Return To Paradise

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"how about now that both of us have finished eating. We go see your grandpa's home" "you don't have to.." "none of that" brielle grinned as she stood up. "Would you like to take this somewhere first?" "My car. I take it that you don't drive yet?" "No but I do have a car" "what is it?" "No idea. My dad just gave me the key" Andre laughed "alright. Different. Do you like surprises?" "Only good ones" "like many" approaching an Aston Martin, Brielle looked at Andre "fancy" Andre ran his tongue over his bottom lip "what can I say, I like fast cars" "driving in luxury" "judging my type of car?" "Not at all" "right" 'shes adorable. Everything about her' Andre opened the passenger door "well are you getting in?" "thank you" 'I'm not used to this kind of care' sitting in the car, brielle scanned the interior and put her belt on while Andre put the rug in the back and got in the driver seat. "How far is your destination?" "Three miles" Andre started the car and gestured for Brielle to put the address in the GPS. "You were going to walk three miles?" "Yes" "it's normal for you, isn't it?" "Well five is usual" "five.. don't tell me you used to walk to school?" "Okay I won't" Andre grinned as he started to drive. Putting his hand on brielle's thigh, Andre brushed his fingers over her leg. 'hes very sweet but I can see there is a dangerous side to him too. It only intrigues me more. Why would a guy of twenty two years never date. Is there red flags that I'm not seeing?' "ask your question" Brielle turned her attention to Andre "what question?" "Didn't have one?" "No" "I have many but in time" "okay" Andre chuckled "after we visit your grandpas home, maybe I can take you to the docks?" "I'd like that".
Arriving at her grandpa's home, Brielle was shocked to see the gardens well maintained. "This is it?" "Yes" two men walking out of the property, Brielle exited the car followed by Andre. "Gentlemen" Leonardo and Tyrone grinned "you haven't changed a bit miss Arlington" brielles eyes widened as she realised who they were. "Holy goodness" the men grinned "oh I'm sorry. Tyrone and Leonardo, this is.." "Andre Callisto. We know" "I didn't" the men laughed. "Can we get a hug?" "Of course" Brielle shared a short hug with both men. "Geoffrey stated this will be in your hands. We knew of your birthday. Happy eighteenth" "thank you" Andre internally grinned "come on. Your grandpa wouldn't want you standing out here. You can bring your car in andre" "I will. Thank you".
"How have you been?" "And you were in a crash" "that was the most peaceful time of my life" "knowing what you had been dealing with its no surprise" "and you two?" "Very well. Waiting for your return".
Andre parked his car and got out again. "Waiting?" Leonardo showed a gentle smile "yes. In this kingdom, you are a princess" "you make it sound like I'm part of a fairy tale" "it fits. The wicked mother and sister" "dad wasn't innocent either" "that's the other sister". Brielle chuckled "let's not mention that. The piranhas still in that pond?" The men laughed "if you look at a gold fish like a piranha" "that cheeky man. Always made my days though. I really miss this place" "this is your sanctuary now" Brielle looked around while feeling at peace "it's always been my sanctuary even when I didn't own it. Here feels like home" "everything you wanted?" "The Victorian style home, luscious green grass, two water sources that are both calming.." Andre placed his hand on brielle's lower back "so much detail in every area of this home. It's always been a dream of mine and if I was to draw a place of serenity, this is picture perfect" "it always has been. Would you like to have a look inside?" "I'd love too" "it may be very dusty. No one has been able to access it since Geoffrey passed" "he is with Nanna living happily with his arm around her like always" 'the way she speaks with so much soul, it only increases my want to keep her close' pulling out the key, brielles eyes softened. Upon opening the door, Brielle held down her emotions and walked inside with Andre, Leonardo and Tyrone. 'I'm home..' Andre, Leonardo and Tyrone grinned "there is quite a lot.." Brielle laying eyes on the dining table, her breath got caught in her throat. "I knew he would do that" Brielle walked over to the dining table where images sat of her and her grandparents. "I miss both of them so much. They were the only ones that ever believed in me" Leonardo cleared his throat "in my blood family, Leonardo" Tyrone chuckled "we know" 'how can a family just push aside their child and sibling?. I only want to hold her close and shower her with love'. 'these are beautiful' Brielle walked to the kitchen and looked around 'just as I remember it. We spent so much time in here. Nannas cooking. I can smell it from memory' 'shes at peace here. I hope she will find my place peaceful too'. Spending a couple of hours at her grandpa's house, Brielle got Leonardo and Tyrones numbers then said goodbye. "I'm sorry if.." "no.." Andre grabbed her hand and kissed it "you were at peace there and had a beautiful soft look on your face. I can see it means a lot to you" "thank you" Andre grinned. 'hes so easy to speak with and a gentleman' "Andre, how can one like yourself not have dated?. Maybe one night stands?" "Like me?" 'hes going to make me say it' "yeah..." Andre showed a cheeky grin "I want to hear this" "okay.. one that's very well known, is affectionate, has goals and a good career but on top of that is delectable.." Andre stopped his car and without missing a beat, crashed his lips on brielle's. Heat rising in both of them, Andre undid brielles seat belt and pulled her on his lap just wanting her to be closer. None of them wanting to break away from each other, Brielle did with curiosity. "Don't.." "you didn't answer me" Andre gripped her long ponytail and her side but not enough to hurt her. "because I wanted to wait for the right one. There has to be a connection, has to be a want, a need. I haven't felt that with anyone else. I've never had a one night stand, I've never wanted one. What I want.." Andres eyes pierced Brielle's telling her that he's being honest "is a home. A place where I want to be, a place where I feel nothing but happiness and love. Many may know my name, but I don't let them close because I don't trust them easily. Fame and fortune can have its downside. There are those out there that just want to use you, abuse you and break you. When I walked into that formal, seeing a pulchritudinous brunette sitting alone when she should be showed with love and care, I knew right then and there that waiting was worth it. Ever since meeting you and feeling the way you move when you were with me, I waited and it wasn't your principal that contacted me the second time. It was me who contacted him just to see you again because you hadn't messaged me" "I didn't know why you gave me that card. I'm not into dance lessons" Andre grazed his pearly white straight teeth over his bottom lip "I want to dance with you.. alone" brielle could see the desire in his eyes only pulling her in more. Pressing her lips on his, Andre grinned against them "let's go to the docks" "I'd love too but you need to let me go" "ugh" Brielle chuckled as she moved. 'he makes my heart beat fasten and my core heat up' her phone ringing, Brielle grabbed it out and put it on loudspeaker 'miley. Of course' "fire cracker" "GIRL I MISS YOU" Brielle laughed "it's been less than a day" "yeah but you are my Xena, princess, saviour, survivor, Pocahontas.." Andre and Brielle laughed "HOLD IT. that was not the radio" "no" "hi Andre" Andre laughed "hi Miley" "knew it. Can we do like a double date or something?" '"whoa hold up.." "if Brielle will" "YES" Brielle laughed "I never said.." "but you love me and Orson can tag along" Andre and Brielle laughed as they heard Orson "HEY" "I'm speaking with my Pocahontas here" "BRIELLE. I DON'T LIKE COMING SECOND" "let the woman come first. Greedy" "hear that?"