It’s Tradition (Right?) || Gia
Giselle meant what she told Mia in the message to her earlier that day. She’d checked with Rey weeks earlier about the model’s schedule as wanted to do something for Mia. Twenty-two wasn’t a huge milestone celebrated but after the year that the woman had, making it to another one seemed like something to note. And after getting the green light from Rey and being given free reign over Mia’s day, Giselle made sure to send him something, just because she could. Her and Jace, Mia’s sponsor and a jack of all trades on the model’s team, sent a series of texts back and forth to each other, making sure that her plan was a go. And before Giselle knew it, she was sitting at the counter of a purposely empty diner. Someplace Mia told her about a year ago. A bouquet of purple, pink and white lilies sat on the speckled counter and a gift bag rested on the empty stool next to Giselle. Her cell phone buzzed and she read the message, Jace had just dropped Mia off.
Today was Mia’s birthday. A day she had no plans to do a single thing about. She didn’t plan to celebrate this year because quite frankly there was nothing to celebrate. It had been a year of hell. A year of heartache and tears, and a year that she wasn’t proud of. Nothing had changed much in this woman’s life. She looked over at Jace as he silently drove her on a familiar rode but in the wrong direction. “Jace, this isn’t where home is. I want to go home and go to sleep!” she insisted. “Too bad, I’m just doin what I’m told to do, and I’m told to drive you this way.” Mia huffed out a sigh. “If this is a surprise party, I’m leaving. I don’t want a party. I don’t want a surprise, I don’t want to be around people.” The woman was tired, she felt that 365 days plus of woes were weighing her down as if her entire body had turned to cement. “Just get out of the car, Mia,” He said as he parked. When she wouldn’t budge, Jace opened the door, unbuckled her seatbelt and lifted her out of the car with ease. The man carried her to the door, opened it and put her on her feet before quickly walking away without answering her questions. Mia turned around to see Giselle and an empty diner. She frowned. “What’s this?” she asked. She hadn’t been expecting this to be what she was being driven to. Though the sight of the woman in front of her did bring a smile to her face.
Video Message
Okay, hi there, baby. First things first, happy birthday. Me and Norman send our love. Mainly me and then him but we love you all the same. Second thing, I have a few things headed your way. Nothing too crazy. Something tells me that you’re on a more… I dunno, low key thing this year than last. Which… damn, I can’t believe I’ve known you for a whole year now. Your birthday, Halloween mash up party was one of the first things I went to when I first got here. That wasn’t work. [Laughs] God that night was… [Trails off and shakes her head, still chuckling] I’m glad I went though. I don’t regret it. Okay, so this was supposed to be all nice and cute and short and you know how I am, you’ve got me all wordy. Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that there was someone thinking about you, especially today. I’m so glad that you’re here, in my life, and that I love you. See you later, baby. Oh and Norman says he’ll see his Mama Mia later too.
[She watches the video a few times with a sad smile]
Do you miss Sebastian? Ever think about him? Wonder how he's doing? Do you still care?
I…will always miss Sebastian. He’s…was one of the closest people to me. The first person I let see me for me. Of course I wonder how he’s doing, where he is. What he’s doing. If he ever wonders the same about me. I’ll always love Sebastian Smythe, even if I hate him for leaving, I’ll love him always. My Charming, my Ghost Boy, Danny Phantom, he’s very much still in my heart.
NYC is still loud and crazy as ever
Umm, you know, haha. I don’t really know what. I would’ve been back here and I may but I don’t know. I have no plans. Why? And who did what to have you scream at the tv? Oh no, he left you? Haha, sorry. I didn’t know that he had one but that’s good. So, he’s from NC then? How did I not know?
I dunno, I wish…you were here. Or something. Maybe close is what I mean. Just being held by you would be good right now, is all.I did and he says he misses his Miss Wayne too. It’s… in a word? Bittersweet. There a lot of memories in this place. And honestly? I never thought I’d be saying goodbye. Not this soon at least. This was the first place that ever truly felt like my home. I’m gonna miss it.
Oh, are you opposed to being in NY? I was going to say you could show me around then? I haven’t had a snowy Christmas ever. Basically someone pretended to be Bow Wow and the girl believed it! I’ve met celebs and I’m still not going to believe Bow Wow is trying to make a love connection with me. No. Yeah, he’s from NC. Because he’s been here for a while so for him this is home. Aww, baby love, when you get back I can. Yeah, of all the times I’ve moved out of places, the place I thought was close to home was the hardest to move out of…maybe that’s why instead of moving, I burned it all. I wish I had that, a place I thought was home. But you have your memories though. I know it’s not the same but it’s something.
Hi there, Shoe Buddy. How have you been?
Rommie! Hey! I’m good. Having a ‘i’m not doing anything’ day. How have you been?
So you’re having a Bruno Mars kinda day, huh? I wish I had those, but then again no I don’t lol
I realized that bullying never has to do with you. It’s the bully who’s insecure.
NYC is still loud and crazy as ever
Mmhm. But you’ve been here before. Still have to see it one day, explore the city. It’s fun. Inspiring, it is. I know NYC is vicious and ruthless but so’s everywhere else. Probably a people thing. Aww, how cute. What are you two doing? What’s up with Jace? Me?
I miss you.I’m at Cam’s. We’ve stopped packing for the night. Gotta have everything out of the brownstone by Monday afternoon. It’s weird but…yeah.
What are you doing on December 25th? Yes I have a reason for asking. LA is just as vicious. I know that first hand. Nothing, we were catching up on catching up on Catfish and he got mad at me for yelling at the screen. So he went to do some work. He has a little sister, her birthday is in a few days so he went to North Carolina to visit her. I miss you always. Tell Cam the Great I miss him! How’s that? Moving things out, what’s that like?
(Source: troiastings)
NYC is still loud and crazy as ever
Everytime! You quote that song everytime. Do you know that? Hell, if the city ever quiets down, something’s wrong. It’s that simple. How about you? You’re up late tonight. Well, for me. I’m back on Eastern time now. Are you on set, working right now?
I do don’t I?
It’s my only point of reference and I like the saying ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made of’. It sounds…inspiring. Even though more times that not, you get eaten by the lions, tigers and bears rather than actually acheieve your dreams. No, I’m just hanging at Rey’s tonight. Jace had to go visit some family, so I’m here for the week. How are you?