#you don't understand this is an alaia

[karmiculture]

claudia schiffer in alaïa, 1992

[the-empress-7]

So the cool ones either stay home or go skiing. But let's review the others:

- Charles: povero Carlo! Befuddled, helpless, and yet somehow totally on top of things. Doesn't need his son. Only desperately needs his other son.

- Camilla: she's saving the country by being Queen. Head of the Family. Don Corleone.

- Anne: she's saving the country by personally sneering at commoners at every opportunity. Someone has to remind the plebs of their place. The Pillar of the New Carolean Age.

- Andrew: he's saving Andrew by putting Andrew front and center. Brand Andrew and Brand Constantine work so well together, you know.

- Fergie: she's saving Andrew by putting Andrew front and center. Also wearing too tight clothes for some undoubtedly aristocratic reason. It's Alaia, you don't understand.

It really is a reality show. Shakespeare himself could not make these people cool.

Not even the writers from Season 1 of The Crown can save them.

You know the show The Windsors? Turns out it was a prescient documentary afterall.

[legallybrunettedotcom]

you don't understand, this is an alaia! an a-what-a? it's like a totally important designer. and i will totally shoot you in the head.

[starlit-hopes-and-dreams]

Word Find Tag

I was tagged by @i-can-even-burn-salad, thanks Elli 💜

My words: blood/bleed, scream, impale and shatter

Your words: splatter, stain, swing, splinter

Tagging gently: @pleasestaywithmedarling, @burntcoffeewhump (hey how's your story going?), @little-peril-stories, @outpost51 (do you do these? feel free to ignore if you dont <3), and Open Tag

Gore Fest, Lesssgo! Cuz we all know I feel the bloodlust lol

Under the cut. For reasons. (graphic violence and torture :p)

The fact that I pulled these all from Shattered Dreams/the sequel and not from my whump series... 😂

Blood

Marcus turned, his movement catching her attention again as he presented her with his back. His arm moved, the arm holding the knife, and when he turned back around, he was holding up a tan strip, dripping with red, no, dripping with blood. Alaia stared, a roaring in her ears blocking out all sound, as Marcus strode over to her, holding out that strip like some sick kind of offering. She automatically held out her hands, and he delivered his gift into her waiting palms. It landed with a wet squelch, warm liquid sliding in between her fingers.

Scream

But the positioning meant he had a clear view of Marcus when the man flattened out her injured hand and stabbed the knife back through it, burying it in the wood. Blood pooled around her spasming fingers, the spread of dark crimson echoing the flashes of red in the loose strands of her hair as Alaia screamed, batting at him with her free hand, trying to twist out from under him.

Impale

“It, it, it feels cold!” Alaia stuttered, gasping for breath through her tears. “Please, Marcus, please! It hurts!”  Marcus laughed. “Oh no, that’s not what I meant at all.”  All at once the pressure vanished. Relief washed over her in a wave that left her shaking uncontrollably, sending sparks of pain shooting through her impaled limbs. The throbbing, along with the lingering coolness in her core, seemed minor in comparison and yet took over her senses in a way her other injuries could not.

Shatter (from fractured soul)

For a moment, Serin's muddled mind comprehended that he was glad. He blinked, and the light fractured. He blinked again, and the screaming changed to shouts and thuds and the splatter of something wet spraying across something hard. Words filtered through the sludge slowing Serin's thoughts. Fuck stop No they can't let us go Run! masks mist NOW Fucking shit dead? if we don't any means alive you dumbfuck get out! It didn't make sense. Serin blinked again, found his view had changed. Was bouncing. He moved past a figure splayed out on the floor, their eyes closed, red pooling behind their head, staining their blond hair pink. He watched a guard lazily swing his baton at a mage running past him. The crack as the silvery metal shattered the mage's knee echoed through the cavern. Another blink revealed chaos, a scene so far beyond Serin's comprehension he couldn't make sense of it. Couldn't understand why there were mages screaming and running and crying and guards shouting and chasing and hurting.

