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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 23, 2007 22:35:33 GMT -4
$-After the talk with Kimberly about the supposed plan of her sister Chantell to pretty much screw Casey and her out of their shares of the company, Candice knew without a doubt that she couldn't hold this in and to herself any longer. She would want Casey to tell her if something like this came up and she was in the dark about it, so it was only right she did the same.-$
$-She found herself standing outside of her sister's office, a blank look on her face as she readily searched for the courage to even begin to tell Casey of her suspicions. After a few minutes of gaining composure she finally placed a few light knocks on the door and awaited for her to answer, the look of worry on her face all the while.-$
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 23, 2007 22:47:28 GMT -4
She had just finished yet another long day of work. Just when she thought she was done, a knock came on her door. A long sigh came afterwards. She managed to drag herself out of her chair after the minute of relaxation she had gotten, slowly making her way over to the door. A tired look on her face, she opens the door to see her sister, Candice, standing on the other side. It brightened her day just a little bit to not only see her, but to know it couldn't be anything business related. It was "after hours" for them, which meant no business talk between them. She mustered up the best smile she could manage before she motioned for her sister to enter the room, greeting her as she entered.
Hey Candi. What's up?
She notices the worried look upon her sister's face, her expression turning to a questionable one now.
Anything wrong? You look like you just found out your pregnant or something. OH MY GOD! ARE you pregnant?
Her jumping to conclusions had caused her attitude to change quickly. She was worried now as well, wondering what exactly could have her sister in the mood she currently was.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 23, 2007 22:56:41 GMT -4
"Hey Case."
$-Her face immediately dropped seeing the upbeat demeanor of her sister as she opened the door and began jumping to conclusions as always. That part wasn't surprising in the least. She merely shook her head dismissing the claims of a unwanted pregnancy. Casey Cow. Always jumping to conclusions. Little did she know that this situation was much more serious. Candice motioned her hand towards the office space behind her sister before speaking up in a low and somber tone.-$
"No Case I'm not pregnant. Geeez. But we DO need to have a talk like, right this moment if you can. I think you'll want to hear this. It's pretty serious. "
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 23, 2007 23:05:54 GMT -4
Casey closes the door after her sister enters, locking the world outside from the chat she was about to have with her sister. Candice rarely got into the mood she currently seemed to be in. Casey knew her better than anyone else could imagine, save for their sister Chantell of course. She gently grabbed Candice by the arm and led her over to the couch in her office. Casey plopped down on it, Candice following her lead by slowly lowering herself onto the couch. Casey grabbed one of her sisters hands, placing her other hand on top of it and holding on as she looked her in the eyes. She had to find out what was wrong. It had to be important to make her this depressed.
What's going on Candice? You start talking to me right this instant. Who hurt you?
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 23, 2007 23:14:40 GMT -4
"Case, no one hurt me it's..."
$-A deep sigh escaped her lips, as she lowered her head not wanting to make eye contact with Casey as she once again was forced to muster up her strength to finish what she came here to do this evening. The worse part was that she didn't even know if it was in fact truth what Kimberly had told her a few days pertaining to the ordeal. It was all speculation, and perhaps that's what was bothering her most. Nothing concrete so that she could come to grips with it, deal with it and act accordingly from there on out. She felt trapped. Almost like she couldn't breathe as she glanced back up into her sisters eyes speaking softly.-$
"I really don't know how to begin really Case. I mean...It's all speculation and, I don't wanna get you as upset as I am over it. Oh, maybe I'm just over reacting. I don't know. I just don't. But...Let me ask you first, has Chantell acted stranger than usual as of late?"
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 23, 2007 23:23:35 GMT -4
A confused look comes over her. She didn't understand quite what Candice was trying to say. She only understood her last question.
She doesn't seem any different to me. What does that have to do with what your going to tell me though? What is all speculation? What's going to upset me? What are you over reacting about? What is it Candice? Tell me.
Her concern was growing, unable to grasp what Candice was talking about. She needed more detail. She needed to know what was going on. She did her best to have patience with Candice in her current state. She didn't want to upset her further. She awaited answers to her questions, allowing Candice time to gain her composure before she would need to answer.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 23, 2007 23:32:44 GMT -4
$-She slowly pulled her hand away from her sister, bringing both of hers to her mouth as she was seemingly on the edge of tears over the situation at hand. She just didn't want to believe her sister would do such a thing to anyone. Especially her own sisters. Her eyes closed slowly, as the worse thoughts imaginable began to play through her mind as she spoke.-$
"I've received some...Information that suggests..."
$-Another deep sigh as she once again struggled to find the words to tell her sister what she so desperately needed to hear. A few moments pass. She could feel Casey's eyes fixated on her the entire time, as well as her concern. A hard swallow ensued, Candice clearing her throat as she finally decided to just blurt it all out. Get it out in the open and over with.-$
"That may suggest that...Chantell...May be attempting to gain...Full control of APW. Basically taking it all for...Herself."
