Return To Paradise

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"THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. AS STATED IN THE BROCHURE, WE HAVE FIVE AWARDS TO GIVE OUT THIS EVENING. NOT INCLUDING OUR KING AND QUEEN. THAT WILL COME LAST. WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME OR NAMES, PLEASE COME TO THE STAGE. AS VOTED BY EVERYONE LIKE ALL AWARDS. THE WINNER OF BEST DRESSED MALE, BRENDAN HOLLANDE" everyone clapping Brendan grinned and walked up on stage "congratulations Brendan" "thank you sir".
"BEST DRESSED FEMALE. BRIELLE ARLINGTON" everyone at the table grinned "get up there" Brielle nodded and gracefully walked up on stage. "Thank you sir" "congratulations" both receiving a ribbon they walked back down. 'this i didn't expect' "BEST MALE DANCER IN THE GROUP DANCE IS TYLER ASHTON" everyone cheering, Tyler chuckled "HES GOT THE SWAG SIR" Tyler laughed. "Thank you sir" "congratulations".
"BEST FEMALE DANCER IN THE GROUP DANCE IS MILEY BRENNING" Brielle beamed a smile "and dimples?" Brielle looked at mahlia straight faced as Shaun laughed "GO MILEY" "LOOKING GOOD UP THERE" "YOU TOO BABE" "HEY" Miley laughed as Orson grinned "congratulations" "thank you sir" walking back down, Miley winked brielles way making her grin "a friend for life that one" "I think so".
"BEST PERFORMANCE.. BRIELLE ARLINGTON" "oh you have got to be.." "shut up. You are not going out this evening" "THATS CRAP.." "RIGHT. STAND UP" Jodie swallowed hard and stood up. "I APOLOGISE EVERYONE. IT SEEMS MY DAUGHTER IS TOO UP HERSELF TO CARE ABOUT ANYONE ELSE. MOVE. WE ARE LEAVING" Jodie lowered her head as her eyes watered but walked out of the formal. 'he embarrassed me on my formal night' "sorry Raymond" "it's fine sir" "I can't believe that girl" Raymond only nodded 'she couldn't control herself for one night'.
"NOW THE MOMENT YOU ALL WISH FOR. I ASK THAT THERE ARE NO INTERRUPTIONS. WHEN I CALL YOUR NAMES, PLEASE COME TO THE STAGE TO RECEIVE YOUR CROWNS. THIS CROWNING WILL BE FOLLOWED UP WITH A DANCE" "the fun part" Shaun laughed "you have two awards already" "no" everyone at the table grinned "he has one" "great suit and all" "I change my mind, it's not that bad" everyone at the table laughed. 'im sure he did it to stand out but it's pink..' Brielle let a small laugh slip "sorry" mahlia and Brendan broke out in laughter. "EVERYTHING OKAY THERE?" "YES SIR" principal meninst grinned "LETS START WITH THE KING OF FORMAL. THE KING OF FORMAL IS BRENDAN HOLLANDE" "it's definitely that pink suit" everyone at the table laughed while clapping for him. "ITS OKAY TO WEAR PINK GUYS" whistles filling the air, Brendan walked up on stage. "Duck down" Brendan chuckled and ducked down so principal meninst could put the crown on him "WOOHOOO" "stay put" "have to keep listening until after exams" principal meninst chuckled "THE QUEEN OF OUR FORMAL FOR THIS YEAR IS.. BRIELLE ARLINGTON" "WHAT?" Brielle internally grinned as she walked to the stage. "May I?" "You may" "YOU ARE.." "OKAY BARBIE. ITS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU" many laughed as Rachel's eyes widened "IM HONORED BUT.. IM REALLY NOT INTO TIARAS" Brendan laughed as many others did. Shaun had a gentle grin on his face "IN ALL HONESTY, THIS IS SWEET BUT IN SAYING THAT, I THINK ID LIKE TO PASS IT ON TO SOMEONE WHO SHOULD STAND HERE BY HER KINGS SIDE. MAHLIA PLEASE COME TO THE STAGE" mahlia covered her mouth with shock as she stood up. "COME ON. YOU CANT LEAVE YOUR KING WAITING TOO LONG" "SUSPENSE POCAHONTAS" "RIGHT" Many laughed as mahlia walked up on stage. "This is yours.." "no. The rightful queen is you" brielle put the tiara on mahlias head "plus I don't want to dance with him" "hey" mahlia and Brielle laughed "you look beautiful" mahlia grinned "WELL THIS IS A SURPRISE. PLEASE CONGRATULATE YOUR KING AND QUEEN" everyone cheering, Shaun had a proud look on his face. "well.. my queen?" Mahlia put her hand in Brendans and walked to the floor. When the music started to play, Brielle internally Grinned "they look great up there" "they definitely do". 'they do look absolutely incredible'. While others got up and joined in, Brielle sat back "when can I drink?" Shaun smirked "you arent eighteen yet" "close enough?" "No" "ugh" Cindy and Trevor laughed "never had one?" "No" "that's a good thing. Many kids have. They go out and pay others to buy them for them" "don't even think about it. If you drink, I'd prefer you to try it at home" "well.." "no" everyone at the table laughed. "Is this all we needed to be here for?" "I believe so. Let's go speak to your principal" "yeah. I have to kick his butt" "go on" "after exams. Thank you for a wonderful evening" "very polite. Same to you" brielle and Shaun walked over to principal meninst. "Mister and miss Arlington" "you are in trouble" shaun and principal meninst laughed "I couldn't have you being here on your own" "it would be a shame. You did great out there" "thank you. You lead well" the men grinned "are we needing to stay?" "All of the main parts are done if you wish to go" "thank you. I'm going to say good bye to Miley" "a good friend of yours?" "I believe so. We have been close since we made it back home" "Miley, Brielle, Orson and Rome were.." Andres eyes widened "the lost kids as they called you" "yes. But quite peaceful out there" the men grinned "always a silver lining miss Arlington" "yes sir. Excuse me". Brielle walked over to Miley and Orson. "I am leaving with dad" "we were planning to head off soon too. Can I have that dress?" "Planning to get married soon?" "No. Never mind" Orson and brielle laughed. "We will see you soon right?" "You will. Enjoy guys" "you too" Brielle grinned and walked off. "Dad?" "Let's go home. I know you want to get out of that" "I do" without expecting it, Brielle was given a hug by Andre and slipped a card into her hand. "Nice to meet you, Brielle" "and you too, Andre. Have a pleasant night" "you too". 'A match those two'. Exiting the hall, Brielle and Shaun walked out to his car and got in. "I can see why you keep to yourself. Those girls are out of control" "not worth my time. They can continue to be that way and I will continue to concentrate on what I want" "then more years of school" "yeah but it's a dream of mine. Am I Taking a gap year?" "Why would you do that?" "To work" "No. You don't need to do that. I'm paying for your university" "but.." "no. You find the position you need and I will be there for the interview. No living on campus" "why not?" "I know what college parties are like" Brielle smirked "been there dad?" "No comment" "ah-huh. Not my thing".

