Return To Paradise

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'Im going to grandpa's. I don't have anything to do today. My schooling doesn't start until the new year and I don't have a lesson today. I want to be back on the island where it was peaceful but grandpas is peaceful. It's a good eight mile walk from here but I can do it easy' grabbing her phone, key and the fifty her father gave her, Brielle walked out of the house and locked the door on the way. 'i remember driving this trip all of the time so they could get rid of me. They tried to use it as a punishment and yet it was where I felt the most secure' her phone ringing, brielle sighed. 'im really not in the mood to talk. God. It's Miley' "hey" 'and she's down' "hey Xena, how are you?" "I'm fine. I'm walking" "where to?" "My grandpa's" "you haven't mentioned a grandpa. Is he local?" "Eight miles from my house" "I'd like to meet him" "you can't" "oh" "he left his estate to me" "wow. Not Shaun?" "No. I received everything on my eighteenth. Sorry I hadnt.." "it's fine. Where are you?" "Ione close" "I'm a five minute run. I will catch up. Into rathon?" "Yes" "I'm joining" "okay. Bye" "bye" Brielle ended the call and kept walking. 'ugh what is with people today. Dad' "hi dad" "Brielle, what are your plans today?" "That was strange" "I asked a question" 'okay this is weird' "I'm going out with Miley" "where?" "Is there a problem here?" Brielle stopped as she was slightly annoyed "you are my daughter" "yeah so?" Shauns anger grew "IM YOUR FATHER BRIELLE" "WHY THE HELL ARE YOU YELLING AT ME AND QUESTIONING ME. IM NOT THE BRAT" Shaun immediately pulled back "you have been quiet the last week and Andre is concerned" "I'm sorry?" 'oh shit, this isn't good' "is there a problem?" "I asked you that" 'very tense. Last time she was tense it didn't end well. It's best not to push her' "I don't have a problem but I am worried" "I'm having a day with Miley" "SCRUMPTIOUS" 'Miley is there' "I see. You haven't made plans?" "I have" "but not Miley?" "No" "what are your plans?" "I'm going to grandpa's" "Andre mentioned that you went there" 'what hasn't he mentioned?' "yeah. I like it there. It holds a lot of good memories" "what's up good looking?. Oh, you are on the phone" Brielle rolled her eyes and Miley held in her laughter. "Alright. If that's where you want to be. We have organised a dinner this evening" "I have plans with.." "dinner brielle. It's more important than hanging out with your friends" "bye" "br.." brielle ended the call as she lowered her head "something wrong?" "It's all wrong. I want to go back to the island" Miley showed a gentle grin. "I need to message John. My father made plans against me and I need to cancel" "made plans?" "Yeah" "far out" Miley nodded.

- hi John, I'm really sorry but I can't make it. My dad made other plans without my knowledge. I will come first thing tomorrow.

Her phone ringing, Brielle looked at john's name. "Hey John, I really am sorry" "this wasn't your decision was it?" "No. I had made plans with you and Sam and then I was just told we have dinner and it's more important than hanging out with my friends" "do you have important matters?" "No. My schooling and my licence but none of them are this evening. I really am sorry" "listen. We are taking a day trip tomorrow.." "can I?" John grinned "of course. We set out at six thirty though" "I don't care about that" "I didn't think you would. You are an adult now and have rights to do what you want" "I think so too. I will see you then" "we look forward to it. Bye brielle" "bye".
"He's a sweet man" "both of them. Did you not have plans today?" "None at all. Thought I'd catch up with you. Im keen to see this house" "remember what I wanted?" "IS IT REALLY?" Brielle grinned "close too. Needs some modern touches on the inside but I couldn't do that to my grandpas home" "I like that".

'my daughter ended the call very abruptly. I don't know what she had planned but I organised with Shannon and Irene to have dinner with them. Our kids are seeing each other and it will be good to know them but my daughter doesn't seem thrilled at all. Maybe I ask her what was so important'.

