*~*Kamalei’s POV*~*

It had been 5 days since I moved in with my brother and his girlfriend in California. I had gotten into the habit of waking up late and usually having the house to myself for a few hours as Matt and Val were usually out doing something related to the tour in another week or so.

I had spent the day with my father yesterday at the social security office, officially changing my name to Sanders. My mother was a little upset about it, but after I explained to her that it would be harder for Micah to try to find me, she agreed it was for the best. My father was happy to spend the day with me, even if it was at a crappy office, and honestly it was nice to spend the day with him. He told me lots of stories about my brother and sister, most of which had me making a fool of myself laughing in the office. I hadn’t spent any time with my sister, Amy, but as my father explained, she was constantly working and no one really saw her often.

My father asked me about how I was holding up with the whole miscarriage-domestic violence stuff and I told him that I tried to forget about most of it. He urged me to talk about it to someone so that I could move on from it, but quickly changed the subject when he saw how upset it truly made me. I explained that I wasn’t sure I was ready to move on yet, and he took that as an acceptable answer. He did ask me something that had me thinking, even today.

“What about someone new in your life? Or is Matt scaring them all away?”

“He is of course. Isn’t that his job to do that…”

“So there is someone my daughter has her eye on?”

“Dad!”

“What? I can ask.”

“Yeah I guess… I like someone but I… I just don’t know Dad…”

“Well, I think you should work on moving on. I know that this bastard Micah did some horrible things to you, but you can’t let him win by making the rest of your life miserable. How can you let someone else in if you have all your walls still up?”

I was sitting on the couch, phone in hand, staring at the TV thinking about what my father had said. His words resonated with me and were starting to drive me crazy. I needed to get out of here; being trapped in this house was only letting my mind wander back to our conversation.

I had texted Kelly earlier this morning, but she was out with Brian and I didn’t feel like playing third wheel. I had enough of that here at home. Johnny was too drunk to leave his house and Jimmy never answered my text. When I texted Zacky, he said he had an appointment to go to.

So here I was, stranded in this big house with Bella the dog and pretty much nothing to do. I was startled when there was a knock on the door and was almost afraid to go open it.

What if it’s one of those crazy fan girls here for my brother? I guess I’ll have to fight those bitches if they get hostile.

I cracked my knuckles as I came to the door, pulling it open slowly to be greeted with big bright green eyes.

“Hey my Lei girl!” Zacky said hugging me as he came in the house.

“Zacky? I thought you were busy today?” I replied, shutting the door and following him back to the living room.

“I was this morning but I figured its lunch time and I was around so I thought maybe you’d like to go to lunch with me? I called Matt and he said you should be home. I have some stuff to do for VU later and thought maybe you’d like to come with me.” He smiled looking around, “Doesn’t seem like you’re doing much around here…”

“I’m going crazy here. I’m so glad you’re here to save me yet again. Just let me put on some better clothes.” I said looking down at my old worn out high school PE uniform shirt and ratty old shorts.

“Ok. I’ll just wait here, unless you need my help?” He smirked.

“Just come with me upstairs. I’m so sick of being here alone.” I said making my way up to my bedroom.

“Who stayed over last night?” Zacky asked looking at the pool of blankets on the ground by the bedside.

There was always someone who would stay over after that first night of nightmares, and they would cuddle me until I would fall asleep and then move to the floor per Matt’s rules. Zacky never would though, always flopping onto the floor as soon as he heard someone coming down the hall. Baby had become like a security blanket for me, constantly in my bed being snuggled as I went to sleep.

“Jimmy. He left early before I woke up. He isn’t answering my texts either. Is he ok? He’s been kinda weird lately.” I asked as I pulled open my dresser drawers.

“He’s always weird. It’s Jimmy.”

“I know that but he’s just not his usual weird self. Jimmy always waits for me to get up. Or he wakes me up…” I said finding one of my Misfits shirts and a pair of black shorts.

