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Calla's POV "Hey Calla,I need you help on this" Julie announces as she walks into my office. She had a measuring tape around her neck and she was barefoot. She hands me a vouge magazine that was turned to page 47. There is a picture of Zendaya and the other cast of euphoria with glittery eye makeup and a review of it as a retrospective fashion comeback."Ermmm..." I stood confused as my eyes couldn't help but stare at her feet--- she was barefooted. A little sigh of frustration left her mouth and she walked closer to me."Ohh ,don't ask. I ordered a new shoe and it's a size smaller and there's no return policy but it matches my dress and it's A LIMITED ZARA EDITION!" Her voice going from low frequency to a force of busting enthusiasm.Typical Julie,I chuckled at her randomness. She was more of a friendly colleague than a boss. It was just her being the nerodivergent ray of sunshine she is. "Sure,what do you need help with?" I asked ."We already contacted models to walk the show for
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James' POV"Hello ladies" I greeted as they walked towards my car. Calla rolled her mum's oxygen tank beside her as she assisted her mother's slow steps up to the house."Hi" Calla said as they walked by me,she gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before continuing to pull the oxygen tank behind her. Her mum,who walked beside her looked at me and immediately lower her gaze."Hello James" she said. Not a hint from her tone could give away the intense curiosity between us based on our conversation from nights ago. She looked weaker than the last time I had seen her. Her arms were lanky and she wore a yellow beanie on her head. Her brows were scanty and she seemed exhausted.I followed behind them, taking the tote bag Calla hung on her shoulders and carrying the oxygen tank through the stires in the front pouch leading to the house. An art work poked out of the bag and it was like a canvas of some sort.The smell of condiments filled the house immediately we walked in."Hiiii" aunty Kathy a
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Calla's POVIt's Sunday morning but the sun was hidden in dark clouds. The rain had been falling for the past two hours. I stood by the kitchen counter as I heated up some coffee for myself. I could hear Aunty Kathy and mum chatting in her room. The walls of the room were padded so sounds were nearly impossible to hear but the mumbling noise was hard to ignore.I opened the jar for sugar in the cupboard and added it to my coffee,as well as some creamer. I tugged on my robe and headed back upstairs. It was almost past 11am and I had slept over in mum's room with her last night. This week was the final week to get everything on track before we flew to Paris and it sure as hell was going to be a busy one. So I had just today as my last free day before the rustling week ahead and I was ready to sleep in all day.I pulled out my laptop and began to scroll through my I* feed when I got a call from James."Hi" I said into the phone,my heart flushing like a teenager."Baby..." His calm voice I
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James' POVI stared at the blue letters on the desk as the mystery of who sent the three of them races through my mind. It's past midnight and it's been hours since I drove Calla back home yet I still can't fathom the lore connecting the blue letters with me.The recent letter had my name written in red ink just like the last two and a paper in it. It read:Tu ne sais rienWhich translates to "You know nothing." I whispered in the dark as my fingers ran through my hair. One of the best days of my life has suddenly been replaced with crippling anxiety from a someone whose name I didn't know and whose face I've probably never seen.The vague message consumed my mind as I lurk for hidden messages in the prints. I brought the lights closer to paper hoping there was more writing in invisible ink. Alas, nothing.Tu ne sies rien,was a common phrase in France. Grandma use to say it to remind us of how vast life is and how we should be humble because we can never know everything about everythin
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Calla's POVI waited by the door as my feet eagerly tapped on the wooden floor at the entrance of the hospital ward. The light beamed brightly ,the smell of drugs and disinfectant pollutes the air, making it hard to breathe. The sirens noise echoes from an ambulance in a distance,making my nervous system a complete wreck. I held back the tears in my eyes and prayed to God desperately. The door swung open and the nurse came out. A flatter of relief consumed me as she gave me a little smile. Thirty minutes--- Thirty minutes had felt like a lifetime of waiting.I hate it here,it held bad memories."You can go in to see her" she said, stepping aside for me to go in. I went in a rush as my heart melted at the sight of my mother laying helpless on the bed. She smiled,but it wasn't the type that reached her eyes. I took her in my arms hugging her softly. "It's alright" I said comforting her and mostly to myself from letting my thoughts run wild.About an hour ago, Mum had collapsed when maki
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James POV The smell of caffeine reminded me of my childhood. Dad would come by my room at night with cup of coffee to stop me from sleeping in order read.He says I was going to continue the family business and I need to know how finance ,so I studied fiance. I remember the stread fogging up the windscreen glass as he drove me to school,my motion completely reliant on my five hours of sleep.I pulled out my gray trouser from the locker and change into them. I stared at the slightly noticable stain of cream on my black trouser. She definitely spilled it on purpose,ever since my breakup with Ashley in December,it has been going on around here like this. My mind eguled with thought of Calla,the fashion girl I had stormed out the office from. She had a spark in her eye,the kind that made you feel like you've known someone for years beyond imaginable. Her soul was comforting yet ,threatening. Maybe I overreacted. To be fair,Dad would have done that. Dad said you have to command respect
