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Long time no see everyone. So I finally did another chapter, hope it's okay and worth the wait- excuse my references to Japanese food. I know noting about it practiaclly so I'm proably talknig complete rubbish- I got all the dishes off the internet. I just assumed they might eat some Japanese food in Kurian village for some reason.
Chess: Thanks for the reveiw. Morgan is pretty evil- she's also quite difficult to write for as well.
DefenseNeverRests: Haha, of course Maya had to burst in- a few peopel suggested it and it seemed like an obvious thing to happen so I went with it.
WittyVitale: Haha, the girly robe- It just seemed like the kind of thing that Morgan would do to get petty revenge on Diego for the cooment about channeling.
Nacholover23: Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed it!
kitty_sneeze: Morgan walkign in, eh? Hmm, new ideas are coming to me, lmao. That wouldn't have been worse! Thanks for reading!
Chloebabes: Thank youu!
ilygodot: Lmao, did I make mia swear in the last chapter? I think I've done that before actually lol (when Penny caught her and Diego kissing?)- Practically all adults will swear occasionally- even the ones you'd never expect it of. Thanks for reading!
FlyingTotodile: Okay, maybe that discription didn't make much sense...I'm sure Mia still managed to pull it off though. Perhaps it was a littel predictable- still, I know it's what everyone wanted to happen lol- especially since I don't put enough Miego scenes in anyway, I mean it could be worse- I could make this all NC-17 and do a Miego sex scene! (Which of course I wouldn't do- It'd probably be badly writen anyway.)
~Jenny~: Haha, thanks!
Now onto the story-
Chapter thirty nineDiego was breathing heavily through his nose as they walked down the stairs in the main hall. She assumed this was because of the heavy resentment he was feeling for having to wear his robe to dinner after all. Diego was having an awfully time hard time seeing the funny side of the situation. Perhaps this was one of those things that in the years to come, they’d look back at and laugh. But then, judging from the look on his face….maybe not.
“This really isn’t funny.” He muttered under his breath to her as they entered the dining room. It was decorated with red and lilac orb-like lanterns that hung from the ceiling. Mia sniggered.
“Oh look, Diego- the lanterns match your robe!” she said, in a mock- excited voice. A false smile flashed across his face.
“Oh ha-ha, maybe you should quit your job as a lawyer and become a comedian?”
“Well Diego, with amusing come-backs like that, I think it is you, not I, who should be the comedian.” She said, patronizingly. He opened his mouth to reply but decided now they were sitting at the table, it would be rude to continue there little jibes at one another.
Mia now realized they’d come down a little early and that dinner hadn’t even been served yet but as she thought this Maya entered the room dressed in a robe quite similar to Diego’s only much smaller and tied with a pink ribbon around her waste.
Looking at Mia’s dress as she sat down, she smiled. “Wow, Mia, you look so beautiful!” she then glanced at Diego, “And you look very beautiful too, Diego!” Both Mia and Maya then collapsed into a fit of giggles.
“Ha-ha, go on, laugh it off then ladies. I happen to be comfortable enough with my sexuality to-“
“Wear women’s clothes? Yeah- I think there’s a phrase for men who do that-“ Mia chipped in.
“That’s not fair Mia! You know full well your aunt picked this out for me!” he said, incredulously.
“I know, sorry. I couldn’t resist joining in . . .” she said, pouring herself a drink and wondering when the other seats at the table would be filled. How many people were dining with them this evening? There were still a good four chairs that were empty.
“Oh, I was actually wondering about the robe.” Maya began. “You seemed such a conventional dresser back in the city. It did surprise me a little but own if my Aunt chose it for you, it all makes sense.” She winked at him. “I believe that’s where you got it from.”
“I really am telling the truth!” he said. “Honestly!”
“I know, and I
believe you.” Maya repeated, re-enforcing her wink this time.
Mia smiled. “That’s enough now Maya, more people are arriving.” She said, glancing over at the door to see a group of people she vaguely recognized enter the room.
