Sofia Sarinelli's Story

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.

Sofia's head was pounding, the sort of throbbing that usually has the girl pulling the blankets back over her head and missing the first few hours of school. She groaned slightly, wishing that she hadn't had that last few shots of vodka. A group of her friends had gone out the night before to have a few celebratory drinks before graduation. Of course they hadn't stopped at a few drinks and now, hours later, Sofia was paying the price for her night out.

"Sofia Marcella Sarinelli!" Her mother's voice came through the door, followed by a loud tapping sound as she knocked on the door, "Time to get up!"

It was the first call of the morning, the earlier ones had fallen on deaf ears. Now however Sofia pushed herself out of bed, cringing slightly as the movement sent another stab of pain through her head.

"I'm never drinking again." She mumbled to herself as she stumbled into her en-suite and turned on the shower. The warm jets of water did something to wake her up. She splashed water in her face and made sure to wash last night's makeup off. That done she stepped out, reapplied her makeup and put on the outfit she had decided on yesterday. That done she put her hair up into a bun, grabbed what she needed for the day and left her room.

Downstairs her mother had set out a breakfast, a special treat for her youngest child's graduation. Sofia didn't feel like eating. If anything she felt like throwing up, her stomach still uneasy from last night's drinking. But, not wanting to disappoint her mother she carefully picked up a knife and fork and began to slowly dig in.
Luckily she was saved from eating too much when her mother checked the time and realised that they were running extremely late.

The drive to the graduation ceremony was done in record time, Sofia's mother determined that her daughter would not be late. When they reached it Sofia quickly jumped out of the car, gave her mother a kiss on the cheek and ran to join her friends. Her mother would go take a seat in the audience to watch no doubt. Sofia's only wish was that her father might have been there, but he had other things to attend to.

The ceremony seemed to take forever or perhaps that was in part due to the relentless pounding of Sofia's head. Just down from her she could make out one of her friends, looking even worse for wear than Sofia was. The girl's face had taken on a white-green hue and as Sofia watched the girl ducked out of the line. She came back a moment later, caught Sofia's eye and mimed throwing up. Sofia's tried to keep the smile off her face but failed, her laughter was silent. Her friend understood and stuck her tongue out. Sofia also spotted Jayson a bit further down.

Sofia watched the Valedictorian speak. Sofia's grades, up until the beginning of this year, might have put her in the running for Valedictorian. But the sudden inclusion of alcohol in her life had dashed those dreams, not that she had ever really wanted it.

Soon enough the ceremony was over and Sofia, newly graduated, couldn't help the large grin spreading over her face. Her earlier promise not to drink again was forgotten as she and her friends eagerly began planning their drinks and outfits for the graduation party. Sofia glanced back at the crowd of oncoming families, signaled her friends that she would talk to them later and then started to make her way towards her mother.

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.

The crowds parted and Sofia spotted her mother standing with two of her older brothers, Dante and Joey. A smile split her face as she recognised them. She hadn't known that they would be attending. Of course she had wanted them too, but they had lives outside of the Sarinelli family so she had been accepting that they might not be able to come. But they were here and Sofia couldn't have been happier. Well, her head might not have ached so much but the feeling was starting to fade now.

As she approached Joey dropped his board and came forward to gather her up in a massive bear hug.
"Congrats" He said as he spun her in a circle. Sofia couldn't help but laugh, her own arms hanging on around his neck.
"Joey! You're crushing me!" She added, the smile on her face letting him know that she didn't mind. How could she mind when it was Joey? She was overjoyed that he was even here since she knew that he had work on today.

He released her and it was Dante's turn for a hug. He gathered her up before whispering in Sofia's ear,
“I’m really proud of you. Especially for not throwing up on stage. That takes real control.” He pulled back, giving Sofia a grin and a wink.
"Please, as if I was going to ruin this dress by being sick." Sofia replied, just as quietly. Her own grin was spread across her face. True, Sofia's smile may have been forced during the ceremony as her intoxication of the previous night caused her stomach to flip, but she had been determined not to embarrass herself. Deep breaths and large gulps of water had gone in to helping her through the ceremony.

Joey was the brother that Sofia felt closest to on many levels. He was the one that she would often come to with problems or just to hang out. Even when she was a child Joey had been the one that she would follow around. Not much had changed in that regard, she liked to visit him at work in the ice cream store fairly often.
When it came to partying and alcohol it was Dante that she turned to. He was the one who would never judge her for turning up still drunk the morning after the party and he was the one that she turned to when she was stuck in the middle of nowhere in yesterday's clothes.

Sofia moved forward to her mother who wrapped her in her own gentle hug,
"My babies are all grown up now." She said softly, sounding close to tears. Sofia pulled back so she could see her mother's face,
"We'll always be your babies mum." Sofia replied, smiling at her mother, "Even when we're old and wrinkly."

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.


"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.

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.

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.

Remember pleasure before business

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.




“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.

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.