Calla Lily

Chapter 2

Tony was supposed to be present an award tonight, Calla knew he wouldn't be there. Her brother didn't care for things like this, he simply liked to achieve. They had this act down pact, Tony would write the speech and Calla would give the speech while she accepted the award. She would do anything to help her brother, he gave up so much to raise her. Tony may be a lot of things, but no one could ever say he wasn't a good man. How many eighteen-year-olds dropped their whole life to raise their baby sister. 

Rhodey was presenting the award tonight, Calla was curious on how they talked him into it. After his speech, Rhodey looked to her, knowing Tony wouldn't be there. He had to hold his surprise when Obidiah tried to cut her off. 

Calla still thought Obie was a creep, she didn't like or trust the man. She knew he had fishy things going on and was using the company to cover his ass. She hated how he was trying to push Tony out of their father's company. Calla knew her brother tried his hardest to make the company something amazing and belonged that belonged to him alone. She hated that he couldn't see what Obie was doing. 

"Sit the fuck down" Calla growled, never losing her smile. 

Obidiah looked shocked, "I'm the one who should be accepting" he started to protest but she cut him off. 

"Tony is my brother. I will accept on his behalf like I always do. Now sit down!" she pushed her magic into her command. Obie sat, confused, while Calla walked to the stage. 

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Rhodey held onto her hand as they walked through the casino. They knew Tony was in here somewhere. Calla spotted him first, pulling on Rhodey to signal she had him. Approaching the table, she slides in next to her brother.

"Bunny! Where have you been?" Tony asks, throwing the dice.

"They told me if I presented you this award, you would be there to gladly accept" Rhodey jokes.

Tony smirks, "And I'm sure Bunny accepted gladly in my place".

"Sure did" Calla laughs. She spends a bit more time with Tony before telling him she'll see him at home. She didn't want to see these women hang on her brother, eww. He was almost more like her dad so double eww.

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Calla was up early the next morning, Jarvis had informed her of Tonys overnight guest. Ugh, reporters were absolute scum. Making two cups of coffee, she headed down to the lab. Calla wanted to spend time with her brother before he left. Jarvis unlocked the door as she reached it.

"I've brought coffee!" Calla called out.

Tony's head shot up, "And that is why I love you" he said, taking his cup with a kiss on her head. 

"So, you only love me because I bring you coffee. I see how it is" she pouts. They talk for a bit when Pepper comes bursting in.

"You're supposed to be at the airports. Also I've dealt with the reporter" Pepper begins to lecture Tony. When his lab starts to flicker, he grabs Callas hand.

"Walk me up" he asks. Calla takes a deep breath and nods. Helping her brother pack, she's surprised when he says "I promise, this is the last trip for weapons. When I get back, we will launch the new programs".

"Tony, I know you don't see it but I'm worried Obie's going to do something to stop us. Promise me you'll be safe" she squeezes her brother when he hugs her. 

"I promise, I'm coming back to you" Tony tells her. Calla nods but she can't push away the feeling of dread that was pooling in her stomach. 

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