“Well, it could be Leana.” Zacky said sitting on the bed.

“Leana? Who’s Leana?” I turned and asked.

“It’s his ex-girlfriend. I think he’s been trying to make it work again while he’s home. They really were great together but this last tour they had a big fight and she flew home in the middle of tour. It was probably a month before you came along so you didn’t meet her. She’s really nice and fun.” Zacky said as I turned my back to him, pulling my shirt off.

“Well I hope that he works it out with her then. I would love to meet her if she’s great with Jimmy then she’s great with me.” I replied still with my back to him, slipping a bra on.

*~*Zacky’s POV*~*

I watched her turn away from me and take her shirt off and I had to stop myself from reaching out and grabbing her. I had no idea she had no bra on until that moment. I watched as she slipped one on and turned back around to face me. I desperately tried to hide my blushing face but her giggles told me I was caught.

“Zacky? Were you peeking at me? Getting some side-boob action?” she laughed.

“No… I wasn’t…” I said feeling my face get hotter.

She came closer to me, standing between my legs, as she bent her face down to look directly into my eyes, “I think you’re lying my Zacky boy…”

“Well, now you are trying to give me the full show.” I smirked as I looked down to her large breasts for a second.

She reached out and I expected her to slap my face but instead she lightly patted my cheek, smirking, “Oh Zee… If I wanted to give you the full show, you’d know.”

She started to turn away from me when I gently grabbed her hand pulling her back, “Come here.”

“Zacky boy!” she squealed as I spun her around to see her side.

“What? The gynecologist wants to make sure his patient is alright…” I joked.

She giggled a little before running her free hand down her side over the large bruise that was now a blue and yellow color, “It’s not so bad now. It definitely hurts a lot less. By tour it should be ok.”

“Ok good.” I said releasing her hand and lightly trailing my fingers down her bruised side.

“Zee, don’t.” she said pulling away from me.

“I’m sorry. I’ll go downstairs and wait for you.” I replied believing I was making her uncomfortable.

“Don’t go. I just hate it when you look at me like you’re sorry for me. Please don’t look at me like that. I don’t need anyone’s pity.” She said pulling her shirt over her head.

I nodded, “Okay. I’m sorry. I just hate that he did this to you. I can’t help it that I feel bad.”

She came back over to stand in front of me, grabbing my face in her hands, tilting it up at her, “Zack, there’s nothing you could have done about it. You and the others did more than enough for me. Please don’t feel guilty. I put myself in that situation and I am so thankful that you made me realize I wasn’t living the life I should. You made me realize that Zee. No one else but you did that. So please don’t feel bad because you made it so much better.”

I stared into her hazel green eyes and found myself getting lost as she leaned down, gently pressing her lips to mine. The kiss was small and sweet and ended just as fast as it started.

She turned back to get the rest of her clothes and change. I followed her out into the hall as she went into the bathroom putting her hair up in a simple ponytail. We made our way outside and into the driveway to my black BMW.

“Wow Zee… I never got to ride in your nice car. I feel underdressed for this beamer…” She said jokingly.

“You could be in hobo clothes and I’d still give you a ride Lei. What do you feel like eating?” I said as we got in.

“This is your lunch date. You pick. I’ll eat whatever.” She replied looking thru my Ipod to find a song she wanted.

“Oh it’s a lunch date now?” I asked.

“Well no… I don’t know. You asked me to go to lunch. Isn’t that a date?” She asked unsure.

“I guess so but I’m taking you to work with me after. I think that makes it not a date and just us hanging out. No pressure Lei girl… ” I said as I drove.

“Ok Zee. Call it whatever you want to… Where are we going?” She questioned, watching out the window.

“Mexican food. I want some damn tacos. Is that cool?” I asked, glancing over to see her smile.

“Yeah. Sounds good to me!” She replied meeting my eyes.

