Spiritstar3 and Not Here 1x1

[Not here]

Shane shrugged as he thought about his mother. “She has her moments like any other mother would. We can from wealthy families and are expected to do as our parents wish without fighting. We don’t lead a normal life.” He knew somewhere his mother loved him but that was little too far for her to give to him.

Jessica nodded at the mention of her being sick. “I was already being molded by our lovely mother. Till I had enough and learned business.” Her phone rang, which she picked up. It was a rather short conversation that ended with Jessica excusing herself. “I’m sorry children. I have to go. I’m needed. Shane, take her back to my house and introduce her to Henry. I shouldn’t be long. Just bag up my food and bring it back home.” She said and grabbed her bag, kissed him on the top of the head and left.

Shane didn’t show any emotions that would indicate if he was upset or mad. He waved the waiter over and had gotten her food bagged up with some extra sushi rolls. “Take your time eating. I’m not in a rush.” He said calmly as he continued eating.

[Spiritstar3]

Cara continued to quietly hum to herself, it seemed, but they could probably hear it. People at the two tables to their sides probably could too. Cory yipped and wagged his tail a few times, happy. She reached down to pet him, then took pause, nodding at Shane but giving out a quiet huff of breath. She shook her head at thought of her younger self.. “Can’t believe I actually thought I was gonna die...One of the stupid boys a grade higher told me that, I believe.” she said, shaking her head. She tilted her head at the ring of the phone, snorting at being called child... “Henry?” she asked, head once again tilted. Was that a dog, or a cat? She wondered. She averted her eyes at the head kiss, glancing to Shane when he spoke. “Okay.” she said as she continued to eat.

[Not here]

Shane seemed to be amused by Cara snorting. He was used to Jess calling him a child as it was there way of playing with each other. Realizing this was all new to her, he explained himself. “Jessica is my best friend. She has had it rough since I’ve known her. Your mother isn’t exactly welcoming like your father. Jess gets all mother hen like, which would explain the head kiss, as i do the same thing to her. We do a lot of business together. She acts cold and aloof but once she opens up, eventually, I’m sure you two will be close again.” He smiled, hoping the two sisters would get along for his sake. hearing about Henry, he nodded his head. “Henry is her dog, only family she has. Well not the only now. But she got Henry when she moved out. He’s a big fella. German Shepherd and wolf mix. He doesn’t like outsiders much and can be aggressive at first but with me there, it should be fine. Don’t worry about your fella. Henry is a good listener and wouldn’t harm him, but he doesnt like new people much. Whenever Jessica goes out to events, he will go with her. You will see a lot of pictures with them on the internet. He is kind of like a guard dog who do anything Jessica’s says without thinking about it.” Shane had finished his food after some time and sat back in his chair, attending to some work on his phone.

[Spiritstar3]

Cara hummed quietly a moment, hand lowering to reach Cory. She ruffled the chocolate furred dog’s ears a moment, just staring at her food...Shaking her head, she began to eat once more, stopping to sip at her drink. She glanced to Shane when he spoke, narrowing her eyes at the mention of mother... “You’re telling me...” she muttered, trying not to growl though clearly he had a low opinion of mother already. “I wish she’d be mother hen like to me...Oh, how I have missed her.” she said, sighing soon after. She nodded at him once more, shaking her head then. She wanted to ask if she really couldn’t fall in love with him, then scolded herself... “Oh. I love Shepherds too...” she muttered. She offered a smile, hoping to befriend the dog, wondering what he looked like. Then Shane mentioned how Henry could be aggressive...Shaking her head, she shrugged then nodded at her boss, er rather the man she now helped. She perked up a bit on hearing Henry would be nice to Cory, though, which was a relief. She said “Oh, I think I’ve seen some of those, but...Does he behave around the people at the events? You said he doesn’t like strangers...” she trailed off. She then continued to eat, sipping her drink once in awhile. Once she was done, she gently nudged Shane.

[Not here]

Shane nodded his head with raised eyebrows. “I’m telling you as a friend that your mother is a mmmm still. Just give Jessica some time. She’ll come around. She really missed you even if she won’t show it. Something happened when she was younger and when she came back, she was never the same and had this cold personality.” He knew Cara must be feeling alone at the moment. So he reached over and kissed her on her head, letting an arm around her shoulders. “I’ll give you one in place of your sister for now.” He sat back in his chair and relaxed. After the mention of Henry, he chuckled softly and shook his head. “Jessica doesn’t enjoy physical contact unless she has to do something. Henry is about as close as anyone can get. You’ll see him in action tonight. If Jessica is running late for work, I’ll go over and let him out. Or if she stays out for work or something, he’ll go with her for whatever. He’s a good boy though.” He finally put down his phone when he felt the nudge. “You done?”

