Couple days later
Mina sighed deeply, rubbing the bridge of her nose with a finger in attempt to sooth the headache. Egads... She mused as she finished reading the paper work. This was why the labs had such great security. It wasn't exactly to prevent theft...but to prevent paperwork that said theft would bring. Thanks to those giant seafood idiots paperwork has been coming out of the woodwork to be filled out and filed, questions answered, replacements ordered, rearranging equipment so the employees could continue on with their work. Only thing that was quite difficult to replace was the chemicals that were stolen. Those were more difficult.. It could take weeks or months depending on the supplies at hand.. Argh... "If I ever get my hands on those two idiots... Seafood dinner is served..." The brunette muttered to herself. The phone rang, which she ignored.
More excutives calling about the break in. Or, more precise, her interference of the arrest of the sharks. Asking questions like: why did she do it, didn't she know the company had to get away from Bolton, blah blah. If they had done the deed there would be no way she'd help but when the culprits were in front of the camera.. The phone continued to ring and finally she gave in and answered it. "What is it now? I'm busy." The annoyed tone she used wasn't fake this time. "Rough day huh? I think the little miss is up to something." A familiar voice said. Opps.. "Sorry Carlso. These stupid papers are killing me over here. It's never ending!" The woman complained a bit before the older man's comment sunk in. "Course she's up to something. When isn't she?" Ever since Bree's heros got released the girl hadn't stopped bouncing around then all of a sudden she became "busy". Never a good sign with a genius. "Whatever project she's working on now better be better than that jet pack thing she tried to recreate after seeing one of the Boltons, Cliton I think, using one." Mina explained, really hoping those words were true.
"Or something that doesn't hover over the ground is not what I have in mind." That too.. But a lot of food had gone missing over the last couple of days.. "Perhaps she adopted a little critter on us. A lot of food has been going missing." Mina started as the older man finished. "I was wondering about that. But that's a lot of food." "True but it's not impossible. Remember that cat a while back Bree snuck in on us?" "You mean that mangy cat that's still here? I hope to heaven she didn't bring another one. I gotta go. I'll see you tonight and try to behave yourself." Smiling as the woman hung up the phone, already picturing the man tearing the mansion apart looking for whatever Bree had brought home. Why he hated cats so much was beyond her. The little tabby the girl brought home was adorable and had a very sweet temperment. It must just be Carlso.
Cats must just not like him. Ah well. Considering the amount of food gone it must be some good size cat. Sighing deeply Mina once again began to work on the paperwork. Man, what would she give to have a reason to get out if here.. What seemed like an eternity (in reality a hour) passed when the buzz of the intercom went off, making her jump and nearly scaring the crap out of her. "What is it?" Mina answered, slightly greatful for the distraction. A female voice answered, her secretary, "M..miss Golden. There's a..person here to see yo-" Oh great. Just what she needed. Probably one of the excutives, Barrymore and that kid (she's seriously gotta remember his name) here again to hound her. Tch. "Tell whoever it is to go away. I have paperwork to finish." The woman started before hearing a voice in the background that made her cringe. Paradigm.
Why was he here? Oh for...why was she even wondering? It was obvious and quite natural that the jerk would come by and talk about the incident. "Send him in." Mina told the other woman, finishing the last paper as fast as she could as the large doors to her office opened and in stormed the good doc, who looked pretty upset. "Miss Golden. I'm so honored that you took time out of your busy schedule to see me." Paradigm started as Mina said cooly, "Please have a seat. Anything to drink?" She gestured towards one of the chairs that was in front of the large desk. "No thank you. There is some business I would like to discuss with you." The older man started before Mina interrupted. "If it's about the incident a few days ago I would like to apologize." That sent him back a few as he blinked, clearly was expecting a different answer. "I beg your pardon..?" He stated again before she continued on. "I must have been quite rude to you as I delivered the proper edvidence to the police. I know you have nothing but the best intentions (what a laugh in a half! Though not as bad as this..this...speech she's pulling out of thin air) and quite clearly wish to cure and rehabilitation of the street sharks. I did not mean to...what is the phrase?...steal your thunder."
"It is quite alright, Miss Golden. I am also sorry for any rudeness on my part as well. As I said before, the street sharks are a bunch of ruthless criminals that must be caught. They don't know what they are doing, the poor fellows. I only wish to help them and therefore help our fair Fission City." Mina nodded slightly, feigning agreement with the man. "I quite agree but, unfortunately, the edvidence said otherwise about the thefts and break-in of one of my labs. Had the street Sharks done it themselves I would have personally handed them over to you on a silver platter. (Paradigm tried to say something but she continued) This company has high integrity and high moral standards that must be followed. I believe the proper phrase for this is: if the boot fits wear it. Meaning wrong has been done it must be corrected and the proper people punished." "I quite agree with that, Miss Golden but the...two creatures on the tape you so graciously provided are part of a rival gang that.." "Dr. Paradigm to be frank that has little meaning to me. Those two WILL be caught and so help me I'll make an example of them for daring to steal from me." Her voice raised a bit at that. Dang it girl. Keep it together and finish this without an incident.
The brunette coughed a bit. "I apologize for my rude manners once again. I made a promise to take care of this company as if it was my own family." "Yes. I seem to recall, Jack Dane, had left someone else in charge of Stardon instead of his excutives." Paradigm sounded surprised. At that she smiled very faintly. On that she could agree on. When she found out that she was in charge of such a place Mina wanted to run but Bolton and Carlso talked her into giving it a try. How managing to stay afloat here was something that continued to amaze her. "I have to agree on that. I thought for sure one of them would be in charge. Now then..." Mina started as she stood up. "As a token of my apology I would be honored if you could join me at the Stardon sponsor dinner and allow me to show you some of what we are working towards."
