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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 21:18:47 GMT -5
"No running, Nalla." She couldn't help but laugh as Nalla stopped dead in her tracks then proceeded to take exaggerated slow steps toward the top of the grand stair case. "I'm not Mahmen." Catching up with her, she took her hand as they walked down to the foyer. "Remember, you have to stay right by me. You cannot run off." Picking up Nalla's jacket, she helped her put it on as they waited for Marissa and Mary.
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 21:25:31 GMT -5
Mary laughed as she watched them. She had wanted to bring Wellsie to the mall as well, but her daughter was too tiny, too young and Mary had been scared. Rhage, overprotective as he was, had agreed with her. Wellisandra must stay at the Manse. At least for now. So, Frizt was babysitting her baby girl. She smiled, thinking he was just the grandfather every kid ever needed.
She looked at Nalla again and her smile widened. Had she ever seen a kid as excited as this one? Probably not.
Nalla squealed again and Mary winced. "Was she always this loud? I can't remember."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 21:27:52 GMT -5
*dematerializing from the Pit to the Mansion she was glad to be going out with the girls. She wanted to have a great time, with Bella considering their conversation and the tension of last week. Arriving in the grand foyer she saw Bella helping Nalla with her coat* Hello Ladies! I hope you are all well this eve. *she smiled at them and patted Nalla on the head*
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 21:40:31 GMT -5
She smirked at Mary. "Yes, she has." Looking over to Marissa, she smiled and grabbed her own jacket before putting it on. "Doing very well. Are you both ready?" Opening the door, they headed out into the vestibule then out to the courtyard. "Mary, do you want to drive?"
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 21:43:14 GMT -5
She gave Bella -the look-.
"Do you think I'm letting you, or god forbid, Marissa to drive?" She shook her head and walked around the car to the driver's door. "I don't have a death wish." She mumbled. "So ladies.." She said after buckling up. "Where are we going?"
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 21:47:07 GMT -5
*walking out with the others she got in the front seat so Bella could sit in the back with Nalla and laughed* I'm pretty sure it's a good thing you drive. *after buckling her seatbelt she turned in her seat and looked to Bella* I'm not sure where we should go, how about you choose.
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 22:00:16 GMT -5
After helping Nalla into the car and buckling her in, she got in and looked toward the front as she fastened her seat belt. "I want to get Nalla a dress for the spring festival and maybe we can stop by that new outdoor cafe. So downtown?"
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 22:02:48 GMT -5
She thought about it for a few seconds and then nodded. "I know the perfect place!" She was excited, she couldn't deny it. She hadn't gone shopping since... forever. First, her mother's disease, then her own and then so many other things there was just no time for fun. Nalla deserved this. And so did they. She drove to downtown, listening to the little girl's babbling with a smile on her lips.
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 22:07:38 GMT -5
*as they drove along she smiled thinking she had really never been "shopping" such as this and she was happy. This felt good and normal. She was with her friends and that precious young in the back seat. She couldn't wait to get to it and possibly pick up something for Butch. She smiled as they reached the edge of town.*
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 22:24:41 GMT -5
The drive was relaxed as they chatted and it wasn't long before the city lights came into view. "I'm just glad we were able to get out without and armored guard." Tilting her head, she looked over at Marissa. "How's Butch doing?" She glanced out her window as they began passing the downtown shops.
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 22:26:41 GMT -5
Interesting question, Mary thought as she parked the car.
She wasn't the talkative kind, more like the quiet one who listened to everyone around. She opened the door and waited outside for her sisters and Nalla, and also for an answers to Bella's question.
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 22:41:30 GMT -5
*she nodded and smiled* Butch is doing well, he misses his brother but is happy he is no longer in pain. *getting out of the car she shut the door and walked around to the front* Vishous made a beautiful cross in memory of Mike, I think it really helped Butch.
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 22:52:27 GMT -5
Getting out of the car, she walked around and helped Nalla out. Closing the car door, she took Nalla's hand and stepped over by the others. "Yeah, loss isn't easy. I'm just glad he was able to spend time with him in his last days." Smiling sadly, she turned toward the store and let out a breath before opening the door. "Anyway, shall we?" As the others entered the store, she and Nalla followed them inside.
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 22:57:13 GMT -5
Yeah, loss wasn't easy, she thought. A shadow of sorrow taking over her eyes for a few seconds. She shook her head and pushed her memories away.