[cakepoppresent]

I’LL FIX EVERYTHING 2

Su heads up to the office to deal with Mr. Reiley. He trusted Grayson, he wouldn't be this careless. "Mr. Riely yelling at an employee? That beneath you"

"Your employee lost my painting"

"You could have waited for me, let me check the cameras to see what went wrong"

"Well hurry it up Su, I didn't think I would have to deal with something like this with your gallery. you've always been so dependable"

Su takes a deep breath and sighs through his nose "Don't worry, after today this type of thing won't happen again"

"Mr. Reiley please take a seat, I've found the painting, seems like a communication error, I'll ask my associate to bring it shortly"

"Whatever you say Su, I just want my painting"

"Of course" In anger, Su walks out of the room and sets his sight on Alaia, Su seething in anger states "I warned you not to pull any bullshit with Grayson and you barely lasted a week, Where is the painting"

"I'm not sure what you are talking about, If Grayson can't keep track of the paintings he is in charge of how is that my fault?"

"I want to remind your tiny pea brain, that this is my gallery, you may not see cameras but they are there and you're an idiot. Bring back the fucking painting"

"I don't understand why you're so protective of him isn't he just some worker"

Su's hands reached out and firmly grips Alaia's face, his gaze intense as he whispers "I'm not interested in whatever fucking game you're playing. I warned you not to mess with Grayson. Bring back that fucking painting or else we're going to have issues. Do you understand"

Alaia backs off rubs her face in fear and backs away from Su "Fine! fine, I'll get the painting don't need to be violent ...I didn't....I didn't mean any harm"

"I don't give a shit, bring back the fucking painting and deliver it to Mr.Riley and you can leave. Permanently.

Su watches Alaia as she gets the painting from a supply closet and gives it to Mr. Riely. He leaves to find Grayson humped over on the couch the sadness and despair radiating off of him

"Little Man the issue has been fixed, Alaia was responsible and I dealt with it"

"Alaia? She scares me, what's her problem"

"Su gazes deeply into Grayson's eyes "I can help with this Grayson, if she is a problem I can fix it for you. Just give me the word"

"You can fix it? how"

"Don't think about it too much just give me the word"

Grayson looks into Su's eyes, there is a trace of danger in them that makes him nervous "No Su, don't worry about it. Will she be back?"

Su slightly disappointed replies "She won't be back"

"Don't worry about it, I trust Gideon. Everything will be okay"

Su hates this feeling, he finally finds someone he wants to get to be with and he is taken by some spoiled heir, whose just sitting on his ass. Gideon doesn't deserve Grayson There will be a moment, a gap that he takes advantage of and when that moment comes, he'll be waiting

Alaia stands off to the side watching Su and Grayson, anger and annoyance in her eyes. She always gets what she wants and she wants Grayson gone and Gideon by her side. This plan was ruined but that won't stop her she has all the time in the world.

[gurlbesimpin]

Blood and Gold

(Named Durge x gortash)

Chapter two: Must or mustn't

TW: mentions of animal abuse

Night has fallen over Baldur's Gate, After a day of aimlessly following bodies and murder cases in Baldur's Gate in hope of reaching Orin; Alaia, Astarion and Minthara reside within a room in the Elfsong tavern; cheap, cozy and affordable. Minthara sits beside Alaia, discussing the day's events whilst Astarion curiously studies Withers reading an old scroll of some sort; green glowing runes etched into the parchment. 

"You were friends with that ridiculous tyrant?" 

Minthara exclaims accusingly, her white eyebrows furrowed as she studies the pale half elf. Despite Alaia's hostility towards the topic, Minthara seems more impressed than angry, though her harsh tone can be misunderstood easily. Minthara's globed hands clap together as she adds: 

"The potential you hold is marvelous. With this alliance, we could achieve anything. You and I could eradicate the tyrant, and become more powerful than most could dream of! We could become the absolute."

