Return To Paradise

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'shaun Arlington. I'm not impressed with them' "Shaun, we should talk" "we should. Lets start with Rachel bullying my daughter" "your daughter has been coming here begging for us to take her in" "I'm not talking about Claudia. She was sent to live with her mother. Her behaviour is out of control. She needs mental help. I'm speaking about Rachel and her friends bullying Brielle. Comments like calling her a loser.." "is that so?" "Heard it myself. I knew of the troubles prior but with the accident, it was pushed back. Claudia was the ring leader and now they continue. If Claudia goes there, send her away. Threaten the police if need be. The money and items have got to her head" "it seems like my daughter is the same. I will be speaking with her" "fine. I want the troubles to stop. Formal is in three weeks too. I was just notified" "I will be speaking with Rachel first. Samara also?" "Prior. I didn't hear her speak" "thanks for informing me. I will send Claudia away if she comes around again" "don't be afraid to be harsh. She needs it" "it seems many of the girls do. Have a good day" "you too".
Pete clenched his hands. 'my daughter wants to play tough does she. Right' Pete stood up and walked out of his office. 'lets see how tough she is when I embarrass her at school'.

'two more classes then I have to go see some woman I have no idea about' concentrating on her work, brielle sighed as Joel spoke "are you always quiet?" Brielle looked at Joel "doing my work" "she takes a bit to liven up" Joel nodded.
"Mister sawyer" "mister macavaine" "RACHEL" Rachel stood up with a smile "are we heading somewhere special?" "To the clinic. You were told you need a check up after your sexual activity" "DAD.." many laughed as Rachel lowered her head "come on now. A big girl like yourself can handle it. You can carry yourself really well in school so I heard" Rachel swallowed hard 'mister Arlington called my father. I made a huge mistake' "yes dad" "have fun at the clinic" Rachel rushed out while Pete looked at the teacher and showed a slight nod. Exiting the classroom, Pete strided up the corridor. "dad i.." "get in the car Rachel" "it was a joke" "your behaviour is a joke. I have heard all about your ways. You, Claudia, Samara, ebony, Veronica and Jodie. Flirtatious with the guys, wearing little clothing, bullying others. Let's see how you like to be bullied. When we get home, you will remove all of that makeup. All of your revealing clothes will be gone. Hand me your phone" "but.." "hand it to me right now" Rachel swallowed hard while handing her phone over. "in" Rachel got in and Pete put her phone in his pocket. Getting in his car, Pete spoke again "I will be reading all messages. Checking every photo. Anything inappropriate or offensive and I will punish you. Your formal is supposed to be in three weeks. You don't pull your head in, you don't go nor will you go on the trip to Europe with your mother and I. I will send you to your grandmother's" "it's a hole.." "strike one" Rachel lowered her head. 'ive done it now. Dealing with mom is a lot easier' "and that Claudia will not be around. Her father stated she needs mental help. I will not have that around".

Exiting the school grounds, Brielle looked around. "I will message you" "alright.." "sexting my daughter?" "Not yet Shaun" Brielle chuckled as Rome walked off "good to know. Come on. I arrived a little later than expected. There was no parking" "it's fine. Walked a lot in the past" Shaun sighed "I know. Do you know who Marcella is?" "Miley told me she's a designer. The top in her field. She told me after you explained she designs wedding dresses" "and you have a partner?" "Rome. He told me when we were on the raft" "strange. But maybe uplifting" "we weren't sure what was going to happen. Orson is taking Miley" "any of you dating?" "No" "I can see it will. But if he can stand beside you in your toughest time, he's worthy. Don't tell him I said that" "okay".
Arriving at the bridal shop, brielle looked at the dresses in the window. "No" Shaun Chuckled "come on. There is a lot more inside" Brielle and Shaun walked into the bridal shop.  'what is this? No' "not your type?" Shaun laughed "her face said it all. Good to see you again Marcella" "you too, shaun. This is.." "Brielle" "I guessed you would bring Claudia. She always came in here" "no doubt eyeing that off" "it was one of her favourites. I'm guessing a lot more simple for you. Something not as bulky. Have a look around and see if you like any designs. When is the formal?" "Three weeks" "you always cut it close" "we were notified today" "typical of schools" Brielle slowly walked through the shop. 'none of these. No. No. No. Hmm not bad but not what I am after. If I have to wear a dress, it has to be something I would like' "she's picky, this one" "her own style. Doesnt follow anyone's lead" "a true boss. Give me a moment" Marcella walked up to Brielle as she had her eyes on the line of dresses. "Can you draw?" "Yes" "come with me" Brielle followed Marcella to the front counter. Marcella handed her a pad and pen. "Show me" brielle internally grinned. Sketching a dress within ten minutes, Marcellas eyes widened "you should be a designer" "of houses not dresses" "you want to be an architect?" "Thats right" Brielle held the pad up. "Alright. Let's see" Shaun looked at the pad and picked it up with a grin on his face 'its beautiful' Marcella pulled out a dress. "No" "hear me out. This top. Slightly low cut with Rhine stones" brielle nodded "alright" Marcella put the dress up on display and walked around to the other side and grabbed another Dress out. "No" Marcella chuckled. "give me a minute. I'm the designer here. I know roughly what you want. This material?" Brielle felt the material "yes" "it has to be floor length?" "Yes when in heels which I need to learn how to walk in" "you are much different to your sister" "thanks" Marcella laughed "okay let's hang this up" brielle walked with Marcella to the display. "This top, not exact though. This material with a break in the dress. Correct?" "Yes but I don't like the back on either of those" Shaun chuckled "okay.. well this is a strap dress. Got any idea how you would change that?" "You said.." "your idea" "okay" Brielle grabbed the dress and turned it around. "I'd want the straps thicker and for it to go in a v shape to the bottom" Marcella walked around and found another dress then held it up "yes" Marcella grinned "this dress will look spectacular. I will need your measurements" "Marcella, can this be done in three weeks?" "Easy.." "with Rhine stones around the back" "waist?" "Yes. before it hits the skirt" Shaun and Marcella grinned "are you sure you don't want to be a dress designer? This will be absolutely beautiful" "I prefer houses and buildings" "alright. Let's get those measurements done" "okay. Thank you. Need me to strip?" "To your underwear" Brielle stripped down as Shaun laughed while Marcella looked at her wide-eyed. "You are hiding an incredible figure" "it's mine" Shaun grinned "keep it that way. You are only young" "school comes first. Career second" "then men or women" "man or woman. I'm not a sharer" Marcella and Shaun laughed "very technical this one" "she's an intelligent girl.." Marcellas eyes widened "you were in that plane crash. I'm so sorry.." "met three good people" "met?" "Didn't know them prior" "why not?" "My sister" "how so?" Brielle looked at Shaun then at Marcella "her reputation" 'jesus' "one of the popular kids?" "Not only with the females" "I see. That's a shame" "not for me. It's not my body" "you don't get along?" "We never have" "not even when you were young?" "No" "they didn't. Total opposites" "I had that with my sister. We still don't speak. She decided she wants nothing to do with me but here we are. I'm a designer and she works as an attendant at a cafe and used to be the one calling me pathetic" "shove it in her face" Marcella chuckled "the tabloids do that enough. I have all of your measurements. You can put your clothes back on. Heels?" "Ugh. Yeah I guess" "they are needed" "I only sustained one injury when lost. I'm bound to cause twenty in these" Shaun and Marcella laughed