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edit: 4.20.21

[POV~ Ellie]

I managed to steal the ball from the other team and honestly it felt so nice to trip not one but all five players, I didn't do it on purpose I assure you, they provoked me by 'shoving their elbows' to my side thinking the refs won't see but nah sis I don't snitch I just bring on the same wrath.

So that was yesterday now I'm waking up from being sore, today my father insisted we go to Church.

He suggested we go to a non domination church since we don't have a set religion, don't get me wrong I believe their is a god out there, like the barrier of all powers, I just like to imagine they have a wall that prevents human beings from entering and honestly, I believe in supernatural kinda exciting to know somethings exist however I WILL NOT PUT UP WITH GHOSTS, that's final.

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I sat up on my bed as I stretched my arms out, I kicked my feet in the air then landed on the floor beside my bed, I walked over to my bathroom.

Don't have to include my normal routine.

I finished picking out a churchy dress, I decided on a Tommy Hilfiger white laced dress.

I combed my hair one last time to make sure nothing is out of place.

I walked down the staircase and was greeted by my father.

Oh did I forget to include that I already had breakfast with him? I just decided to have a quick nap before church.

"you look more ugly with that dress" dad says as he puts away his phone,

"umm hello dad, maybe it's cause i look like you." i said with my usual reply, "suddenly you're pretty" he says, "yes i know i'm pretty" i said proudly and i could see him furrowing his brows, i bet he expected me to say 'that's cause of you' haha!

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"So why are we going to church again...?" I asked.

"because we need to try new things" father says, "okay well it's like you either believe it or you don't" I stated.

"El come on it'll be something new besides we don't have much to do anyways" dad says.

I gave him a flat look, "That or you just want to boost your image as a person" I deadpanned which he chuckled.

"You wanna donate to the poor, help with the Christmas Shoe Box program, then feed my starving children am I right?" I continued giving him the Jazz hands as if confirming my predictions.

"honey not just to boost my image, or reputation, I want to change someone's life, you made me realize just how fortunate I am" He replies.

"Dad your reputation is 'ruthless'" I said unamused.

"babe please just for me?" He asks adjusting his cuffs.

"fineeee" I said then we got into his BMW, since I heard the church ladies are judgmental, my father didn't want to come off as one of those stuck up brats.

I surely didn't want to be labelled as a spoiled brat.

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The drive there was a bit nerve wrecking, I never stepped inside a church before or anything, I'm pretty sure dad noticed my uneasiness as he kept on reassuring me with his smile or words.

Dreading the moment.... we arrived at the entrance of a church with a massive steeple, it had an overhead building so you can walk out under a roof but it's still outside....

People glanced at upon us, yep the newbies.

"hey honey it'll be fine just keep smiling and keep your snarky comments" dad says which makes me crack a smile.

"snarky comments?" I cocked an eyebrow, "sometimes religious people are irritating" he briefed so I nodded and I inhaled opening the door.

I placed one foot out as I stepped onto the concrete, father went to park the car.

I stood at the entrance awkwardly, then a middle age woman came up to me with a greeting smile, which I returned.

"Welcome to XXXXX" The woman says, "Are you perhaps new?" she continues.

I sheepishly nodded, "Yeah I never been to church before" I admitted then her face almost fell out.

"alright well service begins in 10 minutes, I could show you around a bit?" she offers.

"actually I'll be waiting on my dad" I smiled.

Even though dad notices my nervousness, I could see he is nervous too, only because he tends to keep a cold demeanor when he is thinking or in deep thoughts, I think I may know some of his worries, I think it's because he had me out of wedlock and at a young age.

"oh alright dear, well I hope to see you around" she says before going to greet other guests.

"Oh wait what's your name?" I ask before she left.

"I am Linda" she says warmly,

"Thank you for welcoming me, Miss Linda" I said smiling.

"Of course!" she says then she went off to the other members of the church.

"hey how you fitting?" I heard a familiar voice say, I turned and saw my dad.

