Angelika0
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Sophie opened the door to her parents' summer vacation home. Her bag was getting heavy from the long walk from her car to the house. There were probably eight cars parked in the ridiculously long driveway to this ridiculously large house. She was always embarrassed by this house. Coming from a large rich family did have its ups, but being the middle child she always tended to be drawn, and often contributed, to the downs.
"I'm here!" Sophie shouted to the empty house. Figures. Everyone would be out in the backyard, which was the ultimate entertainment patio. Her mom had joined some ladies' club and had regular gatherings. Rich people.
But here she was. It was the Jennings' annual family reunion and it was hosted by none other than her parents this year. She had to come because she regrettably figured that it would be the last year her Granny would attend. Her cancer was more severe than ever and she was 'on borrowed time' as the prick doctor liked to say. She loved her Granny more than any other family member and Sophie would be damned if she missed this week.
Sophie left her bag by the door, knowing some hired help would take it up to whatever room she would be shoved into due to the multitude of guests. Even though this house was large, so was her family. Privacy was going to be hard to come by, she could just tell.
Looking through the glass window, Sophhie could see that only her parents and sisters were here. Her younger sister, Brooke, was still in High School and was glued to her phone while the adults chattered on with stupid small talk. Sophie sighed as she saw the back of a man's head that could've only been her older sister, Diane's, fiancee, Tommy. She'd never met him, but if she new her stuck up, prude sister she figured he was prickish in every way.
Taking a deep breath she opened the door and put on a smile. She'd never let her parents ever see her unhappy. She wanted to slip by this week as invisibly as she could.
That was short lived as her mother let out a squeal of delight at the sight of her. "Sophie, darling! You're here!" Her mother, over-exaggeratedly coming over to hug her. Soph couldn't for the life of her figure out who she was putting on this show for. She knew she was a disappointment to her mom after she dropped out of college to pursue music. Her position as the female drummer/backup vocalist in her band, Lost and Profound, quickly ended due to the singer and bassist having 'creative differences'. Sophie had ended up being a radio dj for a local Alt-Rock station in Austin. Wasn't a bad gig, but definitely wasn't what Mommy Dearest wanted for her little girl.
Sophie felt a little out of place in her skinny jeans, vans and her failed band's t-shirt, and her coppery red hair pulled up in a messy bun. Everyone looked like they would look more at place on a yacht, which was probably on the agenda for the week. She said hi to everyone in turn, and finally got a good look at the poor soul who captured her sister's heart. Tall, dark hair, and handsome, just like her sister always dreamed of.
Sophie smiled slyly as she shook his hand, "Sorry in advance." She said without anymore context. He had no idea what he was about to get himself into.
"I'm here!" Sophie shouted to the empty house. Figures. Everyone would be out in the backyard, which was the ultimate entertainment patio. Her mom had joined some ladies' club and had regular gatherings. Rich people.
But here she was. It was the Jennings' annual family reunion and it was hosted by none other than her parents this year. She had to come because she regrettably figured that it would be the last year her Granny would attend. Her cancer was more severe than ever and she was 'on borrowed time' as the prick doctor liked to say. She loved her Granny more than any other family member and Sophie would be damned if she missed this week.
Sophie left her bag by the door, knowing some hired help would take it up to whatever room she would be shoved into due to the multitude of guests. Even though this house was large, so was her family. Privacy was going to be hard to come by, she could just tell.
Looking through the glass window, Sophhie could see that only her parents and sisters were here. Her younger sister, Brooke, was still in High School and was glued to her phone while the adults chattered on with stupid small talk. Sophie sighed as she saw the back of a man's head that could've only been her older sister, Diane's, fiancee, Tommy. She'd never met him, but if she new her stuck up, prude sister she figured he was prickish in every way.
Taking a deep breath she opened the door and put on a smile. She'd never let her parents ever see her unhappy. She wanted to slip by this week as invisibly as she could.
That was short lived as her mother let out a squeal of delight at the sight of her. "Sophie, darling! You're here!" Her mother, over-exaggeratedly coming over to hug her. Soph couldn't for the life of her figure out who she was putting on this show for. She knew she was a disappointment to her mom after she dropped out of college to pursue music. Her position as the female drummer/backup vocalist in her band, Lost and Profound, quickly ended due to the singer and bassist having 'creative differences'. Sophie had ended up being a radio dj for a local Alt-Rock station in Austin. Wasn't a bad gig, but definitely wasn't what Mommy Dearest wanted for her little girl.
Sophie felt a little out of place in her skinny jeans, vans and her failed band's t-shirt, and her coppery red hair pulled up in a messy bun. Everyone looked like they would look more at place on a yacht, which was probably on the agenda for the week. She said hi to everyone in turn, and finally got a good look at the poor soul who captured her sister's heart. Tall, dark hair, and handsome, just like her sister always dreamed of.
Sophie smiled slyly as she shook his hand, "Sorry in advance." She said without anymore context. He had no idea what he was about to get himself into.
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