“Aunt Lily! I haven’t seen you in ages!” Mia exclaimed. Lily wasn’t really her aunt, she was just Morgan’s best friend and so they always addressed her as “Aunt”. She was vaguely related to them and so still belonged to the Fey clan- how distant this relation was, Mia was unsure of. She also knew Lily’s children, Leah and Liam. She’d always gotten along well with both of them; in fact, Mia had even had a crush on Liam at once point. Luckily, she’d grown out of it.
Lily smiled, “Mia! It’s very nice to see you again. Why have you even visited since you decided to up and leave for the city?” Mia liked Lily; she had noticed that sometimes she sounded a little…tactless; generally she didn’t mean any harm though. Mia still felt a twinge of annoyance at having her departure described as “upping and leaving”.
“No, I’ve been really busy. My bad, still, now I’m settled in I’ll probably find it far easier to visit.” She replied as Lily, Liam and Leah sat down. Mia smiled at them all, “It’s so nice to see all of you guys as well!” she exclaimed, looking at Leah and Liam. They smiled back at her a little shyly. She knew why, they hadn’t seen her in months, it was always weird and a little awkward seeing friends after long distances of time
not seeing them.
At that point Morgan walked in with a tray, “I hate to break up this little reunion but could I have a little help with the food?”
“Sure, I and Diego will help.” Mia said,
attempt number one to get my Aunt to like Diego she thought.
He leaned in and whispered quietly in her ear. “Mia, what the hell do you think you’re doing? I can’t stand up and let everyone see my clothes!”
“Don’t be silly, by hiding your showing your embarrassment already, show you’re not embarrassed!”
“
But I am." he said, quietly under his breath. Mia ignored him and stood up and headed into the next room to collect a tray of food. Diego followed, gritting his teeth. Mia could have sworn she heard Lily ask “Why is that man wearing a woman’s robe?” Despite how funny she was finding it, she half hoped Diego hadn’t heard. He’d never cared what people thought about him before, why the change of attitude?
She grabbed a tray and Diego did too. As they carried them back in the talking had already began. And as the food was placed onto the table people began to serve themselves straight away.
“I’m sooo hungry!” Maya remarked, slinging her fifth spoon of Kare Raisu down onto her plate.
“Me too.” Mia said, eating a forkful.
God it tastes so good! I’d forgotten what good cooking tasted like. After all, Mia had pretty much been living on micro-meals and ready-meals since she’d moved away. She’d cooked dinner for Diego a couple of times- literally a
couple of times though. Mia was
not a good cook, the only reason she’d cooked for him
twice was that Diego had given her another chance. It had not been successful at all. “Aunt Morgan, this is so nice!” She remarked, shoveling it down now.
Morgan nodded in reply, “Thank you Mia. I’m glad it’s to your liking.”
“This is probably the nicest thing I’ve eaten in years. I actually mean that too. Have you
tasted Mia’s cooking?” Diego added- perhaps this was an attempt to get into Morgan’s good books?
“Oh ha-ha, I’m not that bad…well okay, I am. Still, I can’t help it.”
“Don’t be silly Mia; cooking’s a very simple art. All that’s required is the ability to read a recipe.” Lily said, clearly enjoying her food a lot too.
“Perhaps that’s true when you’re cooking amateur dishes but skills are involved whilst cooking the more complicated dish.” Morgan said, clearly offended at being told cooking involved no skill at all.
“You’re aunt’s right, Mia. After all, you can read and yet you’re still an awful cook.” Diego added.
What a suck up. “You’re Aunt’s right Mia.” What’s next? “Bow down to your Aunt, Mia.”“Hmm, I guess so.” Mia replied, rather lamely.
“So anyway, Mia-” Liam finally spoke. “How’s life in the city treating you?”
“Oh, err really good thanks.” She decided it probably wasn’t a good idea to go into the whole “My first ever client died because I pushed him too far on the witness stand” and “I was framed and accused of murder” thing. It didn’t seem suitable for light conversation.
