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Just be happy and you will be beautiful

Full Name: Rayna Tatianna Sokolov
"I have a very traditional Russian name, though I just think its a mouthfull."

Nickname(s): Ray

Age: twenty-two
"Who asks that?"

Date of Birth: February 2

Education: Bachelors in Business

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Hometown: Manhattan, New York

Class: Her father was a infamous leader of a drug ring and her mom was a famous supermodel when her dad died she inherited all of her family's fortune. So technically financially she is part of upper class, though she doesn't discriminate socially.

Occupation: Model/ Boutique Owner
"I own my own boutique but only work part time in it since I hire people to work in it. My main occupation is a model.The boutique originally belonged to my step mother when we moved here.

Romance:
"Well I haven't really had any romance recently, I mean I have my crushes but I don't want any relationship. I mean I'm not high maintenance but where the hell has the chivalry gone? I just want a sweet guy who will love me for me, and who will treat me like an a princess. "

Thoughts on the Auditore Family:
"I mean I have no problems or issues with them. I mean not gonna lie the Auditore guys are insanely sexy in that whole unnatanable, bad boy, gonna break your heart way. Alexandra seems cool too, she's pretty bad ass in her own way too, so I gotta respect her.

Thoughts on the Sarinelli Family:
"Again no real problems with them, I mean were not especially close though either. They are constantly bickering but it seems like that makes them closer. I kinda envy them. I really wish I was as close with my family as they are. Or at least I wish I had a family like that, or at all."

Personality: Rayna is probably one of the sweetest girls you could ever meet. She wears her heart on her sleeve, making her oblivious to the negativity surrounding her. She’s one of the biggest socialites with a broad range of connections due to her well-practiced manners and skills. The most valuable thing her parents have taught her was to never show any signs of weakness which is why Rayna is the way she is now. With her family’s fame and fortune surrounding her, she has the need to be perfect at all times, even on her worst days. The truth is, Rayna hates this lifestyle. Yes, she is grateful for her luxurious life, but with it comes a price. Instead of going to social events in glorious outfits, she would rather go thrift store shopping with a latte in her hand. She has always wanted to be an ordinary girl, who experience heartaches and love. Unfortunately, that will never happen. She will always be trapped in this suffocating world.

Being a sweet girl that everyone loves could have its downfalls. Due to her positive outlook in life, she can be often naïve and easily manipulated, which is why she is so distant and secured. Rayna is the type of girl who has the need to save everything and anything, whether it’s a stray puppy or a reckless teen with a drinking problem. Rayna has a habit of always trying to change somebody's life. Rayna also has a weakness for romance. She was always the girl who dreamed of her prince charming coming to save her. Not that she needs saving anymore but she still seeks love. Though she has never experienced true, blissful, honest love. She has been controlled and possessed and treated like a cina doll for show, but never been loved. Rayna falls in love very easily, but when it comes to heartache, it would take her an endless amount of tears to get over it. All she needs are her friends and family by her side and she might just make it out of this lifestyle without suffocating first.
History:

Rayna has had people try to control her, her whole life. As a child Rayna struggled socially. Due to her fathers job many parents kept their children away from Rayna because they assumed she was a bad influence. Though Rayna never payed them much mind. She was used to it. Rayna was always surrounded by family so the interaction she lacked from peers she received from family. At least she did until her mom died. After her mom died when she was ten her dad moved them from their home in a gated upper class suburban community, to a luxurious, though over done, Manhattan lifestyle. She was socially accepted a lot more but that didn't mean much to Rayna. In high school Rayna was one of the it girls but she was that small exception. She was the sweet it girl who was genuinely popular because people liked her and wanted to be around her. School became her escape from her home. When Rayna was thirteen her dad married Felicity. A gold digging, plastic, barbie look a like. Who Rayna despised greatly. Especially since the woman was using her poor heart broken father.

It was actually Felicity's idea to move to Corolla. Not that Rayna was complaining, she actually loved Corolla when they moved here. Rayna has always been a bit of a challenge. She always liked to see how far she could go or how much she could get away with. This got even worse in Corolla when she started dating bad boys. She was never much of a rebel but she did love bad boys. Her worst experiences with bad boys was when she dated a fellow model and notorious bad boy, who ended up beating Rayna. Around the same time Rayna became addicted to Concerta, a pill usually prescribed to people with ADHD. However it caused you to lose weight rapidly and remain focused and it advanced her career.

Once her father found out about her addiction he sent her to a rehab center which caused Rayna to resent him. She didn't speak to her father until two years after she was released from rehab however at the time she found out he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Which devastated Rayna and caused her to move back to Corolla. Now she lives in Corolla with her half sister Talia.

So begins...

Rayna Tatianna Sokolov's Story

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#2013-06-22 04:46:04, as written by ShadowedxLove

Jayson had been up since the early morning had hit. Why? Well that's simple she had yet another nightmare plague her mind and awake her from her slumber. It was supposed to be a happy day and yet it started off for her horribly. When she saw that it was about a good time to actually get up from bed she had headed to the bathroom to indulge in her daily morning hygenic routine. Once that was done she had walked back into her room and got ready for a very special day to her. This morning is her graduation and she was of course looking forward to it. So with that in mind she had gotten dressed accordingly. Jayson's 'family' had been vacationing in Puerto Rico so they wouldn't be attending but unlike how many other people would be disappointed Jayson was fine. She was actually used to it. Right now who she did want there was her best friend and the very same girl whom was like the older sister she never had was Rayna Sokolov.

