“I want to too.  Just not about everything.”  I said solemnly.  It was true that these secrets were starting to take their toll but everything was a lot to deal with.  I just don’t think were ready for that.  

“Ky I think we should tell about mom.  There going to find out sooner or later and I rather it be from us that her.  But I don’t know about the Carmen thing.  We agreed to keep that a secret and move on with our lives.”  I said trying to reason.  Honestly I sounded pathetic.

“I know.  But that was before I thought about things.”  She said vaguely.  I cocked my eyebrow for an explanation.  “Ash, uncle Arthur’s a cop.  He can protect us.  If we tell whats the worst that can happen.  He can keep us safe and take another scum of the streets.  Its a win win.  Now I know you two aren’t really buddy buddy but he’d still keep us safe.  Isn’t that what we want.”  The younger brunette said.  The desperation in her voice was evident.  She had obviously spent time thinking about this.  

“You have good points.”  I admitted.  

“But?”  My sister questioned.  She knew me too well.  

“But I think we need a second opinion.”  I said with a pointed look.  

“Who-  Chelsea and Clay.”  I nodded.

“You trust them right?”  I asked the question already knowing her answer.

“Yeah of course.”  She said instantly.  Now I know my sister just as well as she knows me.  There was a but involved in this too.

“And the help can’t harm right?”  I said beating her to the punch.  Kyla looked at me defeated and took out her cheap prepaid phone.  She pushed a few buttons then handed me the device.  Her expression was blank as she sat back into the leather, a pillow firm in her grasp.

I waited a few rings before a gentle greeting came on.  “Hello?”  

“Hey, Chelsea it’s Ash.”  I said into the cell.  

“Ashley hi!  How are you guys.  Is everything alright?”  She was concerned thats sweet.  I always viewed her as a big sister.  I think the feeling was mutual.