The Drow's thoughts swarm with fantasies of power and domination, whilst Alaia's are more curious. She remembers little of her past; if Gortash was telling the truth, Orin was to blame for this. She had no idea where to begin, her father's whispers echo on her mind, meanwhile her newfound deity of choice also resides within her thoughts. If only her imo servant Sceleritas Fel knew of this, it would cause him to ridicule her even more. Ever since her memories were wiped by her blood-kin, her loyalty towards her father wavered, and a new figure emerged in her life.  And with enough dedication, and with Orin's Netherstone she could possibly- 

"What could you possibly be discussing without me?" 

Astarion chimes in, he always appreciates a chance to annoy the Drow, and now is another chance for him to do so. Minthara clenches her fists and swiftly gets on her feet, approaching the pale elf. Before she can cause a scene however, Astarion coughs sarcastically and motions to a child in the room, Yenna. Alaia had allowed her to stay, much to Minthara's dismay. Even if she wouldn't admit it, Alaia has s soft spot for children, not wanting harm to befall them; a complete contrast to her past as a devout and loyal child of Bhaal. 

Minthara rolls her eyes as the vampire spawn before glaring at the young girl who currently is sizing her up. 

"Hey purple lady?" 

She asks quietly, stepping closer to Minthara and Astarion. Both wouldn't be suitable parents but Alaia keeps them from doing any harm to the poor girl. She doesn't know why she feels such a connection to the child, it's as if she can see herself in the girl somehow. But with her past a mystery, she can't quite pinpoint why. 

"Oh, the child speaks..." 

Minthara regards vexingly, her posture and facial expression clearly depicting her lack of caring or understanding for the girl. Alaia also stands, stepping beside Minthara to glance down at the redhead girl, half a smile plastered on her black lipstick tinted lips. All three elves stare at the child, but Alaia's gaze falters for a moment as she scans the surroundings for the child's cat. 

"Where's your cat, little one?" 

She asks quietly, trying to sound sweet and soothing but the lack of sleep and hydration has taken a toll on her voice. The girl shifts around nervously, her eyes darting between Astarion, Minthara and Alaia. Her hands fiddle with her hair as she chuckles playfully, answering the question with a sinister undertone: 

"He's safe I promise..." 

"Well I don't see why we should worry about a cat, we have much greater problems to attend to" 

Astarion replies nonchalantly, stepping back with a shrug. Minthara's eyes narrow as she senses a hint of danger from this child, something Alaia also feels. Despite the unnerving gut feeling, she further inquires on the cat's whereabouts. 

"Safe? Do tell, where is he? I can't hear him meowing anywhere..."

The Drow paladin scoffs at Alaia's attempt to communicate with the girl, seeing it as trivial and unnecessary for their adventure. Yenna tilts her head slightly and chuckles again, her eyes wider than before. Immediately Alaia senses what's occuring, she has been tricked again. 

"His meows are so sweet aren't they? Especially when they're screaming and crying whilst being torn from limb to limb!" 

Yenna exclaims with a maniacal cackle before her head slumps to the side and with a gust of dust, Alaia's blood-kin stands before her. The Changeling's lips form a smirk as her hands pat against the red armour adorning her body. 

"The more I see you, the more insufferable you get..." 

Alaia grumbles, carefully moving her hand to the dagger on her hip whilst Minthara already has her sword pointed in Orin's direction. Orin is quick to notice, hastily arming herself with her Netherstone adorned dagger. Her long braided blond hair sways back and forth with her head movements whilst she barely contains her psychotic laughter. 

"Oh father wouldn't approve of your words, filth. We must slice and cut and stab our way through Baldur's <Grave>! Or do you plan on abandoning us again?"

"That was your doing, Orin. My disappearance wasn't voluntary" 

"Oh don't say such things, you'll hurt my feelings"

She retorts sarcastically with her wode smirk. Her eyes are pale and bloodshot, analysing any move or gesture Alaia makes. 

"Feelings? Are you sure you're capable of such?" 

Astarion inquires playfully, earning a low growl from Minthara. Aggravating the chosen of Bhaal isn't s good idea. 

"Shut your mouth vampire spawn! Or I'll hang you from the hooks!" 

