172 Strange Connection (1/2)

The girls came into Kennedy's office and closed the door before Kennedy took a disbelieving look at Vivi.

”What?” She asked.

”You're Vivi?” Kennedy asked.

”Yes...why?”

”Cause... you're.... well...”

”Human?”

Kennedy didn't respond. She just stood there are looked at this girl who was supposedly the little wolf pup she and Malene meet way back when. For her part, Vivi just smiled back and waited. Minutes stretched on and stil Kennedy just stood there and looked at her until Vivi finally couldn't take it anymore.

”FINE!!”

Before Kennedy could say anything, in a flash of blue light, Vivi had suddenly transformed back into the same, albeit larger, wolf pup that she had known back then. Seeing this actually caused Kennedy to take a breath and relax.

*Happy?*

”You can never be too careful.” Kennedy turned around and walked over to a glass table at the edge of the office next to the window and sat down, inviting Vivi to come sit with her. Vivi transformed back in another flash of blue light before sitting down next to Kennedy. As she looked on, Kennedy grabbed the tablet that was sitting on the table and turned it on. Hitting a few buttons, she then passed it over to Vivi with a smile.

”What's this?” Vivi asked, taking the tablet.

”I promised you a meal didn't I?” Kennedy smile as she pointed at the stuff on the tablet which was actually a menu.

”OH MY.... HOW RICH ARE YOU?” Vivi was used to living out of a camper with Laz and always had to fight for everything they got. Be it money, living expenses or food, living had always been a bit of a challenge. Knowing that Kennedy was doing so well now when she remembered how much she had done just to make a few bucks back in Basin Falls, Vivi couldn't help but be a little envious of Kennedy's situation.

”Me personally? Not very rich, but I'm saving what I make for the future. Things like this are just a perk of being in charge.” Kennedy explained.

”OH MY GOD, IT ALL LOOKS SO GOOOOOOODDDD!” Vivi squealed as she looked through what was available. Everything on there was basically an ingredient with a few cooking suggestions. It didn't conform to a usual type of menu since the main dishes would change daily, based on what demon beast meat was available. Such a thing was just crazy for Vivi who was used to either eating everything grilled or having to freeze it for later. Seeing all the different dishes of fresh food was enought to make her mouth water and then some.

”Oh, just ask already. I know you want to,” said Vivi as she chose a few dishes that looked especially good to her.

”How is he doing?” It wasn't what she planned on asking first, but it ended up being the first question out of her mouth, almost as though they had a limited time together and therefore the number of questions would be limited, which wasn't the case. Perhaps she had just been dying to ask this question for so long that it couldn't help but come out first.

Vivi couldn't help but frown at this question. She wasn't upset that it was being asked since Vivi herself was the one that requested that Kennedy and Malene didn't inquire about Laz over the internet, but because she really didn't know how to respond. It was clear that Kennedy was hung up on Laz and she could only assume that Malene felt the same way. It wasn't like he was some great and unforgettable guy, but that the power in his blood was addictive and almost impossible to forget. Even Vivi herself had to be careful around the big brother of hers and make sure she didn't fall in too deep, despite knowing that staying with him was the best path for her.

Vivi's real concern was that once she told Kennedy about the things that were happening with Ruby and Leona or the things that happened with Kat, that things might get awkward. After weighing her decision for a while, Vivi finally made up her mind.

She told Kennedy everything.

Well, everything that she had known up until this point. Obviously she wasn't around Laz currently and had no idea he was doing what he was doing, but she could make her guesses.

As Kennedy listened to the story, she kept her face as still as a mask, something she had learned to do since she had entered the business world. However even she couldn't stop herself from crying after learning about what happened to Kat. After Vivi had finished the rest of the story, including the two new girls who seemed to be hanging all over Laz now, Kennedy sat back with a thoughtful look.

BAM!

Kennedy's office doors blew open as a speeding figure rushed in, making Vivi jump in front. In contrast, Kennedy just reached over to a small touch screen on the glass table and pressed a button, causing the door to close behind the figure who was now standing there and panting before she slipped back into thought.

Standing there in a blue and black pleated, high waist skirt with a white top and red hair was Malene who had rushed over after hearing that Vivi was visiting.

”WHERE IS SHE??” Malene demanded as she looked around. Her eyes suddenly fell on Vivi who was dressed amazingly similar to her and before Vivi could say anything, Malene screeched and ran over to her, directly locking her into a hug while rubbing her face against her hair.

”OOOHHHH YOU'RE SOOOO CUTTTEEEEE....” It was unknown how Malene knew that Vivi was Vivi, but she knew all the same and hugged while Vivi hugged her back. When Malene had finally settled down, she set her sights on Kennedy with a rather angry look.

”Why didn't you text me and tell me she was coming?” Malene asked in annoyance.

”I did email you,” Kennedy responded, breaking away from her thoughts.

”I ONLY CHECK MY EMAILS ONCE A DAY!”

”Well, that's a you problem. I've told you before you need to check it several times a day.”