If she wasn't to attend the momentous occasion Jayson would be disappointed but would be sure to make it seem as if she was fine outwardly. The young Italian woman had headed out and instead of taking the car gifted to her by her foster family she decided to walk on this beautiful day. Jayson had made it to the location of her graduation surprisingly early. Jayson didn't have spectacular grades but they were good enough to graduate though not good enough to be valedictorian but again she wasn't disappointed. She was just glad to be graduating. So Jayson had made it through the graduation without a hitch and when it was over she had taken off the cap and gown and searched for Rayna to see if she had shown up and Jayson had hoped she did. If she did she wanted to celebrate with her somehow probably at DeSilvio's.

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#2013-06-22 21:54:14, as written by bracefacebeauty

Rayna woike up later than usual, she had just came back from a photoshoot in Bazil and she was exhausted. Though she would have loved to sleep longer her sister wasn't allowing that. She could hear her sister Talia, who so was so freaking determined to have her room in upstairs though the guest bedroom and hers were downstairs, pacing and throwing clothes on the ground. She groaned lightly and slipped on her robe before walking sluggishly walking to Talia's room whick smelled like fresh nail polish and the Macy's perfume department, and the slight smell of fresh flat ironed hair.

Talia motioned to her by flicking a french manicured hand "Ray I'm so nervous and have nothing to wear," She pouted. She looked up at Rayna expectantly. "Fine Tally but your pushing it lately." She said turning on her heels and going to her room, to which Talia trailed after her careful not to mess up her new toes.Watching the sisters you could obviously tell that they were related. Talia had the same brilliant natural blonde hair with built in highlights and low-lights, as well as they had the same demeanor. However Rayna favored her mom with her big dark blue, easily mistaken for purple eyes, though she had her dad's figure. And Talia easily favored her dad, which was most easily seen in her curvy body.

While Talia pawed away at her clothes Rayna took a long, hot shower and dried her hair. She had just came back from her trip so she was naturally tan and still had the dewy glowing tanner the stylist used on her, which if placed wrong on a blonde could make you look like a gyaru girl but when placed correctly made you look like a stunning goddess. She quickly straightened her hair, knowing it was a waste since it would probably at some point get wet, and relaxed in her room as she waited for Talia, who emerged from her room wearing one of Rayna's new outfits. Rayna was about to tell her no, but then realizing how amazing her little sister looked in it she left her alone, handed her some pumps and shoo'd her out the door.

Now that Rayna had her room all to herself she got dressed. She slipped on a sheath dress and a pair of pumps. She put her hair in a bun and grabbed a clutch. She checked her outfit in her mirror, examining herself on all angles before calling Talia downstairs. She grabbed her keys as Talia ran down the stairs in heroutfit. She teared up as her beautiful little sister came down the stairs. She smiled and nodded in approval at the outfit before getting in her car with Talia and driving her to the graduation ceremony.

What seemed like excruciating hours later, the ceremony was over. She walked up to Talia, handing her one of the three boquets of roses in her arms. She kissed her sisters cheek, before her bitch of a stepmom showed up and gave Talia fake signs of affection. "Darling you look spectacular," She gushed, to which Rayna rolled her eyes. She searched with her eyes for Sofia and Jayson. She discretely looked for Dante as well.

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#2013-06-23 14:23:39, as written by RubyBlue

Dante Sarinelli

Dante had been awoken by his mother early that morning in preparation for his sister’s graduation. She was insisting upon him getting a haircut and finding something suitable to wear. He’d been home for less than a month and she was all ready sending him away to get cleaned up so she wouldn't be ashamed of him in public. Of course perhaps he did let himself go a bit while he was away, he hadn't had a haircut since he couldn't remember when and the last time he wore anything even resembling proper attire it had been his own graduation. Of course Dante grumbled about it, Sofia wasn't even awake and it was her graduation. Although knowing what he’d done the night before his graduation she probably needed all the sleep she could get. Taking care to grab the family credit card his mother had left for him he left his parent’s home and went for breakfast at DeSilvio’s.

Taking his time, he ate a large breakfast and mildly flirted back with the waitress, who couldn't compare to Rayna. His thoughts wandered to the girl who occupied his thoughts so frequently and wondered if she would be there, when he knew full well she would be. He knew for a fact her little sister was graduating today too, and his whole family would be in attendance save for his father. He’d have to keep his distance from her as hard as that would be; Dante was certain that if he was even in her vicinity he would give it all away. The fact that he was dating his brother’s ex-girlfriend would definitely not be something to reveal on such a joyous occasion. It was then that he realized that if he didn't leave for the graduation now he’d miss the whole thing. With a groan he tugged his fingers through his golden blond hair and shrugged. There’d be no time for haircuts or time to buy khakis.