We went and had a nice lunch at one of my favorite Mexican places, even having a few beers with lunch because why not? We had made our way over to my warehouse where I had Vengeance University set up. I led her into the building, showing her where we kept the merchandise, where the planning and meetings went on, a few of my other VU crew’s offices and finished with my office upstairs that overlooked the warehouse floor below.

“Wow Zee, this is really awesome. Before I knew Matt was my brother I used to buy stuff from you all the time. Who knew I’d ever get to meet you…” she said as she looked around suspiciously before making her way over to me at my desk, continuing barely above a whisper, “or kiss you…”

She leaned down and gently kissed my lips. I pulled her down into my lap and kissed her deeper. Her hand gently tugged on my hair as she let me explore her mouth with my tongue. I had my hand on her thigh and slowly rubbed circles on it as we continued our make out session.

“Mr. Vengeance, your 2:30 appointment is here for you. Would you like me to send them up?” my receptionist, Jackie called out on the intercom, interrupting us.

“Fucking hell.” I said after Lei pulled away.

“It’s okay Zee. I shouldn’t have. You just looked so… professional and hot… behind that desk.” She said softly wiping her lip as she got off my lap.

I leaned over pressing the intercom button and telling Jackie to give me a minute. I needed to try and get a hold of myself as Kamalei had turned me on with her perfect lips and smooth skin.

“Should I go out or something?” Kamalei asked as I pulled some papers from my desk drawer.

“You don’t have to. You can sit on the couch right there if you want. It’s someone with a new design they wanted me to look over. I’d like it if you’d tell me what you think too…” I replied trying to get her to stay.

I knew some of my employees were going to be coming back from lunch and I didn’t want the guys pawing over her like a piece of fresh meat while I was stuck in my office with a meeting. Thankfully, she accepted my offer, sitting down on the couch, smiling over to me as Jeremiah came in.

“Jeremiah! Good to see you man. This is my friend and Matt’s little sister, Kamalei. She’s spending the afternoon with me today. I hope you don’t mind her looking over the new stuff with me.” I said standing and shaking his hand.

“Sure no problem. Nice to meet you… what was your name again, excuse me?” Jeremiah said turning to her extending a hand to her.

“Kamalei. You can call me Lei though.” She stood and smiled as he took her hand and kissed her knuckles.

I held my hands at my side, balling my fists at his gesture towards her.

“Kamalei, such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. I see Matt’s not the only one that’s good looking in this family.” He said looking her up and down before releasing her hand.

I could feel my anger starting to get the best of me as I sat back down and harshly slammed my hands on the desk, regaining his attention from her.

“So let me see what you got for me J?” I said linking my fingers together on the desk as he sat in the chair in front of my desk.

He pulled out a few different designs already printed on apparel. There was a crop top and a form fitting dress that I felt drawn to, probably because I wanted to get more items out there for the ladies. He pulled out a few other nice V-neck shirts and even some leggings. There were a few men’s shirts and jackets that looked good to me too.

“What do you think Lei?” I said holding the dress up for her to see better, “Would you wear it?”

She stood and walked over to my side of the desk, taking it in her hands and feeling the fabric, “I don’t know. What does it look like on?”

“If you have a model here, by all means have her try it on so the lady can see.” Jeremiah said.

“I don’t have one here right now…” I said standing and looking out the glass window to the warehouse floor finding my usual model, Kristyn to be absent.

“Why don’t you just try it on then Lei?” Jeremiah suggested, “If there are any others you want to see try them as well.”

“Really? If it’s okay with you Zacky?” she asked me hopeful.

“Of course it is. Come on, I’ll show you where you can change.” I said placing my hand on the small of her back and leading her out and downstairs.

She grabbed most of the new items with her and Jeremiah and I waited out on the main warehouse floor for her to step out from the dressing room. As we waited, some of my other employees returned from lunch, saying their greetings to Jeremiah as they made their way to their own office desks across from the dressing room. Finally Kamalei stepped out from the dressing room in the dress and some heels that Kristyn usually used for product shots, and I was speechless. It hugged every curve of her voluptuous body and made my imagination run like crazy.

