Return To Paradise

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"you don't?" "I run my company. Know many. Speaking of.." worry filled Andre "the annual business event is approaching. I'd like for you to attend" "I haven't attended a business event in eighteen years" Shaun slightly lowered his head "I know that Brielle.." 'shaun is regretful' "but I would like you to come with me. You are the only.." the door slamming open, Brielle rolled her eyes while Shaun was immediately on guard. "YOU AND THAT.." Claudia laying her eyes on Andre, she put on a flirtatious smile "hi Andre. I'm Claudia" Andre immediately put his arms around brielle "she's only fooling you. She has always been worthless, shameful, stupid and ugly. No one ever loved her. Not our mother or father. Constantly kept her in the dark so no one would see her.." Brielle swallowed hard while Shaun grew angrier and Andre only tightened his hold "whatever lies she has fed you.." fed up with her talking, Andre spoke "I have heard all about your ways. You are displeasing, a liar, unmotivated, not a pure bone in your body. Conniving and should be seeking help. Your sister may have been treated unfairly at fault of your mother and you but she's alluring, sweet, intelligent, caring, beautiful, cheeky.." Shaun grinned "and everything I want in a woman" "YOU FUCKING BITCH". Brielle stepped forward out of Andres Hold as Claudia stormed her way. Claudia slamming her fist to brielles face, Andre screamed out. Retaliating, Brielle punched her straight in the jaw and stomach. Claudia losing all control and going hit for hit with Brielle, brielle finally got the upper hand and pinned her to the ground. "You need to calm down. Find something that relaxes you. I understand you had everything at your feet and it came undone but if you don't try to help yourself, no one will be able to help you.." "SHUT UP" "we may never have got along and that's fine but if you want to live your life, I suggest you find something to help you" 'shes bleeding..' Andre slightly turned his eyes not wanting to see Brielle with blood on her. "You had it all Claudia and you can work your way up but you need guidance and care. You need true friends that will be there. There is so much more to life than materialistic items. Love, care, compassion, empathy, courage and confidence within yourself. That's all it takes to be a decent human. Status means nothing when no one cares.." Claudia breaking down, Shaun's eyes softened "I will take her brielle" "just know that all they want is the best for you" Brielle moved back and Andre immediately pulled her to his front. 'shes heavily bleeding. I don't want to see this'. Shaun lifted Claudia up and walked her outside. "I need to go clean myself up" brielle turned to face Andre. Seeing Brielle's lip and eye bleeding, his heart ached. "your eye.." Brielle nodded as she stepped back "I will go clean myself up" "what if she bursted your eye socket.." "subconjunctival hemorrhage. It's harmless. It's a blood vessel" brielle walked off and up the stairs "IM COMING" Andre rushed up behind Brielle into her room. Stopping as he looked how bare it is, andre took in every detail. 'she shouldn't have this little'.
Looking at herself in the mirror, brielle grabbed the face washer and wet it. 'its been my life. This, i am used to only this time dad knows I didn't fall. He knows the truth. She needs help and lots of it' cleaning up her lip and her face as blood slowly ran down her cheeks, brielle knew she would bruise but bruising to her is normal. "Why do you have so little?" Brielle looked at Andre through the mirror. His face showing sadness and concern, brielle spoke "punishments, Andre. I'm used to having little. But I have clothes, food and a roof over my head. I'm breathing and surviving. Others have less than I do" Andre walked brielles way and Brielle turned to face him. "I never want to see you have so little nor see you hurting. You put up a good fight but just like Claudia, you are bleeding and have damaged yourself" "it will heal" "will it?" "Yes" Andre picked brielle up while she held the face washer under her eye. "Andre.." Andre lowered Brielle to the basin and moved the face washer to the side before pressing his lips on hers. Sharing a long and passionate kiss, Andre never wanted to stop. 'I'm never letting her go. No matter what comes forward' breaking from brielles lips, Andre gently grabbed her hand and pulled her to the room. "Andre.." Andre put his index finger to her lips and laid her down. Hovering over her, Andre held eye contact with her. "Your eyes.. they are like a magnet. So deep and sensitive. You show so much through them and right now they is a softness in them" brielles eyes softening even more, Andre moved in and sucked on her bottom lip then but down making Brielle gasp. Taking the opportunity, Andre slid his tongue in her mouth. 'i cant control myself with her' Andre pulled back worrying Brielle 'that was sudden. Maybe I did something' "let's go back down stairs" Brielle only nodded. Andre walked back down stairs with his guard up while Brielle wasn't sure what to think. 'okay I guess that's it..' walking back down stairs, brielle looked at the front door as Shaun entered. "She has gone to get some help" brielle nodded "you should rest but food first" "okay" 'has something happened here' "is there a problem?" "No" "alright" brielle kept her blue eyes away from Andre disappointing him. "I can give you a hand with dinner dad" "it's already cooked. A simple meal this evening" "oh. Okay" "show me your eye" Brielle removed the face washer "your eye is bleeding. Doctors" "it's a blood vessel. My vision is fine" "it better be" "it is.".
Her phone ringing, brielle grabbed it out and answered it while Shaun spoke with Andre. "Hey" "hey? No. What's happened?" "Had a visit from Claudia" "I thought she was in a clinic?" "Us too. Ended up getting in a fight with her" "how bad are your injuries?" "Split lip and eye" "AND EYE. GET YOUR FINE BUTT..." "calm it down. A blood vessel I'm fine" Miley storming in through the front door, Shaun's eyes widened "POCAHONTAS" Brielles eyes widened as she walked out "you just stormed in" "sorry but let me see. I was on my way to remary park" brielle removed the face washer "that bitch.." "Miley she was a lot worse. She is getting the help she needs" Miley nodded "hi" Andre Grinned "hi, Miley" Miley looked back at Brielle. "ice pack" Brielle grinned "come on fire cracker. We are just about to have dinner. You cant be just storming in" "I was worried" Shaun chuckled "sorry Shaun" "it's okay".
Miley opened the deep freezer and handed Brielle the ice pack. "That. Kisses from me and sleep" "food" "and food. Can't forget the food" "yep".
"They are complete opposites" Shaun nodded "they are but also compliment each other" "I can see that" "you and your friends?" "In my line of work, you don't make friends. Only acquaintances" "and school?" "Those who I was friends with turned away. Dancing isn't cool" "it's their loss. You have done incredibly well for yourself" "thank you".

'her mind is elsewhere and I know I was the cause of it. My abrupt change has stirred her mind' "you need to enquire about your scholarship" "I will do that tomorrow" "and your licence" "and that but I've never driven" "then we can organise lessons. It's been many years since I have sat mine. Andre. Did you have to do lessons?" "A few. They do help. When feeling confident enough, then do the driving test" Brielle showed a slight nod before filling her mouth with her food. "Always a big eater" "there's nothing wrong with a healthy appetite" "I agree" all three eating the rest of their meals in silence, Andre felt concerned while Brielle started to die down. 'its been a long day. An emotional day. I look forward to seeing Leonardo and Tyrone again' "how were John and Sam?" "They were great as always. Brought in two large tunas" "a big pay day for both" "I'm unsure of the pricing but I'm thrilled they are living the life they want" "like you will" "I know. I want to push it as hard as I can" "don't overdo it" "I wont".