[ camila queiroz, cis woman, she/her ] - was thatย ANA-LUIZA SEVERO DA SILVAย i saw by the lighthouse today? i heard that theย TWENTY-NINEย year old who has been in nightrest forย TWO MONTHSย and worksย as a TRAVEL AGENTย has a reputation of beingย CURIOUS, but alsoย UNPREDICTABLE. they reside inย ASHMOREย & people in town usually associate them withย OVERFILLED PASSPORTS, COLLECTIONS OF STASHED AWAY PHOTOS, FORGOTTEN DREAMS. letโs hope the killer doesnโt go after them next.
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๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ย ana-luiza severo da silva
she was born in nightrest to a big family, two girls and two boys made for a lively and very loud household. they were happy, healthy and that's what mattered the most. the siblings were close and spend a good portion of their time together even when they had the choice of being with somebody else.
when analu was fourteen the dynamic in the family shifted. her parents weren't getting along and it was obvious to the kids. what shattered their hearts though was the moment they announced their divorce and their mother's decision to move back to brazil. her siblings didn't want to leave their father, and although analu didn't want to see her family fall apart she chose their mother and went with her.
junior year of high school analu came back to nightrest. her siblings had grown colder to her, their father tried everything to fix what was broken, but it was impossible.
the second ana-luiza graduated high school she left nightrest for college, but her plans changed and instead received opportunity to travel.
through the years she came back to nightrest several times, making it her permanent residence two months ago when word came her father was sick and someone had to look after him.
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somehow analu scored the jackpot when she uploaded a video to youtube and it received quite a bit of traction. that's when she left college and turned her attention to full time travel vlogging.
about two years ago she uploaded her last video on youtube, focusing more on her instagram, but she doesn't do any vlogging these days.
to earn her own keep analu started working as a travel agent when she came back two months ago.
i'd be more than happy if anyone decides on a silva sibling! there's her baby sister, analu and her two older brothers.
throw me some angst with a relationship from town, or honestly anywhere because she travelled a lot, that completely failed, because she's very unpredictable sometimes, and especially when she was vlogging, she didn't stick to one place too long.
also friendships that could of gone cold for the same reason!
one night stands, fwb, exes good and bad terms.
maybe an old relationship with rekindling feelings, who knows?
A: I know, I'm sorry. Hate that there's no real way to make anyone feel better specially after so many deaths and still no answers.
A: I am! Don't worry. I figured it was the best thing to do so I just closed the office and routed all the calls over to my home office.
ANALU: what if history is repeating itself?
ANALU: what if there's eighteen, or more victims this time. the police ain't doing shit. i'm tired of losing
ANALU: please be careful. i don't want you to get hurt
"You sound like Jules. She's always hyping me up, I swear." Jesse chuckles, turning his head to look over towards Analu. "Thanks for saying all that." He's not very good with compliments either. His dark orbs focus on the pasta in front of him, taking another few bites as she glances over towards her, nodding his head. "Yeah, I'd open the parlor tomorrow just for you if that's what you wanted." He takes the last bite before moving to place his plate on the surface of her coffee table. "You got a paper and a pad? I can draw it out right now if you want."
"Then you should know by now it's true," she nudged his shoulder with a warm smile on her face, people need to know they're appreciated and Analu was always ready to let them know. "Wait! For real? No take backs! I'll be right back," she scurried to the desk in the room grabbing everything Jesse needs. She plopped herself next to him, giddy to see him sketch out the tattoo she'd be able to see on her skin tomorrow.
Domโs eyes narrowed as he watched her own fill up with tears, hating the fact that they were there because of him, before he barked out a laugh the more he listened to her speak. This entire conversation was just getting worse and worse, and if he thought Mike had been a horrible person then, he was just about ready to murder the guy now. โFunny how Mike told you I said those things when he was the one who said those things about you to me,โ he spat out. He remembered how angry he had been then, and he could feel how angry he was now, and there was absolutely nowhere to place all of this anger and so he gave in. It almost felt like he was watching someone elseโs arm snake around her waist, using his grip to pull her flush against his body, finally, finally giving himself this opportunity to give in to what he wanted. Itโs been years since what had happened happened, but Anlu had always been at the back of his mind, always there, just lingering. As angry as he was, Dom was finally starting to understand that it seemed like both of them had been played. Because of fucking Mike.ย
โI liked you,โ he said, his voice now low, almost a murmur, sounding strangled as he looked down at her. Dom never thought heโd be able to actually say those words to her face, already accepting the fact that she was no longer interested in him from the moment she stood him up, but here he was now. He forced himself to breath deeply, trying to opt for the illusion of being calm, when his heart was thudding hard in his chest at how close the two of them were. So long. Heโd wanted this, wanted herย for so long. โNot Mike,โ Dom fiercely whispered. โI did. I fucking liked you. Iย was the one who wanted to date you, and wanted to fucking kill his ass for saying those horrible things about you,โ Dom said, his voice firm. He inhaled sharply as his eyes flitted down to her lips once more. โAnd now, all I want to do is what Iโve thought about doing since the first time I laid my eyes on you,โ he said, his free hand reaching up to cup her cheek as he starts to lean down, slowly closing the distance between them. โTell me to stop, Analu, and I will.โ
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She furrowed her eyebrows, the only thing this conversation was leading to was confusion. โHeโ he said those thing?โ she questioned, as she felt a stray tear fall down her cheek and her lip quiver, but she was quick to turn her head to the side and wipe it away. He didnโt need to see her cry, he didnโt need to know this information hurt. She thought Mike was a good guy, but like every relationship she misjudges the person or gets too spooked to stay. There were many things she wanted to do now - yell, punch and cry, but all those thoughts flew out of her head when he pulled her in. Though she denies it sheโs always wondered what it would be like to be so close, to touch him... to kiss him.
