Return To Paradise

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"how was it?" "It was great. No tuna this morning but it was fun" "well that's good. I don't understand how you can go out there after the crash" "because out there, it's peaceful" Shaun only nodded "your phone is off. I don't like that. I contacted Andre and Miley also went to your grandpa's house. No one had seen you or could get a hold of you. They are worried" Brielle grabbed out her phone and turned it on. Message after message, brielle went straight for Miley's number and called her on loud. "MY XENA. AYYYY" Brielle chuckled "my ears. Hey. Worried?" "Nah not at all" Shaun sighed "annoyed though. You went out right?" "Hell yes I did. It was awesome. Didn't catch any tuna unfortunately but they said if I can catch one, I get to keep the money" "WHOA WHAT?" "yeah. Jumped off the boat near shore too" Miley laughed "typical of you. Trying out new things. How are John and Sam?" "They are good. Maybe you.." "my feet are staying planted" "so you are a fire cracker chicken?" Orson laughed as Miley glared at him "what? She's right" "I can see it now, Orson. The day she dies when she is old and fragile, she will explode into fireworks" Miley and Orson laughed "that would be pretty damn cool. So you are drenched. Got plans?" "To change. Nothing after that" "what time did you get up?" "Five thirty. The sunrise at the pier was beautiful" "you did that on the island too" "you need to appreciate that" "I appreciate sleep" "she's lazy" "HEY" Brielle chuckled.
"We aren't doing anything. Maybe you want to experience a movie?" "Yeah I have fifty on me.." "you didn't spend it?" "No. What movie?" "Definitely comedy" "she already thinks shes hilarious" "I am, chump" Brielle and Orson laughed "alright well tell me when the movie is and where" "I will send you a message. Have fun" "tons. Bye" "bye".
"Why didn't you spend the money?" "I didn't need to. I ate" Shaun nodded "I can walk" "it's only water and the seats are leather" "alright" 'wants his car spotless but allows water? Hmm'. "You didn't contact Andre" "I will message him" "you called Miley" "Miley doesn't work" "oh, alright".

Andre - good morning Brielle, I hope you got a good night sleep and relaxed a lot more after that. It seems like you need it.
Andre - are you okay?. Your father contacted me and told me he couldn't find you.
Andre - I'm a little concerned. It's been hours. Usually you would reply and your phone is off.
- it was off for a good reason. I went out with John and Sam as I had to cancel my dinner reservations with them yesterday. A peaceful morning out on the water. I am back on land and heading out to see Miley and Orson. I hope your day is pleasant.
"Messaged?" "Yes" "he seems like a really good kid" "not sure about the mother" Shaun's chest raised "because she agreed with me" "I'm eighteen and can do what I like. I don't need others crowding me in" "it was a good opportunity to get to know them" "Andre and I aren't even dating. We have spent time together.." "he's a good kid. I understand that but if things move forward, it would be good to have a relationship with his parents. You may not like her ways but she only wants what is best for her son, like I do you. I do care. I know our history isn't the greatest and I know I have made mistakes. I want to see you happy" "I'm happy out there" 'how can she be happy out there?' Shaun stayed silent until reaching their home. "You should go get ready" "I will be. Thanks". 'so short. I hate this.  When she's open and vibrant, she is so caring and sweet'. Entering her room, Brielle looked around 'nothing has been touched' grabbing a change of clothes, Brielle then entered her bathroom and stripped down. 'a quick shower. Ugh that's my phone' Brielle rinsed her body off then got out again before getting dressed and fixed her hair. 'two messages. One from Miley and one from Andre'.

Miley - Hoyts at four.
- see ya then fire cracker.

"Brielle" Brielle looked at her father. "Oh, you had another shower" "yeah. The water near the shore isn't that clean" "right. Have you contacted Andre?" "Yes" Shaun grinned "glad to hear that" 'ugh, don't be forcing this shit'.
Brielle turned her attention back to her phone.

Andre - it was John and Sam? Everyone guessed Miley. I know those men mean a lot to you. Shaun told me you drank last evening. Did you do that because you were upset?. I was hoping I could see you this afternoon. What are you three doing?
- assumptions can lead to problems. Do you two talk about everything?. We are going to the movies. I have yet to experience that.
Andre - we have spoken a lot. We communicate well. He's worried about you as I am. Your demeanor last evening told me you weren't happy. He only wanted both families to get together. It didn't go as I thought it would. Your father agrees you were very hostile. I don't like that. I understand you had made plans but both parties just guessed Miley and that's their fault.
- I don't like that. I'm a very private person.
As I stated, assumptions lead to problems. I should be able to decide what I want to do and who with. There may have been a reason they wanted to meet but in saying that, I'm not going to push my friends away either. I like to keep my word, that's who I am.
Andre opened his phone again and read over brielles message. 'i don't like speaking about this via phone but I know she is very tense right now' reading her message again, Andre sighed 'okay speaking with her father about everything isn't a good idea. She just expressed that. They aren't that close and I know she's a private person. She is right. Assumptions lead to problems. It's not concise. She was happy speaking with my dad... Maybe I should. He may have a better understanding. I'm not asking her to push away her friends.. because they said her friends can wait even though she made plans. They did push them away'. Andre dialled his dad's number while waiting for his next client. "Andre, have you heard from Brielle?" "She was out with John and Sam. It was them she made plans with last evening" Shannon nodded "that would explain why she wasn't happy. Those men are the ones who helped her" "I'm struggling here dad. She's been very open and honest up until last week. Last night's event wasn't like her" "it's come to my attention, that Brielle has always been very independent. She keeps those who have treated her well very close" "I know. In a way she is right. She said assumptions can lead to problems" "she's right. They can" "and shaun and mom both agreed she should push her friends away just because they organised dinner" "that's the problem right there Andre. I personally like Brielle. She's an intelligent girl and holds her heart. She's been through a lot. These people have helped her along the way, whereas she doesn't even know your mom and Shaun didn't back her for many years" Andre dropped his head "them both agreeing to that has made her pull away. Dinner couldve been arranged for another evening where Brielle hadn't made plans with John and Sam. I would like to speak with her. She was happy to communicate with me" Andre grinned "I did see that" "are you aware if Brielle has plans?" "She's going to the movies with Miley and Orson. She has never been" "then I will let her do that. Don't think too much, Andre. The answer is very simple" 'ugh. My dad has always been the one that's more level headed' "but send me her number. I will message her" "okay dad. Bye" "bye".
'he can be so much like his mother at times. Now I know why Brielle was like that. Completely different to how Andre described her. Irene kept pushing but Brielle never bit. I have a feeling that Brielle has a lot of patience but once that line is crossed, it can turn sour very quickly. Shaun and Irene pushed for dinner. Our kids aren't even dating yet. God'.