She screeches at him, making Alaia flinch as the sudden increase in volume. Quickly Alaia tires to resume control over the situation, taking a step closer to her sister.

"What do you want, Orin?"

"What do I want? You should know by now, kin. We must lead Baldur's Gate to its grave! But first, you must kill the lordling. Then bring me his stone and we'll fight to see whom is worthy of our father's blessing!" 

Orin exclaims, her hyper energetic yet psychotic attitude sending shivers down the three elves spines. Alaia composes herself, tilting her head and she sneers. 

"Lordling? You mean gortash?" 

The Changeling rolls her eyes with an exaggerated huff. 

"Yes! The tyrant you fool! I cannot touch him! When we first conspired, he got me to wag my tongue, swear an oath that I'd never hang him from the hooks! Oh how I crave to slit that proxy smile from his face! You must do it for me. Kill the tyrant and bring me his stone." 

Alaia's eyes narrow, whilst Minthara's patience with the Changeling is wearing thin. All the voices within Alaia's mind, so many conflicting desires, that she can't even find her own. 

"Must I?" 

She replies simply, causing Orin to flash s dangerous smile. 

"If you wish to keep your life-"

She steps back, making a quick gesture to shift into a random traveler as to not aroused suspicion. Her steps are careful yet quick as she nears the door to exit. Minthara is insistent on following her, but is quickly persuaded by Alaia to stay. It would be a death sentence to face Orin right now. 

"Until then, kin." 

She says playfully before swinging open the door and leaving just as fast as she came. Astarion blinks half confusedly, Minthara still fuming whilst Alaia's mind tries to catch up with the events that just unfolded. She's now faced with two sides. 

Kill Gortash and deliver the stone to her blood-kin, or kill Orin and deliver her stone to Gortash. All of the different demands from different figures are sending her already fragile mind spiraling. How desperately she wants a moment of peace, how desperately she wishes to remember... 

"That witch..."

Minthara chides angrily, tossing her sword over at her bed as she huffs, her armour clinking with each movement she makes. Alaia releases an exasperated sigh as she steps towards the door, but is interrupted by Astarion.

"I do hope you're not going after her without me. I'd love to witness what events wo-"

"I'm not. I just... Need a moment." 

Alaia snaps back, causing Astarion to raise a curious eyebrow whilst he watches Alaia step out through the door. 

[zindabad]

'You don't understand ! This is an Alaia' ! Clueless, 1995

And I will totally shoot you in the head

[jiabeewrites]

Appendix 1, or, how Talla and Alaia meet

Series masterlist

Previously on The Clone Wars:

"Echo. Tech. We got to get him out of here. Figure out how to unplug him from... from this mess."

Echo heard voices. Voices that were coming from above him.

He's used to this.

Except the voices don't sound like the scientists. No, no, they sound like... clones?

"What have they done to you?"

Was that Rex? 

"We... We have to get to the shuttle to escape the Citadel." 

"Echo, it's Rex. I'm here."

It was Rex.

"Rex? Y-you came back for me." The older clone smiled.

"Yes. Yes, I did," the clone captain said.

"What? What happened? Where am I?" Echo started to struggle. Rex tried to calm him down, to no avail. 

"It's okay, Echo. You're safe now," he said, trying to calm his brother down. "Just sit tight, trooper. You're going home."

And normally, this is where Echo's story really begins. But here, that isn't true.

Here, there's still one more person to complete the set.

"Alaia."

This stopped Rex in his tracks.

"What?"

"Alaia," Echo repeated. "She's here. You need to find her."

"Who's Alaia?" Talla asked.

"My sister." 

Echo turned his attention toward Rex. 

"They did things to her. She's in pain, Rex. Y-ou-" He coughed.

"Take it easy, Echo. Slow down." He didn't listen.

"You need to find her."

Crosshair stared at Echo andRex.

"You realize that this is gonna take longer if we rescue her," he said.

Rex shook his head.

"We need to get her."

*timeskip brought to you by Ella drinking Dr. Pepper through a swirly straw, bc she can*

Alaia looked around. She was in a hospital.

