Venus studied the words she was texting to silent and then she confidently hit send.Outburst of laughter deterred her from calling home initially. A necessary moment was needed to look over her shoulder to make sure those surrounding the bar were all taken care of. Seemed they had enough beverages to drink without bothering her. Casually she looked past them to view one of the waitresses. A simple gesture indicated Venus wanted her to stay behind the bar. In the other hand she showed off cell phone stating it was for business call. The waitress nodded in understanding and proceeded to make her way to switch positions.
Stopping at the bar cooler she pulled out a miller genuine draft. From there she grabbed her pack of cigarettes too from that cubby hole behind the bar.This items were put on top of the briefly so that she could situate a nice leather jacket over her body. Fingers flung that abundant amount of lengthy hair from her jacket collar making it easier for head movement. Beer was stuffed into her pocket, the pack of cigarettes in one hand and the other hand carried her cell phone. She moved her way through the labyrinth of tables and chairs heading to the small enclosed gate patio outside the tavern.The furniture was steel wicker look giving a rather Victorian essence? Choosing a secluded table she situated the table for a private break room. Tugging over the heavy heating pilot generators to keep people warm while eating outside in this fall weather, and then arranging her drink and cigarettes to be before her?
Plopping down into the metal seat she set the cell phone down. Using the time to open the beer and contemplate what to say?One quick swig and away we go. Number was punched in and she began to call the Geller homestead. Ring. Ring. Ring. Beep. That awful answering machine began to spout that message for all those who reside within. Few drinks were swigged before it finally beeped again and she could leave a message.
“Venus here calling from New York peeps.” She laughed to herself talking to them as if they were homeboys or something in that articulated slang.Her incredibly attentive sea-green eyes watched individuals pass by as she waited for anyone to pick up the phone. When no one answered relatively fast she continued.“Got a text from Silent and I’m going to head out there by her. Give that woman some loving. Figured after I visit her I’ll come down and visit you monsters for Thanksgiving. I’m sure Geller’s turkey is divine. Tell the putts to make some sweet potatoes with melted marshmallows on it please. See you soon family.”
Hanging up was hard thing to do. She felt the warmth of the cell phone linger as she hung up the receiver and stuffing it right back into her pocket.How she absolutely loved road trips. This was going to be another adventure to notch in her belt. Now for cigarette time –come’er precious.
The french heiress was still finding life a little strange to cope with. Though, after her meeting with Crius, and the promise of another, the part of her that had left her with empty eyes was ebbing. Life goes on, as they say, and it was getting easier to cope with what had been done. The night before had left her dreaming, but instead of the nightmares she'd been having for months, the dream was one that had her waking up blushing, and somehow, oddly refreshed for the day ahead.
She slipped on a pair of flannel house pants, a tank top and fuzzy rabbit slippers to keep her feet warm and started meandering about the house. The alcohol supply was still on the extreme low side, which made her frown. Most people would consider her behavior outlandish, drinking so early after one woke for the day, but then again, most people would think it outlandish to wake up in the middle of the afternoon.
Zoe was just in the middle of poking her head in the fridge when she heard the phone ring. Lifting her head from the perusal of something to eat, she cocked her head to the side wondering if anyone was home to answer it. Ring, ring ring. When she heard the click of the answering machine, her eyes rolled towards the heavens and she stuck her head back in the fridge fully intent on stealing some leftovers Geller had brought back from his latest post.
However, the sound of a familiar voice echoing from the machine had the french girl turning about, running for the phone so fast she knocked over the carton of milk onto the floor and left the door completely open, to refrigerate the entire house.
Bunny slippers skidded to a halt in front of the hand-held phone and she picked it up just as the golden goddess was hanging up. "Hello.... Hello!??? Venus!?!?!...................... FUCK!!!!!"
It was too late, the line had already disconnected. Delicately painted fingernails pressed the play button so she could listen to the message, and hear her partner-in-crime's voice again.
With a smile tugging at her lips, she listened to the whole message, and then grabbed one of the infamous sticky notes, writing in huge scrawling letters that took up quite a few of the sheets.
VENUS IS COMING TO VISIT!!!
As well as...
ITS FUCKING THANKSGIVING ALREADY?
Where the hell had all the time gone? She'd missed her favorite holiday!
Taking both notes with her, she walked into the kitchen, wincing at the mess she'd made, closed the fridge door, and posted both post-its on the door before starting to clean up.
+Geller had been keeping himself so busy that for once he hadn't really paid much attention to the fact that the holidays were getting so close. When he got home and found the Post-It notes on the fridge he stood there a moment just staring at them. His hands were deep in the pockets of his coat and his shoulders slumped forward just a bit in that archaeic posture of his. Eyes like obsidian streaked with silver passed over the words and he couldn't help but agree with his cousin's sentiment. Was it really almost Thanksgiving?+
+Moving towards the counter where the chordless phone was nooked he picked it up and dialed the last number that Venus had left them with when she and Viktor had left New Orleans. As the other line rang he started making a list in the back of his mind of all the things he'd need to pick up if they were going to have Thanksgiving dinner at home. When Venus's answering machine picked up he turned around to lean back against the counter, a hand raising up to push back the lengthy strands of his black hair as he sighed.+
"Venus, it's Geller. Just got the message that you're coming down for the holidays. Should be fun to have everyone back together, just give me a call back and let me know who's coming with you so I can set places. We'll get your old rooms ready for you. Love ya kid. Be good. Don't get in any trouble on the way down here. Let's have a peaceful Christmas this year, kay?"
