Marissa had gathered her belongings from the Martin house, while Bianca went about making phone calls and the necessary contacts to bring legal action against the poor fool who dared to take pictures of her without her knowledge. She also contacted her friends at the resort. Bianca figured that they would want a piece of the action since some of their privacy laws had been broken, as well. Marissa just smiled as she heard the one-side of the conversation. Bianca could be quite intimidating, and she loved that.
She is so sweet and kind and thoughtful, one would never realize that she can be so Kane like. She really has a lot of her mother in her. I think she might make a damn good lawyer if she ever wanted a career change. She giggled and took the last load of stuff out to the car before turning to AJ. "Okay, Mister…you have stuff at Daddy's, and I feel like you should leave some things here for when you stay over with Jenny and Kathy. So you tell me what you want to bring with you." AJ carefully weeded through his room and picked out a choice selection of toys, while Marissa packed his bag.
In another half an hour, they were done and headed down the stairs to the living room. Opal, Cara, Krystal and Liza were having ice tea and discussing everything that had gone down earlier that afternoon. When they realized Marissa had suitcases in her hands, Krystal looked at her daughter's face and a smile crossed her lips. "So you are leaving?" There was a bit of confusion, as well as a tiny hint that she knew exactly what was happening. Marissa cleared her throat and answered "Well, yes…yes I am."
Opal could hardly contain her excitement. She had heard JR's revelation, about Marissa being with someone new and had been racking her brain the rest of the afternoon attempting to figure it out. "Well, this wouldn't have something to do with this new fella that JR was speaking of, now would it?" Marissa blushed, a little. Great, I forgot everybody knows part of my story now, I guess there is no time like the present to clear things up. Gosh, did it have to be the town gossip though? Marissa felt Bianca's presence as she came up behind her and it gave her a little more reassurance. Bianca spoke out before Marissa could find the words.
"Well, Opal" Bianca said and turned to Liza. "Liza, you should maybe hear this too. I would rather everyone hear it from us, to be honest…to avoid anything unpleasant. Everyone is away of how close Marissa and I have become, especially, since the attack by Ricky." Opal nodded repeatedly and exclaimed "Oh yes, she is your best gal pal…just like Erica and me." Bianca smiled and regained control of the conversation before Opal decided to go on. "Yes, that is correct. Well, things have changed…or evolved recently and well, we are…together."
There was a moment, or two, of blank stares and then Bianca added "We are a couple…together…in love. In other words, Opal, I am the "fella" JR alluded to." Opal's mouth dropped at first and immediately she released an ear piercing squeal of delight. "Well, if that ain't the best gosh danged news! Come here, you two!" She exclaimed, unexpectedly pulling both women into an embrace. Liza
congratulated the girls and wished them well. With a little interference from Krystal, the girls were able to escape Opal's grip and after gathering AJ…they headed off to Wildwind.
Bianca was very excited to listen to AJ repeat his earlier ravings about having new family members. They all discussed on how they would tell the girls, the following day, when they arrived home from Paris. "I think we should have a party!" AJ expressed. Bianca smiled and confirmed "I think that is a wonderful idea! I think tomorrow, when I go to the airport to get the girls, you and your Mom can set up some refreshments and cake and maybe draw some pictures to decorate. Then we can all celebrate our first night together. How does that sound?"
"I think that is a GREAT idea!" AJ squealed. Marissa smiled at Bianca and placed her hand on her leg. Bianca returned the smile and asked Marissa quietly "Happy?" Marissa nodded "Absolutely! Are you sure that Caleb is okay with this?"
"I assure you, Marissa." Bianca insisted. "I have checked and double-checked and he is fine. Asher is gone most of the day, and He and Caleb tend to whole up in their rooms anyway. I promised him that as soon as we find something, we will be out. I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait to begin our search."
Marissa smiled even wider and said "Confession. I was already browsing today on my phone while AJ sorted through toys. So yeah, I would say I am excited." They pulled into the drive of Wildwind and hurried to the door. AJ ran ahead and was almost to their wing of the house. He was chanting something about picking a room, close to the girls room, as his own. Bianca walked in and Marissa followed behind. Bianca whipped around and wrapped her arms around the surprised red-head and said "Welcome to our temporary home, Honey!" Then she leaned in to place a passionate kiss on Marissa's lips.