Quickly paying for breakfast and leaving a generous tip he flew out the door of DeSilvio’s and into the jeep that his parents had bought for him when he turned eighteen. Shifting into gear, he sped away, the speed limit merely a suggestion as he made his way to the ceremony and parked without a moment spare. Straightening the plain, blue, short sleeved button down shirt he threw on earlier and dusting off his faded jeans he quickly found his family among the rest of the crowd and quickly kissed his mother on the cheek. “Thought I was going to be late didn't you?” He whispered to her, noting the withering glance she was giving him as she looked him up and down. Dante was aware that he’d here about his lack of respect or whatever later but for right now he was going to watch his little sister graduate.

Taking a moment to glance around he noticed that Joey wasn't there and found that to be quite odd considering how close he and Sofia were, of course there’d be some excuse and all would be forgiven and Dante would probably be reprimanded because his hair touched his collar. Finally when the last name was called, Dante rose from his seat and finally caught sight of his brother making his way towards them and gave a small smile and nod as greeting. Silently he watched his congratulate Sofia and then took his turn when Joey released her.

Making to wrap his little sister in a hug, he whispered in her ear so no one else could hear. “I’m really proud of you. Especially for not throwing up on stage. That takes real control.” He finished with a wide grin and a wink. Sofia and Joey might have been extremely close but Dante and Sofia were closer in age and tended to bond over other things. Like partying, late nights, drinking and having a good time. Sofia knew that Dante was the brother who couldn't judge her for the bad things she did since he’d been doing the same things for much longer. Moving away from his sister, he once again found himself scanning the crowd unconsciously looking for signs of Rayna even though he knew it’d be best if they could avoid each other entirely here and instead meet later, alone and in private.

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#2013-06-23 22:41:24, as written by bracefacebeauty

Rayna was struggling to maintain calm as her step mom pretended care about Talia. Rayna took in her step moms attention grabbing outfit and the fact that she was practically posing as she rolled her eyes. She did however brighten up as her dad strolled up to them, also carrying two bouquets of flowers. One was a a bouquet of white and pink tulips. The other, which she assumed was for her since they were her favorites, were gorgeous white mums.
"Dad, I'm not the one graduating," She said as he hugged her.
"Yes, darling, why on earth would you buy Rayna those, especially mums, I find them so boring," Felicity said innocently wrapping her arms around him.
"I know your not Ray, but you helped her, did you not?" He said matter of factly with a grin on his face." And Felicity what I do and don't do for Rayna is none of your business. Do not stick your nose where it does not belong." He added, which shut her up quickly. He didn't say it coldly it was just that her had a very demanding presence and you did not question him.

Rayna began to notice people whispering around them and directing their attention to them. Some of the things said were compliments others were rumors, to which Rayna tried to ignore. She felt a twinge of anger as someone said "Isn't that the ice queen, man she is hot. Did you hear her dad was like a gangster in the mafia?" One boy with bright green eyes and unsightly pimples on his forehead said. His friend nodded "Yeah, her family is like the god father," The rumors continued to swirl as well as the usual attention her step mom, sister, and her usually received "Oh my gosh they all look like super models." A girl in a obnoxious bright pink gown gushed. Her friend who was obviously bitter of the attention Talia was getting snorted "Yeah too bad her older sisters like some snobby, cold bitch. That's why they call her the ice queen. She won't give you the time of day unless your rich." That one stung a little. She glanced at Talia who was having the same reaction.

She was about to walk away to look for Sofia when she saw Jayson walking up to her and hugging her. She noticed Jayson's polite greeting to Talia, not friendly just polite, but she decided to leave that one alone. "I'm glad you're here. Now it's time to party."
Rayna rolled her eyes "Yeah sure, by the way this is for you," She said handing her one of the bouquets of roses in her hands. "Just let me grab Sofia. " She said quickly scanning for Sofia, who she quickly found. It wasn't hard since, like her her family drew alot of attention, even more than Rayna's. She, making sure periodically that Talia and Jayson were still with her and not lost in the crowd strolled toward them.

She suddenly felt a little self conscious, not that her outfit wasn't fabulous, because it was but because there was her ex boyfriend and her current boyfriend, who were brothers. She also suddenly wished she hadn't chosen such a short dress. Though her dress was appropriete with the high neckline. The subtle sexuality of the dress was hard to miss. Though she quickly pulled herself together and gathered Sofia in a hug. "I'm so proud of you," She whispered. Next Talia hugged her and did her squealing and jumping, which all together amazed her since Talia was wearing Rayna's 6' pumps and Rayna's feet were tired just from her 4' pumps.

She turned to Sofia's mom and gave her a polite smile "Hello Mrs. Sarinelli," She said before turning to Joey and giving him a hug. "Can you believe our sisters are graduating?" She asked brushing away a fake tear dramatically, she giggled before saying "But seriously this is unbelievable."

She quickly glanced at Dante "Hey Dante," She said with a small smile. She bit her lip to hide her grin. What she wanted to do was to grab him, pull him close and kiss him in front of everyone. But that might not be a good idea so she instead tried to act nonchalant. While Talia was still socializing she turned to Sofia and asked " So you planning on celebrating with us?" She ask with a knowing wink. She pulled out her phone and sent two new messages.

To: My little Russian
Message: Going to celebrate after graduation, you in?

"Oh I almost forgot, I need to get home and get changed can somebody give me a ride home?" She asked glancing at Dante, though the question was aimed at the whole group.