Next to her was a bed. And on that bed, looked like a very cyborg-ed version of her brother.

"E-echo?"

"Y-yeah. It's me, Laia."

"It hurts."

"I know."

"Hate to break up this very touching reunion, but who exactly are you?"

Alaia looked over at the doorway. There stood a group of 4 people who she assumed were clones who didn't really look like clones. Also with them was a female in clone armor.

"Alaia. The female clone."

The female with them raised an eyebrow.

"So I'm not the only one," she muttered.

Alaia raised an eyebrow.

"You're a clone?" She asked.

"Yep. My name's Talla," the other female said. "This is Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair. We rescued you from Skako Minor."

"Thank you," Alaia said. "And thank force that the stupid long-necks created a person that understands the pain of living with only brothers!"

"Finally!" Talla exclaimed, smiling. "I love these idiots, but they can be really annoying sometimes."

The two girls grinned. 

This seemed like the start of a friendship. One that would cause a lot of chaos, migraines, and paintball. 

A/N:

@antisocial-mariposa gets creds for Talla, I DO NOT OWN HER

I ONLY OWN ALAIA AND LIKE 1/4 OF THE PLOT

[bell-woodhope]

Kirin Dejonckheere in Alaia for The Edit January 2017

[starlit-hopes-and-dreams]

Word Find Tag

Moving on to July tags, thank you @dontjudgemeimawriter, for this one :D

My words: tone, take, well, with bonus words - congratulations, blessing

Your words: leave, liked, and light with bonus - leverage

Gently tagging: @sam-glade, @crowandmoonwriting, and open tag

From Shattered Soul

Tone

Prince Marcus' expression darkened. "We were told the fae would be here over a week ago. Have you had word?" His tone indicated that Kadin had better have had word, and the implied superiority rankled deeply. His wings mantled in response, and the prince took a startled step back, bumping into the strange, washed-out human accompanying him today. Kadin's eyes narrowed at the flicker of pain that crossed the other human's face at the contact. Forcing his wings to relax, Kadin leaned against the wall, crossing his arms over his mostly bare chest. "Tell me, human prince. Do I look like a messenger bird to you? The fae will come when they come."

Take

Kiala turned his face back to her with a hand on his cheek. "You need to get some rest, Darian." He shook his head, despite knowing she was right. "That's not a request, Prince. I was going to have Aleix sit with her, but if she's capable of speaking mind to mind, then she isn't ifrit-possessed. So, he can take you home instead." "Someone will stay with her though, right?" "Yes, Darian," Kiala said gently. "I will make sure she doesn't wake up in a strange place alone. Now go, and don't come back until you are fully rested, do you understand me?" He sighed, bowing his head. He may be a prince, but Kiala was the ruler of the Hall of Healing, and what she said was law. 

Well

[Darian] fixed up a plate and dug in; he hadn't realized how hungry he was. To his relief, Alaia began eating again as well, although she stopped sooner than he would've liked. She gave him a strange look right as he took a large bite from a meatpie. "I'm really not a prisoner here, am I? Kiala offered me training. You're sitting here eating with me, not even asking any questions. Nobody locks the door. If I could walk more than two steps at a time, could I leave?" The meatpie stuck in his throat at that, and he reached for some water to wash it down. "Do you want to leave?" he asked carefully. Please, don't want to leave.

Congratulations - nope

Blessing - also nope

[cakepoppresent]

For you? I'll handle it.

Su: I have bad news for you cutie

Grayson: How bad is it? Am I getting fired?

Su: I'd never do that to you. It's just... seems like upper management has approved letting a newbie join us

Grayson: What's so bad about that?

Su: I heard it was Alaia Wagner who will be joining us

Grayson knows he didn't just hear the name Alaia Wagner come out of Su's mouth "What did you just say? "Listen Grayson don't even worry about it, I promise she won't even last a week before I kick her out"

Grayson: This is horrible, this has to be stalking right? I should get a restraining order or something. God, I should tell Gideon?