+Hanging up the phone he gave a roll of his shoulders that popped his back then turned around to put the phone back in its cradle. He had to rummage through the drawers a bit but eventually he found a small note pad and a pen so that he could scribble out a rough grocery list. The sound of pantries and the fridge opening and closing would be the only noises as he paced through the kitchen to check on what they had and what they needed. It looked like they'd be having a big old fashioned Thanksgiving. The thought was bittersweet since he knew of one member of the family who had always wanted such a thing and wouldn't be there to see it.+
Cell phone vibration inside her purse was hitting against the lipstick plastic. Venus eyes slowly fluttered open to become coherent. At first she forgot where she was. The room was different and there was an arm weight wrapped about her waist. Closing her eyes she drew in a breath stretching out her toes to work the tendons behind her ankles. Her head twisted to push hard into the soft comforts the hotel pillows provided in order to stretch her neck and crack it. Her entire body relaxed now feeling more alleviated from the body soreness. Soreness from her small accident by nearly hitting a truck that now affected her muscles the morning after.Venus eyes snapped open when the vibration and rattling sound occurred again. Twisting her head, to lead her eyes over shoulder, she peered at the deep sleeping Paulie. He looked quit comfortable after his massage last night. Poor guy had quit a build up. Redirecting her eyes forward she made that attempt to lead astray from his protective hand. She hated to leave the spooning position.
His finger tips traced over her side making Venus nearly laugh to hard. Oh god, how ticklish she was that she had to stuff her face into the pillow to keep her giggle at bay. When his arm slowly fell upon the mattress near his stomach she rolled off the bed down upon the floor in a kneeling position. Her eyes studied him while he slept. Venus enjoyed observing the movement of his mouth twitching, nostrils flexing as he breaths, or slight adjustments not having her near by? She knew their slight flirt experience wasn’t going to be long term. Maybe it was just one of those things that you merely enjoy? She kept telling herself this was a temporary situation. Try not to fall hard on this guy she reminded herself depressingly.
Carefully she crawled across the floor near her bags to search for the blasted cell phone. Arising off the floor she moved it into the bathroom to dial into her cell phone messages. Her house message machine transfer’s things like this to her cell. Always keeping her alert as she was always in route around the world. First message was disturbing that it brought Venus down to her knee’s keeling over if someone stabbed her in the heart.Venus looked into the mirror and actually saw a tear formulating. Tianna’s dead. Venus couldn’t believe it. Since regaining her memory back she did everything heartfelt to search for any sign or evidence of her living in New York. To no avail there was absolutely no sign. That is until now. She pressed her forehead to the mirror pressing her ear to the phone to hear the next message. It was actually Geller?
Venus felt a release of happiness to hear his voice. It always had that brotherly comfort. Geller continued to treat her with the utmost respects, bending forward and backwards to protect her, and allowed him to be part of his pack family? Taking a moment to compose herself she pressed the automatic dial to his cell rather then the house phone. Venus was unaware he was on route to handle a situation that Ash needed him. Perhaps this is why she got his voice message. As she listened to his voice she suddenly got an epiphany. Pulling away from the mirror she paced while preparing to respond after the beep.
“Hey you! Glad I was able to catch you as I know your busy like me. “ Venus laughed. Bending forward she reached downwards. Uplifting the right sexy leg in order to itch the skin from a slight tingle there. She paused thinking about inviting Paulie then second guessed it. He needed to resolve his wife issues before entering her family’s world
. “ It’s just going to be me hun. Vincent and I are separating. Tell you about it person. “ Knowing full well the cell phone wouldn’t give her enough length to leave that much information.
“love you brat. I try to be good but life loves to pick back. “ she mused, though he couldn’t see her nod she agreed a peaceful Christmas would be ideal. “ …sounds good. And….” She went back to that epiphany thought earlier. “ …I have an early Christmas gift. It is really important we get together soon. “ What she was going to give him was held a big change for her and his life. One for the very best …..
+He hadn't had a chance to call Venus back as soon as he would have liked, but he hadn't expected for the evening to get quite so busy. From work to a lukoi exorcism of sorts and then grocery shopping; yeah he had the kind of life where exorcism and grocery shopping fit in the same to-do list. The call to Venus was placed as he was going to the all night market to pick up some things they would need for Thanksgiving cooking. He waited for her phone to ring a few times and then left a message for her after the beep.+
"Venus, I'll set a place for two....bring Silent back with you when you head this way tomorrow. I can't wait to see you guys. If you get into town late I might be at B&B getting things ready for Thanksgiving so you can find me there. Other than that I think Maya got your room all set up so you're free to just use your key and settle in. Take care, I'll see ya when you get here."
After Texting Silent and Ash, she then proceeded to listen to Geller voice mail. She smiled like a proud family member would to those they care about. Pulling the phone away from the ear and dialed the phone number.That sweet, kind voice spoke into the receiver with a hinted giddy laugh knowing it will be fun to have everyone together. It was easier to talk to him these days now that her mind was clear and not so confused. Made Venus a little easier to be around too…
Hey! Just got your message about bringing Silent. Actually I received an urgent text from Ash and I’m presuming he is summoning us all to him.Any information you can pass on to me what’s going on incase I can be further help? I’ll definitely have to do some shots with Maya to thank her for fixing my room up. She’s such a good girl. Alright I’m rambling see you soon ….