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#2013-06-24 03:02:23, as written by RubyBlue

James DeSilvio

With a muffled moan James reached over to slap at his alarm and only lifted his head from beneath his blankets when he realized it was his phone making the obnoxious sound that was ringing through his skull. He’d definitely had a bit a too much to drink last night, James tended to indulge every now and again and bourbon happened to be his drink of choice. As a matter of fact he could still taste it. Rising from his king size bed he blearily stumbled to his pants crumpled on the floor and ripped his phone from the pocket and silenced the beeping that wouldn't stop until he read his text.

James. Open your front door.

It was from Anastasia. Furrowing his blond brows he tried to come up with a reason why he might be in trouble with his lawyer. Oh, God he thought. Something had happened at Omega or DeSilvio’s and she was coming to deliver the bad news. Taking pains to pull on a pair of track pants he usually reserved for the gym, and to run a toothbrush over his teeth, he stalked to the front door and unlatched the lock before retreating to the kitchen to start his coffee maker. Moving silently and efficiently around the small kitchen that came in the small condominium that he’d purchased when he’d gotten back into town, he took down two mugs and grabbed cream from the fridge along with a bottle of water. Grabbing aspirin from the bottle he kept in the junk drawer he downed three of them and chugged the water, trying his best to make himself as coherent as possible before Anastasia could start. Of course he probably should have put a shirt on, but at this point his head was pounding so hard he really didn’t care how she saw him.

He and Anastasia had been working together for two years, and became friends along the way. James trusted her, something he didn't give out freely or without reason. There was something about Anastasia that drew him to her, and even if she did turn him down for dinner at least once a week he didn't think it affected their relationship one way or the other. Just because he was nearly six and half feet tall, a successful businessman and a former model doesn’t mean that every woman would find him attractive and want to spend time with him. Although if you asked James he knew that Anastasia was fond of him, perhaps even more so than she realized.

Yawning and pouring himself a cup of coffee he took a sip and immediately winced at the temperature while inwardly cursing himself as an idiot. What was the definition of insanity again? To repeat the same action expecting a different result each time? Every morning he scalded his tongue because he had no patience, and perhaps it was a bit insane to keep flirting with Anastasia when she rarely even gave a hint that she noticed.

Wandering back into his living room, James plopped his large frame into the sleek, black, leather armchair that faced his front door and waited for the bad news that was inevitable. His mind raced over the hundreds of awful things that could have happened. Of course something would happen the one night he took some time away to visit a bar that he didn’t actually own, but James found it strange to be inebriated around his staff and knew that there was no way he’d be able to get drunk at Omega and retain any kind of respect. Draining his coffee mug, he ran a large hand through his blond hair, still wild from sleep and prayed silently that no one had served a minor, or that there hadn't been some kind of bar brawl because the last thing he wanted to do was pay a fine, get shut down or have to deal with an insurance company. Of course that’s why he had a lawyer.

"So what's the bad news? Let's get it over with?" He asked dryly, looking up at Anastasia with eyes still swollen from sleep.

Dante Sarinelli

Dante folded his arms over his chest and watched the touching scene unfold between his mother and sister and wanted nothing more than to say his goodbyes and head for the beach, with a small smile plastered onto his face he was momentarily taken aback by arrival of Rayna. Immediately his nerves began to sing and it took everything within him to not throw an arm around his girlfriend and proclaim to everyone that they were together. Pretending wasn't something he tended to be good at.

Waving a greeting to Rayna, Jayson and Talia he grinned broadly at the younger girls and did his best not make too much of the fact that his girlfriend was hugging his brother while all he got was a distant hey. Of course it’s what they’d agreed upon and it really made the most sense. If they didn't get caught at least. Neither one of them was the type to try and involve anyone in their private business nor Dante’s family were nothing if not opinionated so when all was said and done it was best to keep it all on the hush hush.

As he listened to the small group socialize, their chattering beginning to sound like a buzzing in his ears he was brought back to attention by Rayna’s plea for a ride home. Being smart enough to realize that this was his opening, Dante made a showing of looking at the time on his phone and shrugging nonchalantly. “I wouldn't mind giving you a ride, I guess. I was on my way to get a haircut. Mother would die if I showed up looking like this for dinner.” He said with a snarky grin as he wrapped an arm around his visibly unentertained mother. Dante knew that she was angry at him for not doing as she asked this morning and her wrath would probably grow if he didn't do as she asked by the time they were due for dinner and while he was out he might as well spend as much time with Rayna as he possibly could. At least time where they didn't have to pretend that they were barely friends.

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#2013-06-26 04:47:58, as written by Issa

Sofia Sarinelli

Pulling away from her mother, Sofia caught sight of an approaching group of friends. Rayna, her younger sister Talia and Jayson.
Rayna stepped forward and gave Sofia a gave, whispering "I'm so proud of you." before making way for Talia. Talia had none of the restraint of her older sister and immediately grabbed Sofia's hands, squealing and jumping with excitement.

Sofia barely heard what Rayna said to the rest of her family, her attention taken up by Talia. The girls' squealing and jumping was almost more than Sofia's poor, hungover could take.
"Talia, oh my gosh. I'm going to be sick if you keep jumping." Sofia said quietly so that her mother wouldn't hear. She had a grin on her face letting Talia know that she was joking. Talia's excitement was infectious. Like Talia, Sofia was excited to be leaving high school. She didn't know what she wanted to do with her life but she was looking forward to leaving the strict rules of high school behind.

