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tinkering around in photoshop and following some of @smubuh‘s tutorials makes for a happy killer queen
Matais: Athena, I’m sorry I couldn’t find him.
Athena: Mati, don’t beat yourself up about it, it’s fine. I’m fine. Really.
She offers him a small smile.
Matais: I just…feel like I failed you. I’m sorr-
Athena: Mati. Stop. I knew when you didn’t find him after a few weeks that you probably never would. I’ve made my peace with it. I’ve moved on.
Gathering at the grave site.
I was having a *bit* too much fun just taking headshots of everyone.
Another Month Passes
Parent group meetings had become Matais’ favorite part of the week, other than Saturday morning breakfasts with Parker of course. They were the only time he ever got to see…her. He was so busy at the station lately. And it would be inappropriate to go to her house if not related to the investigation. So Matais waited for their weekly meetings with baited breath, all for the chance to see her.
A: Hey Matais! How was Parker’s recital?
She had leaned in to hug him, and of course he couldn’t refuse. This was the closest he had been to her in a very long while. He liked it, but he knew he shouldn’t. The investigation was still pending. He was still looking for her husband. He couldn’t let his feelings for her get in the way of the search for Gavin. He might still be out there somewhere, although every part of Matais wished that Gavin would remain missing for all eternity.
A: Matais, you gonna answer me? How was the piano recital?
M: (blushing) Oh, it was great. The piece she played was pretty advanced, or so her teacher tells me. I really don’t know. But she played beautifully.
A: I’m sure she did. Now let’s head up and meet up with the others. You know I love hearing Mila tell us all about the woes of an adult son still living at home.
M: Yeah, right…you think Raymon’s gonna be late again?
A: He always is. Considering the man has to come all the way from Newcrest, I’m not surprised.
Laughing, the two headed upstairs to join the other parents Matais had gotten to join his group, and like always, Raymon was indeed late.
M: Just came for a bit of R&R, to be honest.
A: But why all the way in Windenburg?
M: I could ask you the same 😉
A: Bella brought me out to try and…keep my mind off things.
M: Athena, I’m so sorry that we haven’t found anything yet. But I swear, I’ll-I mean we’ll keep trying to find him.
A: I know you will Matais.
M: …
M: Well now that I’ve properly ruined the mood, can I buy you a drink?
Oh. My. God! Go away bitch! No one wants to see you!
Bella had left an hour ago. She had been worried about leaving Athena alone at the bar without someone to keep her company. Athena reassured her that she was fine and would be leaving soon. Really the only reason that she was still here was that she had a feeling that something would happen…
M: Hey Athena, what are you doing here?
A: I could ask you the same question.
B: Who was that guy you were yelling at?
A: Ugh, that’s Paolo, the guy I met in Oasis Springs and brought home that one night.
B: [gasp, because dramatic] You mean the one you slept with and then Ga- …I’m sorry Athena.
A: Don’t worry about it Bells, but yes, Paolo is that guy. I told him to leave you alone too, so you’re welcome.
B: Thanks, he seems like a creep. Look, how are you doing?
A: [fake sniffles] Things could be better. Bethany just stopped crying for the first time yesterday, so I guess that means things are looking up. I just wish Matais was here.
B: Matais Carrera, my new neighbor? Why?
A: He’s the detective working on the case, trying to find…Anyway, he just makes me feel better when he’s around. It’s why I joined the parent group he’s in, although i haven’t actually gone to a meeting yet.
B: He actually invited me and Mortimer to that group too. I think it would be great for you to join us, it’s pretty fun actually. There’s a meeting next Tuesday at the park, and I can finally meet your daughter.
A: Of course, wouldn’t miss it.
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