Hi all. I am having a slow start to this story. I will try and think of ways to make it better.

Adventures

Phoebe's POV:

"Are you tired? Do you want to take a nap or anything?" Aunt Mia asked once we got her apartment.

"No, I just want to get changed" I told her as I opened up my suitcase in the spare room. I had originally worn a floral dress on the plane that my dad had bought me, figuring it didn't hurt to keep him happy. I put on a pair of skinny jeans and t-shirt with my converse shoes. I straighten my hair out. I walk out and Aunt Mia looks at me and smiles.

"Ready to go?" she asks

"Yes, but where are we going?" I asked since she was yet to tell me. Aunt Mia just winks at me and before I know it we are in a taxi. I haven't been to New York since before Aunt Mia got married and that was only for a weekend, and I am mesmerized by everything.

"I think after I graduate college I am going to move here to New York" I say.

"Don't you think you would miss your parents and family too much? asks Aunt Mia.

"No, I see them enough as it is. Aunt Mia, dad won't let me do anything. It is as if I am made of glass" I tell her seeking her support.

"Yes he does. He let you come here to New York didn't he?" Aunt Mia reasons. I shrug knowing she is right but not wanting to admit it. The taxi comes to a stop and we get out. I soon realize that we are at the TV channel that Aunt Mia works for. A big smile forms on my face as I have never been here before. I follow her in and go through security with her; I keep stopping to look around to see anyone I recognize from TV.

"Come Phoebe" Aunt Mia tells me and I increase my pace. We get into the elevator and get off to a TV set. We see Uncle Byron immediately. He is talking to a few people, but stops as soon as he see's us. He comes over and kisses Aunt Mia and then gives me a big hug.

"Hey Phoebe, it's good to have you here" He says politely and I thank him. "You can go and have a look around if you like." They tell me and I start to walk and look at the set of the morning show. After awhile, I look over at my aunt and uncle and they are talking but they don't look too happy. I walk back slowly so they are aware that I am close by.

"Let's go Phoebe" Aunt Mia tells me and soon we are back out on the New York streets. "So tonight, Byron and I need to go to a formal function for the network, so you and I need to get our nails done, I need to pick up my dress and I want to get you a dress too." She tells me

"Will it be okay that I am there? What if dad finds out?" I ask. I am rather worried about dad getting mad. He could be rather scary when he was.

"Yes it is fine that you go and don't worry about your father. I can deal with him" She tells me confidently. I decide to just go with it.

We get our nails done and Aunt Mia allows me to get a nice pink color while her nails et painted a bright red color. We leave and walk to large store and go into a private dressing room. I sit down as Aunt Mia gets her dress. She comes out with a stunning long chiffon red dress that has a V neck.

"Can I have a dress like that?" I ask.

"Yes" She says taking me by surprise. "You can have a dress like this when you are 21" she adds making me frown.

"I am sure we will be able to find you a dress that you can wear."

Aunt Mia has one of the retail assistants bring me some dresses and we both decide on a Dark Fushia dress with a black print on it. It has spaghetti straps but a straight line cut on the bodice with a sash and bow on the left hand side. The skirt is slightly layered. It may not be the dress that Aunt Mia has but I am very happy with this one.

We go back to the apartment where Uncle Byron is already there cooking an early dinner. They pass me the home phone and tell me that I should ring my parents so they know that I am well. I put in the area code and phone number and wait for the phone to ring. I suspect that Taylor or Gail will answer it as it is only 2pm back at home, but am surprised when my mother answers it.

Ana: Hello

Phoebe: Hi mom, it's Phoebe.

Ana: Oh hi princess. How was your flight over?

Phoebe: it was fine; I slept part of the way here. Its feels weird how it is already 5pm here

Ana: What have you been doing today?

I wonder what I should or shouldn't tell my mom. I don't think my aunt Mia has been honest with my parents but I know I will get into trouble if I do the same.

Phoebe: Aunt Mia took me to the network and we went out to the stops. Uncle Byron is cooking dinner right now. What is happening at home?