" So you planning on celebrating with us?" Rayna's question made Sofia glance quickly at her mother and then purposefully back at Rayna. As far as Sofia's mother was concerned Sofia was still an innocent little girl who went had had innocent sleepovers and talked about innocent things with her friends. As far as her mother knew celebrating meant going out for a quiet dinner with her friends. Sofia did know, however, that Rayna wasn't likely to spill any secrets in front of Mrs Sarinelli.
"Us girls are going out for dinner, aren't we?" Sofia replied to Rayna, glancing at Talia and Jayson in the hope that they would confirm her story for her mother. Sofia had no doubt that her mother would disapprove of Sofia's actual plan to get celebrate by downing copious amounts of alcohol. Sofia was also unsure whether her family was arranging anything to celebrate her graduation. Perhaps they would put it off until her father was available to attend.

Sofia glanced at her brother. Dante seemed over the event completely and was joking with their mother about his hair cut.
"You should get an S shaved into your hair, for Sarinelli." Sofia joked, a smirk plastered on her face as she pictured her brother with the ridiculous haircut. Sofia's eyes flicked over to Joey, "Or Dante could get a J and an S, for Joey and Sofia. Proclaim how much you love us to the world."
She had no doubt that Dante would never, ever get such a cut.

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#2013-06-26 05:40:55, as written by .euphoria.

As Ana waited for James to open the front door to let her in, she began to look through her phone text messages. Most from her boss, who kept giving her cases to do just because most of the others at the firm weren't as... reliable as her. She sighed and rolled her eyes, knowing that she could't just say no. She need that job. She was about to slip her phone back in her bag right as she saw a message from her best friend, Rayna. As she read over it she started to think if she had anything else to do for the day other then talk to James who really needed to hurry up, Anastasia was never a patient woman when she had something on her mind. She quickly replied to her friend before slipping the black IPhone into her purse.

Absolutely. :) I just need to have a talk with James first.

After a brief moment of waiting and tapping her foot on the cement she finally heard the door make a loud "click" sound. "Finally" She said in her head as she opened the door and walked into the condo. She closed the door behind her and looked at James who was shirtless and laying in his black leather chair. She looked him up and down before seeing the look in his eyes. She was very observant and she could tell by just looking at him that he was suffering from a hangover. She looked at him as he quickly began to talk to her, "So what's the bad news? Let's get it over with?" She gave him a small smile as she walked to his kitchen and grabbed the mug that was set out by coffee maker. Once pouring the coffee, she turned towards James and walked into the living room to a chair next to his. Sitting down, she crossed her legs and put the coffee down before speaking. "Will you relax? Nothing happened last night, if something did I would have found out and called you in the middle of the night. Why? Because I am your lawyer, someone who is here to keep your ass out of trouble. No if's, and's or but's." She said in a reassuring tone as she looked at him, trying her hardest to keep her light brown eyes connected with his green ones and not let her eyes slip down to look at his bare chest. When she looked away from him and looked at her tapping foot, a habit she did whenever she had something on her mind that was being a slight thorn in her side.

The Russian let out and sigh before looking back at him and clearing her throat. "But, there is something we have to talk about, James. And we need to talk about it now." She told him before continuing. "For the past two years we have work together and became good friends, really good friends in my opinion. Which is exactly where we need to stay in order to keep this going." She told him with her voice growing a bit more demanding, like she did when she was on the job. Then again, she was always on the job. She got up and began pacing, something that she did whenever she had to think about what to say in order not to step on too many toes. "Trust me, I have thought about it... a lot. But, unlike you I have other things that I need to think and care about first like my daughter and my job. I need to focus on those two things and having a relationship with a man who will probably find another girl within the next few days is only going to remove that focus on those two things." After she said it, she knew she was wrong. James wasn't like that, if he was like that he wouldn't have asked Anastasia out to dinner at least once a week for the past two years, that takes persistence. Something that made her attracted to him even more, not that she would ever tell him that or anyone else for that matter. In all honesty, the only person who knew about Ana's feelings for James was Rayna.

She stopped her pacing and looked at James, sighing. "James, I know you're flirting just to flirt and that I'm probably over-reacting about the whole thing but, I think that if we did end up trying. We would find out that it was a mistake and that's a chance I'm not willing to take." She told him as she looked at him, waiting for a reaction... Anything. The best thing would happen would be him agreeing with her and have them move on from this awkward conversation. At least that's what she kept telling herself. Maybe her Rayna was right, maybe she was afraid of relationships, I mean Ray had told her that ever since Ana let the cat out of the bag a little over a year ago. And maybe she was correct, not that she would ever admit it.