[Spiritstar3]

Cara nodded as she said “I know...It sounded like dad was at the park or something, when he called me earlier. Even he doesn’t seem to like her anymore, and they’ve been married for how many years...” she muttered, shaking her head. “I bet it was mom...” she muttered, meaning about the something he thought had happened to a younger Jess. She was drinking her beverage when he kissed the top of her head, therefore squeaking and blushing...She shook herself to get rid of the blush, nodding at the man as he sat back. “Thank you.” she said, not letting on about the blush she’d just had. She lifted her head at the chuckle he gave, shrugging again then nodding at him. She nodded at him, saying “Um...Cory is allowed to be at that party with me, right? And is my female dog of a mother going to be there?” she asked, not sounding like she’d be happy if the answer turned out to be a yes... She nodded, then nodded again. “Yes, I am done.” she responded.

[Not here]

“Uhh. Yeah about your dad. Your parents aren’t divorced but they don’t leave together. Jessica actually bought him an apartment in the same building as hers.” He said rubbing the back of his neck, feeling a bit awkward for telling her this. With a little shrug of his shoulders, he glanced at her. “I’m not too sure your mother would have one of her children kidnapped at tortured.” Calling the waiter over, he sent him off with his credit card to pay the bill. Glancing back over at cars, he didn’t notice the blush. Looking over at Cory, he sighed softly. “If you don’t need him, it would be best not to bring him. He’s small. I’d hate for him to get hurt. Though if you do need him, just be careful. People are spiteful at these events and will do anything to embarrass someone. Yes you mother will be there. So will your father and my family. They are announcing the engagement tonight.” The waiter came over and handed him the bill with he left a generous tip on and stood up. Going over to caras chair, he held his hand out for her to take and the other on her chair to help her out.

[Spiritstar3]

Cara made a small sound when he first spoke, then nodded her head at him. “Well, Shane, I’m glad he got away from the b- female dog. Um...could we go visit him while we’re there? Jess asked you to take me there, right?” she asked, considering he’d been talking like they’d be going there. Cory yipped and wagged his tail, hitting her foot a few times. She giggled a bit, then shrugged at Shane. She watched him call the waiter and give his credit card over, then the guy hurried off to do the transfer, or whatever. She was glad he hadn’t noticed the blush... She looked up when he spoke, shaking her head. “I don’t do well in crowds...At least I’m better than people who have attacks in cars, but...” she trailed off. She snorted at him mentioning spiteful people, having had her share of those already in the past. “I hope your brother treats my sister right...” she muttered, shaking her head. She watched the waiter return with the card, dipping her head a moment. She made a small sound as he walked over and held a hand to her. She took the hand, letting him help her up.

[Not here]

Shane led her out of the restaurant and to the car, opening the doors for both, the dog and Cara. Once they had gotten in, he drove over to Jessica’s apartment building, while answering phone calls. After parking in a secured garage under the building, he led the two to an elevator and punched in a code on the keypad. The elevator quickly moved up till a soft ping announced the arrival on the floor. Shane had stepped out and held up his hand slightly, hoping she would understand to wait. He let out a soft, short whistle and stood there, seeming to be on edge. A loud growl echoed through the huge apartment. The floor was a soft carpet, masking the foot steps of the hound. The black hybrid came around the corner with his head low in an intimidating way till he saw it was his friend and instantly peeled up, becoming another dog. As he took a step forward, Henry noticed a new person with a companion. The blue eyes seemed to be very similar, harshly gazing at the newcomers. “Hey there. Be nice.” Shane said softly and gently waved them forward. Henry stood proudly, carefully watching them.

[Spiritstar3]

Cara let out a quiet sigh...One couldn’t tell if it was a relaxed sound or a disappointed one. Anyhow, she got into the car, gazing at Cory awhile then going onto her phone during the drive over. She hummed quietly to herself, glancing up when he pulled into a parking space. She continued to hum, albeit much quieter, as she walked with him and Cory. When he held up his hand she shook her head, but that was all the more she did. She stayed as he’d motioned her to, peering out into the apartment however. She shifted a bit on her feet, silent when he whistled and even when the dog growled. She had, however, winced a bit at the sound of the growling...She forced herself not to tense up, as well. It was slightly unsettling how the pawsteps were muffled by the carpet, but she supposed it was in case of thieves or such. She watched the dog appear, then pull to a halt on apparently recognizing Shane. She forced herself not to shudder when bright eyes stared at her and Cory. The chocolate colored retrieving dog, meanwhile, lowered himself to the ground submissively. Shane had said Henry would be nice to Cory, but now they were going to see about that. Meanwhile, Cara still didn’t move.