"About time. I thought you ditched me!" I exclaimed then he chortles, "you think so poorly of me" he sighs faking his hurt.

"let's meet the preacher!" I said then he nodded.

We entered the building and almost quickly all eyes fell on us.

"dad didn't you say no one would know who you are?" I said low enough so others can't hear.

"maybe it's because you're so beautiful" he replies back which sends me a blush.

"Welcome! You must be the new members we heard about!" A cheery woman exclaims as she makes her way to us.

I just kept smiling like one of those people who don't know what to say.

"It's an honour to visit this place" my dad says in his formal voice.

"and who may this cutie be?" the cheery woman asks looking at me now.

I gulped, for your information I'm 13! "This is my daughter, Eliana" my father fondly says.

"oh!" The woman says with her eyes wide, like she is trying to cover the shock.

"Well Miss Eliana you are beautiful" the woman says smiling now that she recovered from her shock.

"Thank you" I said I leaned into Dad's side a bit, I'm not normally introverted but with absolute strangers my shyness tends to get the best of me...

"would you like some guidance to the pews?" she asks.

"That would be most appreciative" my father says, from my friends I've also learned that my father is a ladies man, or as Raevynn puts it 'Womanizer'

The cheery woman was already drooling over my father, I got a bit annoyed, "Daddy I need to use the restroom" I said which the woman gave me a look, and I smirked.

Back off woman, he's mine.

"okay do you know where it is?" Dad questions oblivious to the tension between me and that cheery woman.

I debated, if I have dad show me to the restroom people may think I'm dependent... I'll just let the woman have a little fun while I'm gone.

"No I'll manage" I replied before releasing myself from dad's side and off to the direction that holds a big sign that says 'LADIES RESTROOM'

I entered the restroom and checked the mirror and looked at my body.

'Fat'

'You'll never be skinny'

'Why don't you just skip eating seeing as you are fat as it is'

I shook my head and exited the restroom, I saw that now most of the people were already in the sanctuary, only a few people lingered but I tried looking for my dad.

I quietly entered the sanctuary, it was really scary....

It's a good thing they were singing, I scanned the faces and found that my father was just standing in the back with hands in his pocket.

I quickly rushed to him, "You could've waited" I whispered yelled.

"Sorry the lady just kept on insisting, but I stood in the back so I can wait for my lovely daughter to return" he says with a genuine smile which I couldn't stay mad at him.

We both slid into the last row of pews, people were busy signing away they didn't take notice of our movements.

Finally the singing ended and we sat down.

"Good Morning People" the preacher says, as his face was being live on the big jumbo screens.

A lot of "good mornings" and "Amen" was chorused.

"Today we would like to welcome a special visitor" he begins, which I look at my father.

"you had to tell them? dad we aren't like-" dad cut me off.

"I never informed them" he says.

I bit my lip, "Please Welcome Antonio Smith and his daughter" the preacher says as he gestures for us to come up.

I swallowed I never felt so nervous not even the school plays ever gave me so much stage fright.

My dad noticed my discomfort and held onto my hand as we went onto the stage.

"Good Morning, I am Please to visit this church with my daughter" he says as the mic was handed to him.

I got various of 'disgusted' looks from the elders and disapproving glances from middle age woman.

Most of the unpleasant glances were from WOMEN.

"We will still be in search of a church to call home" Dad continues using his smile that charms most people but it doesn't faze me.

"Mister Smith what made you change to want to attend church?" The preacher asks.

"That's a simple answer, I promise myself that I would introduce my daughter into the world of religion and what it means to be committed" he answers, I felt a lot of eyes on me, I guess it's my turn to talk.

"Yes, I've always been curious of going to churches, my father told me he would take me out sometime and he is a man of his words" I said smiling at my dad and he smiled at me proudly.

"That's such a awesome story" the preacher says through his earpiece.

"With no further to do! Let's continue with service" the pastor says which I mentally thank him.