"Rome, maybe.." "no" "we get along" "you were my date to the formal. Nothing more" "but.." "I SAID NO" Kelly-anne lowered her head "ana, I have always liked him".

Arriving at home, Brielle and shaun exited the car and walked inside. "Hang that dress up. It was a sweet thing you did for mahlia" "he is her partner. It was right plus I didn't want to dance again" Shaun grinned "you did look great out there" "thank you" Brielle walked up stairs and removed her heels and dress the hung it up before changing into her casual wear. 'my hair can change to. Ugh I don't own make up wipes' fixing her hair up into a ponytail, brielle then grabbed a face washer and wet it. 'this make up needs to go' cleaning all of the makeup off of her face, brielle sighed as her phone signalled a message. 'i have dealt with many tonight' her face clear of makeup, brielle walked out and picked up her phone. 'rome again' Brielle sighed and opened the messages.

Rome - what you had done wasnt who I thought you would be and that's why I chose kelly-anne. That's not the company I want around me.
Rome - I didn't know the truth. I already put our names down and can't change it. I wish I could.
Rome - I know you don't want to speak with me and I hate it. Please let me close. I miss your company.
Rome - just seeing you around when you won't allow me close, hurts. I chose the wrong person as my date. Please don't leave it like this.
Rome - I know you are going to blow everyone away at the formal. I have already imagined how you would look.
Rome - you looked breathtaking tonight. I couldn't remove my eyes away from you. I know you haven't read a message. I just hope that you do.