She looked at Bella as she gave instructions to the little girl, her voice firm but tender. That was the kind of mother Mary wanted to become. She'd ask Bella for advice someday. Looking at the shop window, she sighed with delight. Wellsie would look SO adorable wearing that tiny green dress....
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 23:05:53 GMT -5
*seeing Nalla's eyes light up at all the beautiful dresses put a smile on her own face. Maybe one day, she too could have a young of her own, with Butch.* Oh my goodness, these are all beautiful. I'm not sure how I could choose.
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 23:19:01 GMT -5
Of course, Nalla spotted a dress right away. Several in fact and she dragged her over to look at them. Glancing back at Marissa, she laughed. "You don't. You just buy the ones that you can't leave the store without." She looked through the racks for Nalla's size in the dresses she had picked out. "Awe Mary, this would look adorable on Wellsie." She picked up a little pale purple dress and showed it to Mary.
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 23:27:39 GMT -5
She looked at it and felt what she had heard Oprah calling as "shopping fever". It was the cutest dress she had ever seen. Oh, god. She was shopping for HER daughter. She never thought that would be possible... Stroking the soft material of the cloth, she smiled wide and spontaneously hugged Bella. "IT IS SO CUTE!!" Nalla decided to squeal along with her auntie Mary, making her laugh.
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 23:30:42 GMT -5
*she grinned at the dress and then saw a lovely pair of black patent leather baby shoes with a little black bow on them.* Look at these are they not just precious? *she held the pair in the palm of her hand* They are so tiny.
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 12, 2012 23:46:12 GMT -5
"Those are precious, Marissa." Turning back to the racks, she picked out a few more things for Nalla the went over to the register to pay for them. Handing over her credit card, she looked down and smiled as Nalla clung to her leg, still looking around the store. She ran a hand through her hair then smiled at the cashier as she handed back her credit card and her back. Stepping away from the counter, she took Nalla's hand and looked over at the others. "Are you ready?"
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Post by Mary Tohrture on Apr 12, 2012 23:50:10 GMT -5
She finished paying for what she had found. She bit her lips... she might have been a little bit over the top. Five dresses, a little skirt, three tiny pants, four pair of shoes... BUT, they were so cute! The cashier smiled at her and handed her three plastic bags with her purchase. "Thank you."
She turned to Bella and Marissa before ruffling Nalla's hair. "Ready."
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Post by Marissa O'Neal on Apr 12, 2012 23:53:11 GMT -5
*she nodded* Yes I am ready. The things you all got are beautiful. *she opened the door for them and followed out onto the side walk* Where to next?
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Post by Zsadist Aghony on Apr 13, 2012 0:08:07 GMT -5
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Post by Bella Aghony on Apr 13, 2012 1:02:01 GMT -5
Smiling, she looked down at Nalla as they stepped out of the store, proud of how well behaved she had been. "How about we try that cafe? I think we have time before Nalla gets too tired." When they others agreed, they began walking that way. It wasn't too far, just a few blocks down. It was a nice night for a walk anyway, considering the unusually mild weather they've had.
Hearing her phone ring, she let go of Nalla's hand so she could pull her phone out of her pocket. A smile spread across her face noticing it was Zsadist. Hitting "send" she went to put the phone up to her ear. "We're fine........." She gasped as male jumped out in front of them and in one swift move, grabbed Nalla then snatched her phone out of her hand.
Her breath caught and her heart seemed to seize up in her chest, standing frozen for a second in shock as the male shouted demands while he waved a gun in their direction. Demands, that she couldn't seem to hear or comprehend. Her only focus was on her daughter as she screamed and the panic looked on her face as she looked at her. "Ok...ok..I'll give you what you want. Just please, let her go." She glanced back at Mary and Marissa and saw the same shock and fear as she felt. She stepped forward and the male shook his head and stepped back. "Please..." Tears began to sting her eyes as the reality of the situation began to set it. She tossed her purse at him then began taking off her jewelry. He picked up her purse still with a tight hold on Nalla. Her voice cracked as she pleaded. "Please...JUST LET HER GO!!!" When he bent over again to pick up the jewelry they had tossed down, she went to grab Nalla away from him. He wouldn't let go and in the struggle, she heard the gun go off. Nalla's scream, made her world come to a stop. The male let go and stumbled back, before taking off down the street. She looked down and saw blood. "Oh dear Scribe, NO!" She blinked away tears, frantically looking Nalla over. Then she realized is was her who had been shot.
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