She spun around resting her hands on her hips, “How do I look?”

“Beautiful as always.” I told her, instantly forgetting everyone was around.

“Zee, you always say that…” She said blushing lightly as she walked over to the large mirror to look at the dress.

As she turned to look at the different angles of the outfit, I suddenly noticed my employees had all emerged from their offices to look at Lei. One of my employees, Mark, I caught looking up and down at her licking his lips.

“Is this a new model Zacky? She’s super-hot.” Mark quietly leaned over and said.

I could feel my face getting hot as I tried with every ounce to not reach over and punch Mark in the face for looking at her like that. I scoffed at his words, not warranting him an answer.

She turned and walked back over to me, “I like it Zee. It looks much better on then I originally thought. The design doesn’t pull too much away from the shape of the item on the body, but enhances it and gets the logo and brand out without overkill. I do have one suggestion though, if you don’t mind Jeremiah?”

“Please ma ’lady, suggest away?” Jeremiah said dramatically.

“I think instead of putting this design directly on the front, it should go down the side, here. I think it will add to the obvious sex appeal of the woman’s figure.” Kamalei said, turning and running a hand down the side of her body.

Jeremiah reached out and touched her other side and I nearly killed him then and there as Kamalei quietly tried to stifle a whimper of pain. I saw a tear well up in her eye and I gently pulled her to me and walked behind her over closer to the mirror, pretending I was inspecting the garment over her shoulder.

“Are you alright Lei? I’ll fucking kill him.” I whispered harshly in her ear.

“I’m ok Zacky. He didn’t mean it.” She whispered back.

I turned her around to face me, looking into her eyes making sure she was alright. I nodded as her hazel-green eyes had lost their once glassy tear filled appearance and she nodded in agreement.

“I think Lei’s idea is great. What do you think Zack?” Jeremiah asked.

“I agree. Lei, you wanna try some other ones on?” I asked her, watching her eyes light up.

“Yeah. I’ll be right back.” She said as she turned and went back into the dressing room.

“So… are you and her like a thing?” Mark asked quietly.

“No. You better watch it though buddy. That’s Matt Sanders’ baby sister.” I said with a smirk.

“That’s Matt’s sister! Holy shit!” Mark yelled.

“Yeah, touch her and die.” I said looking at him seriously.

He put his hands up and backed away, “I’m not crazy. Matt would kill me.”

He’s not the only one. No one touches my girl. Even if she isn’t technically my girl, no one touches her.

Kamalei came out again, this time in a V-neck burnout tee, Varsity jacket and a pair of the new leggings. She spun around again with a big smile before walking over to the mirror and looking at the outfit she put together.

“I like this burnout style Zacky boy… These leggings are super warm too. Good for when it gets chilly out.” She said.

“Everywhere is chilly for you girl.” I replied stepping closer to the mirror.

“Sorry my Hawaiian ass isn’t used to it being cold…” she sarcastically added.

“You’re Hawaiian? What the fu-” Mark started before she cut him off.

“Yeah. Matt’s my half-brother technically. I don’t believe in that shit though…” she said turning to me, “Do you like this one Zee? I like it.”

“I like it. I’m gonna have to talk to your brother about hiring you… You know what you’re doing Lei…” I replied smiling back at her.

“Ohh Zachary…” I heard a voice sing out from behind me, instantly cringing at the sound.

Notes

Sorry my pretties... shit is hectic with only a week before the concert here in Hawaii. Lots of preparations are in order since it's on another island. Gotta make sure I don't forget anything! :)

Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed this long-awaited chapter. Who do you think called out to him? What do you think of Zacky's suggestion to make Lei one of his newest VU models? Do you think Matt will allow Kamalei to be Zacky's employee?

Let me know in the comments! Mahalo for reading, subscribing, voting, and commenting! I will probably get the next chapter up tomorrow. Much Love and Aloha! <3 <3 <3 XoXo