The Demise of Izzy Stark (#1 in Deadly Series)

chapter eleven: dinner party and a show

Daniel Radcliffe as Caine Thompson

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Izzy refused to look at Miranda as she sat down across from Dan and a stick thin blonde wearing a tiny yellow dress. Her father sat on one side of her and squeezed her hand tightly underneath the table. She just stared blankly forward. 

"Oh, Krystal, Tony," Emma smiled warmly, motioning to the blonde, "this is Ophelia. She's Dan's new girlfriend." Izzy couldn't help but look over at Marcy, the waitress who didn't put up with Dan's bullshit, and they both exchanged eye rolls. 

"Yes, new girlfriends, fantastic." Mr. Williams, Dave, commented sarcastically. "Now, can we dig in?" 

"Yeah, I'm ready for food." Mr. Taylor, Rodney, grinned and high fived Dave. Melanie and Emma sighed. 

"Where did we go wrong?" Melanie sighed to Emma. Emma shrugged. 

"Prom, remember?" Krystal coughed towards them, obviously embarrassed if her red cheeks were to say anything. 

"Krys remembers Prom Night." Emma fake whispered to Melanie. She clapped her hands, grinning wildly at everyone. 

"More like Porn Night." Melanie muttered back, sitting down next to Boothe (who was staring at Miranda like she was the most beautiful thing in the universe) and Rodney. 

"Please stop." Dan said in disgust. Melanie and Emma both cackled. 

"Alright," Emma said after they got done cackling evilly, "Babe, you wanna say grace?" 

"Sure." Dave replied, grinning at her. Everyone took each other's hands and shut their eyes. Izzy felt uncomfortable. She didn't believe in God, religion or any of that. But she put up with it for her father. 

"Dear Heavenly Father," Dave cleared his throat, "We thank thee for the bountiful meal you have gifted upon us today," Izzy wrinkled her nose, "and we pray that you allow us to have a safe and happy rest of the night. Amen." The prayer was quick, speedy and to the point. 

Izzy still didn't like it. 

"Alright, let's dig in." Melanie cheered. She, Krystal and Emma began to put huge servings on each plate with huge grins on their faces. 

As soon as everyone had food, Krystal and Izzy's father stood up. "Everyone, Tony and I have something important to tell you." She looked incredibly happy. It made Izzy sick. She didn't look at Miranda. Krystal looked up at Tony and nodded. 

"Krystal's pregnant." Izzy dropped her gaze to her food at her father's exclamation. Shouts then filled the air: excited squeals from Emma and Melanie, bellows from Dave and Rodney, gasps from Freddy, Nathan and Boothe. Miranda just glared angrily at Izzy as Izzy's butt vibrated. 

She pulled out her phone and blinked down at two messages from Jacen.

FROM JACEN: WE HAVE A PROBLEM. ARE YOU AT THAT DINNER? WHERE? DON'T BLAME MORIAH

FROM JACEN: PERSEUS IS HERE. WE MADE A MALFUNCTION. HE'S HERE TO MAKE YOU HIS QUEEN. 

What. Izzy stared down at the phone as it vibrated slightly in her hand. 

FROM TITANIA: WHERE IN MY FATHER'S NAME ARE YOU??? 

FROM MORIAH: BITCH, WHERE U AT? 

"Jesus fuck." Izzy whispered,suddenly wanting Jacen right by her side. Even if they broke up on bad terms, he still protected her fiercely like he still loved her. 

"Excuse me?" Krystal was beet red but Tony Stark kicked into Ironman mode. 

"What's wrong?" He asked, eyes sharp and protective. Izzy stood up, the smooth silk skirt swishing around her legs as she typed into a response to Jacen. 

FROM IZZY: s9443 SHERIDON RD, BIG WHITE HOUSE WITH 777 ON IT. HURRY UP. ILY 

Her phone dinged. 

FROM JACEN: I'LL KILL HIM BEFORE HE TOUCHES YOU. I SWEAR. I LOVE YOU, MY BELLE. 

Izzy grabbed her coat and started to for the door. 

"Isabelle, sit down." Krystal hissed, standing up. "You're being rude." 

"My ex's life is on the line right now so fuck off." Izzy tossed over her shoulder as she stalked out the door. She saw white wings, golden hair and then Titania stood in front of her looking glorious as usual. 

"Hurry," Titania opened her arms, glancing behind her. "Lucinda, she comes, with-" She cut herself off as a gorgeous woman with dark curls appears in a flash a gold light, two men behind her. Titania's eyes were locked on the tallest man with blood streaked in his dark blonde scruff. 

The woman smiled. "Hello sister."