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Sparks Fly 52. BreakUp Sisters
“You what?!” “I kissed James. Now lower your voice, Tanya,” Sofia said, glancing about the room like they weren’t alone in the apartment. When she arrived, Alicia hadn’t left for the Taco Place, so she pleaded to take Tye along with her, Sofia agreed so they left her and Tanya at home. Tanya was well, stuffing her face with junk. She currently had a bucket of ice cream in between her sweatpants-clad legs, and socks, with an oversize hoodie, and disheveled hair. A stark contrast to the Tanya that Sofia used to live alongside—she barely ever had clothes on. “Give me the full details,” she said, pointing her spoon at Sofia. “How was it?” She asked, shoveling the ice cream. “Was it his idea? Or yours?” She asked, dumping the ice cream in her mouth. “Definitely his,” she said, but with her face stuffed with ice cream, it sounded like a toddler babbling. “Can the ice cream just wait, let’s talk like two adults,” Sofia said, slightly irritated. “Sorry, sorry,” Tanya said, covering her
Sparks Fly 53. New Beginnings
“No,” Alicia replied firmly, downing their spirits. She was standing outside Paco’s Tacos—which had a fresh new look, with the girls from the apartment, and they had just presented their idea to get Ted and Tanya back together. “Didn’t last time teach you not to meddle?” Alicia asked scathingly. “I’m sorry, but I think you girls have done enough damage. Excuse me.” With that, she turned and went through the cafe’s swinging doors. “We tried,” Charlotte sighed. “Wait,” Trish replied, spotting Fred arriving with some bags. He turned into the alley leading to the Employees Only door, but the girls surrounded him before he made it to the steps. &
Sparks Fly 54. Kim
The cafe bells jingled as they walked through, and Tye looked up.“Mom,” he waved at her from his table.Alicia looked up to see Sofia with Tanya in tow. She finished waiting on the customer she was with and joined them at Tyler’s table.“Tanya’s out of her room. That’s new,” she smiled.“Not for long,” Tanya replied drily.Sofia scoffed. “Don’t mind her, Alicia. We talked, and Tanya’s leaving on a trip. By the way, I’m lovin’ the new look,” she added, glancing around as she walked to where Tye sat.
Sparks Fly 55. Pilot 2
“What’s up, Rico?” Sofia asked, tipping the cab driver as they got out. “I’ve been looking at the BraveHeart script, and no offense, but I can see why it was canceled.” “Oh really,” Sofia said, as Tyler ran into James’ waiting arms in her driveway. “Have you looked at it?” “Nah,” Sofia breathed. “It’s been a really busy day.” “Just go over it tonight, and call me as soon as you do. We have a lot of work to do.” “Alright, boss,” she sighed and ended the call. “James,” she smiled tiredly and hugged him. “Who was that?” He asked as they separated. “Rico, something about work,” she said, digging through her bag for her keys. “Let’s go in,” she said, once she found them. “I’m tired,” “Allow me,” James said, taking the keys from her. Soon, all three were in. “Wash up first,” Sofia called after Tye as he darted out of sight. With that, she dropped onto the nearest sofa and yawned. “I’m sorry about earlier,” James said, sitting next to her. “Oh no, that was all me, James,” she
Sparks Fly 56. Oh Boy
Sofia froze for a moment then. The voice was unmistakable, and it sent her thoughts racing across her mind. This was Ryan. How could she go with him? What if someone saw them? Not that she cared what other people thought so much, but what if James saw them together? But it was just a ride though. But this was Ryan. Could she even trust herself with him, even at this point? “-Sofia,” Ryan called, cutting into her thoughts. “It’s okay, you don’t have to accept. I understand.” However, she walked around the car and got in, on the passenger’s side, while swearing under her breath. “Wow, cursing in the presence of a man now, Sofia?” She flushed but didn’t respond as he pulled away and put the music on. “So,” Ryan nodded, glancing at her. “How’s everything?” “Fine,” she exhaled deeply. Why were her nerves working overtime, she wondered. “Congrats on your success with BraveHeart,” Ryan said, and she smiled. “Thank you.” “Anytime ba-” He paused, and they exchanged glances. He return
