Return To Paradise

17

"the four of you are okay to go" "they have been here for twenty four hours.." "whatever these four did to survive.. it kept them healthy" all four grinned as they stood up. "None of you want to tell us?" "We survived with friendship" "and no doubt will for life. Miss Arlington, you have your care pack. Please stick to it. Over seven weeks missing and only one day in hospital. All four of you should be proud of yourselves. A shower, water, juice, thick shakes, a ton of delicious food and laughter is what you four need" "thank you so much" "for everything" "you are all welcome."
When the nurse walked out, Miley grinned and grabbed brielles hand. "ready?" "To face the press? No" "to shower, change, eat and drink?" "HELL YES" the parents all grinned. Orson put his hand in Miley's as Rome put his in brielles. "Let's go you four".
Exiting the hospital hand in hand, the press rushed their way. "It's been seven weeks can you tell us how you survived?" "Were you all hiding to get attention from the city.." Rome looked at the reporter in disgust. "Sorry.." "no comment" "lets get you four comfortable" "Shaun?" "Mine is fine. They can have whatever they want" "see you soon" Brielle stepped out and let their hands go. "Hugs" Brielle hugged all three "enjoy that shower" "yep" Brielle internally grinned and walked away with Shaun. "Can you three tell us.." "leave our children alone. They have been through a rough ordeal. They don't need people in their faces".
'i thought Claudia was at moms' Shaun clenched his hands. "You should've fucking died.." "LEAVE" "THAT FUCKING BITCH.." "I WILL HAVE YOU CHARGED" Claudia looked at her father with her mouth wide open. "IM YOUR DAUGHTER" "GO USE THAT ATTITUDE DOWN THERE. Come on Brielle.." Claudia swinging a punch at Brielle, Brielle caught her wrist and dropped her to the ground "don't touch me. You have never wanted to know me unless it's for my scores or my clothes. I'm happy with that. Dad said leave" "LET ME GO". "Oh my heavenly god, you made it home" Brielle showed a gentle smile as Glenda rushed to hug her. "We have been praying every day for you and your friends to return safely.." "they aren't her friends. MY FRIENDS SHOULD'VE LIVED.." "I SAID LEAVE. YOU NEED MENTAL HELP. I WILL MAKE SURE YOU GET IT" Glenda pulled away "always rude that one.." Claudia backed away and ran down the street while Brielle nodded and spoke "thank you for your prayers. Besides my leg, I'm doing just fine" "I'm sure you will want a shower and to change. I will let you go but please, if we can help with anything, let us know" "thank you Glenda. Take care" "both of you too".
Entering their home, Brielle looked around. "Go have your shower. I will tidy up before everyone arrives" "okay" 'hes been drinking and hasn't been cleaning up after himself. It's unlike dad' entering her room, Brielle looked at her bed. 'comfort' removing her clothes, brielle got in the shower and scrubbed her body clean. 'my god. This hair needs to go. Arms and legs now. The rest later' doing what she needed and wanted to do, Brielle then stepped out and dried herself. 'its still warm' finding a denim skirt and a singlet plus underwear, Brielle put them on and brushed her hair. 'that can stay down for now'.

"Miley.." Miley looked around 'they even got rid of my stuff?' "Miley we thought.." "you even got rid of my stuff.. seven weeks and you replaced me with a whole new life" "hunny thats not it. We had no reason to keep your clothes.. we kept your jewellery and photos. The rest.." Mileys heart ached. 'i was better off on that island. The people I had around me cared' Helen lowered her head 'my daughter is home but she's not happy' 'what am I supposed to wear.. Brielle she has clothes' Miley stood back up and walked out. "Miley we can replace it all.." Miley ran straight out the Door. "MILEY" 'her father isn't even here to help' running all the way to brielles, Miley banged on the door. "CLAU..Miley. come in sweet heart" Miley looked at shaun "they sold all of my stuff. They didn't even give it two months" 'WHAT?' "BRIELLE. MILEY IS HERE. SHE NEEDS..." Brielle walked out of her room hearing the worry in her dad's voice. "Dad.. Miley I thought.." "they sold everything.. I don't even have clothes.." Brielle swallowed hard "come on. Let's find you some clothes that fit. I even have brand new underwear" "really?" "My bras may be too big but I have sports ones" Shaun's eyes softened. 'they have become really close. How can parents just get rid of their kids belongings? All I have done is continue to buy things for her' Miley rushed up stairs and into brielles room. "Wait.." "dad's just.. he's bought so much. I don't even know where to start. It's all brand new" "he buys you things and my parents just sell mine. Kept my jewellery and photos.." Brielle lead Miley into the closet. "come on. Let's choose some clothes for you and you can have a decent shower. Eww your hair is just as bad as mine was" Miley showed a grateful smile. "thank you. Not them" Brielle let a small laugh slip "can fill them with tissue paper if you like?" "No thanks".

Helen sat on Miley's bed feeling at a loss. We thought our daughter had died. Now she's just left. Seven weeks and three days. I need to call Tim. Dialling Tim's number, Helen stared at Miley's empty closet. "hey hun, how is she?" "Gone" "WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHES GONE?" "She ran out. She feels like we just moved on. Sold all of her things.." Tim put his head down "we thought we'd lost her Helen. Did you not explain that?" "Yes. Tried anyway. I told her we kept her jewellery and photos but she couldn't even come home to change" "where is she?" "I don't know. She hasn't got a phone I can contact her on" 'my daughter. I have longed to have her home. Helen said there is no point keeping them. It was her way of mourning. With Rome, Orson or Brielle. Brielle' "I need to go" "we need to find our daughter and bring her home" "she has nothing there Helen. What is she going to do? Sleep in filthy clothes?" Helen broke down "I didn't know okay.." Tim ended the call and dialled shauns number. "Tim, your daughter is here" "I had a feeling she would be. Helen stated she ran out. Is she showering?" "She has showered. My daughter has given her clothes. I purchased new ones in hope Brielle would return and she has" tim swallowed hard "when I have finished work, I will come collect her" "I will pass your message on" "thanks. Bye" "bye". 'my daughter feels like we don't even love her. That's not true'.
When the door bell rang, Shaun walked to the door and opened it. "Michael, Orson, varian and Rome, come in" "are both girls here?" "They are. Miley should be out of the shower by now" "what?" "They removed her belongings from their premises" "Already?" Shaun nodded at Michael "that's.. disheartening" "I agree. BRIELLE AND MILEY. THE GUYS ARE HERE" "COMING" Brielle and Miley walked out and down the stairs. Both boys looking their way, they grinned "well who are these clean freaks?" "We have strange guys in our home" the adults laughed "you all look great. Now do you want to eat here or go out?" All four looked at each other "out?" "Yep" "sounds good" "alright" 'fuck she looks gorgeous with her hair down' "let's head out. Miley your father called. He stated he will be collecting you when he has finished work" "thanks" "she has nothing. What is she going home to?" "I don't know. That's what he said" Brielle only nodded. "Where is Claudia?" "At her mother's. Her behaviour is unacceptable. She needs mental help" "we agree" everyone looked at Miley "what? She acted like a bitch" "did she?" "What you were called in for was nothing compared to her usual self. Always pushing people around and picking on the younger kids. Her and her friends. Ugh I haven't missed them" "not even close" 'well this is some news for all of us' "being at her mother's will help?" "It will show her the world doesn't revolve around her" "some kids can be very spoiled and ungrateful" "like my daughter. Not this one" everyone grinned.