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âWhatever my favorite is?â Vanessa called out, pushing the hoop ear ring through her ear. Her heels clacked on the tile as she moved through her room to the open area. It was their new normal. Long away from the days of silent family dinners with their father at the hem going on about Kaiâs obnoxious pink hair and Vanessa even obnoxious-er boyfriends. But now they two sitcom watching siblings, who smiled while passing and acknowledging their existences. âYou know I work tonight?â she shook her head, looking through the food bags.
âI feel like when we were younger it was different but either way I know what you like, and what Iâd get fought for getting you,â He chuckled, nudging her out of the way lightly and separating the items into the counter. âthe calendar on the fridge helps me keep track, I figured you could eat before work or bring it with you. Or even have something to look forward to when you get out,â he shrugged, âI was craving Chinese so I thought why not get Nessie some,â
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to some extent, though heâd never completely admit it, angel loves hearing himself talk. so the fact that she humors him, acts even the least bit interested in his tales of an inner-city hippie make him like her, just that much more. she didnât yet fully embody the pompous air that surrounds them, it doesnât emanate from her and stink up the room like that old lady white diamond perfume that doesnât come out of this shirt post-shift no matter how many times he runs it through the wash. unlike her man, who in his opinion was too far gone, there was something about her that was still real. Â
âcourse notâ he chuckles, suspects that sheâs been cute all her life. one of those girls that somehow evades the awkward pre-pubescent phase. but heâd be lying if he said he wouldnât get a kick out of a picture with braces, or dorky glasses, or her rocking a pair of brightly colored skinny jeans with converse all the way up to the knees. but maybe theyâd save the embarrassing photo exchange for the next time her boyfriend fiancĂ© stands her up at his own restaurant.Â
his grin grows twice the size as her story continues, and he tries to paint the picture for himself, poofy princess dress and all. has only ever seen that kind of thing on tv, where girls get dressed up and basically compete to be the prettiest. âoooh, not the carebearsâ he doesnât try to the stifle the laugh that bursts as her story concludes, even claps a little, surprised at the commitment. âwell at least you kept it going. my ass wouldâve been off the stage asap. but i think itâs cool you used to tumble. iâve always wanted to know howâcould probably use it in some of my dances and shit. âŠthink you couldâ?â before he can get the words out the air changes, dishes clank faster, conversations lull, eyes point in a certain direction. he looks up to see him approaching, cutting their fun short, bringing him back to realityâjust a little.Â
âsweetheartââ the boss man greets his lady divine, placing a chaste kiss against her cheek. âmy meeting with the gentlemen that own the space on king street ran late, but weâre in talks to break ground for a separate location by juneâ his breath smells like whiskey, they went out for drinks after in celebration but he neglects that minor tidbit. itâs just then that he just barely acknowledges angelâs presence, sends a dismissive glare in his direction, and as quickly as he appeared, angel waves a small goodbye to miss amelia.Â
A small part of Amelia had missed this, just a light hearted conversation and laughs. No mention of business or wealth, instead swapping childhood stories. It was refreshing, a change of pace from what she had become accustomed to. And watching Angel talk so animated, not caring how he looked or sounded, she missed it even more. For a while she was used to that, just being open and honest. Never worrying about what people thought or how they reacted to what she had to say. Lia was always the girl who spoke first, and thought second, it was her norm. But after a few years in the big leagues, she had lost her touch and became more self aware of her words.
âIt wouldâve been ridiculous, I learned the ways of curling irons and straighteners at a young age. Also learned straighteners didnât work on sexuality at a quick age as well,â she joked, and a small laugh bubbled from her. But the fashion choices she made didnât get all to grand until middle school, and even then they werenât exactly the fashion trends of the time but at least she was matching the colors finally.
A grimace appeared on her face as she laughed, the image clear as day in her head. Lia was pretty positive her mom had a video somewhere of the tragic event, but she also couldnât remember the last time she spoke to her mom. âIt was,â a pause as the thought of the right adjective. âEmbarrassing, but also taught me at a young age that I was able to just push through I guess,â Nodding along with the his statement, âI would-â began to leave her lips before she felt the atmosphere thicken around her. The dinging of dishes being cleared faster, a slight squeaking from the cleaning rags on the glasses at the bar, and a sigh from her lips as her conversation was ended and the explanation sheâs heard over and over ready to hit her ears.
A soft smile on her lips as he pecked her cheek, turning her attention from the man in front of her and turning towards the man on her side. âIâm glad you guys have finally figured that plan out, it seemed like it was never ending. Hopefully the blueprints and planning will go smoothly,â ignoring the notes of whiskey hitting her senses, and trying to relax into his presence. The wannabe heiress in Lia coming out to play once more, and only a flicker in her stature as Angel walked away from the couple.
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âSir? Took you for more a Daddy type,â Luke smirked. He didnât know just yet how far he could push his luck with the girl, but Luke was interested enough that heâd be entertain the entire time. âAnd if not, Iâm sure Iâve got some poisons to alleviate the stress.â It wasnât a secret that the Hounds party, Luke however was an exception. He was always seen as the Mamaâs Boy or the Designated Driver, no one truly knew what poison Luke used, and he kept it that way, but with Liaâs reputation he knew heâd be in for a treat. It was a brief walk, moving to open any doors for the girl just like his mama taught him. âDonât play any of that Taylor Swift or Lady A crap. I get enough of that with Becky driving to school.â
Her strides falter for only a moment as she took in his words, a simple nod with a smirk on her lips, âPerhaps I like both, whatever you prefer Daddy,â Lia listened to his words, having been to one or two of the hounds parties. Luke either never showing up or disappearing halfway through the night she eventually just stopped looking for him. But that didnât mean her intrigue on him diminished any, if anything only strengthened. âAnd what kind of poisons might that be?â A perfectly kept brow raising at him, her eyes glinting with mischief and curiosity. âI wouldnât dare, Iâm a little insulted you think I would,â