Su: Gideon won't be able to do anything this is my turf. Trust me Grayson I'll protect you while you're here okay? She won't be able to do anything

Grayson: This is getting to be a lot. I think I want to go home and just sleep. Can you take me home?

Su: Anything for you, she should be coming anytime from now, so let's leave before she gets here.

They both head toward the entrance Su trying to comfort Grayson about this crazy situation. Su stops them at the stairs and looks to Grayson to make sure he isn't going to have a panic attack in the art gallery

Su: I'll look into what happened and how she got hired okay? They usually run new hires by me first.

Grayson: Alright...this is just all so crazy. I don't even want to think about anything right now. Please take me home

Su: Lets g-

Before Su can reply they are interrupted by Alaia "Hi! Are you Su? I was told to come find you about working here?" Su looks at her for few a seconds and ignores her he goes back to speaking with Grayson "You know which car is mine right? just wait for me"

Grayson: Don't take too long okay? I'm getting a headache and I just want to go home.

Su: It will only take a second just bear with it a few more minutes

"Fine!" Grayson gives one last look at Alaia and walks out of the gallery.

Alaia: He is a rude one isn't he? My name is Alaia Wa-

Su: Ima stop you right there cuz I don't care. I've heard about you and I don't appreciate being a part of whatever bullshit you have brewing here.

Alaia: I'm sorry I'm not understanding I really am interested in Art and I heard you were the best person to learn from

Su: Cut the shit. You obviously didn't do any research about who I am. I don't like being taken advantage of by idiots

Alaia: I think we got off on the wrong foot

Su: I personally don't give a fuck. I don't know what kinda strings you pulled but this is my gallery and if I see you pull any shit with Grayson we are going to have a problem.

Alaia: What does Grayson have to do with you? So protective of him for what?

Su: None of your fucking business, you'll be gone soon enough

[cakepoppresent]

Couldn't Handle The Storm

Gideon enters frantically and is met with Su waiting for him by the door with a look mixed with smugness "Wow surprised you made it. The love of your life is battered and bruised and where were you?" "Thank you for bringing in Grayson"

Su: Thats all you have to say?

Gideon: Thats all there is to say, Mr. Kim

Su: Hmm...crazy to think when Grayson needed you most you weren't there. What were you doing

Gideon: I'm only going to show appreciation once. You can leave now

Su: Fine. See you around Gideon

There is a tense atmosphere in the room. Gideon's is tight with tension as he walks towards Grayson. How can they move on from this? Can they? What will he tell Grayson's parents? He made a promise he would keep Grayson safe and he failed. Miserably. Climbing into bed, Gideon needs to hold Grayson close "I'm so sorry Grayson"

Grayson: I was really scared Gideon, that person threatened my sisters. What are we going to do?

Gideon: I'll handle it. Just please don't -

Grayson: You keep saying you'll handle it. I trust you but I'm still scared

Gideon: Grayson...don't

Grayson: I still love you. I just...I need to think about my family too. I can't put them in harm's way

Gideon: Grayson. Please

Grayson: You said once you graduate and that's in 2 weeks. Just 2 weeks to figure things out

Gideon gets up from the bed, silence still thick with tension and gives Grayson one last kiss. "I'll see you in one week. Just give me two weeks, and everything will be fine" Grayson doesn't reply he knows it's not Gideon's fault but he can't help his feelings of fustration

Gideon: I've already called your parents before coming, they will be here by tomorrow night. I love you, Grayson. Don't ever forget it

Gideon leaves with those last words and makes a call outside "I need a favour...Yea something happened and I need you to find someone"

At the Williams Residence

Simone: The boy must have gotten the message by now, give it a few days and after the shareholders' meeting you should approach Gideon

Alaia: I understand Grandma"

Simone: Good girl, Don't worry it's just a small bump in the road everything will be fine now

Viktor: If he wasn't so stubborn none of this would have happened. What a waste of time

Alaia despite her concerns a few days before is ecstatic, finally after all these months of embarrassment she's got her justice. The next step is showing Gideon she's the best option

The conversation is cut short when they enter the living room and see Gideon seated, quiet with a battered and bruised body on the floor. "The only saving grace you have right now is that Grayson is alive"

Viktor: Gideon, what is the meaning of this?