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#2013-06-27 04:45:15, as written by OurStars

"Sorry, Sorry," Joey says, but the grin on his face makes him seem a bit less than sincere in this apology. Of course, Sofia had hardly been entirely serious in her complaint. Still, he was gentle when putting her down so that Dante could take his turn congratulating their younger sister. He can see the younger brother whispering something into Sofia's ear, but simply assumes that it is a congratulation of some sort. While Joey loves dancing as much as most people in this town, he always tends to be the designated driver, having never really been a big drinker. Other than his love for ice cream, he is actually a very healthy individual, always keeping in shape and eating as well as he can. It's a habit he formed when sick and just never saw the point in losing- nothing wrong with a pattern of making sure that what goes into your body is good for you, right? Of course, he knows that his siblings are more free with their drinking, and that even the younger siblings view him as the more innocent one in the family. That doesn't mean that he is completely oblivious, though. Of course, in this case he had not been at Omega last night, and therefore never saw his baby sister drinking and partying all night.

He looks over at his mother when she laments, close to tears, about all of her children having grown up. As soon as Sofia releases their mother from a hug, Joey takes her place, forever the momma's boy, and wraps his mother in a tight hug of his own. "Right- what Sofia said," he says with a dimpled smile that makes him look as though he should still be in highschool, rather than a few years away from a Masters. But, as previously mentioned, he seems to have the role as the baby boy of the family, despite having a brother who is two years his junior. He lets go of his mom and plants a kiss on her forehead, easily done because she's rather petite.

Almost as soon as he has let go of his mother, Joey finds himself greeting Rayna, his ex with whom he is on friendly terms, and then hugging her in greeting. He's always been a bit of a hugger, something that most people seem to know, based on the fact that they greet him with a hug rather than a simple hello or wave that they might give another person. "Good morning, Rayna," he greets her with a friendly smile, before turning towards Talia to hug and congratulate the younger Sokolov girl. Of course, Talia has more pressing matters at hand, which seem to involve partying with Sofia, so he lets her go talk to his younger sister before glancing at his watch. When Rayna asks about a ride, he looks up at her curiously.

"Did Talia drive you guys here?" he asks, confused as to why she doesn't have a car. Then again, he didn't drive here, to perhaps they had walked. He doesn't know how far their house is from the school, so it might be briefer than he is imagining. The young man shrugs, and thinks of the fact that he needs to get to work soon enough. He's one of the Shop's only employees, after all, and doesn't want to leave the owner all alone when the place may be flooded soon with elementary school through sophomore students. Juniors and up will likely head to Omega or some other place, of course.

Joey grins at Sofia's comment about Dante shaving a J and an S onto his head when he gets a haircut, and turns towards his blond brother with the same cheerful smile. "I think you'd look good like that. Forget the letters- how about just both of our names, one on each side? " he suggests jokingly, just as aware as Sofia is of his certain refusal of the proposal. He glances at his watch again and makes a face.

"Ah, but, I'll have to see that haircut later- sorry guys, I gotta get to work!" he gives his mother and Sofia one last hug, then looks at Dante for a second and gives him a bearhug as well before racing off to the sidewalk, dropping his board, and skating away. He needs to get to the Ice Cream Shop in about ten minutes, and so books it there. He arrives a minute or two late, but it is hardly substantial enough for the owner to care too much- especially because she has a soft spot for Joey, treating him as though he were her grandson.

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#2013-06-27 17:25:49, as written by bracefacebeauty

Rayna bit her lip as Dante said “I wouldn't mind giving you a ride, I guess. I was on my way to get a haircut. Mother would die if I showed up looking like this for dinner.”
She glanced over at Sophia who was being attacked with hugs by Talia, though she wasn't sure Sophia's hungover stomach could handle it. "Talia, oh my gosh. I'm going to be sick if you keep jumping."
Sohie seemed to be making excuses to her mom about where we were going."Us girls are going out for dinner, aren't we?"
"Of course I chill dinner isexactly what we need," She said widening her eyes and smiling innocently.

As she was convincing their mom she heard the Sarinelli siblings joking about Dante's haircut.
"You should get an S shaved into your hair, for Sarinelli." Sofia joked,"Or Dante could get a J and an S, for Joey and Sofia. Proclaim how much you love us to the world."
"I think you'd look good like that. Forget the letters- how about just both of our names, one on each side? "Joey added. His and Sophia's comments made her giggle. She giggled and said "That would be very sexy," She added. Before noticing Joey's curious gaze "Did Talia drive you guys here?" He asked
"Um no I drove us but Talia's clothes are in the car so she doesn't need to go home, I forgot to bring my clothes." She glanced at Dante "Speaking of which we should go"

She waved at the group and sternly looked at Talia "Do.Not.Crash.My.Car" She Said as she turned on her heel. She easily found Dante's car and leaned on it . While she waited she checked her phone which was buzzing with a message from Anastasia she read it before smirking at sending her a message.

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#2013-06-28 06:31:45, as written by .euphoria.

Anastasia watched as James rolled his eyes and went to refill his coffee mug. “I know you have responsibilities Ana, we both do. You know that. You have a kid, I've got my widowed, ailing mother who has a million things she needs done around her house. According to her, God blessed her with a son because he knew she needed someone to change light bulbs for her. “ She scoffed and raised her eyebrows all while crossing her arms across her chest. "Are you comparing changing a light bulb to taking care of a deaf child?" After she was done talking, she watched James walk past her before wiping his face and sigh. “I’m not saying they’re the same thing at all. I’m just saying we all have things we need to do, people to take care of, but shouldn't we take care of ourselves too?” She sighed and look at her feet for a brief moment before looking back at him as he sat back in his seat with a grin on his face. “It’s not like I’m asking you to marry me, Price. I just wanted to buy you dinner, we can go dutch if you like, or not at all I suppose if dinner is too much of a commitment.“ She let out a deep exhale as she rolled her eyes at him. She didn't say anything, she just kept her mouth shut knowing that no matter what she said, no matter how sarcastic it could have been, he too would have a smart ass reply as well.

