Return To Paradise

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Standing in a crowd that formed around dancers, Brielle paid attention to their footwork. 'i like this beat and their foot work is incredible' getting pushed in, brielles eyes widened "join in" Brielle grinned. Joining in with the group, Brielle just let loose while having fun. 'its good to get a break from studies' "SHAUN" Shaun looked around "LOOK. I SWEAR THAT'S HER" Shaun rushed to the television. "My daughter.. she's alive" Shaun ran out of the office and down to the decked area near the beach. Brielle continued to move with everyone, she beamed a smile."GIVE IT UP FOR OUR NEWEST DANCER..." "Brielle" the girls grinned "BRIELLE" cheers surrounding her, brielle chuckled "girl you have talent" "a lot of time to practice. Thanks for the fun" "oh we have lots more. Stick around if you choose" "thanks but a drink sounds good" the girls laughed "take care" "you too". Moving out of the crowd, Brielle looked at the board walk. 'here' running forward, Brielle made sure she wouldn't hit any one and flipping down the board walk. 'THAT'S HER. wow' Shaun rushed up behind Brielle as she approached the bar. "back again. What can I get ya this time Xena?" Brielle grinned "make it a scotch thanks" "you've got it" Brielle put a fifty on the bar and Shaun put his hand over it. "A scotch?" Brielle looked at her father "yeah. I have two days off and I'm planning to enjoy this weather. Enjoy a scotch by the water" "once a month every month. I knew you would be down here" "craving my presence each month dyl?" "You know it" Brielle chuckled as Dylan put the glass down. "Ahh.." Shaun removed his hand and Dylan grabbed the money. "You aren't here to question my drink" Dylan internally grinned 'thats definitely her father' "no. I haven't seen you in two and a half years" "there's a reason for that" Shaun sat down beside Brielle "I hit you" "yeah. You did" "I made a massive mistake that day Brielle. Many Actually. These past two and a half years I have tried so hard to find you, see you and apologise. Miley stopped answering, I haven't seen John or sam. No one would tell me a thing" "Brielle?" Brielle looked around 'shannon' "I had seen you on television. You looked great out there. I was hoping to catch you" "Shannon. How have you been?" "Very well but my thoughts always go to you. You look great" "thank you" Shannon sat down and ordered himself a drink. "Where have you been?" Brielle looked at Shaun "my home. University and work. Out experiencing life like I should be able to do" "work?" "I need money. It's good, quick, easy money" "and university. You aren't working in a bar are you?" "No. What I do,is away from others just how I like it. I know my job and do it well. I only have nine more months left of university" "it was for seven years" "yeah but I spoke to my professor and told him I plan to do it at my pace. He has allowed me to. While I work, I verbally put down what's needed through recording. When I'm not working I do it via paper. Seven years down to three and when I'm twenty one, I will have my career. Work hard, play hard" Shannon beamed a smile while shaun showed a gentle grin "I was right about you. Irene didn't believe me but that's her choice" "she didn't even answer my question just stated I'm as beautiful as Andre described" Shannon chuckled "knew it. You don't care about that do you?" "No. We are all different. I don't like to be judged off of my looks" "you are naturally stunning" "Xena. It's getting warm" Brielle grinned and sculled her scotch. "A little. A hot day" "Xena?.. Miley" "where is that woman?" "ME?" Brielle beamed a smile seeing Miley in her bikinis. "Looking a little hot there Miley" "oh" Shannon grinned "still as close as ever" "yeah we are. A little over dressed" "I will be stripping down soon. Dyl is trying to intoxicate me" "he would never. Yes thanks" the men and Brielle laughed. "it's good to see you two have stuck together" "and we'll graduate at the same time just before my xenas twenty first. That's going to be lit" "the food?" "Yep" Brielle laughed "always the food. How did you go handing in your reports?" "Done. I'm off for the next two days" "cheers to that" Miley and Brielle clinked their glasses. "have you written a book yet?" "Many but none published. I want the accreditation behind me before I do that" "and she's going to be very well known" "yeah I am" "I like the confidence. Where is Orson?" "He is at work. Unlike us, he works five days a week. I use this time to catch up with friends" "good. Friends are important" "they are. We hold each other up" "we do". 'i made a huge mistake over two years ago. In two and a half years my daughter has worked so hard to move forward with her career. She's working but hasn't mentioned what she is doing. She looks really healthy and happy. I want to be in her life. She has been living at dads house but I have not once seen the lights on. Ugh, she works nights. When does she sleep' "do you get enough sleep in between university and work? If you need money, have it" "I get plenty. Ten hours if I choose. Work is only six hours. Chad drops me home.." worry ran through Shannon "is he your partner?" "Work partner, yes. I don't have time for a relationship" "I'm surprised Orson hasnt dumped my ass" "he wouldn't" "that's right" Brielle and Dylan laughed "nah he knows it's only for a short period. I'm usually home for a couple of hours so we can spend time together" "we need to make time for ourselves" "like right now. That beat is cranking" "I was over there before. They are brilliant" "and you didn't miss a step. It was on the television" "well..  crap" Miley laughed "OI YOU TWO HOT PIECES" "OH HERE THEY COME. FINALLY" "I HEARD JET SKIS" "YEAH" "BRING IT ON" 'jet skis?. Wow. So much has changed' "are you both licenced?" "We are" "I'm sure it will be fun. Do you work tonight?" "No. I take the full days off. It's my weekend" Shaun nodded "have you got plans?" "To be here. In three hours, that restaurant opens and we will going there. The guys will join then" "I'd like to join" "me too" "if you wish. Let's go have some fun" "hell yes" when Brielle sculled her scotch and walked off with Miley, mahlia and Tanya, Shannon grinned "she looks the happiest she has ever been" "she does. I can't believe how much has changed. Seven years of university down to three. She's working, living her life to the full.." "YEAH I AM. WATCH IT" "I WATCH THAT EVERY TIME WE ARE OUT" "SHES GOING TO SHAKE IT" Shannon laughed "these are the sexual jokes you heard?" Shaun nodded "I was wrong. I was just worried about your son in the mix" "if he likes her, he needs to accept that it's who she is" "are you going to let him know?" "I might. He hasn't forgotten about her. Irene has tried to get him to settle but he won't" Shaun nodded. Hearing a horn in the distance, Brielle beamed a smile. "Give me that" "let's go" all four jumping on their jetskis they took off out into the open while Shaun never removed his eyes. 'thats johns boat' Shaun grinned "she is still in contact with John and Sam too" "that's where they are heading by the look of it".
Brielle grinned as she neared the boat. "HEY GUYS" "GOOD TO SEE YOU OUT" "AND YOU MEN TOO. JOINING FOR DINNER?" "WE ARE" "HELL YES" John and Sam laughed "SEE YOU GIRLS AT THE DOCKS" "DEFINITELY. ANY GOOD ONES?" "TWO" "WOOP THEIR SHOUT" "YEP" "NO" everyone laughed as Brielle took out. Kicking it around the bay, with the girls, Brielle let loose while at the bar, Shaun and Shannon had another drink. "Hey dad" "hey, how was your day?" "It was alright. This is new" "something different. You may want to check out the view of the water" in curiosity, Andre looked out over the water 'four girls on jetskis...' seeing a figure he remembers so well, Andre walked towards the water with hope. 'it is her. In bikinis and riding a jetski?. She looks incredible out there' 'and she's grabbed his attention already' Shannon internally grinned.