Sparks Fly 57. Cinema
“Mom,” Tye said, walking down the steps into the sitting room. “Isn’t that the guy that fought with James outside?” Ryan exhaled through almost clenched teeth and glanced at Sofia, as he came down the stairs. “Not the best way I’ve been remembered, but yeah. How are you, champ?” Ryan asked, approaching. “I’m ok,” Tye replied as Ryan dropped his cup on the table, and walked over to adjust his collar. Then Ryan wiped Tye’s left cheek swiftly, cleaning a lipstick smudge, obviously left by Kim. “You don’t want mom to see that,” he whispered, and Tye smiled brightly. Sofia still stood there, petrified. How didn’t she hear them arrive? To make matters worse, now she’d heard James arrive, and with Tyler right there, she wasn’t sure how to react. Then James walked in. “Here we go,” Rico muttered. “Ryan.” James chuckled slightly. “Wasn’t expecting to find you here,” he added, walking into the sitting room. Ryan rose to full height, buttoning his jacket. “Relax, James,” Ryan said. “
Sparks Fly 58. Stroke Of...
For the next few weeks, work went on as planned on BraveHeart, and the episodes were released to growing audiences each time. The events of that evening were slowly forgotten, and everyone moved on. At the time, H.O.S. also continued its run, even in Amanda’s continued absence. One evening, as the soft glow of studio lights enveloped the lounge, Ryan found himself reclining on a plush sofa, sharing light banter with Rico and Jessi. The atmosphere was relaxed, the hum of casual conversation providing a brief respite from the hustle of the industry. As Ryan rose to fetch another glass of tequila, the door swung open, and in walked Sofia and James, their faces beaming with excitement. Sofia's infectious giggle filled the room as she linked her fingers with James'. "Guys, we have an announcement to make!" Sofia declared, her eyes sparkling. The trio in the room exchanged knowing glances, a silent understanding passing between them about the nature of the revelation. "I said yes!" Sofi
Sparks Fly 59. Keep Your Enemies Close
Sofia just stood there, speechless and motionless. As for James, something flashed across his face. But it was Rico who spoke up first. “Hold on, what do you mean in a couple of days Ryan would no longer be with us?” He asked, stepping forward. Are you flying him abroad for treatment?” “Sadly, no. Like I said, his condition is terminal. I’m sorry that I have to be the one telling you this, but, Mr. Barnes is going to die.” “Ok, ok, let’s not get tensed up guys,” he said, pacing. He finally came to a stop in front of the doctor. “Ok, give me a number,” he said, clasping his fingers together and bringing them to his lips. “I mean, even a year is just a couple of days-” “-Ten,” she cut in. “Ten days.” “I’m sorry what?!” Sofia asked, moving for the first time since the doctor’s sudden announcement. “Try to calm down, miss.” Sofia sighed and covered her face with both hands. Then she swept her hands through her hair and nodded, sniffing. There were tears in her eyes. “A- and- do
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Sparks Fly Finally..
If you're reading this, then, thank you for sticking with us through this journey. I can only hope it was worth your while, and that you enjoyed reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.I'm surely gonna miss writing to about Ryan's shenanigans, Sofia's love, Tyleer's curiosity, Jessi's presence, Rico, and Pete's worries, Tanya's madness, Alicia's gentleness, Ted's chubbiness, Fred's helpfulness, and Paco's wisdom.Not that there's nothing more to say, you know there's much more lol, but I feel that this is the best point to stop.They're all mostly happy, minusing the mishaps here, and there, and death too. But, let's save those parts for another story..All things eventually come to an end, and so must we..And so I bid you farewell, reader.Thank you for picking this one up, xoxo!
