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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 15:57:04 GMT -5
It'd been forever since Ariana Khyber returned home. It was almost like a dream to be back in Alberquerque. She was skating on the ice inside and she felt like she was still in High School...except the fact she was alone there as she had paid the manager to keep it open for a few more hours. She was all alone as she took a few moments and remembered one of her dreams when she was young. That was to be a professional ice skater and she was pretty good, if she did say so herself. Her new Ford Mustang was sitting right outside and she knew that she'd sell it to someone in the town when she went to leave and she'd sell it really cheap. Life had pulled Ariana into the strange business world of being a CEO and it wasn't exactly what she wanted but she took it anyways.
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 16:23:23 GMT -5
Kristin had seen the ice rink still open. she was going to book a party for Bryson, because his birthday was coming up soon. Kristin hadn't ever spoiled her son but she just felt like she needed to this time. She walked inside, Bryson was hesitant; not wanting to go into the cold. "no, mommy...no" Kristin sighed and picked him up. She really shouldn't be picking him up since she was four months pregnant with their second kid. "Bryson Johnathan, do that one more time and you'll be in time out" Kristin told him. he had wiggled and kept kicking her in the stomach. "hello?" she asked the woman on the ice.
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 16:26:46 GMT -5
Ariana heard a familiar voice and stopped on a dime."Oh, hello."She said to Kristin. She skated to the edge of the ice and she hardly looked different from high school."Uhm, if you're looking for the manager, he's in his office. Something about working on the payroll for employees."She said as she walked out off the ice and onto the floor."You seem familiar."
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 16:35:52 GMT -5
"thanks, and you do too... Kristin Parker" she introduced herself to the girl. Kristin thought for a moment about who the girl was. "Ari?" she asked her, just wondering if thats who it was. she had barely remembered someone by that name and then it clicked.
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 16:37:42 GMT -5
"I had an old friend named Kristin."Ariana said quietly and nodded with a chuckle."That's my nickname my friends had for me. Ariana Khyber."She told Kristin with a smile as she leaned against the wall. She remembered a Kristin from East High but she could not think of her last name.
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 20:49:22 GMT -5
"oh my goodness, Ariana... Well my last name is different since i've married. Kristin Serratos was my maiden name" she smiled at the woman and was happy to run into another one of her old class mates. "wow, it's been years... you haven't changed a bit over the last five years...still as beautiful as ever" Bryson smiled at Ari. "this is my son Bryson" he pointed to Kristin's stomach. " my little sissy in there" he told her.
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 20:59:01 GMT -5
"Ah, many congradulations to you are in order, I think."Ariana told Kristin with a bright smile. She got a pink twinge in her cheeks."Thanks...I try to keep everything as natural as I can with being so work busy so I take care of myself."She told her and then looked at Bryson."Hi Bryson."She said to him and nodded."And a fine big brother you'll make indeed. I'm sure of it."She told him. She looked back at Kristin."How've things been for you, Kristin? Busy, I assume?"
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 21:47:16 GMT -5
Bryson nodded "yea, good big brother" he told Ariana. Krsitin nodded to her comment "things are very busy in the fashion industry, and thank you... Joey and i live happily in Manhattan, New York. i work in Brooklyn...i have my own little shop that i design clothes in. i'm almost starting a childrens clothing line and i take pictures for my ideas of art design, thats mostly painting and such" she explained to Ari. "what do you do?"
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 21:52:32 GMT -5
"Not what I wanted, that's for sure."Ariana said with a soft sigh."Well...during my senior year of college at Dartmouth, my father fell ill quickly and died. I inherited the family business because my older brother didn't want it. I'm CEO of the Illias Corporation."She told Kristin as she sat on a bench."But I guess everything happens for a reason, huh? For what reason, I can never be sure."She said and shrugged."I mean, don't get me wrong...I love following my father's wishes. I just...I wish I could have a life like I always wanted. I travel all the time now...but I...I'd rather be home."
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 22:12:13 GMT -5
"ah, i see what you mean...i don't travel that much but my husband travels more frequently than i do...it's hard on the family and since I have to bring Bryson to work with me most of the time" Krsitin smiled it was a soft smile more soft sympathetic look. "i'm so sorry, well things always do happen for a reason, Joey and i weren't expecting another child, we thought we had taken care of the problem but i guess this was something that was supposed to happen" Bryson wiggled around in Kristin's arms. "sweetie, don't move around so much" Bryson reached out for his mommy's friend. "mommy me like your fwend" he said wanting Ari to hold him. "Bryson, it's not me like your friend, it's I like your friend" Kristin corrected him. "I...like your fwend mommy" he said smiling.
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 22:17:10 GMT -5
"Well, at least you do have a family."Ariana pointed out and stood on her skates as she took Bryson. She chuckled."You know, if you wouldn't mind and if Bryson wanted to, I could let him ride piggy back a couple times around the rink. I'm exceptionately good at it...considering I took a job here once and I always skated on the ice in college."She suggested to Kristin."But that's only if you don't mind. I just figured he might enjoy that."She said with a chuckle.
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 22:27:44 GMT -5
"oh, i'm sure he would enjoy that and i don't mind at all, i'd love to take a few pictures if you wouldn't mind? the owner wouldn't mind at all he owes me a favor for what i'm about to do for him" she told her and let Bryson go to Ari. "me wanna skate" he said happily. "this is better, would you mind watching him while i go and talk to the manager?"
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 22:31:11 GMT -5
Ariana put Bryson on the bench."Sure, I'll take him on a quick round."She told Kristin and then steadied herself as she bent her knees a bit."Alright, Bryson, I'm going to need you to jump on by back on the count of three. One, two, three."She told him as she had her arms ready to steady him in place. Ariana had resolved the past year that if she didn't find anyone soon, she would just adopt a kid. Anyways, there were loads of kids needing to be adopted so she figured it couldn't hurt anything. Plus, she figured she was ready to be a parent.
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Post by Kristin Parker on Mar 2, 2009 22:46:53 GMT -5
Bryson jumped and climbed onto Ariana's back. he was gonna have fun. Kristin smiled and then left for the managers office. she wanted Bryson's birthday to be a surprise.
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Post by Kelsi Neilsen on Mar 2, 2009 22:51:51 GMT -5
"Now, just hold on tight around my neck and tighten your legs just don't hold too tight around my neck."Ariana told him. She held him securely and stepped on the ice. Then, she began to skate and she felt like a pro again. She remembered showing little kids how to ice skate. Oh, the memories...
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