Return To Paradise

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The front door opening up, brielles eyes softened. Standing up, Lukas internally grinned as Brielle hugged John and Sam. "a few new faces" "there are. One I have spoken about. John and Sam this is Lukas" John shook Lukas's hand "good to meet the other kid scared of piranhas" Lukas chuckled "good to meet you John and you too Sam" Sam shook his hand. "This is Jordan and this tyler. Two very good men but if you cross them, they will feed you to the tuna they catch" "fisherman. Not bad at all" "you boys?" "All in the trades. Us two are plumbers.." "explains the shit" everyone laughed "electrician" "jobs that are needed. Maybe you can come up with something to stop Miley" "oh are we fighting Sam?" "Yeah" Miley chuckled as she hugged Sam and then John. "Good to see you both here" "all of you too. An occasion?" "To see our Xena" "a good occasion. Miss I have heard snippets. You and I can chat" Brielle grinned "yeah" "whoa whoa whoa.." "shh" "ugh" Brielle walked into the kitchen with Sam as he grinned "you know exactly what I'm speaking about?" "South East?" Sam nodded "yeah. I want to go" Sam blew his cheeks out "that's risky Brielle. You know how the weather can be" "yeah I do" "John and I have spoken about it a lot since we heard from Chad. He said you have your heart set on it" Shaun entering, Brielle nodded "I don't know if we can support it" "I'm not asking for a hand out" "we worry about you, you know that" "I know. Its very much appreciated" "then just think about it okay?" 'they won't take me out' "I will" "good. I believe the food has arrived. Let's go grab a ton and eat" "that sounds good".
"Sam" "Shaun, been well?" "Well yes. Worried though" "it's normal to worry but she needs to hold her own reins too" "yeah I know. I guess I'm just not used to her being so grown up" "they all have to at some point".

Exiting the house, Brielle looked at miley. Standing with her arms crossed, Miley was smiling with her eyes but had her signature grouchy face on. "Got a problem, firecracker?" Miley internally grinned "not at all. Let's eat" "sounds good to me" 'shes going to go. I know she is. It's in her heart. I haven't got the guts to do it but she does. All I'm praying for, is her return. She better not go before her twenty first and completing her uni'. 'she had that same look when she was younger. Determination' Lukas internally grinned 'i will speak to her later' everyone grabbing their meals, brielle walked back in and put the music on. "So many here and it's full of silence" "it's dinner time" "only hyper after food?" "Not her" "ugh for thirty minutes I will sit still" "it's sitting pretty Xena" many at the table laughed. "I need to hear where these names came from" "saviour, survivor, Xena and Pocahontas came from the island. A true islander. Saved Orson, Rome and I. Came up with idea after idea to keep us alive and got us home" "I didn't get.." "bull crap. The raft?" "You helped" "we were all ready to give up" Lukas grinned "poppet doesn't give up" worry ran through Sam as his mind went to the island and Brielle. "I'm thrilled she didn't. I may have yelled at her but she only fired back more" the guys chuckled "firey sucker huh?" "When I need to be. He was moping like a little bitch" everyone laughed including Orson.
Brielle looked at Zach as he lowered a scotch down in front of her. "drink" "I'm going to be pissed off of one" "cheap shout" "that's her bottle?" Zach grinned "yep" Brielle chuckled "thanks" without hesitation, Lukas grabbed her drink and had a sip "scotch. Nice choice. Thought you would be a Moscato drinker" Brielle raised her lip in disdain. "get out of my house" "nah grandpa wouldnt want that. He loved me too" Tyrone and Leonardo grinned "he has a.." "terrible point" Lukas showed a cheeky grin. "see that" Brielle looked at the photo. "i'm in that" Brielle stood up and walked towards the photo. Grabbing it off of the wall, Brielle looked over the entire photo. Seeing a figure behind the bush, Brielle laughed "you are too. You weren't supposed to be" "nuh. Still in it though" "show me, poppet" Brielle handed the photo to Tyrone and sat back down again. Tyrone grinned "nice photo bomb, Lukas" "dad said I had to stay home" "which means you snuck out" "of course I did" "did you ever?" "No. I loved it here. It was him that kept sneaking through" "I'm surprised you two lost contact" "me too but I knew I'd bump into her again one day" many grinned.

Waking up with a weight on her, brielles chest raised. 'i know who it is. I can't keep doing this shit. I don't want to be under their wrap' Andre knowing Brielle is tense, he tightened his hold on her and brushed his fingers over her side. 'i know she's not happy but I want to be the one to make her feel that way' 'hes awake too' Andre moved and and leant up on his elbow. "good morning" "good morning" "how's the head after last night?" "It's fine. I didn't expect you in here" "I want to be here" "look I'm not going to be some woman you can control by standing by my fathers side. I was under his control for years and I'm not doing that again" "you wouldn't allow me to speak to you. I just wanted to care. I do care" "you can't just do that shit. This is my home, Andre" Andre nodded "I know that. Shaun stated he is staying. We have regretted that. You have lost way too much weight. He swore he wasn't going to hurt you, just make sure you rest" "he isn't my doctor" Andre nodded "I know that. None of us are. You went to the parlour?" "Yes but it didn't matter where I went. I have rights to do what I please" "can you face me?" Brielle rolled on her back and Andres eyes softened 'ugh he always has a pull on me' "I am sorry for making you feel that way. From the moment I met you the attraction was there but getting to know you, it only deepened my feelings. Even over those two years that you wouldn't speak to us, I couldn't take my mind off of you. Even dad has been annoyed with me and I don't blame him. You like your life private. You won him over" "I don't change for anyone" "don't".
"I need a shower. All I can smell is alcohol" "everyone drank heaps last night" Brielle nodded and sat up. 'she didn't tell me to piss off so I guess that's a good start. I can't go back to Shaun and saying things. He may be her father but it's her life and he doesn't control her. He cares but he needs to find a way to get that trust back' "yo poppet.." Lukas looked at Andre "where is poppet?" "I'm getting in the shower. What's up?" "Him" "is he?" "Are you?" "No" "I like food" "have some. I will be down there soon" "high fibre?" "Just eat what you want" "nah that shit ain't fair. See you when you get out" "alright". Brielle stripped down and got in the shower. 'by the sound of it, those two were always close. I can't put it in my head that something is happening. As far as I know, nothing has before. Many opposite genders are good friends. I'm not used to having real friends. With my career, everyone wants to try to be your friend'.
Exiting the shower, Brielle dried her self and wrapped the towel around her before walking into her closet. 'always stunning'. Chucking a pair of sweat pants and a loose shirt on, Brielle walked out. "Brielle" Brielle looked at Andre "yeah?" "You didn't even put underwear on" "nah" Andres eyes widened "hardly wear them only when I'm in my bikinis or in a mini dress" "what.." "good morning" andre grazed his top teeth over his bottom lip as Brielle walked out of the room. "WAIT" Brielle held In her laughter as she walked downstairs "you aren't serious?" "Yes. Why should I have to wear it?" "Most women do.." "ehh, each to their own" Andre internally grinned.