Chapter 4: His Father

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Many said they could live without that cocky attitude of his. Rachel, however, found his attitude refreshing. Everywhere she looked there was always a nice person, but it was hard to tell if they were faking it. She didn't care if he teased her and made smart remarks.

She found herself wondering why he was letting her know more about his past. It seemed that he never told anyone except Rod. Was it because she revealed so much to him or that he actually wanted her to know more about him? Either way she felt special.

He had gone to the bathroom, leaving her alone downstairs. She had never really had the chance to explore his salon after he moved in. Magazines, books, and comics (for the kids) filled the bookcase. When she looked up she noticed something she had never seen before. Climbing the shelves she reached up and grabbed the object that was on top of the bookcase. Taking a closer look she realized it was a picture. It was picture containing three people; a woman, a boy, and a girl.

She could hear footsteps coming from the stairs and in a panic she quickly put the picture back where it belonged and did her best to make it look like she did nothing the entire time.

"Sorry to keep you waiting princess." He went straight to work cutting her hair, not ignoring how she acted when he came downstairs. "You were acting quite suspicious might I say."

"Oh, was I?" Her head was facing the mirror, but her eyes weren't. Allen didn't realize that until he looked up, and followed her eyes to the bookshelf.

"I never thought anyone would notice that old thing." He said calmly, eyes focused back on cutting her hair. "I wouldn't have gotten mad if I saw you looking at it, it's not really that important to me." Why did it sound like he was lying, she wondered.

"Was that you in the picture?"

"Yes, back when I was about eight or nine. I can't really remember."

"And the other two people. Is the little girl Lillian and the other your mom?" Their eyes met in the mirror, Allen nodded. "Where's your dad?" Before she got an answer, Allen placed his scissors on the counter with all the other hair products and tools. It appeared to be a delicate subject. Removing the cloth from around her neck, she stood and followed him to the register. Talk about an awkward silence.

"I'm sorry if I asked too much." She mumbled, giving him three-thousand gold for the haircut. He didn't answer. Rachel slowly walked to the door looking over her shoulder to see him placing the money into the cash register. When she placed her hand on the door knob, he spoke.

"I'll tell you another time. It's personal." She felt more at ease. She wouldn't pry any further; instead she would wait for him to tell her.

A/N: Thanks for reviewing and giving me some criticism Strikey-Chan! I've taken your words to heart and have fixed all the chapters. By the way, I'm going to warn you now that this story is going to continue to get more fluffy and cheesy. Don't blame me, blame Allen! His lines are just over the top romantic (well when you date/marry him). Not to mention dirty.

You'll understand why I have him and Lillian as siblings later when I continue this suggestion in the future~!

However I'm not really sure on my Rachel's character. I never do well on character's that don't really have an obvious... you know... personality/traits. I don't know how to explain it, but I hope you get what I'm saying. So I'm sorry if that she seemed a bit Mary Sue-ish. I'm kinda morphing her as time goes on to fit certain stories. Anyways, I really appreciate your review!

Feel free to leave suggestions for stories for either Rachel or Allen to tell! You may see your name in the next chapter or future ones!