Chapter 3 Her Family
Miley sighed, and glanced at her watch for the umpteenth time, as she looked at the uni gate.
She huffed "Where is that fucker?" She muttered, and wrapped her arms around herself to protect herself from the cold air.
She pulled out her phone, and searched for a specific contact wjen she phone it she placed the phone on her ear, and waited for the person to pick up.
" Mimi, shit! I'm sorry I'm almost there"A male voice came from the other side, and hung up, before Miley could say anything.
She pulled the phone from her ear, and scowled.
" He can't be serious. Did he just hang up in me? "Suddenly the sound of a car honking came, before a black Sudan screeched to a halt right in front of her.
The driver's side door opened, and her younger brother got out. He gave an apologetic expression from the other side which she ignored, and just got into the car.
He sighed in regret, and got back in the car.
"Mimi.. I... "
"Drive Mavis, I want to get home before dinner. I promised mom that I would eat at home" She said with her gaze forward.
Avus bit his lower lip, and decided to let her be for now. He'd apologize later.
He drove out of the almost empty institution into the busy streets of Zailaph city. It was no surprise at how busy it was at this time. People were knocking of from work, and they were all head back home, to their families.
The drive from the big city to the suburban area took 30 minutes due to the traffic, and when they arrived home it was already dark out.
Their home had all the lights on, and the sound of a song from the 2000s was playing inside as Mavis pulled over in the garage.
The garage access door opened, and a beautiful woman in a lavender colored apron stepped through. Her dark curls were tied into a messy bun, and her cheeks were caked in flour indicating that she was busy in the kitchen.
When her honey brown eyes landed on her daughter her lips curled into a smile as she walked towards Miley, and pulled her into a tight hug.
"Oh, my long lost daughter is finally home" She said, and purposely rubbing flour on her cheek.
"Mom, you're getting flour on me" Miley tried to pull away but boy was she strong.
"Good that way you won't be able to make an excuse from helping me in the kitchen" Lily pulled away from her daughter, and smirked.
Miley raised a brow. Her way of saying that you'll help me cook, whether you like it, or not.
Miley sighed " Fine" She huffed, and Lily squealed with her hands clasped.
"Cool, that means that you can make that famous cream pie of yours for dessert" Mavis who had been quite finally spoke from behind Miley.
Miley scowled at him, and rolled her eyes, before walking past her mother.
"I'll go look for dad" She said, Her eyes glanced at a red Audi parked at the for end of the garage, before looking away with a hint of gear in her eyes, and walked into the house.
Lily sighed "What did you do thus time? "She asked, and smacked him on the back of his head.
" Ouch, mom. I just forgot to pick her up, I had to take Melanie home, and I kinda got sidetracked "He explained, and rubbing the spot with a pout.
"Again? This is the third time this week. You must really get off from piss your sister off, huh?" She glared at him, and shook her head while walking into the house.
Mavis huffed" Firstly, gross! Secondly, I didn't mean to keep forgetting, Okay? And, besides I've got my own life too, you know that. If she hates it when I forget to pick her up so much then she should start driving......"
"Come on, Mav. You know how she feels about getting back on the driver's seat. You shouldn't try to force her into it, just give her time" Lily spoke while washing her hands in the basin.
Mavis rolled her eyes" Yeah, yeah. I know "
Miley climbed the stairs, and walked towards the direction of her father's study. The sound of classical piano music played inside, she knocked on the door, and the her father responded with a come in.
Miley stepped in to find her father on his study table drinking his brandy while flipping through some case files. He looked up from the file, and grinned at her.
Her parents were what you would call a power couple, in fact, they were the city's power couple with her mother being the city's best criminal lawyer, and her father being a homicide detective.
"I'm assuming that your mother managed to emotionally blackmail you into coming home for the weekend? " Teddy Blackwell asked, with a smirk.
Miley chuckled, and slumped down on the chair beside him.
"You have no idea. She even started cry over the phone" She said, and threw her hands in the air.
Teddy burst into laughter, and ruffled her hair.
"Arg, dad. Stop I'm not a kid anymore" She pushed her hand away, and he chuckled.
Miley glanced at the case file on the table, and saw the person on the picture. A Caucasian with a dark brown long beard.
"What are you working on?" Hse asked, and glanced up at her dad who was watching her.
His smiled" Just a case on a man who I suspect as the one who murdered his 21 years old younger sister"He replied, and closed the file" Still makes me sick every time I think about it" He added, and sighed.
She placed a hand on his shoulder, and squeezed slightly "Your doing a great job" She whispered, and his expression softened at that, before he smiled.
His Hazel eyes sparkled under his jet black hair with a hint of silver at the temple, framing his face. A strong jaw line, softened by a warm smile that was directed at her.
"Miley!" Her mother's voice came from downstairs, and she groaned but still stood up.
"I better go help mom with dinner, before she comes up, and drags me out by the ear"She grumbled, and walked leaving her father who was laughing his ass off.
Dinner went by in a flash, and before she knew it, she was already in bed. She decided to send the news about the tour to the hospital before sleeping, when there was suddenly a knock at the door.
Mavis walked in without waiting for her reply.
Miley frowned, and Mavis raised his hands in the air.
"I come in peace" He said, before sitting on her bed, then waved a pack of Oreos, and Miley's face lite up."And to also ask for your forgiveness" He added with a smile.
Miley tried to keep it cool, and folded her arms"Why should I forgive you? "She asked.
Mavis grinned with a shrugged" Well, because you love me"He replied "Unless of course. You don't want these" He added, and waved the biscuits.
Miley snatched them from his hands, and immediately opened the pack, before shoving two into her mouth. He smiled brightly.
"So... Am I forgiven?" He asked with a hopeful raised brow.
She waved him off as a way of saying 'yeah, yeah, yeah ... whatever'.
Mavis grinned brightly, and rubbed his hands together "Cool. So... On that note.... I was wondering if you could give me...." He paused when she glared at him.
"Too soon?" She gave him an expression that said' What do you think? '. Mavis raised his hands, and sttod up.
"Okay, tomorrow then? Okay, tomorrow" He said, and rushed out, leaving a buffled Miley to her thoughts. So, he only asked for her forgiveness because he wanted something?