Pretty, Precarious & Prohibited

2 - Bitch, Blond(e) & Balance

"Should you really be doing that?" Jade asks as I fill up water bottles with alcohol. Hard liquors, vodka for soft days.

"Don't worry. They won't miss it," I shrug. I quickly tighten the lid back on and replace it in the cabinet. I don't bother replacing the missing contents with water. My parents know it's me. They've added locks and changed locations but I always find it or I can buy it with my fake.

I head over to my duffel bag and open it. Weed, molly, ecstasy, opioids and now alcohol. I'm set for fun. "Look Prystyne, I know I shouldn't speak on what happened to you and how you deal with it but-"

"Then don't. Thanks for your input Jade, I love you but I'm fine," I assure. I can't keep having people stop me from having fun and doing what I want to do. All my life I have and that's led me to shit. Now it's my turn.

"PRYSTYNE! Your ride's here!" Penn shouts. I quickly wrap and cover my drugs with my clothes. The rest of my luggage is downstairs already. "Ma!"

"Come come Money!" I hold my hands to Harmony. She bounces in her mom's laps with her hands out to me. I lift her up holding her on my waist. "I'm going to miss you so much," I rub my nose against hers making her giggle.

I throw my duffel bag over my shoulder and walk downstairs with Jade. "Oh Jade. I didn't know you were here. Hi," Penn shyly says. I roll my eyes, he's always had a crush on her. He's just not good with talking to girls. At all. Sometimes I wonder how he even had girlfriends.

We reach the bottom step and I hand my bag off to the butler. "Hey Penn," Jade smiles. She is as blind as a bat and refuses to accept the fact that Penn has a crush on her. I told her but apparently she 'doesn't see it' her words not mine.

I adjust Harmony in my arms as she begins playing with my dark brown, off black hair. "Where's our parents?" I ask Penn. He shrugs not knowing the answer. They're probably at the office.

"Alright hold my daughter," I pass Harmony off to Penn and fetch my shoes. I sit on the steps and begin tying my laces. "You do know she's not actually related to you. Right?" Penn reminds me.

I stand back up and face him. "Shush uncle Penn. She has my hazel eyes and curly dark hair," I point out. Except I'd straighten my hair last night.

"Whatever. Give me a hug," Penn holds out his free arm. I lean in hugging him. "I'll see you whenever Penn. Unless I end up being like Heath and never come back. Are we sure he's still there or is he dead?" I question. Penn laughs pulling away and I go to hug Jade.

I pull away from Jade's hug and face Harmony once again. I lift her and pepper her cheeks with kisses. "Thanksgiving you'll be home. Don't sweat it," Penn assures. I hand Harmony back to Jade and give them one last hug.

"Harmy be good to mommy. I'll see you guys later I guess," I shrug.

"Good grades! No more drugs," Penn reminds me.

"No promises. Byeeee!" I drawl walking out the door. I get into my limo without looking back. New begginings. Argh, Harmony makes me go soft.

Switching back to default settings: Bad Bitch

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I've been waiting in this stupid office for ten years. Apparently I'm supposed to be waiting for my tour guide. Like I need a tour guide. "I'm here! I'm here! Sorry I'm late," a gigglish dirty blonde walks in. She looks around the office before meeting my eyes.

"Hi! Maya Ripley, sorry about the wait," she holds out her hand. I stand up with my luggage sitting by my feet. By first impressions I feel like we won't be friends. But something is telling me otherwise.