“You know I take offense to you accusing me of going through women like tissue.” She looked at him with a smirk on her face. "You don't go after women, you go after girls. You know, the ones who are are in their early twenties and have absolutely no cares in the world." She told him as he sipped his new cup of coffee before asking her a question or as she saw it, a sarcastic remark. “Who am I supposed to turn my attention to now? You’re pretty hard to replace.” She shrugged towards him before giving him a smirk. "I'm sure you'll find someone up to your standards." She said to him in fake enthusiasm. After a moment his phone began to ring which made her look towards the phone not far from him. “Perhaps it’s some poor idiot looking to be my next conquest? Oh, we can only hope!” She scoffed as she grabbed her coffee cup and heard him answer the phone. When he responded to whoever was on the phone, she knew it was one of his employees. She wasn't close too Alessandra but the name did ring a bell. And she could easily put the name to the face. She rolled her eyes at the man in front of her as he shrugged and mouthed to her.

"God sometimes talking to you is like talking to a child." She said to him in somewhat of a hush tone just so Alessandra didn't hear her irritated tone. She grabbed her coffee cup and walked, a bit annoyed into the kitchen to get the last of the coffee. She put some cream in it and opened one of the cabinets where she knew the sugar was. She had to stretch a little for it but, after a second she got it and put a decent amount into the light brown mixture. She leaned on the counter as she looked at James with her eyes screaming in annoyance. But, he wasn't going to make her regret her decision of bring it up. She heard her phone go off and walked over to get it out of her bag before heading back into the kitchen to read it. She gave a small chuckle and grin as she read what her best friend said. Rayna always made her feel better, she was sweet, naive, and positive while Anastasia was more... realistic, frank, and well... untrusting of other people. But, when they were around one another they got along perfectly. Which made her happy that at least one of her close friends didn't find enjoyment in pissing her off and annoying her.

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#2013-07-02 01:06:35, as written by RubyBlue

Dante Sarinelli

Dante laughed sarcastically with his siblings and smiled lopsidedly at the idea of him buzzing their initials or names into his head. The idea was so absurd that he couldn't help but to laugh. It was times like this that he was glad to be a Sarinelli. His family was large and loud and crazy but somehow he always felt like he belonged in some way or another. Be it the black sheep or otherwise.

It was then that he heard Rayna remark on how sexy she thought it’d be, jokingly, of course but if anyone was observant they would have caught Dante blushing a deep shade of red at the comment. Not to mention the fact that Joey seemed slightly curious about the driving situation which made the palms of Dante’s hand begin to dampen due to nerves. “I could just get Idiot shaved into my head. Same difference, right?” The blond boy replied with a smirk, as he was caught up in a hug with his older brother. Dante immediately reciprocated and watched as his brother bailed and left him the only male among the many women surrounding them. Something Dante’s could always get behind. Not to mention fewer questions to be answered.

Soon enough Dante realized his sister was going to dinner with her friends and not her family which made sense. His father was out of town on business and they’d probably have some elaborate dinner with a side of snide remarks. He couldn't wait. Either way it meant that he and his mother were dining alone tonight and the idea set his nerves on edge. He could just imagine how the evening’s conversation would go. Why wasn't he more like his older brothers, what was he going to do when he graduated university, was he going to be a handyman for the rest of his life, who was he dating now, who were her family and didn't he know he could do better? He was a Sarinelli. Only the best for them, even the fuckups. The thought of it made his skin crawl and he was glad to have the distraction of having to drive Rayna home.

Speaking of, he bid his family a last farewell, swearing he’d be back to have dinner with his mother at DeSilvio’s and followed his girlfriend to his dusty jeep parked off to the side of the parking lot. Showing up late hadn't afforded him the best choice in spots. Appreciatively Dante watched the woman leaned against his jeep, a genuine smile crossing his handsome face as he thought of the stolen time they’d have together before they would be called away by the evening’s events.

Opening the passenger side of the vehicle he held the door open for Rayna and bowed slightly. “At your service, Milady. Would you like to go and spend time with me practicing in illicit activities?” He asked saucily, arching one eyebrow suggestively at the beautiful woman standing before him.

James DeSilvio

“You get if from a liquor supply store, Alessa, which is closed.” With a sigh, James rubbed the back of his neck and rolled his shoulders as he thought about what to do and how he’d somehow fucked up the last liquor order. Quickly coming to a decision he replied “I’ll stop by DeSilvio’s and raid their closet and then I’ll be by. Oh, and don’t call me older. You know how vain I am.” He finished glibly just as heard the absurd noises on the other end of the line. Holding his phone away from his still aching head, he winced and spoke back at the phone. “And honestly I think I’m owed the apology, but that’s a whole different story. Just make sure my bar is still standing when I get there.” He finished as he glanced over at Ana, noticing the smile on her face apparently there from something she’d read on her phone and immediately his small bit of jealousy reared its ugly head.

