Infinity by Sedona Venez Page B

justify.”
    “Yeah, convenient,” I responded.
    Mom was silent before speaking softly. “Infinity? Remember that conversation we had the other night?”
    “Yes”
    “Maybe it’s time for hard decisions, yes?”
    Mason looked at me suspiciously as he tried to figure out what we’re talking about.
    “Yes, Mom.”
    Rubbing the tension from my neck, I tried to chase away the approaching migraine. When one word flitted through my head. “Jesus, what the hell is a Maxim?” I whispered under my breath. “Fuck. I’m truly losing it.”
    Mason’s eyes widened before going blank.
    Mom cursed under her breath, “It’s getting late and I’ve got to handle some urgent matters. I’ll see you tonight after the concert, Infinity. We need to have a serious conversation.”
    “We’ll talk tomorrow morning. My business manager,” I looked at him with distain “Has planned an after concert party.”
    “Mason? What the hell? Don’t we have enough security issues without adding to the problem?” Mom barked. “Negative on that idea Infinity; first you don’t have the security to protect you and with the death threats it’s not a smart idea. Secondly, I don’t like this whole mystery behind you being drugged. It doesn’t feel right.”
    Mason snorted loudly, mumbling under his breath, “She does have security, dancer one and dancer two.”
    I snarled at him, “I heard that. Don’t talk about Diego and Zoe like that. They were there when it should have been my bodyguards Vic and Ikor protecting me, not them and speaking of my bodyguards, have you found them yet?”
    He ran his fingers through his hair, “Shit, Infinity, you’re such a nag. No, I haven’t found them yet, but we’re working on getting you replacements for tonight.”
    I arched a brow questioningly. “Let me get this straight. Two huge, muscle bound, ex-marines go missing without a trace, and I’m the only one that thinks it’s strange? And you’ve got the balls to call me a nag? My employees are missing, Mason. I can’t just act like everything is okay, because it’s not. This is all the Collectives doing, I know it.”
    “Infinity, we’re working on it. I’m calling in a few favors. We’ll get you security for tonight, but the party plan is out.” Mom responded.
    “No offense, Mom, but I make my own decisions about where I go. I love you, but you’re pushing the boundaries of our relationship big time.”
    “No, Infinity, you are. You may be ‘Infinity the Superstar’ outside the walls of our home but inside, you’re still my daughter to protect and that’s what I’ll do come hell or high water.”
    I was silently stewing and she knew it. I looked at Mason with angry eyes, “And the missing security?”
    “Like Kara just said, it’s being handled, Infinity.”
    I screwed up my face angrily, “If this how you’re handling it then I’m real worried. This crap along with the death threats is not making me a real happy camper.”
    He threw his cup against the wall smashing it into pieces. “Fuck! It’s all about you all the time. There’s real shit going on that doesn’t revolve around your ass.”
    I leaned in, pointing into his chest. “I’m the one that’s getting death threats every day, and I’m the one walking around for the last couple of days with no security. Not you. Me.”
    “Well you could do what you do best and quit.” He barked nastily.
    “Oh kiss my ass, Mason. I’m doing this concert. I’m not going to let you or the Collective scare me into quitting.”
    Kara sighed heavily, “Look, Infinity, just come home after the concert. We have to talk.”
    “I’m not making any promises, Mom.”
    “This is my last word on this. You will be home tonight” she hung-up without another word.
    He ran his fingers through his hair, “Infinity….”
    I held up my hands, “Nope, no more talking. Let me cool off because I don’t want to take this argument to the next level.” Pulling back my black satin