Sparks Fly 87. The Last, But Definitely Not The Least
The ringing of his phone roused him from sleep.“Hello?” His voice was groggy.“I know what you did.” The voice was distorted.The sleep fled from James' eyes.“Who are you?”“So you can kill me like you killed Richards? Fat chance.”“What do you want?” James asked.The line suddenly went dead.“Oh boy,” James muttered.***Amanda was home alone, by the pool, when James arrived.“It was you, wasn't it?”“I'm sorry what?” She asked, taking off her shades.“Oh, now you wanna play dumb?”“James, if you think I have time for your shenanigans, I do not. Never. Especially now that your accomplice, Richards has gone missing. Or are you gonna tell me you have nothing to do with that?”***“How could we have kept ourselves from this?” Rico muttered, in bed, kissing the back of Jessi's neck.“You, kept us from this,” she corrected, turning to face him.“Touche,” he conceded, planting a kiss on her lips; one to which she willfully obliged.“We have a lot to catch up on,” Rico whispered against h
Sparks Fly 86. The Beginning of The End
On a normal day, Sofia would playfully chastise Ryan for such an idea, especially in front of the boy, but maybe it was Tanya’s influence, or the look in Steph’s eyes at Ryan’s words, whatever it is, it had Sofia smiling, and leading Ryan into the elevator.“Tyler, go wait for me in the car, okay?” She kissed the top of his head.“I forgot something in my room,” she added, a bit more forceful, with her eyes on the elevator.“Okay,” Tye replied innocently, and left for the waiting Mercedes Benz SUV.Steph obviously had other plans…*** “Slow down, Ryan,” Sofia chuckled, as he broke off their playful kisses to move down her neck, while his hands went lower..“We're outside,” Sofia added, kissing him back.“Someone might see us.”“Well, let's make it worth their while,” Ryan replied, leaning against the balcony of the terrace.“You must be joking,” Sofia frowned, moving away from him.Immediately, a potted plant dropped where she had been standing!Sofia gasped, her hand flying to her c
Sparks Fly 85. Work
Tanya yawned, as she stepped into the sitting room in her black skimpy nightwear.“Hey, isn't that the Richards guy from the other studio,” Tanya said, nodding at the TV.“Yeah, it's him,” Alicia replied.“It says he's missing,” she added, and looked at Tanya.“What?” She asked.“You won't find him on me,” she said, stretching.“Oh, Tanya,” Alicia shook her head, returning her attention to her system.“What?” Tanya asked.“Oh, you didn't tell me that you, and Mendes made up,” Tanya said, leaning in on Alicia's left from behind the sofa.“Who told you that?” Alicia asked, leaning to her right, and losing a battle to hide her smile.“I heard he came in late, the night I spent at T.D.'s place, and didn't leave that night.”“Oh, I see you're gossiping with your girls again, huh,” Alicia said, nodding.“Tea is meant to be drunkk!” Tanya exclaimed, laughing.Alicia just shook her head.“Oh, hey. You said you spent that night at T.D.'s place?”“Oh I didn't tell you?” Tanya laughed.“Great st
Sparks Fly 84. A Bittersweet End; A Beautiful Beginning
“I'm telling you, we need to-”“Mom, can I go to the Taco Place to see Kim?” Tyler asked, stepping into the sitting room.He glanced between Steph, and Myles—her shrink, sensing that he'd come at the wrong time.“Am I interrupting something?” He asked innocently.“Oh, no, my love,” Steph cooed, coming to stoop next to him.“Uncle Myles was just telling me something about our business back in Mexico, but it can wait, can’t it, Myles?” She smiled at the guy; he just sighed, and left.“He didn’t seem too happy to me,” Tye remarked.“I know, I know,” Steph smiled, ruffling his hair.“So tell me, who’s this Kim?” Steph asked, taking Tye to sit with her.“A girl?”“Yeah,” Tye replied, his eyes lighting up.“She’s my girlfriend,” he announced cheerily.“Oh, big steps already?” Steph asked, poking his ribs, while he squirmed, laughing.“Stop, mom!”“Ok, ok,” she smiled.“But I’ll come with. Go, put on something nice while I do too, and then we can go see Kim.”“Alright,” Tye said, running off,