James had no idea if Anastasia was seeing someone, but he figured he’d know if she did. Maybe this was just her way of letting him down easy, trying not to hurt his feeling. He was a big boy, a very big boy, and he didn't need his feelings spared. Everything in him was saying that there was no way that his lawyer was in a romantic relationship with someone, that if anyone knew he would and she’d be quick to let him know about it.

Tucking his phone away into the pocket of his pants he placed his elbows on the counter and leaned forward on them, looking up at Anastasia who was still standing in his kitchen. “I've got you saying I act like a child and another calling me an old man. You all should get together and figure it out. Personally I feel a fit thirty-three and if women who are a bit younger are attracted to that who am I to blame them? I’m not one to point out a lady’s age, seeing as its quite rude and all but you are twenty-six after all. If that doesn’t make you a younger woman then I don’t know what does.”

Stretching back to his full height he looked down at the woman standing before him and tilted his head at her, his currently messy blond hair sticking every which way. “You don’t want me. I get it. Whatever reason I give you to take a chance on me you bat away like a fly. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do except do what you ask me I suppose.” James said, finally taking Ana’s word to heart and beginning to feel the defeat of being flat turned down.

“I have to go soon so unless you want to join me in the shower I think this is where we say goodbye and see you later.” James offered, feeling slightly hurt and defensive now that her words had finally begun to sink in.

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#2013-07-02 02:26:41, as written by ShadowedxLove

Jayson was listening to the others and helped Sofia's mother believe what Sofia said. She herself wanted to go change and celebrate. Jayson had thanked Rayna for the flowers again before quickly taking her leave and saying bye to the others. Jayson walked home it was still a nice day so she was glad she had decided to walk home rather than driving. Also she wasn't that far from home so she thought why not walk it. She had quickly made it home and changed into a different outfit. She put her hair in it's natural form with curls and deemed herself ready. he sat down texting Sofia and Rayna, 'Where are we going to celebrate girlies?' she wanted to relax and some have fun now that she was offcially done with high school.

Jayson also started wondering who else would be there. She guessed Talia would be and maybe Sofia's brother Joey along with her other brother Dante whom Jayson felt for whatever reason, attracted to. Tonight she'd have fun with her friends and would worry about the hangover later and by herself seeing as how her 'parents' weren't there. She was looking forward to knocking a few shots back with Rayna along with Sofia and enjoy herself. Tonight she'd leave the car home seeing as how by the end she'd probably be way too intoxicated to drive herself let along anyone else. She wasn't about to risk getting arrested tonight of all nights or die by a car crash. She'd rather walk home. At least then she'd be safer and if need be she may be able to help someone else.

She doubted she'd be the only one intoxicated but then again she guessed there would be others sober or at least closer to sober but she didn't want to have to rely on them to either. She's the one choosing to get drunk so why should she make others take care of her during that time? She shook that thught out of her head once recieving a text telling her the location and she left her house then started walking to where she'd indulge in her night of fun.

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#2013-07-02 20:27:56, as written by bracefacebeauty

Rayna smiled shyly as Dante watched her intently she smiled back at him as he smiled at her. She bit back a grin at the fact that she knew that was one of the few things reserved just for her. She blushed, realizing how excited she was that they were alone.
“At your service, Milady. Would you like to go and spend time with me practicing in illicit activities?” He asked saucily, arching one eyebrow suggestively at her. She felt a blush creeping up her neck but smiled at him anyway.

"I missed you," She said, stroking his cheek as she slid in the passenger seat. As he came around the side of the car and sat in the drivers seat she but her lip and placed her hand on his. She leaned over and pecked him on the lips "I really do hae to get dressed but it will only take me a minuet" She said kissing him again. She ran her hand through his hair, occasionally stroking his cheek as they drove to her house.

"So I was thinking..." She began "I know we can't tell anybody, but maybe if we start hanging out together with our friends more in a friendly way they'll see how amazing we are together, then they can't help but want us to be happy together, I mean Talia loves you," She said before leaning in and kissing him on the lips as they pulled into a stop light, "And I... love you so..." She said mumbling the last part. She turned on his radio and laced her hand in his.

She sang along to the song, enjoying the nostalgia of the situation. Here she was, with one of the most amazing guys ever, listening to the radio, wind in her hair, it was amazing. She licked her lips as they pulled into her driveway. She giggled to herself as she pictured Ricardo walking into the house hollering his signature greeting. "Yeah," she thought to herself "Honey were home,"

As they walked into the living room she quickly handed him the tv remote and yelled "I'll be back in a minuet I need to get dressed." She quickly went upstairs and expertly put on some gold liquid eyeliner and some pale peach lipstick that gave her the goddess look she was going for. She quickly got dressed, slipping one one of her favorite new club outfit. She loved the way the outfit made her feel sexy. It hugged her body like a glove It showed off her body in an amazing way, but it didn't make her feel self conscious about her large bust. She slipped on her shoes and came downstairs.
"I'm so sorry I took so long," She said sitting next to him.

She felt her phone buzz and after shrugging apologetically "Its Jayson,"

Where are we going to celebrate girlies?

"She wants to know where were partying at," She quickly typed up a message.

club omega?

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