SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

shopping time

"It's California, you better bring your bikini."

Riven and I have been talking for a long time before we actually worked on our plan. I've told him everything what Saul told me and he first pulled me into his arms and comforted me. When I felt better, we've talked about how we would get into the first world. We don't know how we would talk to my mom but we know how to find her first. 

I managed to get Stella's ring and Riven asked for a car pretending that we would search for some herbs in the woods that Professor Harvey needs. As soon as they ask him if it's right, we're already in the first world. Dad or Rosalind can freak out as soon as we get back.

"I hope you have a bikini with you. It's hot today", Riven flirts with me while we're driving through Orange County. "We're not here for fun, Riv. I just want to talk to my mom", I remind him of our actual mission, although I have to admit that it's fun hanging around here. 

"So you just want to knock her door and say 'Hi, mom. I'm your daughter'?" "No, I just-", I begin but stop myself as he's right. That's my plan. I just wanted to knock her door and say hello. What a stupid plan. 

My mom hasn't seen us since years. I need to talk to her in the right way. "Maybe it's better if we just see how she's doing first", Riven suggests and I nod. He's right. Maybe she doesn't even want to see me. Maybe she's happy with someone else or got other children. 

I can't surprise her in this case. Seeing her own daughter after years is not a christmas present. "I'm glad you're here with me", I admit to Riven as he's helping me really well right now. "I'm glad you've let me join you."

After Riven and I have found a nice appartment to stay for the weekend, we've used the internet to find out more about my mom but it seems like she's got no account on facebook. So we made use of the good old way. Ask people and show them her picture.

We quickly got some new information this way. Her neighbors confirmed that Saul's got the right address. Mom just moved here three years ago. Saul must have always have someone watch her to make sure we would find her someday. 

He didn't want to lie to us our whole lives, he just didn't know when the right time is to tell us. I'm still hurt but I also understand him and I wouldn't want to change it. I'm thankful for having Saul in my life. 

I'd rather have him lie to me than someone else be honest to me. "If it's urgent, you can always find her at work. She works at the local country club", one of her neighbors tells us and I grin at Riven. Looks like we're going to visit a country club.

"Scar, seriously, I'll just wait in the car outside. What is someone like me supposed to do at a country club? They wouldn't even let me in", Riven groans as we get back to the car to drive to the city. First, we need clothes to wear in the country club. 

"We just need the right clothes and then we'll see how we get in. I'm a good liar, have you forgotten?" "Fine", Riven gives in rolling his eyes and I smile triumphantly. "I don't mind seeing you in a suit", I flirt back spontanously making Riven smile.

As soon as we get into the mall, we go to a good shop and quickly find something for him to wear. For me, it's not that easy. Luckily, I remember that I still have the bonds around my wrists so I chose a dress with long sleeves. 

"It probably looks good on you but it's hot outside. People would assume you're a freak if you wear a dress with long sleeves. Plus, it'd be too hot for you", Riven comments as I take this dress and I slap myself mentally. How do I get out of this? 

"Are you trying to make me wear something short?", I reply. "I know every inch of your body, no need to think I'm that low, S. Wear a long dress but none with long sleeves. You're going to be nervous and you'll sweat anyways. How about this one?" 

Riven takes a green loose dress with short sleeves and white flowers printed on it. It's not sexy, but cute. It's a pretty dress. "Riv, I-" "I'm not going to let you sweat all evening in a country club, S. This looks pretty as well. Come on, let's go."

I wouldn't give up that easily and put a long sleeve under the dress. Riven, of course, laughs loudly when he sees that. "Seriously, Scar? What's wrong with your taste in style?" "There's nothing wrong!", I snap and get nervous already as he stands up and looks at me. 

"Yeah, that's nothing that the princess of Eraklyon would ever wear", Riven provokes me and before I can react, he grabs my wrist softly thinking it'd be fun. Wearing the bonds on my wrists, his touch hurts and I squall in pain. 

"Scar, what-", Riven mutters confused and quickly takes my arms and pulls the sleeve up, "Are you fucking kidding me? Who did that to you? Was it Rosalind? I'm going to kill her and your dad if-" 

"It wasn't her or my dad, Riv", I whisper avoiding his look so I look to the bottom. "Who would-", he continues but stops realizing what's happened the past months, "Scar, don't tell me you-" 

"I couldn't do it anymore, Riv. Dad only wanted me to be powerful so I could be his soldier when him and Rosalind take over. If I don't have any powers, he wouldn't even look at me. I'd rather have him not look at me than to have him humiliate me", I admit gulping guiltily. 

"You shouldn't let your dad treat you like this, S. It doesn't matter who he is or what he plans with you or if he's your dad biologically. Silva has raised you and he's raised you to be a powerful and protected woman. None of the people who love you deeply want you to be a soldier only. Silva sees you as his own daughter. You're Sky's sister, Stella's best friend and you've got the rest of the girls. Sam and you are still friends. And I.. you know how I feel about you. We all love you for who you are and not for how powerful you could be." 

I open my mouth but words don't come out. I didn't expect him to say such sweet words. I know that Riven is an extremely caring person about the right people but he still surprised me today. 

After everything's that happened, we still care about and protect each other. Riven uses the moment in which I'm quiet and takes off the bonds. "Much better", he smiles at me and I nod and pull him into a hug.