He seems like a cool preacher not going to lie... but then again he's the first preacher, pastor or whatever you call them.

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Throughout the sermon I kept on glancing or fidgeting eventually the sermon was over and service is over!

"Hey they have a youth group at this church" my dad begins to say as soon as the people began to mingle amongst each other.

"Dad, just going to church is tortuous enough" I playfully hit my forehead on his chest.

"alright but it's still an option" he says ruffling my hair.

Then I departed from him and we walked out of the pews soon to be greeted by a dozen church ladies.

"How do you like?"

"Have you decided this to be your church?"

"Is your daughter a model?"

"Will you advertise the church to your companies?"

I sighed and went behind my father, "Ladies, I think you're scaring my daughter" my father says.

"Is that a yes or no???" They sure are persistent...

"No comment" my father said before he ushers me out.

"Alright I'll go get the car-" he begins to say but I cut him off.

"Heck no, I'm coming with you, I don't want to be mobbed" I said grabbing onto his arm forcefully.

"alright let's go" He says chuckling.

We got into our car peacefully, it would've been worse if it was the Paps, but then again I'm surrounded by many 'fan girls' even at school.

"So you wanna stop for lunch?" Dad asks as he drives out of the church parking lot.

I glanced at him with the 'are you serious?'

"then home it is" he says taking a left turn.

"glad that it's over now" I let out a long sigh as I scooted down in my seat to have a snooze.

[POV ~ Antonio]

It was very pleasant, I'm sad to say that we will be attending that church just because it'll be good for my image, my daughter will just have to learn patience.

I parked in my garage and nudged my daughter awake which she opened her eyes and began to stretch.

I set my keys down as she went off to the kitchen, probably have to get Mary to stock up on some food.

I picked up my phone and dialed Camille..

Her voice was a bit raspy.

"I asked.

- She had corrected herself, I chuckled.

"I questioned.

"I said, I was actually a bit nervous on her answer, we've seen each other enough I think it'd be nice to officially make her my girlfriend.

she asks a bit perplexed while hiding her excitement.

"I said genuinely happy.

Then our phone conversation ended rather quickly,

Red Stone, Park Avenue, xxxxxx, 6:30 for reservation, Be there on time, Miss Hawkes.

I placed my phone away and went into the kitchen.

I saw Ellie busying herself on her phone then eating her sandwich.

"baby" I said getting her attention when she gradually looked up from her phone.

"yes?" she replies.

"later for dinner, I have to be somewhere, I trust you'll be responsible in my absence" I began to say.

I waited for her response, "okay" she said returning to her phone.

I'll tell her about Camille someday or another, just have to make sure it's permanent... I don't want another Jenna mishap.

I went to the pantry and pulling out a bag of veggie chips, after that I sat in the chair across from Ellie and pulled out my phone to see if she's responded.

...Red Stone? that's a bit expensive, I don't think I could go somewhere extravagant with a person like you.

none sense, it'll be my treat, With the generous salary of yours, I'm sure you'll find the most beautiful dress.

...alright I'll try my best, but you don't have to spend so much luxuries on me.

You will be there, no arguments, and it's my utmost pleasure.

That's why I love Camille, or what made me intrigued by her, she isn't a gold digger or if she is she sure knows how to hide it.

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I grabbed my jacket and keys then I went to my daughter and gave her a kiss on the head, "be good for me" I said pulling away from her, "yes dad I won't throw a party in your absence" she says rolling her eyes.

"alright, I love you" I said before stepping into the garage and went into my car.

After the ride that had taken roughly 20 minutes, my car was parked in the valet parking, I went inside the building and went up to the receptionist, "Reservation under Smith" I said, "Of course right this way" the receptionist says as she picks up two menus leading towards the main circle of the restaurant, it was on a higher elevation it was a well rounded table with glass chandeliers above and black cushion seats, "Your server will be right with you" she says then she left.

