Fuentes Life

Everything is so awkward. I can't go home because Emma is there. I can't go to Fay's because he's all crushing on me now even after all this time. I can't even go drinking with James. I still can't look him in the eye again. Matt I don't even like. That's how I ended up dressed up as Audrey Hepburn in a vintage themed bar with V and Paris. I set my empty glass down in front of me and looked to the other two. "It would be so much easier if I were just a lesbian." I sighed.
"I thought this wasn't about Fay or James." Paris raised her eyebrows at me.
"It isn't." I shot back.
"Sure about that?" V teased.
"It isn't!" I defended. "It's about Dad and his . . . thing."
"Use her name." Paris sighed.
"Yeah fear of the name only induces fear of the thing itself." V grinned while she sipped on her cocktail.
"You know what I'd do?" Paris asked.
"Kill her? Because I've already considered it. I might get blood under my nails and the money I'd pay for a hit man I could use on Jimmy Choos."
"You already have a pair of Jimmy Choos." V stated.
"Shut up." I rolled my eyes.
"I'd move back home." Paris finally said.
"What?" I laughed. "Why would I do that?"
"I think you're right." V nodded.
"You're both crazy." I shook my head.
"Think about it, Ef," V reasoned. "You haven't been there in months. You move back in for a few weeks before tour and your dad is so much of the novelty about you being there it'll be Effy this and Effy that. Then before he has time to get used to it and let Emma have some attention you're gone. We have our year packed. You come home for a few weeks and the novelty comes back. It goes on and on until Emma realises Daddy likes you more and backs off." she explained.
"It would piss Emma off." I bit down on my lip. "I'll think about it." I decided.

But I didn't think about it for long. A few days later I had called Dad and asked him to meet me for lunch at a place by the beach. He was so shocked he cancelled a meeting and lunch with Emma. This is a good start.
I walked into the little place and saw Dad sat by the window already waiting. I walked over and he stood up. A huge grin came over his face before he started to second guess himself. "Hi Daddy." I smiled.
"I've missed you." he told me. I went to him and he opened his arms. I walked into them and he gave me a tight, warm hug. I pulled away a little and reached up to kiss his cheek. "Let's sit down." he told me. Someone came over to take our ordered and I started to sip on my soda. "You look so beautiful. Your hair is shorter." Dad looked at me.
"I got it cut last week." I explained.
"It looks nice." he muttered.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
"Can we not do this?!" I groaned.
"What?" Dad smiled.
"This awkward, I don't know what to say thing. It was less awkward when I just got off the plane from England."
"Sorry," he laughed. "How you doing?"
"Okay," I shrugged. "I need to talk to you."
"Are you okay? Do you need money? Has someone said something to you? Do you-"
"Chill," I stopped him. "I'm fine."
"Then what?" he frowned.
"I go on tour in two weeks." I explained.
"With Of Mice? Austin told me."
"Yeah," I nodded. I looked down and smiled a little. "I want to move back home." I finally said.
"Really?!" Dad grinned widely. He could have won the lottery he was so happy.
"Yeah." I smiled back.
"That's the best news!" Dad exclaimed. "Right after we'll go and get your things. I haven't touched your room really. I clean it to make sure it's nice for you and I change the bed covers. If there's anything wrong with the house I'll fix it for you and I'll buy your favourite foods. I haven't had to buy chocolate spread for months." he rushed.
"Okay." I laughed. "Let's have lunch first." I said as our plates were set down.
All through lunch the grin never left Dad's face. Once we'd finished he took me out to his car and took me to Mike's. Alysha wasn't in so I only had minimal questioning from Mike. I gathered all my things together and Dad started to pack them up into the car. I was about to leave when Mike stopped me.
"Wait right there." he frowned. He wrapped his arm around me and pulled me to his side. "Why the change of heart?"
"Hmm?" I asked.
"Why are you moving back in with a jumped up wannabe?"
"That's not a nice thing to say about your brother, Uncle Mike." I joked.
"Cut it, Kid."
"Fine," I rolled my eyes. "I want to piss her off."
"That's not nice."
"You're right." I agreed.
"It has nothing to do with your dad?" Mike asked.
"Oh, it does," I stopped him. "I want Dad's time and attention before I leave for tour. It's just a bonus it'll piss her off."
"You're smart." Mike noted.
"Effy!" Dad called. "Come on!" he yelled from the car.
"Thanks for letting me stay here." I told Mike and hugged him. I kissed his cheek and he smiled.
"Any time." Mike told me.
"Tell Alysha I'll call her." I smiled. I turned and waved. Then I went to Dad. I got in the car and looked to him. "Let's go." I told him.
We drove home and parked up. I got out of the car and followed Dad inside. He was balancing all of my bags. I saw Emma walk into the hallway and her eyes widened. "What's all this?" she asked.
"Effy's." Dad explained.
"What?" she frowned and then she noticed me.
"I'm moving back in." I said smoothly. I saw Emma smile. But her eyes were angry.

Notes

Hey everyone! Ahh so bad with updating. What did you think? What do you want to see? What will Emma do? I've been so busy! I worked six days this week with one day college. I feel dead. But I'd really love for you guys to get behind a campaign I'm working on. You've probably heard me talk about it. The Keep Kind Project is something I'm working on. It's all about body love self love and positivity. I'm working on a book that will be available for purchase next year. I'm taking submissions for poetry, artwork or general submissions (what you love about yourself and a positive message from you). You can ask questions in the comments or message me or if you'd prefer check out our tumblr where the details are - KEEPKINDPROJECT. There's so many cool people involved - Keep It Bright, Koko Brill, thehipsterhousewife. Oh and Welly Llewellyn! Who remembers Welly?! She's so completely lovely, genuine and such a kind person. Be nice to her now she isn't 'stealing your chances with Vic'.

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