Return To Paradise

50

"how are you getting home?" "Drinking and walking" Sam smirked "is that right?" "She's a.." "TRY IT" Irene turned her eyes "yeah" "no. I know you will drink. It's your weekend" miley cleared her throat "both of yours" "yeah" many at the table laughed "I will drive you home. Miley and Orson?" "I have my car here" relief swept through Sam "alright. As long as all of you get home safe".
"Sorry guys short staffed" "you are so full of shit chad" Chad laughed "okay, its fine. I did get stuck in traffic though" "I'm glad I don't drive" "I drive you" "that's your choice" "taking you for a ride?" "Who is this?" Irene pressed her lips shut "that's my wife" "oh" "I'm Shannon, Andres dad and a friend of shaun, brielles father" Chad nodded "I'm her work partner" "he wishes more" "pfft no" "what?.." "nah all she does is dance around" "she works harder than you" "I'm too busy staring" many at the table laughed. "So happy to stare but not make an advance?" "She holds a knife" "damn baby girl. That's hot" "want one?" "No. Not from you" everyone besides Irene laughed "this is ridiculous".
Sonny approached with a cart, he started lowering meals to the table while many thanked him. "Where is mine?" "Did you order?" "WHAT? YOU DIDN'T COME TO THE TABLE" "we offer service from the counter ma'am" Irene lowered her head 'i have been occupied listening to them talk crap and didn't order' everyone chuckled as brielle had four plates "you aren't.." "don't touch my food Chad I will stab you with my fishing knife" "you don't.." brielle put it on the table "I will eat my own" "yep" Andre held in his laughter. "YO WHERE THE HELL IS MINE" brielle held up georgies plate "thanks scrumptious" "you are welcome" "mine?" "Ugh" Brielle grabbed Bennett's plate and held it up as Chad laughed "any more?" "Right here sweety" brielles eyes softened "here Tarah. I couldn't forget you" "always a sweet girl. Have you been well?" "I have. Yourself?" "Things haven't been smooth sailing" "please sit" Tarah sat down as the others did. "Please" Tarah, Georgie and jack grinned "they believe it has spread. I'm doing all I can.." "spread?" Brielle looked at Sam "Tarah has cancer in her bowel" "how much to get it removed?" Tarah sighed "they want one hundred and twenty five thousand" "done" "WHAT?" "we have the funds. With a lot left to spare. If this removal can save your life, giving you more time with those who you hold close, it's worth every penny" "I couldn't possibly.." "John. Mom.." "no" "yes mom. They are helping you. John and Sam wouldn't want anything in return. Only to see you healthy and happy" Tarah put her head down "Bennett only wants to see you be able to live more of your life.." "more than" "nothing?" "A coffee " brielle grinned as Tarah teared up. "YOU FIND HER.." everyone turning their attention to Irene, she immediately stopped talking. "Find her what?" "Sadness, a positive" "you were smiling, werent you?" "Yeah" Sam chuckled "she knows exactly what we are like. money means nothing to us or Brielle. Matters like this matter" "Sam's right. We get to annoy you for many, many, many years ahead" "you lot could never annoy me even when you come to my home on Halloween at two a.m" Brielle, Chad, Sam and John laughed "hold the hell up" "don't" tarah laughed "they didn't know?" "Nuh" "because she..." "RIGHT. YOU DONT HAVE ONE POSITIVE THING TO SAY. YOU SIT HERE AND CRITICISE.." "Shannon, that's your wife. She can have her opinion. I may not be fake blonde and stupid and I won't be but don't get angry over it. I have lived my life dealing with it but it only fuels me to be better" "that's why I don't have that rack" many laughed while Brielle only Grinned "you have much more to offer, Miley" "so do you but they are good" "seen them?" "Unfortunately not" everyone besides Irene laughed. Everyone digging into their meals, Andre just wanted to pull brielle close. 'i have missed her smell, her eyes, her smile, those dimples, her laugh. Everything about her. I'm never making the mistakes that I did in the past. I just need to know I have a chance'. Spending all night drinking and messing around, brielle let loose just like Miley. "If this is normal, those girls need help" "maybe you do judging people who are just enjoying themselves" "it's a week night" "and their weekend. They study hard, work harder and now are having fun. You have no idea who they are. Maybe if you are tired, you should go rest in your little bed and leave them the hell alone" "my wife doesn't know how to have fun" Irene swallowed hard as she stayed silent. "I can see that. I won't stand for her downgrading Brielle. She has no idea who she is" "AND YOU DO?" Sam grinned "yeah I do. She's irreplaceable. Very sophisticated, caring, sweet, loving, willing to help someone as much as she can if they treat her right. She's easy going, absolutely stunning and has morals and goals. That's brielle" "you are a liar" "and you are stuck up and unworthy of her company" "well said Sam" "IM YOUR WIFE" Shannon shook his head "all you have done is push ugly, lazy women our sons way when he has no interest. Get over yourself" Irene got up from her chair and stormed off expecting Shannon to chase her but Shannon stayed still and sipped his beer. "Rocky path?" "It has been for many years" Sam nodded. "and you?" "John and I are very happy" Shannon's eyes widened "oh.. I didnt pick that" Sam grinned "not many do but it's no one elses business" "I do agree. How long have you two been together?" "Eleven years. The best years of my life" "meeting my Xena right?" "That only made it better" "you and John are amazing" "and all of you. Very level headed" Miley grinned "according to some, I'm not a good person" Shaun inhaled a deep breath "I was wrong" "yeah" Shaun chuckled "good to see you haven't changed Miley" "I never will".

'yep that's everyone out' Brielle grinned as she looked Sam's way "come on miss, you aren't walking home" "I can. You can.." "Sam is right. Come on. Let's drive you home" "are you sure?" "Yes" Andre slightly lowered his head. 'i only want to be in her company. I have waited for others to leave. Maybe I can follow her home. I miss her'.
Arriving at home, brielle grinned "thanks guys. I will see you in two days" "you will. Good night Brielle" "good night" brielle got out of Sams car and grabbed her remote for the gates. When the gates opened, Sam drove off and Brielle walked in. "Wait please" Brielle spun around not expecting company "Andre?" Andre walked brielles way "I waited all night to have you alone" "Andre.. I need sleep" "then let me stay. I know it's been two and a half years but I can't get you out of my head" brielle sighed "bring your car in if you have to" 'its a start' Andre rushed to his car and drove it in while brielle walked out the front door then locked the gates. 'im hungry. Then I'm sleeping. I have dealt with his mother all fucking night' Andre rushed out of his car and up the stairs. "I'm eating then sleeping" "it's good that you have a healthy appetite" "food keeps us going" Andre nodded. Brielle making enough snacks for both of them she sat down and Andre immediately put his arm around her. "Andre, I'm not reliving the past. I'm not going to have anyone push my friends away and try back me in a corner.." not even letting her finish, Andre pulled her chair back "I'm eating" "I want you to look at me" 'his eyes always pull me in' Brielle looked at Andre. Andre could already see the mixed emotions she is feeling. Not caring about anything else, Andre pressed his lips on hers. Biting her lip, Brielle opened and Andre crashed his lips on hers. 'i have missed her so much' not caring about the food, Andre picked Brielle up and carried her up stairs to her room. Laying her down, Andre never broke from her lips. 'im going to kiss her and hold her as long as she will let me. I won't be letting her go'.