Gideon: There isn't a point going to the police, I know that so I dropped him off for you.

Viktor: Gideon...This is for the best, You have to think of the Williams family name

Gideon: Right...the family name. Consider that dead and gone. I'll see you at the shareholders meeting

Gideon gets up and dusts himself off "This is my fault, I have been too lax with the nonsense you've been doing. This is the last time. Stay away from Grayson and his family. There is no familial relationship that will prevent me from doing what I need to do. Understand?"

Gideon ignores them and leaves them in silence. Alaia runs towards Gideon trying to call out his name, surprisingly Gideon stops. "Miss Wagner, that also extends to you, we are strangers and you mean nothing to me"

[cakepoppresent]

What About My Pride?

Alaia has been dealing with constant embarrassment at the hands of Veronica. School has been horrible, she can't even walk with her head held high anymore. She's been branded a homewrecker to San My's cutest couple

Alaia: Grandma, I understand you want me to be with Gideon but this is getting to be too much! The constant looks and whispers wherever I go are draining me!

Simone: Alaia Dear, I thought you wanted to be with Gideon? This is nothing just bear with it for a few more days

Alaia: But there has to be a limit? Every time I've spoken to him, I can see the indifference in his eyes. Even if he breaks up with Grayson how are you so sure he'll agree to even marry me?

Simone: Alaia. Remove these feelings of doubt. They don't help with anything

Alaia: Bu-

Simone: I said stop. When your parents passed, we took you in when there was no one. Your relatives were like vultures trying to take over your family and throw you to the side. But we were there to help you

Alaia: I know Grandma and I'm thankful, bu-

Simone: So is this how to plan to show your gratitude?

There is nothing to say, when she was at her lowest and no one in her corner it was the Williams Family that picked her up, gave her a home and took care of her when her parents passed. She knows she needs to repay the gratitude but at the expense of her pride?

Simone: Listen, sweetie, we took you in because we care and we know you would be a perfect fit for Gideon. I know it's overwhelming but don't worry your head about it. Viktor and I will handle the gritty details. You just need to show your face when we say okay?

Alaia: I don't even think Gideon is interested in women. I'm tired and I've never experienced anything like this

Simone: Viktor and I will deal with it. I'll fill you in on the details later"

The conversation is over, and Alaia still unsure leaves the room to make sense of all this

Viktor: That Grayson boy is no good, if we let him into the family who knows if he'll end up consuming the Williams name into his own family. With how Gideon is acting I'm sure he would throw away the family name with no hesitation"

Simone: That's your Grandson, he gets his stubbornness from you. This is just puppy love, Emerson (Gideon's father) went through the same thing but he wised up once we dealt with the issue. It's no different now

Viktor: We should still keep an eye out on Gideon, he isn't his father

Simone: You're right, he's much smarter. The main issue is just them being together, once they are separated it will be easier to convince him to move on

Viktor: It worked with Emerson, it will work with Gideon. It may take longer but it will work out eventually

[cakepoppresent]

The Delusion is Real 1

At a Charity fundraising Gala honested by the Williams Family. Gideon made his appearance, his dad wasn't there but his grandparents with Alaia by their side were waiting for him

Gideon: I didn't think I would be ambushed while attending the Gala. What is Miss Wagner doing here?

Viktor: She's your future wife, of course, she has to appear today.

Gideon: Whose future wife? Not mines.

Viktor: Gideon! how much longer will you drag this on for

Gideon: Im only here for familial obligations not to do anything else with anyone else.

Viktor: Don't play with me, boy.

Simone: Let's all just calm down. Gideon, we are just thinking of you okay? Please show Miss Alaia around

Simone: Please? for your grandmother. You won't make me beg right?

Gideon: *sigh* Fine but don't expect too much from me.

Simone: Follow him dear and be mindful of the cameras okay?

Alaia: I understand.

Alaia: So Gideon, you must be excited to graduate!