“I settled into my job well and I’ve made lots of friends since moving.” Once again, she decided it wasn’t a good idea to mention how “the first friend I made hated me as I accidentally feel in love with her boyfriend. Then, he dumped her, went out with me instead. Oh, but it’s okay now- she’s dead now because a loan shark murdered her because of the gambling debts she’d acquired.”
“I’m sure you’ve made a lot of friends, Mia-” Lily began. ”–And by the looks of things-“ she glanced over at Diego. “-
More than friends.”
“O-oh,” Mia replied, a little startled at Lily’s forwardness. “Yeah, this is Diego everyone. He works at the same law firm as me.”
“Ooooh, I working relationship, eh? Sounds exciting- how’d you two get together then?” Lily questioned further, causing Mia’s cheeks to glow. She
really didn’t want to go into this right now.
She swallowed, “Well-“
“No, no, Mia. Allow me to tell the story.” Diego cut across. “See, it all started on Mia’s first day. It rained so heavily she arrived at our law office completely drenched to the bone. Of course, she still looked stunningly beautiful to me.” He caught Mia’s eye and winked. “And well, unfortunately I was seeing someone at the time but Mia’s heart had captured mine so irrevocably that I was forced to end things with significant other that very afternoon. Of course, she was heart broken but these things are all about honesty, really aren’t they?”
Mia didn’t think this was a particularly romantic story at all- Diego had completely glorified himself to make himself seem truthful. Mia could see right through this tactic but Maya, Lily and Leah all seemed to be captivated by every one of Diego’s words- so much so that they were nodding slightly as if beckoning him to continue the story.
Here we go- Mia thought looking up at the ceiling, practically praying Diego wouldn’t say anything too embarrassing.
“When I saw her the second time- later that lunch- I instantly knew I’d done the right thing. She looked more divine than ever- I asked if she wanted to go out for a drink sometime and I was over the moon to hear that she would. And here we are today- still together- which I deeply hope is how the future will be.”
Mia frowned- Diego saw me for the second time when he caught me eves dropping outside Grossberg’s office! This stories complete rubbish!“Aww, that’s so adorable!” Maya exclaimed. “But I could have sworn Mia said when I came to visit that-“
“That that was
exactly how me and Diego got together.” Mia gave her a look. She wasn’t exactly thrilled with Diego’s story but in all fairness he’d just used his talents - (gloating about his excellence and bluffing) - to avoid telling the complicated truth.
Looking slightly confused Maya blinked and caught on. “Oh yeah, I remember now. Aww, you guys are such a cute couple- maybe not the most innocent couple ever but-“
“Thanks Maya! We are a cute couple, it’s nice of you to say so, sis!” Mia cut across her. She already felt pretty embarrassed about Maya seeing her and Diego earlier- she hardly needed Maya to relay the information in to everyone else. Feeling increasingly uncomfortable now she glanced around to look at peoples plates to see where they were empty or not. They were but at that very moment Morgan stood up and announced that pudding would be served shortly.
“So Mia,” Leah said, speaking for the first time in the evening. “Was your new flat expensive?”
“Uh, well, it’s a really nice place- only one bedroom-“
“Well I guess one bedroom is all you need Mia since-“ Maya but across before Mia did the same to her in return-
-“Since I live
alone, yes, I do only need one room.” Mia said, smiling falsely at Maya, knowing full well what she was getting at. “I’m really lucky since Aunt Morgan paid for everything.
Mia saw Diego sit up straight- possibly noticing a chance to compliment Morgan, before realizing she’d gone to prepare pudding- he slumped back in his chair again.
“Too right you’re lucky!” Lily began- “Don’t you be expecting me to do that for you, Li.”
Mia was confused. “What? Are you moving to the city, Liam?”
“Yeah, I’m nearly twenty-one now.” He replied.
“Oh yeah, I forgot about that tradition.” Mia said, remembering that the Fey men- at the age of twenty-one often moved away to the city, once they were considered fully legal adults. It was highly unusual for a Fey woman to move to the city like she had. Still- she was far happier this way even if her spiritual powers would have been helpful to the village.