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James' POVI stared at the blue letters on the desk as the mystery of who sent the three of them races through my mind. It's past midnight and it's been hours since I drove Calla back home yet I still can't fathom the lore connecting the blue letters with me.The recent letter had my name written in red ink just like the last two and a paper in it. It read:Tu ne sais rienWhich translates to "You know nothing." I whispered in the dark as my fingers ran through my hair. One of the best days of my life has suddenly been replaced with crippling anxiety from a someone whose name I didn't know and whose face I've probably never seen.The vague message consumed my mind as I lurk for hidden messages in the prints. I brought the lights closer to paper hoping there was more writing in invisible ink. Alas, nothing.Tu ne sies rien,was a common phrase in France. Grandma use to say it to remind us of how vast life is and how we should be humble because we can never know everything about everythin
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Calla's POVIt's Sunday morning but the sun was hidden in dark clouds. The rain had been falling for the past two hours. I stood by the kitchen counter as I heated up some coffee for myself. I could hear Aunty Kathy and mum chatting in her room. The walls of the room were padded so sounds were nearly impossible to hear but the mumbling noise was hard to ignore.I opened the jar for sugar in the cupboard and added it to my coffee,as well as some creamer. I tugged on my robe and headed back upstairs. It was almost past 11am and I had slept over in mum's room with her last night. This week was the final week to get everything on track before we flew to Paris and it sure as hell was going to be a busy one. So I had just today as my last free day before the rustling week ahead and I was ready to sleep in all day.I pulled out my laptop and began to scroll through my I* feed when I got a call from James."Hi" I said into the phone,my heart flushing like a teenager."Baby..." His calm voice I
Wine Stained Lips Chapter Twelve
James' POV"Hello ladies" I greeted as they walked towards my car. Calla rolled her mum's oxygen tank beside her as she assisted her mother's slow steps up to the house."Hi" Calla said as they walked by me,she gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before continuing to pull the oxygen tank behind her. Her mum,who walked beside her looked at me and immediately lower her gaze."Hello James" she said. Not a hint from her tone could give away the intense curiosity between us based on our conversation from nights ago. She looked weaker than the last time I had seen her. Her arms were lanky and she wore a yellow beanie on her head. Her brows were scanty and she seemed exhausted.I followed behind them, taking the tote bag Calla hung on her shoulders and carrying the oxygen tank through the stires in the front pouch leading to the house. An art work poked out of the bag and it was like a canvas of some sort.The smell of condiments filled the house immediately we walked in."Hiiii" aunty Kathy a
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Calla's POV "Hey Calla,I need you help on this" Julie announces as she walks into my office. She had a measuring tape around her neck and she was barefoot. She hands me a vouge magazine that was turned to page 47. There is a picture of Zendaya and the other cast of euphoria with glittery eye makeup and a review of it as a retrospective fashion comeback."Ermmm..." I stood confused as my eyes couldn't help but stare at her feet--- she was barefooted. A little sigh of frustration left her mouth and she walked closer to me."Ohh ,don't ask. I ordered a new shoe and it's a size smaller and there's no return policy but it matches my dress and it's A LIMITED ZARA EDITION!" Her voice going from low frequency to a force of busting enthusiasm.Typical Julie,I chuckled at her randomness. She was more of a friendly colleague than a boss. It was just her being the nerodivergent ray of sunshine she is. "Sure,what do you need help with?" I asked ."We already contacted models to walk the show for
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James' POV( FLASHBACK)It was a summer afternoon in Ireland. Thirteen years old James ran around their beach house by the sea shores. He could taste the salty air as the storm gathers in the sky. He rushes into the house with his sandy feet and Vioner's Barbie doll swinging by his side. His sister chases him into the house and his runs even faster to hide away from her with her Barbie doll,when he nonchalantly bumped into one of his dad's clients. The man was tall and had a tan skin that made his appearance orange like that of an orange peel and his hair was a darker shade of brown like his shoes."Ohhh,hello lad" his Irish accent tingling in James' ears. He smiled at him and James smiled back.As James turned around to walk out of the room,he is met with the venomous stare of his father looking down at him. He looks at James with an obvious anger but no words fell from his mouth. James completely frightened,runs out and hide in the next room.James eventually gets caught in his chil
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Calla's POVJames came back up five minutes later. He walked slowly back to the table with his eyes looking from side to side nervously and sweat dripping down his neck. This collar button was undone and his tie hung loosely on his neck."Hey...what happened?" I said as a nauseating sense of concern and worry came over me. He sat down looking distracted a bit,his eyes still wandering around like he saw a ghost."Oh I think some young lad was admiring my car" he said as his hands brushed through his hair. He smiled at me and held both of my hands in his. "It's nothing the security was just worried." "Okay. Are you sure?""Yeah,I think he really like the car. The security took care of it,it's okay." He bite his lips but his assurance calmed my down.Another waiters came up to our table with our food. We got served I watched him taking in his meal slowly. His jawline moved in rhythm seductively,as his tongue licks the sauce remains from the spoon. I flickered at my thoughts of our unfini
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James' POVI couldn't make an appointment yesterday so I went into the hospital first thing the next morning. My head ran a marathon today from my last conversation with dad but i was also busting with the thoughts of Calla' mum getting treatment and how Calla wouldn't have to worry about losing her mother. As I approached the doctor's office I was directed to the doctor in charge."Hello Doc." I stretch my hands out for a handshake. I'm met with a tight grip. "Please,sit down" his gesture at the seat beside me and sat down too at the opposite of the table. He sat down,his eyes refusing to meet with mine. " Sonny, I'm sure your Aunty already told you.""My Aunt?""The blond woman... aren't you here for Mrs Grayson?. It says here patient--Hannah Grayson."A loud puff, escaped my mouth unconsciously " Yes,I'm here to see Mrs Grayson, Doc is there some kind of problem?" I said wearily." What I'm saying is you can't make the donation you're here for because it's already out of control. S
