King For A Day

Kellin’s POV
My mouth dropped opened and I looked at Victor. He was standing there looking shocked. This was an awkward moment. I wasn’t sure if I should leave or just stay. I walked over to victor and took his hand. He snatched away.

“What the fuck do you mean I have to meet my brother and my father? You mean to fucking tell me I have a brother? And who is my father? You want me to fly half way across the country to meet these people I never knew existed until this exact moment? Are you fucking kidding mom? I mean really. This has got to be the stupidest thing you have ever done.” He stormed off and ran upstairs.

I looked over at Vic’s mom. Her lip was trembling and her eyes were tearing up. I walked over to her and hugged her. She hugged me back.

“It’s ok Maria he doesn’t mean it. He’s just shocked that’s all. This is kind of a lot to take in.” she nodded.

“Will you come with us kellin? I’m sure he needs a friend to help him through this. There’s a reason I kept this from him. I was trying to protect him. He’s always had this fantasy of meeting this wonderful man who would spend time with him and be somebody he could look up to. But his dad isn’t that kind of person. He’s a monster.” She kissed my cheek and went into her bedroom.

I walked upstairs to Vic’s bedroom and stood by the doorway. I heard him sniffling and crying. He must really be hurt right now because Vic never cries. It’s just not him. I pushed the door open and walked in.

“Vic? Are you ok?” he was sitting in the window seat with his knees bunched up. He was staring out the window crying.

“How could she? How could she just omit part of my life like that kellin? How could she not tell me that I have a brother? That she really knew where my father was. I have spent years imagining what it’d be like to have siblings and a dad. I dreamed of having someone to share things with.” He wiped his eyes and looked at me.

“’ I’m sure she didn’t mean to vic. She did it out of love.” He scowled at me.

“Really? So you mean to tell me that if your mom hid your father and brother from you for all this time you would just forgive her? Stop trying to be such a goddamned sweetheart kellin.”

“Victor I’m just trying to see things from her point of view.”

“I don’t even know their names kellin. I don’t even know what they look like. I don’t know how old my brother is. I don’t know what he’s into. My dad is he fun or is he strict. I feel like my life is being torn to pieces.”

“It’s ok victor. It’s going to be okay. I’ll come with you if you want me to. You know to help you deal.” I said softly. Tucking a lock of hair behind his ear. He turned and looked at me.

“You’d do that for me? Even after the way I treated you?”

“You’re my best friend victor. I’d do anything for you.” He hugged me and I hugged him back.

“Hey you wanna go get some ice cream?” I asked smiling at him. He nodded. His mom knocked softly on the door.

“Mijo can I come in?”Victor looked at me. I just nodded.

“Yeah mom come in.” she came in and sat beside him. She took his hands and caressed them softly.

“Your father used to be the light of my life. I loved him more than anything. He was sweet like candy but just like candy too much could hurt you. We met at a mutual friend’s party. He was a pre-med major. He had the most beautiful soulful brown eyes and a smile that dazzled. His words were smooth and would draw you in. but he had a dark side. It would show occasionally if you made the wrong move but it was easily over looked. We dated for four years before tying the knot. And when we did things started to change. He became more aggressive.Every little thing set him off. He started hitting me and controlling me. I couldn’t even blink f he didn’t say it was ok. I stayed though. Out of love. And because I was pregnant and afraid. And when I had you I thought he would be better. But he wasn’t. he turned his aggression on you. I tried to leave many times but he wouldn’t let me. Especially after he knew I was pregnant again. I had your brother Michael Christopher Fuentes. One day while he was out with your brother I packed our things and I took you and ran as far away as possible. I’m so sorry baby.”

Victor just sat there quiet for a while. Then he reached out and hugged her. She hugged him back.

“We leave tomorrow carino. I will wake you up early and we will leave. Kellin if you are coming with us you need to notify your parents and I will need to talk to them to make sure that it is ok.” I nodded. She kissed both of our heads and walked out victor looked over at me and sighed.

“Can you spend the night with me kellin. I know it sounds kind of silly but I really don’t want to be alone.”

“It’s not silly and I will stay. I just have to call my parents and see if it’ ok. I’ll also ask them about going with you and Maria to new York.”

Thanks kell. I am glad you are my best friend.” I smiled and leaned down and kissed him on the lips he kissed me back for a minute and then jerked back. He touched his lips.

“I’m so sorry……I……I…….I have to go……” I took off running down the stairs. Vic’s mom called out to me but I kept running. I ran all the way home upstairs to my room.

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