$-Once again her eyes closed as a deep breath left her person. She didn't want to see Casey's reaction over what she had just spoke. But she needed to know. She had to know. She wasn't sure whether she was going to believe her or whether she was going to be angry with her instead. Candice herself wasn't sure if she herself would be able to determine what to feel over it all. She just merely waited for a reaction. A sign of movement. Something from her sister.-$
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 23, 2007 23:54:55 GMT -4
Casey's eyes opened wide, the surprised expression on her face showing that she had not expected to hear anything of that nature from Candice. She couldn't speak, though her mouth was hanging slightly open. Could it be true? Could their sister really be trying to take full control of APW, having it all to herself? Casey took what seemed to be an eternity to regain herself. She was doing her best to block out the thoughts of Chantell trying to take over. She remained quiet a little longer, wrapping her arms around her sister as she hugged her, seeing her almost in tears over the situation. Casey was still in shock because of the news, her reaction quite delayed as she attempted to make sense of the situation.
It's alright, Candice. It's only speculation right? No concrete evidence to be found is there? Where did you hear this evidence from? Did somebody tell you this or did you find Chan doing something to make you believe it? Please sis, tell me anything you can.
Casey held her tightly, rubbing her back up and down to comfort her. She was trying to hold back her own emotions. She wanted to make since of this situation before jumping to the usual conclusions she did. This was a lot more serious than any other issues she had taken care of concerning the company before. She listened intently to Candice, waiting for her to explain all that she could.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:02:03 GMT -4
$-She knew she would ask who had relayed this information to her. It was inevitable, yet she knew there was no way she could bring Kimberly into this anymore than she already was. She had heard the rumors of her and Casey possibly being involved, although never bringing the subject up when in her presence. Either way there was no way in hell she could tell her Kimberly was the one to speak those words and bring forth those speculations and allegations. She turned to her sister making eye contact with her before speaking.-$
"Casey? Please, don't ask me that. It's enough that I had to listen to the allegations themselves. Telling you where I got the information...Would only complicate things more so. Let's not do that okay?"
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:08:21 GMT -4
Her look of confusion only increased. Why wouldn't Candice tell her who had given her this information? She didn't understand, but she planned to find out who. Her sister would tell her, no matter how much Casey had to press the issue.
Why not? Why won't you tell me who is accusing our sister of doing such things? It can be them merely trying to gain attention for themselves. They had no evidence right? What would make them so trustworthy? Who is it Candice? You know you need to tell me. Why are you avoiding doing so?
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:17:20 GMT -4
"Because...It's someone who may be close to you...In a "different" way. I just don't want to get them involved if it's not necessary. I wouldn't want...For anything to possibly hurt you, if you know what I mean."
$-She paused from speaking again turning to face her sister. Trying to speak with her eyes while simultaneously trying not to. She just didn't know how to tell her that Kimberly was the one who brought forth this "information".-$
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:23:53 GMT -4
She began getting a little angry. Her sister had come to her, given her these accusations about their sister possibly trying to take over the company they collectively run, yet wouldn't tell her who gave her the information in the first place. It was upsetting her even further than what she had said before did. She could only stare her sister in the eyes, fearing the worst after hearing what her sister had just told her. Tears were already beginning to well up in her eyes, but she needed to hear who it was. She couldn't only pray it wasn't who Candice seemed to be hinting at. She asks with a commanding voice.
Who is it Candice? I deserve the right to know who is trying to cause trouble between the three of us. Tell me.
She was already on the brink of breaking down now, almost knowing the coming answer. She continued trying to push the thoughts aside in her mind and hope it wasn't HER while awaiting Candice's response.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:28:20 GMT -4
$-And there it was. The stern tone in her sisters' voice that she knew was coming. The tone she knew she couldn't deny answering. She had hoped Casey would have just let that part of it all go, but knew deep down? That it wasn't possible in this case. She once again swallowed hard before speaking up again, only one word leaving her lips.-$
"Kimberly."