Standing out the front of her grandpa's home, Brielle chuckled as Miley became excited. "Holy. Wow I can see why you love this. Can we?" "Of course I will show you around the grounds first" "very green" Brielle grinned "it is. The back of the home is even more beautiful. Don't out your feet in the pond" "what?" Brielle chuckled "when I was younger, my grandpa used to tell me not to put my hands and feet in the pond as piranhas were in there" Miley broke out in laughter "he sounds like a funny man" "he was. Quite amusing now I look at it.." "OH MY GOD" Brielle grinned "it is beautiful" "beautiful? This is like out of a story book. All of the details. The small bridge over the pond. The stepping stones surrounded by pebbles. Wow. I can see why you find this place to be home" brielles face softened as a soft grin showed "I spent a lot of my child hood here. My father used to say it's punishment and I can stay with grandpa instead of going out but if this is punishment, I'm in" Miley beamed a smile "did you ever give up that you loved coming here?" "No. They never asked either. I probably wouldn't have told them because they would've stopped it. Everything great between you and Orson?" "It is. And I enrolled" brielles eyes lit up "so you will be attending the same University as me?" "I will be. Let's plan breaks" Brielle chuckled. "Let me show you inside" "eeekkk".

Brielle arriving home, she walked straight to her room and shut the door not giving Shaun a chance. 'shes unhappy. I know that. I just hope she will liven up. When she's in a mood, she can be very hostile' changing into dress pants and a shirt, Brielle put her flats on and fixed her hair then walked back downstairs. "Brielle, we are having dinner here" brielle looked at the dining table then walked straight back upstairs and put her comfortable clothes back on while shaun sighed and entered the kitchen. 'shes far from happy but the friendships can wait. She needs to understand it's important to be friendly with the parents'. Heading back downstairs, brielle walked straight past Shaun and into the kitchen. "they will be here soon" "so?" "THIS STOPS. YOUR FRIENDSHIPS CAN WAIT" "like you give a fuck. You never have" Shaun's tone immediately changed to a softness but Brielle didn't care and walked out. "Brielle. Look. You two are dating.." "we aren't dating" "seeing each other" "yeah? So?" Shaun sighed as brielle walked off. "Just tell me when your friends get here" Shaun lowered his head 'all I'm trying to do is get to know Andres parents as Andre and Brielle are seeing each other. It could help them too but if brielle is tense it won't go well' Brielle sat outside just looking at the fence. 'i was supposed to see two men that saved my life and all he cares about is making an impression on Andres parents. I haven't even met them. Andre and I aren't serious either. To me it makes no sense. John and Sam are gentlemen and helped me. It's rare that people help me unless it benefits them. To meet them in such an event, it means something' hearing a car pull in the drive way, Brielle rolled her eyes "BRIELLE" brielle sighed 'now its time to go host. Nah I'm not hosting. He is' Brielle stood up and and walked back inside while Shaun answered the door. "Shannon and Irene, it's a pleasure. Please come in. Hi Andre" "hi Shaun". Brielle looked at both parents then at Andre as he was smiling. "hi brielle" "hi Andre. Shannon and Irene, right?" "You are very beautiful. You were right, Andre" 'is it about looks.? Not a yes, nothing. Ugh' 'brielle is very tense' "it's good to meet you Brielle. Yes I'm Shannon. I hear you and Andre have been seeing each other" "we have a couple of times. A drink?" "A water is fine thanks" "sure. Irene and Andre?" "Water please" "water is fine. I can help" "it's fine" brielle entered the kitchen and grabbed five glasses out. "I know this is a surprise to you but the parents wanted to get together" "it is" Andre put his arms around Brielle and kissed her cheek. 'she didn't even relax. Every other time I have done that, she relaxes in my hold' "have you showered today?" "I will before bed" "if water relaxes you, you should do that. My parents are very easy going. There is no need to be worried" Brielle handed a glass to Andre "thanks" "it's fine". 'im not worried, I'm annoyed. I had plans with two very kind men and my dad doesn't even care'
"Your daughter is very short" "dear, you can't just say that" "I expected my son would be with someone more open" "they aren't together. Only enjoying each other's company. We don't know her. Only what we have heard in the media" Irene nodded "I suppose I should remember she has been through a tough ordeal" "my daughter is very independent. It was an experience she will never forget".