Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Chapter 12 - Celebration of New Friends



The following day, at the Celebrazioni d'Amore lounge...

"Guys, this is Miranda," . ariah was saying. "Miranda, this is Angelo... his parents have been friends with Danielle and Londyn forever... and this is his girl-friend Tomi."
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"Hi," Miranda ventured a smile.

"Ciao," Angelo replied with a casual shrug.

"Hello," Tomi said, giving Miranda an appraising look.
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"So, you guys come here a lot?" Miranda asked.

"Usually, we hang out at the beach," Tomi shrugged, "but it's cloudy and this place is OK. They have music you can dance to."
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"Oh, I love dancing," Miranda smiled. "What do you guys say?"

Tomi fumed. Who was this new girl? Was Angelo checking her out?
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"Alright sporty," Mariah smiled. "Let's see how those football legs works on the dance floor."
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Miranda threw herself into the music, enjoying the evening and the company of people her own age.
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Tomi glared at Angelo. Is he checking her out? He is, isn't he? Finally, she stalked off the dance floor.
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Angelo took the opportunity to try to chat with Miranda a bit. Oblivious to his charm and Tomi's jealousy, Miranda was engrossed in showing Mariah the music video for the new song playing.
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Realizing neither of them was paying him the least attention, Angelo went off to the look for Tomi.
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"Sorry about those two," Mariah said. "Tomi gets weird sometimes."

"Oh," Miranda blinked. "We were having so much fun, I didn't even notice."
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"Oh shit ," Mariah sighed. "What's she doing here?"
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"Hello Miranda," Danielle smiled. "I know we didn't have a chance to talk yesterday. I hope you two are having a good time."

"We're fine, Danielle," Mariah muttered.
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"Wow," Miranda laughed. "Ok, sorry Mariah, I'm trying not to geek out here, but wow... Danielle, I love your books. (Don't tell my mom.)"

"Thank you," Danielle laughed.
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"It's OK, fangirl," Mariah sighed, "I forgive you."

"Wow," Danielle smiled. "She must really like you, Miranda."

"Ugh, Danielle!" Mariah moaned.
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"Well, I really should be going," Miranda said. On impulse, she stepped in and embraced Mariah. "Thanks, so much, for inviting me out."

"I'll call you," Mariah said, holding her tightly.
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"Did you have fun tonight?" Gwen asked.

"Umm, yeah... I... kind of..." Miranda stammered.
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"Oh my gods!" Gwen's eyes widened. "Did you meet someone? You met someone didn't you?"
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"I don't know," Miranda fidgeted. "Maybe. She's... I don't know. How... how did you know, when you felt... that way... about mom?"
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"Oh darling," Gwen smiled. "Just listen to you heart."
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With ongoing thanks to @DaniRose2143.

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