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Title: A Thousand Years
Summary: A/U. This is the story of two sisters, Callie and Aria. Callie is bold but rash, rebellious, has difficulty to control her anger, fearless, can't tolerate injustice, impatient and let's her fists do the talking. Aria is the opposite, she's calm, patient, doesn't act without thinking, overall a hardworking young woman. The only thing the two sisters have in common is their deep love for Arizona.
Chapter 1
Background
The Torres' were not a rich family but they had a business that made ends meet. Carlos Torres owned and ran a Cuban Bakery and Café. He was temperamental and had difficulty showing his love to his two daughters. His whole life he worked to support his family. His wife Maria Torres was a supporting wife but most of the time she was very unhappy. Aria helped her father with the business in the morning, went to school in the afternoon and worked as a Caddy at a golf club after her classes were over. Callie was another story…
Arizona was a waitress at a café while pursuing her dreams of acting/modeling. She lived with her mom; her dad had left when she was young so they learned to survive on their own. Her mom ran a Beauty Salon.
The Torres' were getting ready it was time. Aria looked herself in the mirror as she got ready.
"I'm ready" she whispered.
"Let's get going Aria, your father is waiting" Maria interrupted.
Maria glanced around the room, there were two beds. Soon both would be occupied again.
"Mom! Let's go!" Aria yelled from downstairs.
The drive was silent. Aria was driving in her own world, Carlos was glancing out the window and Maria seemed very nervous and fidgety.
"Belt, keys, wallet and cell phone" the guard handed Callie her old things.
"Good luck kid, hope this is the last we'll be seeing you."
"Thanks" she replied ready to leave.
"They said to be here at 10:30 AM" Maria said to Aria.
Carlos was in the car waiting while Aria and Maria were outside waiting.
"Mom, they said around 10:30. Calm down" she said soothingly.
On the other side…
"Name?"
"Calliope Torres"
"Today is the day of your release. Good luck to you and we hope this is the last."
The doors opened and Callie walked out and saw the streets again, she felt nothing. She saw Aria and her mom running toward her.
"Little sis, we missed you" she said as she hugged her.
"Thanks God, my little girl. Oh how I missed you" Maria hugged her daughter as tight as she could.
"Mama, I missed you too…all of you" she whispered as she looked at her father who was still sitting in the car.
"It's over baby, it's over."
"Come on sis, let's go" Aria said.
They started walking towards the car. Carlos was still inside sitting, he wiped at his eyes. He swallowed hard and got out of the car just as they got there. Callie and Carlos stood face to face.
Flashback
Callie's face was red and tears were streaming down her face. She was angry. She made a fist and swung at her father as hard as she could.
"Callie, no don't!" her mom screamed in anguish.
End of Flashback.
Callie looked at her father remembering there last encounter.
"Hi Dad" she made the first attempt to talk.
"Welcome home Calliope" he said as he stepped forward towards her.
It seemed as if he wanted to hug her but he changed his mind and instead squeezed her shoulder.
The drive home was silent most of the time. As they pulled up to their home, Callie stayed in the car while her family waited for her outside the car. She glanced at the front door…
Flashback
Police cars surrounded the Torres' home. People were watching as they arrested Calliope Torres.
"What are you all looking at?! Get back to your own home!" her father screamed to the crowd.
As they were escorting Callie to the squad car, you could see Mark and Arizona running toward her.
"Callie!" Mark screamed.
As they got to her, the officers pushed them away. Mark kept mumbling questions but Callie couldn't hear him, all she could see were Arizona's blue eyes piercing at her. She felt ashamed and couldn't look anymore as they pushed her into the squad car.
End of Flashback.
Barbara Robbins had seen the Torres' drive by earlier at her Salon. She decided to go visit her daughter at the café as she had some news.
"Sweetheart, do you have a few minutes?" she asked as Arizona walked by with a tray in her hand.
"Mom can't you see the situation here? We're really busy."
"I just came to show you the ad. I'll leave after that. Take a look."
"Listen, 'Searching for new faces for a new series which includes famous actors.' How is it?"
"Great! I'll take off my apron and go right away" she replied with sarcasm.
"Sweetie this time it sounds like something big. This could be a big opportunity for you."
"You said that the last time to but it ended up being a big disappointment."
"This time I'll come with you. I don't have much work today anyway."
"But I have work. I can't just leave."
"After work we'll go, you're almost off anyways."
"I can't come. I'm meeting Aria at the golf club."
"Is she going to have you collect the balls too?" she scoffed.
"Mom I have to get back to work" she replied clearly annoyed.
"She's out. I saw them this morning."
"Good. I'll call her later."
"Arizona, don't get involved. She's a troublemaker."
"Why shouldn't I? She's my girlfriend's sister that I haven't seen for years who also happens to be one of my oldest friends. So why shouldn't I?!"
"They're pulling you down. You stick to them like glue and can't talk about anything else."
"Mom it's time for you to back to the Salon" she said guiding her to the exit.
"Arizona they get under my skin, especially Aria. And now the crim….she's out too. Makes me more worried."
"Bye Mom. I'll be home late don't worry" she said as she leaned over and hugged her goodbye.
As her mom walked away a customer walked up to her and reminded her that the napkins in the bathroom were out. As the girl walked away, a diamond earring fell from her ear. Arizona followed the earring as it fell to the floor….
Flashback
Arizona, Aria and Callie were in an expensive clothing store in the Mall. Callie walked up to a Mannequin that had a short black dress.
"Arizona, look at this. It's really pretty; it would look amazing on you."
"$299.99" she said as she read the price tag.
"We can't afford that." Aria piped in as she walked away.
"It would have looked amazing on you" Callie smiled at her.
"Then buy it."
"Oh yeah I'm sure she will" Aria said laughing.
"Let's go there is nothing for me here" Arizona said walking toward the exit.
"Even if you come to the graduation dinner like this, you would still be the most beautiful girl" Aria swooned.
"Thank you Aria" she blushed.
They were walking out of the store but one of the employees ran towards Arizona.
"Miss, you haven't paid for the bracelet."
"I'm so sorry. I was trying it on and I forgot to take it off."
"It's ok, it happens. Thank you, hope to see you again."
"That was so embarrassing" Arizona whispered.
Callie looked around and took something out of her pocket gesturing to Arizona to look as Aria walked ahead. Arizona saw the bracelet and looked up at her and smiled.
End of Flashback.
A/N: Please review more to come. Things will get interesting soon.