I also picked this place because of the workers and how they keep things professional, she deserves a hefty tip for not eyeballing me, pretty cocky but it's years of observation.

shortly afterwards I saw Camille and the receptionist coming towards my table, "You look stunning" I complimented Camille as soon as the receptionist left, "Thank you Tony" she says taking a seat across from me, briefly the server came, "Hello How May I start you two on this fine evening?" The waiter asks taking a note pad.

"I'd like a marsanne" I replied before looking at Camille who was carefully studying the beverages.

"a glass of Merlot please" she says looking up from the beverage menu, "alright" He says then he walks off.

"so what fancies your taste buds?" I questioned looking up from my menu.

"I'm curious to what the smoked salmon potato cakes with herbed crème fraîche seems like" she responds, "salmon sounds good, I'm going with the duck breast with pomegranate - Citrus glaze" I said, "I'm afraid I won't like it" she says with a slight pout.

"don't worry you can always order something else" I said, "yes...but it seems really pricey and I don't want to waste money" she says

"Camille, please order whatever you want, It won't cause a dent in my pocket" I assured her which she slightly nodded.

"Camille so how is Xander?" I asked placing the menu down, "Xander? he is a teenager now" she replies with a eye roll.

"haha guess that makes us both?" I chuckled, "right, Ellie How is she?" Camille questions, "she has become such a beautiful girl, but she's so insecure and I think it's because of the transfer students at her school" I answered, which Camille nodded in understanding.

"well as a woman, girls become more insecure of their bodies because of the media or in your case her father" Camille says with a giggle.

I playfully glare at her, "How am I making my daughter insecure? we are opposite sex" I said in a 'duh' tone.

"you'll be surprise how many people compare her to you" Camille says then our drinks came and I had taken a sip, then he asked for our food which we answered.

"are you telling me that people compare my daughter to her father?" I inquired not fully believing it.

"I mean coming from a general perspective, you are one hell of a hunk" she says laughing which makes me crack a smile at her antics.

"I guess my lovely daughter will have trouble finding a boyfriend" I said with a happy sigh.

"exactly! I feel so bad for her, she's gonna be watched all the time" Camille says rolling her eyes playfully.

[POV~ Ellie]

I sat on my bed as I ate my dinner mad.

I shouldn't be mad at Raevynn, but I am, and the only reason is because of Kyle.

I was texting in the group chat and then Raevynn slid into my DM and told me she likes Kyle!

I don't know why I felt jealous or mad, I shouldn't.

Kyle and Raevynn are like my sister and brother I never had, but to imagine them possibly dating is beyond my imagination, and because I really don't want it to happen... maybe I do like Kyle!

The way he cares for me, and how he constantly is by my side or deals with my moodiness he sort of completes me!

I turned my tv on and went onto Disney Plus to watch the High School Musical, Kyle being Kyle wouldn't want me and Raveynn's friendship to end... so when speaking we shouldn't be in any relationship with each other.

It's just wrong, I mean not really but I don't like it.

I placed the now empty plate onto my nightstand and laid on my bed as I watched the series.

I wonder what my father is doing? I mean like if it's work related I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be ALL DRESS UP, Then again when is he not dressed up?

Oh right when he's sleeping or lounging with me.

I used the speak recognization to pause the show and I rolled off of the bed and made my way out of my bedroom, it was like now 7 at night so I went down the stairs and into the kitchen to pick up some popcorn and skittles, after that I snuck back upstairs, luckily Edmen isn't here.

He actually was sent over to another place in like Brazil? or something to like supervise on some business I don't know.

I saw maids doing laundry and some maids dusting the vases and other expensive things, then I saw some maids cleaning the floor and all that stuff, I made it back to my bedroom and I flipped onto my bed as I held onto my food for dear life then I resumed the show.

You know when you feel like doing nothing but at the same time you also feel like discovering things well yeah that's how I felt, I got bored of the show and I decided why not go snooping?

The best place is my father's room like I've slept in there several times to consider it my room as well, so first stop is his closet!