Andrea, a 17 year old girl who has faced many hardships. At the age of 10 she was snatched away from her father by the Russians. Once she escapes her foster parents die two years later and a single phone call changes her life forever. Andrea embarks...
"You look different I can't quite put my finger on it," I tell Andrea who raises her eyebrows in confusion.
"Different in a bad way?" She asks. I think two years ago I would have probably been shaking in my boots right now but I'm used to Andrea's intimidating demeanor and her questionable lifestyle choices.
" In a good way ,silly. I don't know, you sort of look less dead and hollow. There is a tiny change in your aura today, it's not as dark as usual. I don't know it could all just be in my head I mean I may have had a joint before coming here," I said giggling after the last part, I'm giving her my honest opinion which she might surely not like.
" Mhh must be the bios rubbing off on me. I mean what's next will I be telling you how much I appreciate and love you?" She asks sarcastically and pretending to barf. I just roll my eyes what a drama queen, this one just cannot take anything seriously sometimes.
Andrea is just wired differently, she does not consider us friends or family but she took a literal bullet for me. She loves us she just doesn't know how to show it or say it. In the few years I've known her I've observed that she genuinely fears love. I love my girl she is like a weird, mean, bitchy younger sister even though she acts like she is the oldest 99% of the time.
" Smaaaaaash, oh my god I could just fuck you right here right now. You look hot and deadly Andry," I say fanning myself.
(Andrea's outfit)
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"Keep your fingers to yourself bitch and stop playing go fit your outfit so we can pay and head out," Andrea says ruining all the fun. I got up and went to the fitting rooms and then came back wearing my outfit.
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" Alright Soph I think we have everything we need ,you look fly so now we can go," Andry says. See what I mean, for the first time ever Andrea Galanis actually gave out a compliment. Who is this girl and what have they done to my bestie? I mean I'm not complaining, if staying with the Bianchi family for 3 days has this effect on her surely in four months she will be as saintly as a nun attoning for her sins.
Andrea's pov
Soph and I have been waiting for 8 minutes and the potential investor hadn't arrived yet. Soph poured me some whiskey so I could calm down as I was getting a little irritated. I hate people who cannot be punctual especially when they need something from me. It just shows that they are not determined enough. The man of the hour finally decide to show up.
" He looks yummy," Soph says drooling over the young man coming up to us.
"He does have nice features which compliment him though a little more height would do him justice." I added, he was reasonably tall, 6 ft1. I mean my now little brother is 6ft1 so that's certainly not tall enough. Why am I even examining him like that? It's definitely been a while since I got laid that's why.
" My apologies belles dames(beautiful ladies) I had a little emergency which I had to attend to," he says all in one breath " Sebastian Leroy at your service you can call me Sebas no need to be formal" Who said I was going to address him formally. No man deserves that much respect from me.
" Andrea Galanis, Miss Galanis will be fine," I say keeping a straight face
" Sophia King, I work closely with Andrea and I will be drawing up the contract should you manage to plead your case well to my boss over here,"
" Right I think we may start, over to you Sebastian." I stated as I leaned back on my chair.
" I have read your financial statements and everything is in order, investing in Luna jewellers offers me very promising returns," he states, buttering me up , the oldest trick in the book.
" Okay I am aware of what you stand to gain from this deal but what reason would I have to let you buy shares in my business. From where I'm standing it sounds like you need me more than I need you, if I even need you at all." I say in a formal tone. If he really wants this to work he has to being more to the table.
" Well with my contacts we could work on getting your jewelry line past Tifanny and co. With my help you could become one of the best jewellery designers in the world. I have strong media influence and an excellent branding team." Sebastian explains while blowing his own horn.
"It has never been my intention to be the best jewellery designer in the world. It would give me too much unnecessary attention which I cannot afford to have at this moment." I tell him bursting his bubble.
" I think you need to go back and try come up with better offers. It is clear you did not do your research on Andrea or what her company stands for,she is not very easy to please so I suggest you put in more work the next time you come present to us. I'll convince her to try giving you a second chance to redeem yourself just for your cute face." Sophia said advising Sebastian. Sophia was wasting her time Sebastian had time to prepare for this meeting and he was given the opportunity and he wasted it. It would really take a lot of convincing for me to give him another shot let alone sell him some of my shares.
Alexandria's pov
My sister is really something else. I'm at a point where I can say I fear her and respect her at the same time. She is clearly not one to be messed with. We are poles apart. She does remind me a lot of Mama which is why I think they will get along very well. Andrea is the daughter she has always wanted.
" Are dad and Mama really waiting up for Andrea even though she specifically told them not to?" Allessio asks in amusement.
"You would swear those two are first time parents when it comes to Andrea. They are too cautious and more attentive. " I say as we stand besides the doorway watching the both of them try to fight the urge to fall asleep as they await Andrea's return.
"Picollo(little one) are you feeling uneasy because of Andrea's arrival. I know it is a huge adjustment to make, you have been the only princess for all of these years and now you have to share that title, dad and all of us." Allessio says while frowning. He was really worried about me.
"Do not worry yourself tu dolce mascalzone( You sweet rascal) I do not feel threatened by Andrea's arrival. I'm more than happy to have a sister. Trust me when I say I love her already. I'm pretty sure dad would literally have a heart attack if Andrea really never returns." I joke trying to lift Alessio's spirits. When all of the sudden Allessio covers my eyes with both his hands.
"Um, bedtime Sorellina(little sister)," he mumbled nervously. I then hear what sounds like a moan coming from the living room. Weren't those two feeling sleepy a few minutes ago?
" No way they are not really going to just fuck each other right there on the couch," Alessio says more like reassures himself for his own sanity. It was like he was just stuck there with his hands on my eyes. He couldn't move a muscle. Must have been a real shock.Then we suddenly heard the door slam shut, Andrea is back. She actually came back, I was starting to have my doubts for a second there. Well what a sight to walk into, at least my eyes were covered., poor Andrea.
