Return To Paradise

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Waking up at nine, Brielle got out of bed and dressed. Smelling bacon, brielles eyes widened and she rushed down stairs. "Leo.." "I may have used the spare key. A delivery of food was left at the gates. There is a note there" brielle walked over to the bench and picked up the note. 'no repayment needed. This should get you through for the week. J and s' "beautiful men. Thank you" "oh no this is for me" "is that right?" "Okay us. I'm hungry" Brielle chuckled. "You found a job?" "Yes" "good. Have you had contact with your friends?" "One. She knows not to say anything. I'm meeting with her today. She has a phone charger for me and I need to go bra shopping. John and Sam didn't know my size" "alright. Do that. Make sure you stay safe. Your licence" "I'm not doing it. He will be there. I can't even face him right now" "I know. That sim card is still under your grandpa right?" "What?" Leonardo grinned "he's the one that took charge of it" "and that's why I have always had credit. Now I know who" "I thought you knew" "no" "well you do now. Let's eat. What time are you meeting with Miley?" "Twelve. She stayed at the pier until midnight and said she needed sleep" "I don't blame her. Are you going to be able to tackle uni and this job?" "they said they will work something out. I don't even know my uni times yet" "one step at a time. Geoffrey would be proud of you" brielles eyes softened as Leonardo joined her at the table.

Shaun sat at the dining table staring at the photo of him and Brielle when she was a baby. 'who knew our life would be like this Brielle. First I neglected my own family due to work and you were left to pick up every piece. Your mother cheated on me and I spoiled your sister rotten pushing you aside without even knowing the truth. Now your sister stopped getting her way and showed her true colours to me. I only want what's best for you. I know you aren't going to get your licence today. I just want you to come home so I can apologise. I lost control and hit you. I shouldn't have laid my hand on you. No one has seen you or heard from you. Miley answered once but her tone was as cold as yours is when you are angry. I really am sorry. I don't want to lose you too. Andre is frantic. You two had a connection and I know I stepped in when I shouldn't have. You have always walked your own path and so far you have succeeded in every part. What are you wearing? What are you eating?. You spent the money I gave you at the cinemas. Please come home where i know you are safe. You won't answer your phone no matter who calls. I know Andre has tried to message you and call you. Shannon tried. I don't have your other friends numbers. John and Sam haven't been at their boat..' Shaun dropped his head in sadness and worry.

Arriving at target, Brielle looked around "Xena" "fire cracker" "your charger" "oh, thank you. Glad you remembered" "got money?" "I do" "let's go in. You can't be running around braless. Make me jealous" Brielle chuckled "ugh. That will be your dad" brielle shrugged. Miley grabbed her phone out "no it's not. Hello?" "Hi Miley, it's Andre" Miley rolled her eyes "hi Andre. You must be looking for Brielle too" "I am. Please tell me she is with you" "no. I don't know what happened but according to Shaun I'm not a good person" "his concern was due to everyone being around and the comments being made" "all in a joke?" Andre sighed "I guess" "that's the way we are. They weren't serious. Now no one knows where my Xena is" Andre lowered his head "I do like her Miley. I understand she likes her friends. Shaun hit her and that worries me. He lost control in anger" "he hit her?" Brielle internally grinned "yeah. An open hand across the face. I want to know she is okay. Shaun's just as frantic as I am. She won't answer anyone" brielle rolled her eyes. "If she's not with you, not at her grandpa's and not with John and Sam, we don't know where she would be" "nor I. These events aren't okay. I don't see why we are bad people for having a bit of innocent fun. It's not like I am out drinking and hitting drugs" Brielle held in her laughter "I know that but she did turn to drinking when she was annoyed" "to calm herself maybe. It's her choice. She's not a partier" Andre sighed "I guessed that.." "sorry I have to go" "thanks. Bye" "bye". 'fucking hell'. "Sorry Miley. I didn't realise.." "I can handle them. Don't worry about that. But this won't be easy" "for you?" "No. You. I know you can do it but once uni starts what are you going to do for money?" "I plan to save as much as I can. I don't need too much. Just enough for food and bills" Miley nodded. "I stand by your decision". Grabbing everything she needs from the clothing and bathroom section, Brielle paid for her items and walked out with Miley. "Let's go get a feed" "you haven't had food?" "Not yet" brielles phone ringing, she looked at it. 'i don't know this number. It's called three times now. No it will be someone to do with Andre or dad. I can't go back. I don't want to live in a home where I will be assaulted. I could get him charged but I won't. He can live with what he has done. How can a parent hit their own child. A spank is a lot different to that'.
Spending a few hours with Miley, Brielle headed home and got ready for work. 'warm clothes. John and Sam will be in my butt if I don't'.

"Missing persons. Brielle arlington" Shaun lowered his head as he let his tears fall. "Long dark brown hair usually in a bun. Roughly five foot five. Dark blue eyes. Slim and last seen wearing jean shorts and a black singlet. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts please contact your local police station" "this young girl has had a terrible time this year. The plane crash and now has gone missing" "we do hope you are safe Brielle". Shaun continued to let his tears fall as they displayed a photo of brielle in her formal dress. 'that dress made her look flawless. She is flawless' "I knew that girl was trouble" "she's a good kid but likes her life private" "she has ran away" "her father hit her" "she obviously deserved it" "WHAT?" Irene moved back while Andre lowered his head "DESERVED IT? SO EVERYTIME YOU ARE UPSET OR ANGRY DUE TO OTHERS, I SHOULD HIT YOU?" Irene lowered her head in shame "no" "EXACTLY" "I dont want you two fighting. I just want to know she is safe. This is partly my fault" "it's not.." "IT IS MY FAULT. SHAUN AND I WERE GOING BACK AND FORTH TALKING ABOUT HER. SHE HATES IT" "lesson learned hopefully" "yeah dad. He was concerned and so was I" "find another" Shannon looked at Irene with a fire in his eyes. "She's a brilliant kid. And different to others. She deserves to be able to have a private life. He surely shouldn't have hit her either" Irene only nodded.

Arriving at work, Brielle grabbed her gloves on the way in. "A missing persons report has been put out on you" Brielle looked at the screen "I can see that" 'she will deal with it when she's ready' "just stay safe" "I will. Thanks" turning her music on, Brielle zoned into it as she started sorting the fish. Moving as she continued, hogan laughed "having fun?" "Yeah its good" "I've never seen someone so happy to work here" "I don't mind it. The smell isn't great but its bearable" "alright then" "you are?" Brielle looked at the guy beside her "oh shit. You are the missing girl" "I'm not missing" "they believe you are" "I will clear that up. You?" "Chad" "good to meet ya Chad" Chad grinned 'why the hell is she working at a place like this. Fuck she is fast though'.