Sparks Fly 83. The Long One
“You haven't said anything, Sof,” Jessi noted.Sofia took a deep breath.“I'm just trying to process everything, she said, leaning into the sofa.“On the one hand, you have you, my friend, whom Rico definitely, and horribly wronged by the way he handled the situation. But then, there's Rico who has been suffering from PTSD all these years. And I'm not saying that that validates what he did to you but I try to imagine how deep his fear has been for so long, that he couldn't confess his love for you. Believe me I know how the heart reacts to holding in such feelings. It's all just a lot. And I don't want to say you should do this or that, because honestly if I were you, I have no idea what I'd do in this case,” Sofia exhaled deeply.“But if I know one thing, it's that Rico has a good heart; damaged, but good nonetheless.”“I guess that saying is true,” Tanya replied, nodding slightly.“Which?” Sofia asked.“Damaged people, when they don't heal, end up damaging people,” she said.“Exactly
Sparks Fly 82. The Short One
“Hmm, there’s something different about you, Rico. But I can’t place my finger on it,” Ryan said, stroking his chin.“You mean the lack of makeup?” Pete asked, serving himself another plate of chicken wings.The three of them were at a barbecue at Ryan’s home.“Exactly,” Ryan said, clicking his finger at Pete.“Besides, you’ve been strange ever since France. So what’s up? One brother to another.”“Does something have to be up for someone to make a change around here?” Rico drawled, setting up himself on the beach chair with his own plate, and booze.“Even the voice!” Ryan exclaimed.“What is wrong bro?”Then he turned to Pete who was approaching them.“I think it’s too late for a mid-life crisis, Pete. Help me out here.”Pete laughed as he sat down on the recliner, and faced the other two.“But seriously Rico, what’s up? You know you can trust us.”“Exactly. James isn’t here.”Rico sighed, and glanced around. Then pulled off his shades.“I had a fight with Jessi,” Rico said, matter of
Sparks Fly 81. WakeUp Call
Someone knocked at the door.Alicia groaned, unwilling to abandon her solo movie night.She stayed put, but the person didn’t leave, piquing her curiosity.Tanya was sleeping over at Ted’s tonight so it couldn’t be her, plus if it was Tanya, she’d know by now.“Who’s there?” She asked, peeping through the tiny hole.“Josh,” he replied.And she could see that he wasn’t lying.Alicia hesitated, and grabbed a coat from the rack next to the door to put over her flimsy nightwear, before opening the door up for him.“Hey, Alicia.”“How did you find me?” She asked, crossing her arms.“So it’s true,” he nodded.“You were avoiding me.”“Don’t try to change the subject, Josh. I asked you how you found me.”“I paid someone to hack into the school’s database to retrieve your data-”A slap from Alicia cut him short.“You just don’t know when to stop right? Because your family has the cash you feel like you can pay off anyone to get whatever you want. Why invade my privacy? Again, and again?”“What
Sparks Fly 80. Would You...?
“Where are we going?” Sofia asked, laughing. She couldn’t see past the blindfold Ryan had put on her eyes, but she could feel the excitement build up inside of her.“It’s a surprise, no peeking,” Ryan reminded her with a light kiss at her neck.The car slowly pulled to a stop, and Ryan got down, then came around her side to help her down too.“Easy, easy,” he advised, guiding her.Sofia could hear the sounds of traffic, and of people—though, French, she couldn’t understand, but it made her uncomfortable.“Are we there yet?” She asked nervously; eager to see again.“Almost,” Ryan assured, leading her into an elevator while his bodyguards kept the pedestrians in check.“Ooh,” Sofia shocked slightly, when the elevator suddenly started to move.“Where are you taking me to, Ryan Barnes?” She chuckled, leaning against him, and turning slightly.Ryan knew an invitation to share a kiss when he saw one, and he took this one without hesitation.The blindfold was still on, but neither seemed to
