Return To Paradise

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Arriving at royal Park, brielle looked around for Andre. 'he said midday but his place is quite large' walking around royal Park, Brielle took in every detail.'the grass.. its so Luscious like it rained last evening. So green and beautiful just like the trees. I have never experienced this. Any of it..' "brielle?" Brielle stopped and turned. Spotting Andre, Brielle showed a gentle smile "you chose a very picturesque place" "it's a favourite of mine. Would you like to join me?" Andre held out his hand and brielle put her hand in his. "I'd love to. I hope you haven't been waiting long?" "Not at all" "I'm thrilled to hear that. I have never been here before" "its a common place for many" both Andre and Brielle sat down on the picnic rug. "Wow" Andre grinned "I wasn't sure of you taste in food but a little of everything should cover it" "everything but not brussel sprouts" Andre chuckled "noted. Is there a reason why you have never been here?" "That grounding I spoke of. Not something that is uplifting. Your family?" "I'm an only child. My parents are still together. They were actually high school sweethearts" Brielle grinned "that's wonderful for all of you" "it has been" "what do you parents do?" "My mom is an accountant and my father works at Highgate" "both great jobs" "they are. I know what your father does. Your mom?" "I don't know. I haven't had contact with her. I know she lives downtown" "you two have never got along?" "No. It's unfortunate but I became used to it. From a young age I was excluded in everything to do with the family" "your sister as well?" "No. I was always sent to my grandpas while they went out but I preferred it. Claudia is very self indulged. Actually she has been sent to a facility which will hopefully help her. She very aggressive and violent. Refused school too. It's a shame she has gone down that path" "if she had it all, why would she do that?" "The truth has come out and she's not getting her way anymore" "that would do it. Someone who has always had the attention has now been pushed aside. Did it not bother you being excluded?" "At the start I didn't understand why I was getting in trouble and was silently questioning everything but no not really because they sent me to the person who cared the most. Always a gentleman and cheeky as sin" Andre grinned "so you won even though they thought you didn't" "I did" "this place you mentioned, it was where they used to send you?" "Yes. Memories were made there. He left it all to me. His house, money and possessions. I'm honestly quite shocked. I thought it would be my father. He's the only child" "maybe he knew that the right person is you" "I believe so. And maybe one day I will make it my own home but first I need to jam pack my architecture in" "by the sound of that you want to try finish it early. Are you going to stay on campus?" "No. Dad told me he knows what happens at those parties" Andre chuckled "speaking from experience I am guessing" "he said no comment. What keeps you busy when you aren't dancing?" "Things like this" "meeting up with strangers for a meal?" "Definitely not that bit. I haven't dated. Well actually that's a lie. In junior for two weeks" brielle let a cute laugh slip pulling Andre in even more. "How cute" Andre Grinned "so was that laugh. And you have only seen one?" "Yes. Didn't date. Only hung out but I wasn't for him" "then it's definitely him thats settling for less" "I'm not going to judge" 'hes Definitely settling for less' "this guy now?" "On a spiral. After being stuck on the island for nearly two months, he came out of it a completely different person. Wants to drink all of the time, so far been between three girls at school. Been charged with drinking in public and underage.." "it's his life path. The only person who can stop it, is him" "I agree but it's disappointing. He was friends with Miley and Orson for many years and now he's just pushed them away. I'm sure its hurt them" Andre nodded "understandable. What about you?" "No. A little disappointed. Not because we were hanging out but on the island, he was completely different. A free spirited person who showed values" "how was that experience?" A gentle grin showed on brielle's face shocking Andre. "Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The start was intense. Hearing many scream on the plane and when the plane hit the water, the plane broke apart. It filled up quick. Thankfully my phone didn't go underwater and I was able to reach for help. It was frantic for many. Everyone fighting and not thinking straight. I managed to keep away from all of that and pushed forward while on the phone to my dad. He alerted the airport. Getting to the island, I was thankful I listened to my father and had rope on me. Rome, Orson and Miley followed me and were struggling. Pulled them to safety" Andre loooked at Brielle with pride. 'shes incredible' "within two days we managed to build a wall to block wind and a platform to sleep on. Dried everything that we had on rope. Found a way to get food and cook. Went through four storms and a hurricane but it was peaceful out there. No one trying to attack me, blame me for things I hadn't done. Finally got full night's of sleep" "how come you couldn't at home?" "My sister and father. It was either yelling at me or she would hit me. I slept light all of the time" "the storms or hurricane didn't worry you?" "Ever danced in the rain?" Andre grinned "never" "rain is calming and the feeling as it hits me, seems to make me relax. Many times over I have just laid in the shower and let the water fall on my face. I guess I just took it all in while on the island. The others were worried but I figured if I survived that crash and got that far, I was going to get home" "you are very positive for someone that has been through a lot" "lifting myself has always been something I needed to do. What relaxes you?" "Music is definitely up there. But there is a place at the docks, I like to go to too" "a hidden spot or more out in the open?" "Both. Very open and yet I've never seen another person there" Brielle grinned "sounds great" "I didn't even have to describe it. What would be your guess?" "You stated in the open but you have never seen another person there. My guess is it's on top of a building" Andre grinned "correct. You need to find a favourite place" "I also need to see what this city has to offer" "what did you do for your eighteenth?" "Got shot at with paint" Andre laughed "paint balling?" "Yes. Tried out the indoor go karts. That was fun. Lost but worth it. The arcade. When I went home, dad had made a Meal for both of us then I did some taste testing" Andre showed a cheeky grin "and how did that go?" "I wasn't a massive fan of the heavy beer" "alright. What else?" "The bourbon, scotch, baileys and ouzo were good" Andre looked at Brielle wide eyed before he laughed "how was your head?" "Not great. Dad told me because I had a sip from each, I had to finish them" Andre laughed 'his laugh. I love it. I could listen to it all day' Andre internally grinned as he neared Brielle. "Something on your mind?" "Nope" "that was a lie.." 'every word he speaks just pulls me in' "maybe" "only maybe?" Brielle grinned pulling Andre in even more than before. "those dimples.." Andre kissed her cheek where her dimple shows before holding eye contact with her. 'his eyes are very deep and alluring' pressing his lips on brielle's, Brielle parted wanting to taste him. Sharing a short but deep kiss, both felt at a loss when they pulled away like they only want to use each other to breathe. "Everything about you has me tied up".