my dad a businessman you know how much of a fool you'd make yourself" she was so proud, I wished I could be this proud of my parents. "Ruby my dad is there for me no matter what, and I'm very proud of him and how far he's come without my mom"
"I know you won't give up. As much as I hate to say this, but at some kind point you'll need a mother figure and I know you're going to deny it anyway"
"You're crossing the line, Ruby"
"So now I'm crossing the line? What have you been doing for the last 3 years? Well, it's not crossing the line, if you casually accuse me of something, you know nothing about"
"Ruby I didn't start the rumour, I didn't even believe the person I trusted the most. Till you planned an ambush against him"
"I told you a million times, I knew nothing about it"
"Of course, you could have told me that a couple of years ago instead of ignoring me. I felt like a fool, because everyone warned me, but I still believe you"
"The only thing I wish for, is for everything to go back to normal"
"To normal? Are you kidding me?" Even if she looked honest saying that, I just couldn't fall for that again. "I can't believe you. Whatever you're thinking, just stay clear from Kehna. I don't want to have anything to do with you, but because of Kehna I'll have to be patient".
I always thought, if I and Ruby got the chance to discuss what happened I'd feel much better. While I was still thinking I saw Kehna talking to someone that looked like a doctor.
"Hey" she looked disappointed "Hi"
"He said he can't allow me to have my mom's belongings"
"Didn't you bargain with Ruby, that her driver would pick your dad up?" She nodded her head as a yes. "Hey, guys!" I and Kehna turned to see who was talking. It turned out to be Ruby, again. I was so annoyed, but I had to calm myself not to say or do the wrong thing.
"I informed Miguel about, what we talked about earlier"
"Okay, thanks," I said with a smile. "Ruby?"
"Yeah"
"Can you tell him to ask my dad, to pack in some things like a toothbrush and some clothes?"
"We could also get you some clothes here. I know a place nearby with the thing you need"
"I don't think that's necessary and except for that I don't have money, do you?" She looked in my direction with a questioning look "No" I answered simply. "I can pay, I need new stuff myself, so?"
"Okay, why not" Kehna looked excited till I said something.
"Can, I come?" Ruby and Kehna exchanged looks, Kehna was in approval but Ruby was the opposite but she agreed anyway.