Return To Paradise

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"how chill is this" "I feel guilty" "has anyone seen her?" "No" "no" "no" "no" "if you four haven't, the rest haven't. It's fucking concerning. How could they do That?" "And Leonardo let them. Thats her home" "I have had numerous calls but I'm not answering them" "thankfully they don't have ours" "lucky you" Miley grabbed a straw and stirred her drink. "ugh it's so fucking plain without her" "yep" everyone looked out over the water. "I'm calling her" "will she answer?" "She always answers me. I try three times, send an abusive message then she calls" everyone laughed "so she's busy, can't answer and you keep going until she does answer?" "Pretty much" "shit. What about food?" "I don't know. I don't even want to know the answer to that" "she's supposed to have her appointment in three days. What if she doesn't go?" "Or can't get there without them controlling her or harassing her" "she needs to go. They can't just do this to her" "what the hell do we do?" "What can we do?" Miley sighed as she grabbed her phone out. Dialling Brielles number, Miley just hoped she would answer. "fire cracker" 'shes okay' "what's happening?" "Same same. Killing my studies" Miley grinned "its not the same without you here" "ugh you guys are at the beach" "yeah and it's getting cold" "it is like that. Although I have my blanket over me so I'm good" "this one making me jealous with a blanket. Are you going to be able to get to your appointment on Monday?" "I don't know" hearing banging on her door, Brielle rolled her eyes. "It's important" 'yeah and my doctor is going to tell me I've lost too much weight' "yeah I know. If I have to climb out my fucking window, I will. It's absolutely bullshit. They just come in, take over and eat my fucking food" "they better fucking replace it all then" "yeah right. You are good at jokes. How is everyone?" "Concerned and bored without our Xena" "yeah we are" "I'm doing fine. Drink for me" "we are" "she's going to be pissed off of one drink" Brielle chuckled "probably. Cheap shout though right?" "I will shout her for the first few weeks" everyone laughed making Brielle grin. "Good to hear everyone laughing. Hogan?" "He's good. Two men are very concerned. We've hardly seen them. I'm guessing they are keeping their minds busy" "no doubt..." "BRIELLE PLEASE JUST OPEN THE DOOR. LET ME SPEAK WITH YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE ANGRY. IT DOESN'T MEAN WE WANT YOU TO STARVE YOURSELF. ITS BEEN TEN DAYS. YOU CANT KEEP DOING THIS" Brielle rolled her eyes as Miley lowered her head. 'she hasn't left her room' "as long as they are bringing in big Tuna to keep their money rolling in. I miss being out there" "you just want to catch another one" "yep. That was so exhilarating" Miley chuckled "something so simple" "it's not simple" "I just meant catching fish" "get your butt out there and try" "nuh. No way".

Shannon entering the house, he looked at Shaun and Andre. "dad" "where is Brielle?" Shaun swallowed hard "she hasn't come out. Ten days without food..." "WHAT? YOU HAVE BOTH TAKEN OVER HER FUCKING HOUSE. EAT HER FOOD, LIVE OFF OF HER..." "we don't need you yelling" "THIS IS HER HOME" Andre lowered his head "it's my fathers" "HE LEFT IT TO HER. NOT YOU" Shaun turned his eyes "YOU BETTER FUCKING REPLACE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EATEN TOO, ANDRE. CLEAN THAT BEDDING, THIS HOUSE.." "I will but we can't get her out. She could die" "and what do you expect. You take over her fucking life by controlling her and take over her home. If what you men did didn't push her enough in the past, I'm sure this will" "your son wants to be here for and with her" "that's her fucking decision to make. Not his and not yours. Fucking hell. She could lose two to ten percent of her fucking body weight. TEN FUCKING DAYS" Shaun's eyes watered "we wouldn't stop her from eating. She just won't come out. We have tried to get in, tried calling her and calling out to her, she won't respond. The only way we know she is okay is she turns her music on like now" 'to block them out. I can't get an answer either' Leonardo walked in and looked at all three men. "Nothing has changed" "it wont" Leonardo walked back out leaving all three men concerned "he won't even help?" "None of them. They are here for her, not for us". Shannon trying to get an answer from Brielle, he sighed 'they pushed her way too far. This is her own home. She has locked herself in her room with no food. She has water but that's it. She could become anorexic'.

'It's been fourteen days. I can start to pick it up' Brielle got in the shower and let the water fall over her body. Noticing the changes in her body are only getting worse, Brielle knelt down and moved to lay under the water. 'my body can soak it all in. I'm supposed to have my appointment today. If I walk out, I'm afraid they will just lock me out of my own home. My grandpa's family home. If I stay, my doctor is going to chase me down. I can't believe Leonardo agreed to this. I trusted him. My grandpa trusted him and he sided with them'.

Shaun stared at the paperwork with worry 'she is supposed to have her appointment today. Fourteen days with no food..' seeing brielle, Shaun immediately stood up "stay in the fucking house. The police will be here to remove you" Shaun broke down as Brielle walked straight out of the house. 'she looks drawn and very sick. So very skinny. I wanted to see her, I wanted to help her and it's only caused damage' Brielle rushed to the hospital and walked in. "Hi ma'am.." "appointment with doctor green" Shaun rushed in behind her but Brielle ignored him "name?" "Brielle" "yes ma'am. Please take a seat" Brielle moved to the chairs and sat down. "We didn't want this" brielle stayed silent as she held her water "we wanted you to rest. You were out.." "MISS ARLINGTON" Brielle stood up and looked at doctor green. "IMMEDIATELY" Shaun lowered his head as Brielle walked in front. "Scales" Brielle nodded and put her water down then stepped up. "I stated you are to follow the instructions. You have lost fifteen pounds" brielle only nodded while shaun wiped his eyes "why didn't you stick it?" "People took over my home" "took over?" "Yep" 'her own father is my guess' "I see. I need to send you for tests" Brielle nodded "then I will get you the required amount of food" noticing Shaun and Andre weren't at the house, Tyrone locked the gates and changed the codes. "Tyrone.." "WE PROMISED GEOFFREY. I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU DO. THAT GIRL MEANS A LOT TO ME AS SHE DID THEM. THIS IS ENOUGH" Tyrone stormed off and walked inside. 'i will message brielle. Hopefully she reads it'.
'my daughter has to get more tests. Fifteen pounds?..' Shaun kept his head down while letting his tears fall. 'all she has said to me is to stay in the house and the police will remove me'
"Now we are waiting on results. The situation?" "They cornered me in my property. Told me they are staying to make sure I rest.." "I specifically stated you need to walk" "I know. I have been walking in my room" "with no food" "two bananas in fourteen days" "that's unhealthy. You will need to be in overnight. You need food and something solid. Fifteen pounds in two weeks can have you on life support" brielle nodded "now we need to get this weight back on" "I want a private room" "no access?" Brielle nodded "I will arrange it. This booking is still funded. They made sure you had plenty. What isn't used, will be returned" "okay" "just wait here. I will get you food. Something a lot more solid" "can I?" "Maybe. It's a risk either way" 'my life is full of them' Brielle looked at her phone as it signalled a message.

Tyrone - gates closed, codes changed. This is enough. None of them are here.
- I'm staying in hospital. Fifteen pounds down. A no access room. Thanks Tyrone.
Tyrone - FIFTEEN.. oh boy. You need lots of hearty meals. When you can, a big stew for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- hopefully some variety.