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:36:34 GMT -4
There it was. The one name she wished would not leave her sister's lips. She closed her eyes, her lips pursing up as the tears began to fall like rain. Her hands slowly raised to cover her face. She began whimpering at first, but it quickly turned into full blown crying. She couldn't hold it in. Perhaps Candice knew about the two of them? Is that why she had avoided telling her as much as she possibly could? It didn't matter to Casey if or how Candice knew about them. The only thing that mattered right now was the future of APW and the future of her and the woman she loved. Could it have been Kimberly making up lies? Was she telling the truth about Chantell trying to take over? Had somebody else told Kim the "information" Casey had just been given? It was all a blur in her mind right now. She could only think of Kimberly and what this could potentially do to them. Her crying became louder and louder, the tears flowing faster as she tried as hard as she could to muffle the sound and hide her face with her hands.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:47:27 GMT -4
$-Her greatest fear had been realized. She immediately closed her eyes hearing the sobbing come rushing after she spoke the one name she knew without a doubt Casey did not want to hear at that moment in time. She forced her vision towards her sister, seconds before placing her arm around her, in an attempt to console her as much as possible. She too was understandably shaken up over the entire situation, and seeing her sister in pain was never an easy thing. A few tears had already began their fall down her cheek as well seeing the pain in Casey's facial expression. She waited a few minutes, allowing for her to get as much out as she could, hoping it would get better as she responded...-$
"Case. Let's not...Get too overworked over this okay hun? I mean you yourself just told me that it's JUST speculation right? Come on now. And maybe it's true that someone has just relayed that to Kimberly knowing she'd tell at least one of us. I don't believe Kimberly would do anything to hurt APW, and especially you sweetie. Come on now let's calm down okay? I know...I know it's hard but we have to be strong right now honey."
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 0:53:56 GMT -4
She tried her best to calm down, sniffling quite a bit to fight back the tears so she could speak.
But...*sniff*...why would she tell you and not me? *sniff* She had to know you would tell me...*sniff*...why would she put me through this pain? *sniff* Why would she even say anything about somebody making accusations towards Chantell? *sniff* Why wouldn't she ask Chantell about it before coming to you? *sniff* Why wouldn't she tell me so I could ask Chantell? *sniff* Why Candice? *sniff* Why?
The tears continued to come down as her reddened, saddened face looked up into her sister's. She looked almost desperate for answers. Desperate to find a solution so that Kimberly wasn't the guilty party in this. She could think of none herself. Her only hope was that her currently clouded judgment would keep her from doing so and that her sister could give her a reasonable explanation.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 1:02:05 GMT -4
$-She struggled to find answers to give her sister at this moment in time. But whatever she conjured up. Whatever she thought made sense in her mind. It all seemed as if it would only make things worse if she were to speak them.-$
"I honestly don't know sis. I really don't. I don't think Kimberly would do this on purpose to hurt you though. She's not that type of person at all. Maybe she over heard or saw something that told her that she had to let us know, and chose not to tell you since you two are...Well...Involved ya' know? I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason for her not coming to you. I think...She was only trying to protect you from getting hurt at the start. But...There was really no way for any of us to keep this from one another forever. I had to tell you Casey. I'm sorry."
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 1:20:08 GMT -4
She clutched her sister's clothing tightly, tears still coming down. She couldn't make any sense of the situation. She wanted to know where all this was coming from. Perhaps Kim was trying to protect her from this whole mess by going to Candice first. She was calming down a little, her shivering beginning to become less frequent. She laid her head on Candice's lap, tears still coming down, though not as much as before. She continued sniffling, trying to fight back her emotions to seek out any and all information she could from Candice. She spoke up quietly, her voice still shaky.
We're in love Candice.
She didn't have to look up to see her sister's reaction. She could already see the surprise on her face without having to actually see her.
Kimberly and I are in love. *sniff* I don't know why she wouldn't share something like this with me.
She used a hand to wipe her cheeks, to wipe the tears away, only for them to be replaced by more. She wanted Kim to be innocent. She NEEDED Kim to be innocent. Right now, she just needed Kim period.
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Post by Candice Angel on Aug 24, 2007 1:29:41 GMT -4
$-There was an initial look of shock on her sister's face hearing the words, informing her of just how serious the relationship between Kimberly and Casey actually had gotten. She knew of her sister's sexual preference and it didn't bother her in the least. She was her sister and she'd love her no matter what she did or chose to do with her life. The shock clearly faded as she realized just that fact itself. She loved her sister and wanted her to be happy. And if being with Kimberly made her so? Then so be it.-$
$-Her eyes found their way to her sisters face, the tears still sporadically coming down with each passing moment. She made her best effort to wipe away as many as she could, before her hand finding it's way slowly through her hair, still trying to calm her as much as she could.-$
"I'm sure you are Casey. And that's wonderful to hear. Which should tell you that she'd never do anything to hurt you sweetie. It's just a big misunderstanding I bet. Please don't be angry with her until we can straighten all of this out okay? I'm sure it'll be fine. We have other things that are in dire need of being taken care of too so..."
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Post by Casey Angel on Aug 24, 2007 1:37:07 GMT -4
Other things?
Her look saddened before she could even say the next thing that she had thought.
My girlfriend, the woman I love, is creating a conflict between my sisters and I. What other issue could POSSIBLY be greater than that for me right now Candice?
Her tears were slowing down, but showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. She sniffs loudly, trying to surpress at least a few of the tears. Her heart was aching terribly over the whole ordeal. Why couldn't she have just ignored the knocks on the door and acted as if she was already gone for the day? She gripped Candice's clothes tighter, trying to fight back the next wave of tears while still trying to find a way Kim could be innocent.
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