Cleo pov
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCpeuKF5C8
I stood in front of her dusting off pet hair. On the plane here we got to sit next to a pet owner whose dog was in between his feet. And after a little bit of begging the cute pomeranian was walking between Faye and my lap. Then Faye didn’t keep a watchful eye and got off and started a ruckus since the thing was so small could hide literally anywhere.
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgczQLiJjU
I chuckled to myself replaying the event, having teased her all the way to my mom's house. When that was over I briefed her on what little I knew about my new step family, “So don’t spar with the little girl whenever she disrespects you and your step dad likes sports so talk to him about that.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxA3dtrtrL
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj8BgeQEoSW
“Yes.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadtp8wCO4N
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡva5C3giwat
“Totally easy.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKs5HgAmK4r
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqxY1Rt5Hc
“Mhm.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNwurF8mZv
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPf8k6cG0U
“I mean you rarely even see me in pants, what makes you think I know sports?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6vt30Or50
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmHrNWSzHF
“Your dads a New Jersey and Boston fan. After talking with him, albeit five times last week, I know who won, which players were the best starters, and which coach threw a fit over losing. So you must know something. And your not getting out of this even if you tried. All I ask is for you to ignore her because I can handle her.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZZSnlLbzF
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE85nwpqbYq
“Ok, fine teamwork makes the dreamwork,” She smiled down at me and I leaned in to kiss her. She put her hand at my waist and I breathed in, calming myself. The door shot open interrupting us though and what must’ve been Mia gave only me a scowl.
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQl0y2cj1LG
“Why were you two so slow in coming in? Are you two already so old? Anyway your mom’s in the kitchen doing whatever is making the house smell good for once.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFDf72d3cb
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Io4jSHPcG
I stood with my jaw fixed and we both watched her walk away, “I don’t like her.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqqdBBOxXZ
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6A951r48Fr
I sighed and pulled my luggage and reluctantly started to go in, “I never said I did either.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJ3221hfRc
_____________________________
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5YduwADoES
Everything had gone sorta well. Mia stayed in her room until dinner was served later on and it was easy getting along with Philis. Now I had to hide the ever growing smile at seeing Mia so pressed over my existence. Honestly I don't know why it's me and it’s not like she’s the best to mom but she is tolerable and respectful, “Have you guys gotten anything set?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX48KYEPI5a
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JBGC1iG2P
“I wanted to do spring but she wouldn’t let me.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEQrRbFx0Z
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO33DRetarB
“You have pollen allergies and your going to be dying since you also wanted an outdoor wedding. And I don't want to do it in the summer. It’ll be too hot for me to act happy.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJju88JdJk
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuqiTzsNGUO
“So we’ve agreed on fall and thankfully it's close and we have time to reserve a spot beforehand.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJgZ4cGXTd
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQ6NJP3jza
“And now we just need to find a place. And figure out my dress.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSFyfuXPxR
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXhq7odU0K
“The food isn’t a problem since I have an old friend who’s gonna be catering. I always loved her food and since her business is getting bigger she’s able to do international things.
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWEpfOCeYf
“And another one of her friends offered to let us come to her resort as our honeymoon. You have great friends by the way.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhLn1CKnja
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdNnuaVAM1
“I know I miss them all. Maybe after the honeymoon I can reconnect and do a reunion of some sorts. And I actually already have my dress set. It was my mothers and I just had it finished being altered.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZya9LoXCxq
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdeczzSfTBK
“Can I see it?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9lRJxzxFq
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLT4PfFKNLK
“Of course not. But I bet that's not gonna stop you from repeatedly asking.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLM8WsYyjX
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUttQmxGPLW
“You know me so well,” She laughed and kissed my cheek and the oh so solemn moment was again ruined by Mia. 285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00jxAg81sJ
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGQYrilRpZ
“Oh that's just gross. Go to your room if your gonna do that.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVy5o7AetgV
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsD3mfdThOY
I rolled my eyes at her, having grown tired of her snide comments in just a short time. It wasn’t too much to actually make me mad. More like a toddler repeatedly hitting your side for attention, “Are you just mad that your still a virgin? Don’t worry hun you’ll meet your special someone, hopefully someday that can deal with your horrible attitude,” Her mouth hung open as well as the others, “ Finally got you to shut up huh.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbs5io8fBfJ
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDvTsI0NR1
“I’m going to my room.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vbzGp9R6h
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmCl5C2OaBP
“Mia sit down. I want you both to get along. And it isn’t helpful that you haven’t made it easy on her nor Marsha. You only have to do the bare minimum that's all I ask.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyufiNtQRBr
“I can act nice.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIj7WvLEnJ
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxDjr0UdEA
“Then be the best actress you can be.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbPTE2z68N
I pulled my glass of water when it got quiet again muttering under my breath, “Quite a firecracker.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMnLhaB39i
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwi5oGx9qb3
“Ok see she started it this time.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6THSxMzcbn
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFwgJAbYcd
“Don’t make me knock you off your high horse.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVNabbaX3K
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSos6B2tpPc
“Excuse me?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyG9fiFtDTX
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAH01s49cd
“You know while I'm here we're gonna go to the boutique to pick up your dress.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ774F0j7rvh
“What?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRQB40R0r0
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAW4jE3Ejiy
“Your my last pick as my bridesmaid. Since your obviously on the smaller size, I need to get your measurements done to order the dress.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQUEJqm9gQ
“I don’t want to be that.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszBdMawaW4
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSJkFCj085
“We’ll see. Just think of it as some new sisterly bonding Mia. That would be fine with the both of you right?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBIYJ13JRn
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLFLq1F7Bn
I’ve always had a strong persona. It never got used often as it’s my ‘intimidation’ tactic as Cherry calls it. I smiled reassuring him of any answer and side-eyed the teenager who chilled in her spot. Mom only smiled as I already told her of my harmless plan earlier. She got up to remove his and her plate and walked into the kitchen, “Oh yes. She could use some time out and about.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnCcamj5yK
“Thank you and I don’t know about you guys but I am swamped and seeing as we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow I'm gonna turn in after I put me and Fay’s dishes up.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDJv4FRU9kX
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65I0JE0J5E
Mom came in just at that with her hands on her hips and a light smile shined at Faye and I, “Oh no honey i got it and it’s no problem at all just go to bed.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI8Mdqmrm4E
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mjWfAghpR
“Oh Thanks mom. Goodnight everyone.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJdFFdgh23
“Oh well goodnight guys I'm going too.”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwSf6L851o3
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgQYkVRco2
Faye was on my tail as we both walked up the stairs. When we entered the guest bedroom she spoke up, “You have something brewing in that head of yours?”285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kp3hMzoJL
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoN7yOB1YT
“Like always my dear.”
285Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiuEGYZ1N5