Ana: I am just playing with Joshua. Your dad just got home and I think we may go for a swim.

Phoebe: okay. Have you heard from Ted?

Ana: Yes, he has arrived and tomorrow I think he will be climbing part of a Volcano I believe.

Phoebe: Don't you think it is funny how he all of a sudden became interested in science. I mean I know he has always been very good at it, but he just seems like there is more to it these days.

Ana: What do you mean Phoebe?

Phoebe: Nothing I am just wondering.

Of course I knew the real reason why he was eager to go to this camp and would religiously attend the after school science club that the girls from the sister school of his boys school attended. I was surprised my parents were yet to find out.

Ana: Okay. I love and miss you. Your dad wants to talk to you.

Christian: Hi Angel how are you?

Phoebe: I'm good, I really like New York. I think I am going to move here.

Christian: You can move there when you are thirty.

I instantly roll my eyes.

Christian: Don't roll your eyes.

Phoebe: What makes you think I was in the first place?

Christian: Because I know you.

Phoebe: Dad you didn't want to talk to me to tell me off surely.

Christian: No, I just wanted to make sure you were okay and to tell you that I loved you.

Phoebe: I love you too dad and tell mom I love her too.

Christian: Will do. Can I have a quick word to your Aunt?

Phoebe: I will find her for you.

I walk out to the kitchen were Aunt Mia is with Uncle Byron. I give Aunt Mia the phone and tell her its dad for her. She tells me to go and shower so we won't be rushed later.

Christians POV:

Mia: Hey Christian. Don't panic she is fine.

Christian: I am not panicked.

Mia: Yes you are. You always worry!

Christian: have you told her about tonight?

Mia: Yes. She and I went and got dresses. I told her that you don't know about it and that you probably wouldn't like it.

I laughed but deep I was a little sad.

Christian: Just don't have her out too late.

Mia: We won't, anyway we have an early morning show to tape.

Christian: Thank you for letting her stay. She really does need a pick me up.

Mia: No, what she needs to go back to school Christian.

Christian: Now you sound like our parents.

Mia: They are smart people, talk to Ana about it.

Christian: will do. Talk to you later. Bye

Mia: Bye

I get off the phone with Mia and join my wife and son. They are happily doing some puzzles and playing with some toy cars. "Daddy, why don't any of these toy cars look like yours? Joshua says sweetly. Ana giggles at our son's question.

"Joshua, daddy's car is a toy for big boys, which is why they don't make toy models of them." Ana explains.

Soon Gail comes behinds us and offers Joshua a snack which he jumps at the chance, leaving Ana and I alone. I savoir these rare few quiet moments we have together.

"I spoke to Gail and she said that she could look give Joshua his dinner and put him to bed tonight. I thought maybe we could go out and then maybe head to ESCALA." Ana tells me. A million thoughts and scenes run through my mind and I am instantly interested.

At 6pm, Ana and I leave the house. We say good bye to Joshua and tell him to be respectful and well mannered. He is rather tired so we know he will go straight to sleep. I take Ana to one of my clubs for dinner, but neither of us can focus on eating much. Our thoughts are focused on the fun we are going to have soon. It has been a year since we have even gone to our Red Room and it is long overdue.

Phoebe's POV:

I am walking with my Aunt and Uncle into the function room of the hotel. There were a large number of camera men outside that took numerous pictures of us. I know my father wouldn't be impressed; he hated it when the media takes photos of us. Though surely it wouldn't matter this time as they really wanted photos of my Aunt with her husband. Aunt Mia has become rather popular the past few years and she was even going to have her own show soon, part of which would be shot in Seattle finally, meaning she could spend some time at home.

In the function room are dozens of tables and I am sitting with my aunt and uncle of course. I don't really talk to anyone as they are talking about Television and shows etc. People are moving around and I ask my aunt if I could go to the bathroom. I get up and walk over to the bathroom. When I get there I see Byron and he is talking to another woman and is getting upset. I listen carefully to what they are saying and then rush back to my Aunt Mia to tell her what I heard.