Gideon: I'm not interested in small talk, let's just find someone you can talk to so I can leave.

Alaia: I feel like we should really start over. No need to make this any harder than it needs to be!

Gideon: What did my grandparents say to you that makes you think anything will happen between us?

Alaia: Im telling you Grayson isn't good for you. I like you so much, Gideon. You may not remember when we played together as kids but I do! and I want us to at least try.

Gideon: Miss Wagner, you can't hold that over me. I am not interested in your feelings and whatever fantasy you have in your head needs to end. Grayson is my future and you aren't even on my radar

Alaia: How could you say such a hurtful thing. Your family doesn't even like him!

Gideon: Your delusion is concerning. You better go back to my grandfather and convince him to stop this charade.

Alaia: I won't do it! You care so much about Grayson are you sure you can even keep him safe? He's just some actress's son he has no substance!

Gideon: What did you just say? (she fucking tried it)

Alaia: You heard me. It doesn't matter what you think. Once you graduate and your grandfather holds the shareholder meeting he is going to announce our engagement. What will little Grayson do when the love of his life is marrying someone else?

Gideon: Oh? The shareholders meeting? I'll see you there. Remind my grandfather to remember the type of grandson he raised. I won't be threatened.

Alaia: Hmph. It's only a matter of time.

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Lets Work Together

Simone: Alaia we need to be more focused on this Gideon situation. He has been playing enough outside with that boy it's time for him to get serious

Alaia: I've tried Grandma but Gideon doesn't even give me the time of day

Simone: That's fine, Don't pester him anymore we will focus on Grayson

Alaia: What do you want me to do?

Simone: Don't worry about it too much. I can handle these small details. That boy you were talking about...Su? See if he could be of use

Alaia hesitates to answer Su was pretty scary the last time they met "Are you sure?" "Yes. This is a good opportunity we need to use" Simone takes Alaia's hands into her own

Simone: Listen dear, The Williams family doesn't accept just anyone into this family. You're the perfect choice for Gideon. He will see it eventually. Understand?

Alaia: I understand Grandma

*At Britechester Library*

Since being fired from the art gallery Alaia has no clue where Su even hangs out. The security guards at the gallery won't let her in past the doors, she figures the library may be the next best place to check. And her hunch pays off.

Su is sitting at a table playing on his phone. It seems like he is waiting on someone. Alaia takes a deep breath and walks up to his table "How are you, Su?" Su gives Alaia a sharp look and goes back to his phone. Alaia at a loss for what to do takes a seat in front of Su

Alaia: I'll just get to the point. I know you are interested in Grayson. I'm interested in Gideon and I think it would be beneficial for both of us to work together

Su finally looks up to Alaia and responds "Are you stupid? I don't need your help"

Alaia: Seems like you do. Grayson and Gideon are stronger than ever and you look like a kicked puppy off at the side

Su: I don't need help from a dumbass. I will get Grayson and it won't be due to you and your stupid schemes.

Alaia's eyes follow Su and watch him walk up to Grayson placing his arm on Grayson's shoulder before walking off together. Alaia quickly takes a picture before stalking off in the other direction

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Dinner Plans and Love Rivals 3

Simone: Don't listen to that unruly boy. He is just the son of some actress. You are obviously the better fit for Gideon

Alaia: Should I even bother? Gideon seemed so head over heels for Grayson.

Simone: Have more faith in yourself, Victor and I have made arrangements for you!

Alaia: That was horrible! I didn't think Gideon would treat me like that, he didn't even give me any face!

Simone: Don't take his behaviour to heart. It's the boy he is with that's making him act like that.

Alaia: Grayson? He was so rude, Is that the type of person Gideon likes?

Alaia: Arrangements? Simone: Of course dear, You will be in all of his classes and we got you a position at the company so you will also be working with Gideon!

Alaia: Really? That would work?

Simone: Trust me, all you need is more time together

Victor: Alaia, we promised your family we would take care of you and that's what we will do. Don't worry too much about that Boy Grayson. We will help you and Gideon become closer. Just listen to us okay?

Alaia: Okay...I understand