Return To Paradise

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"whoa" everyone grinned "never been?" "No" Miley internally grinned "it's good fun. Hopefully you can shoot" "no idea. But I'm keen to try".
Walking to the counter, Brielle kept her eyes on the arena. 'plenty of obstacles and hiding places. Looks like good fun to me'.
"Six" "yes thanks" "sure. Played before?" "She hasn't" "ma'am, do you have any injuries?" "No" "any medical issues we should be aware of. Asthma, hayfever, disabilities, heart problems?" "No. All clear" "alright. You will all be in suits. There is another team but they have seven" "yeah that's fine. It's a bit of fun" the man grinned "here are your suits. Do not remove your goggles. No shooting each other closer than eight feet. These can hurt" "yes sir" everyone putting their suits on, the attendant placed the goggles on the counter. "Ready?" Everyone said yes and grabbed their goggles. "You will be given your paintball guns and other equipment at the doors" "thank you". 'i can't believe I am doing this. Things have changed so much. It's exciting, daunting, fun but also unknown to me. I missed so much while growing up. It all changed very quickly' entering the arena, Brielle followed everyone's lead and put her gear on. "Have fun and remember the rules. GO" everyone running to hide, Brielle internally grinned. 'oh this is the best' Brielle slid under a shelter and lifted herself up. 'i don't even know how to shoot. He explained it but I don't know how my aim will be. I guess it's worth a try' when the siren went off, Brielle held in her laughter as everyone came running out. Shooting in their direction, Brielle internally grinned 'this isn't too bad' "WHERE IS SHE?" "HI" "OI, WHERE ARE YOU HIDING?" "NO" many laughed. Continuing to shoot, Brielle couldn't stop smiling. 'Im just going to shoot Miley for fun' shooting Miley in the butt, Brielle chuckled as Miley laughed "BRIELLE. IM ON YOUR TEAM" "FUN" many laughing, Brielle grinned 'im going out there' getting down, brielle ran out shooting at the other team. "WHERE WERE YOU HUH" "WE ARE UNDER FRIENDLY FIRE HERE" "SHOOTING" "YOU ARE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE. YOU ARE SO DEAD" Brielle laughed while continuing to run. 'this is so much fun' "dead" "oh come on" the guy laughed as he shot her way. Retaliating, brielle chuckled as he ran."CHICKEN" "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN" "SHES A PRINCESS. YOU DONT RUN FROM THEM. YOU RESCUE THEM" Everyone breaking out in laughter, Miley grinned "I GOT YOUR BACK POCAHONTAS" "I KNOW, FIRE CRACKER" "WHAT ABOUT MINE?" "TAG" Brielle cracked up laughing "THATS IT" Miley laughed as Orson kept shooting her way "IM GUESSING YOU TWO ARE DATING?" "JUST A TAG TO ME AND MY POCAHONTAS" "IM KICKING YOUR BUTT" "YOU STILL OWE ME ONE AND XENA" "WHO IS XENA?" "POCAHONTAS" everyone including Brielle laughed. 'oh my gosh, this is so fun. I'm absolutely covered in paint but it's worth it'.
Spending all day out, trying out new things until four thirty, Brielle headed home. Entering the house, brielles eyes softened "Brielle" Shaun grinned "did you have fun?. You look very colourful" "it was a fun day. I thought you stated we would be going out for dinner?" "No. I stated dinner. I know you prefer homemade. Dinner will be ready in about thirty minutes, if you want to go shower" "I think that would be a good idea. And whatever you are making smells divine. Thank you" Shaun grinned as Brielle walked away. 'always polite when she is at ease. I didn't know Brielle was friends with Oscar. I noticed a friendship between her and mahlia at the graduation. I'm thrilled she has had a wonderful day'. While showering, Brielle chuckled to herself as the bottom of the shower was covered in a rainbow of colours. 'so worth it but I will need to scrub my shower. I need to find out when university starts. I need a degree in major to be an architect. There is nothing else I want to do. It's going to take time to live my dream but I want it more than anything. It's going to take seven years but I'm hoping with a lot of hard work and determination I can push that to four to five years. I need to find out how to do it'. Finishing her shower, brielle got out and dry then found some comfortable clothes to put on. 'i better get down there. I was in the shower for a while' exiting her room, Brielle walked down to the dining area. 'oh my goodness. This all looks incredible. Home made antipasto garlic bread, stuffed mushrooms, tempeh and bean salad, steamed vegetables, an assortment of dips and meats. He has gone to new heights but I love all of this' "well since you are eighteen now" Brielle took her eyes away from the food to look at Shaun "I can eat home made gourmet food?" Shaun chuckled "no. How about a taste testing of alcohol. You are home for the night?" "Yes. Alright. Let's see what I like and don't" "i will grab them" "I can.." "no. Just sit". 'okay I will sit. He's done so much already' her father walking out with three presents, brielles eyes widened "I haven't received.." "I know. I know you aren't one to want the best with everything as well so that just made things harder for me" "I do appreciate it but it wasn't expected. Thank you" Shaun lowered the gifts down while Brielle had a mix of emotions. "Dad.." Shaun stopped and looked at Brielle. Not being able to say what she wanted, Brielle changed the subject. "I'm meeting with Andre on monday" 'that's not what she was going to say. She spat it out with uncertainty and in a rush' "let's talk when I grab these drinks" "okay". Shaun grabbed a few bottles of alcohol and soft drink then walked out. Sitting down, Shaun grinned "this will be interesting. You haven't had a drink before" "very. but at least I am home" "the safer option. Let's fill our plates" "it does look Devine, dad" "I'm glad". Both filling their plates and making drinks, Shaun raised his glass. "To you. Happy eighteenth" "thanks dad" having a sip, Brielle let the drink sit in her mouth then swallowed it. "I like that one" Shaun grinned "scotch. Has strength but is sweet" Brielle nodded "what you said before isn't what you were going to say. Is there a reason you changed the subject?" "I needed to tell you" "you haven't been one to open up and I understand the past plays a big part in that. One day I hope that it will all pass and you can say what you want" "I do but some things don't come easy. Okay I like this one too" "bourbon" "not as sweet but still nice" "alright let's try this one" Brielle looked at it. 'hmm definitely different' sipping on the baileys, Brielle grinned "I'd say thats more for a cold night" "you have to drink those three" 'jesus' "okay.." "and eat all of this and open them" "wow. I got eighteen and he becomes even more demanding" Shaun chuckled 'im curious to see how she will handle those drinks' eating all of the food with her dad, Brielle then grabbed her presents and the card. Opening the first present, brielle grinned "finally. A phone that's not ten years old" "yours is a little outdated" "very much so. If I change phones will the messages still be there?" "No.." "that's a shame" "something you want to save?" "Many but I will remember them. Thank you" Shaun grinned "it's fine. How can you contact people?" "Sorry?" "I haven't put you on a plan nor paid for credit" "WHAT?" Shaun nodded "ahh.. I don't know" "hmm okay. Are you sure no one else has paid for it?" "I didn't even think when I sent a message. It's obviously gone through. I don't know" "let's look into that" "okay" a knock sounding at the door, Shaun looked at Brielle "I don't know" "I will answer it" Shaun stood up while Brielle opened the second present. 'keys?.. what..' "DAD" "WAIT. hi sir" "hi, I'm Brutus Evaristo. I'm looking for Brielle arlington" "BRIELLE" Brielle stood up with worry. Shaun seeing her expression, he knew she had no idea who it is. "A brutus Evaristo is here to see you" "I don't know a brutus Evaristo..".