"I- I'm"
"This is Celine," Rina says from behind me.
"Mom says we knew her when we were younger but I was a baby so I don't really remember but I'm sure you do." Rina adds
He squinted his eye at me examining my looks before turning back to his game.
"Hellooo? Do you remember her?" Rina dragged out.
Silence.
"Fucking asshole I'm talking to you!" Rina spat
At Rina's outburst, Celine was taken aback. She wasn't expecting such a strong response from the young girl.
"Rina shut the fuck up and Get out of my room and take her with you." He yelled back
Wow..Such a handsome face with so much attitude and for no reason whatsoever.
"Come on Rina." I led her out
"I'm so sick of him!" She said
"Cry." He said
And Just like that Rina ran down the steps angry "Mom!" She yelled
"Fucking crybaby." I heard him say from behind the slightly closed door.
That's it.
As Celine walked into Rick's room for the second time, he turned to look at her, his expression showing clear annoyance at her presence. His eyebrows were furrowed, and his lips tightened in a slight frown. He stood up from his gaming chair, towering over her 5'8 self.
As she stood there trying to be friendly with the clearly-annoyed-by-her-presence Rick, Celine hoped to have a civil conversation, regardless of his attitude. She cleared her throat and took a deep breath, preparing to say something that might get his attention.
"The fuck do you want, hm?" He stared
"You didn't have to be so mean to her she was just introducing me or you."
He sighs annoyingly before speaking,
"I don't care about who you are, does that answer your question?"
I scrunched up my face in irritation.
As Celine made her way out of the room, she couldn't help but mumble something under her breath. But unfortunately for her, Rick heard it and responded,
"Speak up Kinsley."
"Oh so you do remember me."
"I used to put fucking worms in your hair and clothes Kinsley, of course I do, now can you get the fuck out." his tone harsh
"Dinner!" Regan yelled from the bottom of steps.
"Dinner." I repeated to the male with a slight smirk tugged on my lips
"I fucking heard her." He rushed out of the room before me.
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As Celine sat down at the dining table with Rina, she overheard a conversation between Rick and his mother. Rick's voice was clear as he asked,"How long is she staying here for?" This question was followed by a silence that seemed to last a little too long.
Regan responds firmly, "As long as she likes." and directs Rick to join the others at the dining table.
The chandelier above the dining table casts a warm, inviting glow that lends a comforting atmosphere to the room. On the table, a variety of delicious food is displayed in an elegant arrangement. The dishes include a roasted chicken with a side of vegetables, a platter of cheeses and charcuterie, a bowl of salad, and a basket of freshly baked bread. A pitcher of refreshing iced tea and a bottle of red wine are also set out for the family to enjoy.
"So how are you guys liking the food?" Regan broke the silence.
"It's good mom." Rina said
"It's really delicious." Celine responded.
As Rick sat there playing with his food, causing his fork to clink against the glass plate, Celine couldn't help but notice his silence.
"Rick." Regan called
"Hm."
"How is the food dear?"
"It's good." He said dryly
"Thank you."
"So how would you guys like if Celine join y'all school?" Regan randomly says
As Regan posed a question to the group, Celine couldn't quite manage to answer due to choking on her food. Meanwhile, Rick spit out his drink in response to the question, but Rina managed to maintain her composure and answer without incident.
"I don't mind I think me and Celine will be bestest of friends." Rina says
"Fuck no." Rick hand tense slightly
"We're at the table, Language Rick." Regan says sighing.
"No." He said again
"It's too late I already registered her in, Celine I hope that's okay."
"It is okay." I smiled
Rick got up from the table and took his plate to the trash. He then placed it in the sink and silently walked upstairs, not saying a word.
"He's such a wussy." Rina mutters
Regan sighs at the table drinking her lemonade. "You'll be starting Monday Celine, I also have a school uniform for you." She says
"Alright, thank you."
After chewing down my greens I avert my eyes to Regan. "What is his problem?"
"That's just his personality, he's not new to this- just bare with him." She says.
Personality my ass...
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After finishing her meal, Rina took Celine to her room, where they got ready to dress up and do their makeup together. The girls also shared some light conversation, enjoying each other's company.
"What music would you like me to play?"
"Can we be in silence?" I awkwardly smiled
"Oh come on that's boring."
....
"But sure." She says
Rina rummaged through her makeup, pulling out palettes and tubes of lipstick, foundation, contour and blush.
"Hey, what about I do your makeup." I said
"Okay sure, but please don't mess it up." She chuckled
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"So, how are you feeling?" Rina asked, as she felt the cool sensation of foundation being applied to her face. "Have you been adjusting okay?"
"Yeah I have, I like my new room it has a nice amount of space just for me," I smiled
"First impression of you was good and sweet, but for your brother- not so good." I chuckle awkwardly
"Yeah.. he wasn't always like this you know." She replied
As Celine added contour and blush to Rina's face, their conversation continued to flow.
"What do you mean?" I asked
"Something-
"Nevermind." Rina shakes her head removing the thought.
"I think his friends are influencing him to be like that." Rina finished.
"Are you sure?" I eyed the girl
"Yeah, anyways let me see how you did so far." Rina pulled out a handheld mirror.
"You did so good!" She says jumping around.
"How did you learn to do this!?"
"I just used to do my mother's." I smiled
Rina stares at me before suffocating me with a big hug, "You're talented girl."
"And I love that for you!" She says releasing me.
Celine looked at Rina's face, which was beaming with happiness, and couldn't help but smile herself.