“Are you excited?” she asked, looking at him.
“Yeah, should be fun- It’s nice here and everything but it sucks that I haven’t really had a chance to train in a profession since I can’t exactly channel, can I?”
“Good point- They ought to lower the age in my opinion, it’s pretty unfair that men miss out of those vital years of uni or college. It was okay for me, I got to study from here and commute. I guess you’ll be starting from scratch then?”
“Yep, I’m actually starting uni 3 years late.” He looked a little embarrassed at this. “Still, a good jobs important in case I need to raise a family.”
Lily looked a little cross now, “Well let’s not get ahead of ourselves. You’re far too young to be thinking of a family! And lowering the age would be a terrible idea! He’d have been taken off me years ago if that happened!”
“Well I guess it’s just lucky that it’s not being lowered then, eh mom?” Liam said, looking a little guilty. Mia assumed it was probably pretty hard for him to be moving away after living in such a close family all his life. Leah would probably miss him too- she knew they were close.
“You don’t need worry about it much Aunt Lily- It’s not a train journey to get here- I’m sure Liam will be able to visit lots.” Diego said, deciding to chip in on the conversation.
“Then why doesn’t Mia visit more often then?” Lily said, raising her eyebrows.
Maya grinned, “Because she’s all loved up with Diego of course . . . platonically, obviously.” She continued seeing the murderous look on Mia’s face.
“Desert is served.” Morgan said, walking in with a tray- “It’s
Ujikintoki Kakigori - I’ve never made it before-”
“-But I’m sure it’ll be delicious all the same.” Diego added.
She smiled – somewhat falsely at Diego. “Thank you Mr. Armando, that’s very kind of you to say.”
“Um, Mr. Armando- If you don’t mind me asking . . .” Leah piped up. “Why are you wearing . . . a girls channeling robe?”
Diego’s tanned cheeks blushed a little. “Oh, err . . . Ms. Fey picked it out for me.”
Mia could have sworn she saw Morgan smirk a little at this before looking up and saying- “Oh dear, did I accidentally pick you a woman’s robe?”
“Oh, I only just noticed myself- It’s fine-“Mia was sure she heard Diego mutter “Easy mistake to make” under his breath very quietly.
“I’ll attempt to sort you out a male one for Pearls ceremony tomorrow, my apologies to you, Mr. Armando.” She said, formally.
“As long as it’s not too much trouble,” he said, mirroring Morgan’s formal tone.
Smelling the beginnings of a possible dispute Diego coughed- “Wow, I’m sooo tired! I’m gonna have to go to bed soon.”
“I bet you are.” Maya said, winking.
“Don’t be so immature Mystic Maya!” Morgan said, sternly. “If Mr. Armando wishes to retire to her room he may- It’s been a very long day. In fact, I think the rest of us should follow perhaps- it’s getting past your bedtime Mystic Maya. It’s already well past nine.”
“I’m twelve!” Maya said, incredulously. “It’s still so early!”
“When I was your age Maya- I had to go to bed at seven-thirty so you should really count yourself lucky, Maya.” Mia said, smiling and enjoying getting her revenge. This wasn’t at all true- she’d probably been settling down at about ten at the age of twelve.
Morgan nodded, “Then it’s settled then- time for bed Maya- off you go!”
Maya narrowed her eyes at Mia. “Fine then! But only if Mia has to though!”
Mia smiled graciously. “That’s fine with me, I’m beat anyway. Good night everyone. Thanks for the lovely meal, Aunt Morgan.”
“Then I’ll definitely go now, I might accidentally wake her when I go up if I don’t go now. It’s like waking a lion, I swear. Night everyone- thanks for the meal Ms. Fey.”
And with that Mia, Maya and Diego headed off upstairs.
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I know what you're thinking- how did none of the other guests notice how often Mia, Maya and Diego wink at eachother?
. . . and to that question - I have no answer. I guess they're just very unobservant people.
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