Later After Work
Argh! What a day! Mina thought she'd NEVER get rid of that snake in the grass out of her hair! Bad enough she had to make nice with him to soothe that board of snakes but she had taken it upon herself (before those jerks could say anything) to not only invite him to the gala and showed him around some of the labs. She really wanted to talk to Carlso but unfortunately the older man had to stay home. Whatever had him occupied better be worth it. Argh! A nice hot shower sounded so good. "Here we are, Miss Golden." The young blonde man said as he pulled up to the gate and punched in the code. Why Mina preferred Carlso. He didn't need to punch in anything and never ever called her Miss Golden. Unless she was in deep trouble.
"Thank you, Tony. Were there any problems while I was gone?" Mina wanted to cry...she was home yet that silly act continued on. It was taking over her life... What little life she had. The man cleared his voice and gave a list of things that had occurred, most of which was ignored till something caught her attention. "Security cameras and sensors were off? What sections?" Very bad if there were security breaches were happening at the house! "Sections 2,5,8 and 11." Wha the? That's the kitchen, garage, the private section of the house for family and one of the sections of fences. "Guess Bree found another stray after all." Tony chuckled a bit. "Apparently so." A few seconds later he parked the limousine by the front door. "Have a good night, miss." The young man told her as she got out. "Good night, Tony." She smiled a bit at him before going inside and heading straight to the shower.
"Ugh... What a day! Thank goodness I have tomorrow off! Hm?" Mina grumbled to herself stretching out a bit when movement caught her. Must be the youngest member hiding her new pet. "Bree, try not to get Carlso upset ok? He's already looking forward to see what you got." Of course silence would be her response. "If you do get him going, do after my shower. After the day I had I doubt I'll ever feel clean again." "Ok, sis! Um, could you hurry and go?" Ah, trying to surprise her hm? "Ok. And your homework better be done." Mina replied as she headed to her room. Finally! Shower here she comes!
"Man, that felt awesome!" Mina exclaimed cheerfully as she dried off. Man, did she feel a whole lot better! Plus the comfy tank top and sweat pants helped after being in that suit all day. She seriously must look into comfortable clothes.. A lot less greasy after spending time with that arrogant chrome dome. "Time for a late snack!~~" The brunette whistled a bit as she headed towards the kitchen. Muffled voices were heard from down the hallway. Carlos and Bree must be getting into it over the new acquisition to the family. Hope it was house broken.. Mina mused to herself, making a beeline straight to the fridge.
"Come to mama my tasty little dan.." The woman started as she opened the fridge and trailed off a bit. "Wh...Wha.." Mina stuttered to herself as she stared at an empty plate with bits of crumbs that used to be cheese danishes. "Who ate my Danishes?!" She all but howled in dismay. That was the one treat the woman was looking forward to all day! Someone sure had the guts to steal it from her! That new creature that kid brought in better not be a dog! "Which one of you dorks stole my midnight snack?! I had dibs on them all day!" Honestly! Just cause one wasn't home didn't mean people had the right to IGNORE the well written and well placed note that was on the fridge WHICH had mysteriously disappeared!
"Where are you guys?! One of you two owe me a snack! Today is NOT the day to mess with me!" Mina started to complain/growl as she stormed from the kitchen, angrily clutching her late night cup of milk that was suppose to go with HER food! Sharing wasn't out of the question long as it was replaced or asked for! "Mina. Can you come to the monitor room?" Carlso started to say as he popped his head out of the room only to what appeared to her being yanked back inside. Now why would that happen? Whatever. She was too annoyed to give a hoot to wonder about it.
"Bree! If you gave away my snacks to whatever stray pet you picked up you better drag your butt into that kitchen! After spending an entire afternoon with that chrome dome dork I..." Mina growled as she stalked into the room to find the biggest surprise of her life. "Hey Ripster! Check out this program!" One of the sharks said as the woman stared in wide eyed shock. Wha...how...why... Before Mina could say anything, Bree, who had been talking to the hammerhead, turned and smiled brightly at her. "Hey sis! What's up?" "That's your sister? She's pretty cute!" Bobby commented as all eyes turned to her. "Remember the stray pet (the boys snickered at that) we thought the little miss had?" Carlso said, though he didn't sound too happy.
"Think we made her speechless." Clint snickered a bit. "I'm going to bed." The woman sighed deeply, not in the mood to deal or handle this situation. She turned and started to leave even as the girl exclaimed, "Eh?! That's it?! Nothing else?!" "Kid, I spent the entire day with chrome dome head. I'm tired and exhausted and there's no way I can deal. G'night." Mina turned and left the room. Lovely. Just...lovely. Spending the day with Paradiagm wasn't bad enough now she had to deal with these guys. Why does she suspect that it was them the girl was hanging out and feeding? It was gonna be a long week.. She quickly made haste to her room, ignoring the call of her name. Probably one of the guys trying to get her attention and was about to enter when someone said, "Hey wait a minute! I'd like to ask you something!" For crying out loud.. "What is it? I just wanna relax, man." Mina sighed out in annoyance and turned to see John walking up towards her. Wait. His name was...Rip?...now wasn't it?
Really REALLY sorry for the late update and VERY sorry bout how short it is. I'll try and have the next one longer. Couple of questions though. I'm not quite sure on exactly who to pair with her. I'm kinda leaning towards John but not quite sure yet. You're more than welcomed to suggest the pairing and depending on who I might take whatever sounds good. Still not sure yet but there's time. Anyway, thanks for liking the series. Please continue enjoying^_^ oh! I'm not sure if I posted in the previous chapters but heads up I'm using an iPad to write on my stories so take it easy on me if something is messed up. Autocorrect and I are fighting on what the word should be so if something sounds messed up sorry. It changes the word in me after I hit space sometimes.
