"Table under Watson," said James politely to the waiter at a small podium. The man smiled thinly before consulting a thick leather book for reference. Massie arched her neck to see the book only to be filled out in a messy scrawl. Of course nobody could make out the waiters handwriting.
"For nine correct?" said the man with a fake British accent. Having lived there for so long Massie could tell a fake one from a mile away. James could even tell himself from being born there.
"Of course," said James who seemed to be hiding his own smile. The man had lead them to a large table and both sat themselves at the head. It didn't take long for the next couple people to show up. The first pair was Claire and Cam with Alicia tagging along. Claire looked pretty and Cam looked pretty dashing dressed up too.
Massie's eyes grew wide at the site of Alicia Rivera. She was probably really successful while Massie just had her Asian and Australian empire crumbled beneath her. When did Alicia even come back to Westchester? Alicia probably was famous on American television but she didn't really look like it either.
Alicia only looked at Massie with a watery smile. Both girls only stared at each other but never said anything to each other.
"You look pretty Massie," said Claire breaking the silence. Before Massie could say anything the next couple had shown up. It was Derrick's parents and Derrick wasn't even here yet.
"It's so nice of you to invite us to a dinner party Massie," said Macy Harrington. She had shown up in a dark green velvet dress with a deep green sparkly shawl. Preston Harrington nodded in agreement looking around.
Claire had made conversation about the latest gossip with Massie and Macy. Preston, James, and Cam had started to talk about the game on TV. Like most dads, Preston, was active with his sons soccer life.
It was when Dylan had shown up that made Massie stare. Massie felt like she had been slapped across the face. Right in between Derrick and Dylan a child stood there. The 4 year old Cassidy Peyton Harrington stood there with her parents. She stood with a happy grin on her face but didn't dare to yell.
"What is Cassidy doing here?" asked Massie eying the small child. She had to admit that Cassidy was cute all dressed up but this wasn't in her itinerary! Massie didn't want to believe that this was happening but it was. Massie even mentally rated Dylan like it was the old days and thought: 9.8. Not a name brand on that dress but Massie felt drawn to it. It looked better on Dylan then it would ever look on Massie herself.
"The babysitter canceled," said Dylan through gritted teeth. Before Massie could reply Derrick's mom, Macy, spoke up. Derrick knew that Massie just dind't like Cassidy to begin with. She probably put a damper on Massie's plans and somehow that made Derrick smile. Getting back at her will be… Interesting to say the least.
"Oh I was hoping to see my granddaughter," Macy said smiling. Cassidy hugged her grandmother around the waist and Macy hugged her back. "We're going to do something special together."
"Mommy can I sit between you and grandma?" asked Cassidy with a large smile on her face. She was polite and quiet just like she had promised her mother. Truth be told she was going to get a special present if she was good the entire night.
Massie only stared, this was not happening. She was going to pay the babysitter, Paige, triple what she usually made. Faking a smile, she didn't know what to do. Massie just wanted all of her friends together and talking. All of them.
"Of course you can sweetie," said Macy patting the seat next to her. "We can look at the kid's meal together."
Everybody sat in the circle together. There was light chat but Massie couldn't help but think that her night had been ruined. Cassidy AND Alicia was here and she didn't really enjoy it. Derrick only talked to his parents.
Across the room Massie caught sight of the one person that made her heart stop. It was the one face that Massie didn't expect to see and that was Skye Hamilton. Or as of December 4 years ago, Skye Brizille. That right Skye had married into the alpha of all alpha's family to Taz Brizille.
Cassidy looked around and started to squirm in her seat. Dylan and Derrick were the first ones to notice that their daughter was starting to act up a bit.
"What's wrong sweetie?" asked Macy to her only granddaughter. Pity Sami didn't have any children yet, but she had just gotten married. There was still precious time to have more grandchildren. Macy couldn't really complain as Dylan was having twins…
"I know her! That's Whitney Brizille," said Cassidy to her mother who was gapping at Skye silently across from the room. Apparently everyone in the room had noticed that the whole family was there.
Alicia and Massie gasped at the idea of Shira Brizille being in the same room as her. Massie was shocked to know that she was grandmother already, she was no older than 53. Alicia wasn't very happy because she didn't get into Alpha Academy herself.
Massie, however, could only stare because Skye Hamilton had managed to snag Taz Brizille for herself. Not only had that but Skye looked like she had never gave birth herself. Massie still couldn't help but feel that Skye was still better than her in every way.
The waitress had all of sudden shown herself to take all of their orders for the night. Massie's eyes only snapped to the girl. This was clearly not the time and she wanted the waitress to think so.
"Hello, I'm Kristen and I am your server tonight," said the waitress. She had tossed back her glossy dark blond hair and smile. Silver from the waitress's earrings had caught her eye. Those looked like the same pair Massie had given to Kristen in London.
"Oh my gosh, Kristen Gregory?" asked Claire smiling at bit.
"Hi Claire," said Kristen instantly recognizing her friend. Looking around at the group Kristen had noticed that all of her friends were sitting at the table. Cam and Claire. Dylan and Derrick. Alicia. The only people she didn't recognize was an older couple, a young man, and a four-year-old girl.
Nostalgia hit through Kristen like a brick wall. If she didn't leave to go with the soccer sisters she could very well possibly be celebrating with them. Well if they were celebrating anything. Heck, she would probably know who the other four people were.
"Kristen?" asked Massie not believing her eyes. Everyone was here together, just like she had wanted. Forget the fashion show, she had all of her friends back.
"I'd like a cocktail and a caffeine free soda," said Macy clearly not paying any attention. She was still marveling at her granddaughter. This was so not Massie's day.
Over at the other table, it looked like Skye wasn't having a good time at all. Whitney was too busy throwing a temper tantrum that everybody was looking at. Several woman started to gossip at how they couldn't control the little girl. Whitney was busy shouting about wanting spaghetti. Meanwhile Cassidy watched in fascination.
Sorry for not posting this sooner! It was supposed to go up on Friday but I was working the entire day. Review please?