Return To Paradise

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'i only have ten dollars but it's ten dollars that can get me food' rushing to the mart, Brielle looked at all of the specials. Pasta. Rice. Eggs. Milk. I have enough' grabbing what she needs, Brielle paid for her food and rushed the back streets to her home. "Brielle.." brielle looked at Tyrone "come on. What is that?" "Food. Pasta, rice, eggs and milk" "that's not a meal" "I only had ten dollars" "and no other clothes.. your face" Brielle nodded as her phone rang. "Who would that be?" "I don't know. Don't care right now" Tyrone shut the gates and walked inside with Brielle. "Your father came here looking for you" "he can fuck off" "this is unlike you" "Tyrone, he's trying to trap me in again. I couldn't even go to the movies without him contacting Andre. He told Andre where I was" Tyrones eyes widened "who did you go with?" "It was supposed to be Miley and orson. Orsons cousin and his partner were there but that's fine. Andre came. Inside mahlia and Brendan found us then Oscar and Jacob. It was fine. He's trying to make sure I spend every minute with Andre and push my friends away" "he hit you didn't he?" "Yes" Tyrone hugged Brielle. "You don't deserve this. Geoffrey would be very hurt hearing the news" brielle nodded as she hugged him back.

'i hit my daughter. Andre stuck up for me but now I can't find her. I don't know where she would go. She didn't run to dad's. She isn't at the pier. Miley won't answer me. I had a feeling she wouldn't. She is supposed to do her licence tomorrow. What if she has ran to where it's dangerous. What if she never comes home?. I just don't want her to be like them. Be like her sister. A little bit of freedom and her attitude has changed'.
"Dad" Shannon looked between Andre and Shaun. "What happened to Brielle?" "That's my daughter.." "Shaun wanted her home" "why?. You knew she was going with Miley" "they aren't good friends. They are leading my daughter astray" "that's what you think?" "Dad.." "and you?" Andre sighed "I don't know what to think. I liked the girl I met" "the same girl that just wants to spend time with her friends?" "She's not the same" Shannon walked out again.

'i don't give a shit about my licence. I have walked for years. What I do care about is trying to survive. I have my career I need to think about. I need to do something. JOHN' Brielle grabbed her phone as Tyrone grinned 'she has ideas' "brielle, how are you?" "I'm fine John but I need money" "you want to work?" "Yes. Even night work. Know of anything?" John grinned "just a moment. HOGAN" "YEAH?" "NEED AN EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS TONIGHT?" "ALWAYS" "the docks at six" brielle looked at her watch. "thirty minutes. Apparel?" "Whatever you are wearing. We will talk when you get here" "thanks John. See you In thirty minutes" "bye" "bye". "I will give you a lift. Where?" "The docks" Tyrone grinned "you are going to do wonders Brielle" "thanks Tyrone. According to my father, I'm going downhill and my friends aren't good people" "he's wrong".
Exiting the house, Brielle got in Tyrones car like he did. "Is it only you and Leonardo who have access?" "Yes" "okay. I'm not here" "we know that. I have already informed Leonardo" "thank you".
Arriving at the docks, brielle thanked Tyrone and jumped out. 'Ugh it doesn't stop' looking at her phone, Brielle silenced it and walked down to John's boat. "Knew it. Come on. I will show you. This can be every night if you wish" "until university?" "We will work something out. What has happened?. You will freeze in those clothes" "it's all I've got. I went out with Miley and Orson. Others turned up including Andre. He was in talks with my father. My father stated my friends aren't okay and wanted me home. I went home to a yelling match and he hit me" "HE DID WHAT?" Brielle nodded "I left. I don't want to go back. I want to get money to buy food and pay bills. Get through my university and start my career. My friends are all good people" "I have only met Miley and Orson but you are right they are good people" "my dad doesn't think so. He expects me to spend all of my time with Andre and cancel the rest. I don't want that" "you have a right to spend time with whoever you choose" brielle nodded. Approaching a fish shed, Brielle looked at the man walking their way. "you must be Brielle, I'm hogan" brielle shook his hand "I am. Good to meet you hogan. I don't know the details" "more clothes" "I will sort that hogan. A tough position" "age?" "Eighteen" "you look sixteen" John chuckled "she's eighteen. I can assure you of that" "I have my ID" "I trust John's word but thanks. Sorting fish" "alright. That's fine. Hours?" "Six until two" "sweet. I like nights anyway" john and Hogan chuckled. John removed his jacket and put it around Brielle. "John, no. You need.." "until I return. You need clothes. Have you eaten?" "Pasta" "with what?" Brielle sighed "pasta. I only had ten on me. I bought things that will last" "hmm no" hogan grinned as John walked away. "He's fond of you. I have only heard about you but I give you credit for surviving what you did. This can be cash in hand if you wish?" "For the first week please. From there you decide" "understandable. I will show you the ropes" Brielle put John's jacket on properly then grabbed the gloves hogan held out. "You won't vomit right?" Brielle chuckled "no" "phew" entering the fish sheds, brielle took in every detail. "Our five main fish species are salmon, trout, cod, bass and tuna" "a lot smaller than what John and Sam catch" hogan chuckled "Definitely. Remember those" brielle pointed as she spoke "tuna, bass, cod, trout and salmon" "good. When they come in.. right on time. They are dropped on to drop tray. Your job is to sort them as quick as you can into those boxes" "alright..." "Others will exchange the boxes. Easy enough?" "Yep" "don't be afraid to hurt them by throwing them" "okay" "get started" Brielle internally grinned "can I play music?. My friend gave a me a list" "go for it" brielle grabbed her phone out and put the music on then got started. Hogan internally grinned as he watched Brielle sorting fish. 'she works fast. John wasn't lying when he said shes worth putting money into'. 'i like this song. I will need to call Miley tomorrow but right now I'm busy. I'm sure she will understand' "brielle. Clothes" "break" Brielle looked at John and Sam as they had bags of clothes "what.." "you can't be going without. We didn't purchase bras though" Brielle laughed "alright. I will chuck some pants on. I will repay both of you".
"They won't want that" "we don't. We want to know if you are okay" "I like this" "who likes working in a fish shed?" "It's honest work" the men grinned. Brielle removed her gloves and shoes then grabbed a pair of sweat pants out and put them on before putting her shoes back on. "Now eat" "I am here.." "have it. First night I will be nice" Brielle grinned "thank you".
'where are you Brielle? Your dad keeps calling..' Miley grinned and ran out of the house.
"Miley?" "John.." John grinned "come on. I know you want to see her" "she's here?" "No" Miley chuckled. Entering the fish shed, Miley beamed a smile. "Xena. You have my list on" "it's late.." "no one can find you" "good" "what happened?" "According to him, you guys aren't good people.." "John.." John looked at hogan "her best friend" "grab gloves then" brielle chuckled "alright" Hogan's eyes widened "I will share my pay" "no. Fuck that. Keep going" copying Brielle, Miley listened in. "I went back to cop a mouthful. He actually hit me" Miley's anger grew. "That bastard has been hitting my phone up all evening. I should tell him to fuck off. What stuff have you got?" "John and Sam have decked me out with clothes and gave me a meal" "charger?" "No" "I have a spare one. You need.. JOHN" "WHAT?" "DID YOU BUY HER UNDERGARMENTS?" "SOME" "no bras" "WOO FREE THEM TITTIES" the men laughed "I like this girl" John and Sam grinned "they are both good" "I can see that".