Her heart rate picking up with every word that slipped his mouth. โWhy didnโt you?โ she asked her eyes focused on his, searching for something, though she didnโt know what, โwhy didnโt you come to me?โ she braved the rest of her question, regret flooding her mind. Regret that she was so stubborn she started dating Mike just to find a way to get to Dom, to hurt him the way she was hurt when her ex-boyfriend lied to her. She wished she could go back to that day and instead of believing him like a fool to go to Dom. โIโโ her words stuck under a lump in her throat as he slowly leans to her, her hand sliding to the back of his neck, her next words coming out as a whisper, โplease donโt stop.โ
โDo you think youโre incapable of that?โ he counters with another question of his own, holding her eye contact. The grin on his lips slowly and gradually curves up his lips as he feels her hand going up his thigh. He clicks his tongue, shaking his head. โWe wouldnโt want that, no. Youโd lose someone as fun as me, too, to be fair.โ He looks over at the bartender, thanking him as he takes his own drink and looks at Analu again as he brings the drink to his lips to take a sip.
โHm, youโll have to wait and see,โ she canโt help but match the grin on Aslanโs face. And something that was already obvious, she enjoyed spending her time with him, especially now when all everyone seemed to talk about was the murders. Even Analu herself, evident by the brief mention earlier. โI wouldnโt want that to happen,โ she took a long sip from her drink before placing it back on the napkin. โWho else would buy me drinks as an apology?โ
"Or you're giving me too much credit." Jesse know he's made more than a few mistakes in his life. Maybe what happened two years ago kept him more humble or closed off... Whatever the fuck it was. He raises up his fork, taking the bite of the pasta off the end of it as he glances over towards her. "You know I'll do the tattoo whenever you want." He chuckles. "If you want it done at midnight, consider me ready." Best part of owning the damn place.
"Judging by my experience, I say you're a pretty good guy Jesse," and she meant it, in her eyes he was a good person, and when you add that he was one of the first to text her today and check up on her, and then showed up to cook her dinner. She doesn't know many people that will go to that extent. She took a few more bites from the dish, washing it down with water. She moved back into the couch, tucking her legs underneath herself. "You up to opening up tomorrow just for me?" she asked him with the brightest smile she could give, she was already excited to see some new ink on herself.
โYou could have taken your father and left? Found some place safer โ normalcy if that even exists anymore.โ Emir offered. There was little to no argument against her words given such facts were unmistakable. The town of Nightrest seemed to attract folks from all walks of life, a number of which deranged or so one was lead to believe if the news was anything to go by. The streets werenโt safe, day or night, which was all he more reason that he couldnโt leave, not while his siblings remained.ย โNot against an unknown threat no, but in other aspects of your life you might be surprised, Ana.โ There was a softness to his tone, one that rarely made an appearance.ย โIโm sure the police are doing all they can. Doesnโt mean we donโt all have to remain vigilant through, speaking of which you shouldnโt be out here alone. Least let me give you a ride home?โ
โHeโd never uproot his life. He didnโt do it for mom, why would he do it for me?โ Part of her always blamed her father for letting go of their family, and it took her years to be able to forgive him enough to be around him for more than a week. Now she regrets doing it like this more than anything, but she canโt turn back time. The only thing she had left was to give him his daughter for however long he had left. She didnโt like asking for help, and she found it hard to believe sheโd seek it out even when she needs it, but she hopes with a little more time sheโll grow enough to be able to do it. โYouโre right, but itโs hard to do.โ She wished she would of opened up what felt like a lifetime ago, but there was no point to dwell on it when she canโt do anything about it. โIโm sure Iโll be fine, Emir. You donโt have to worry about me.โ
โIโm not fucking lying!โ Dom yelled, the frustration in him building and building the more they talked โ or yelled at each other. It was Analuโs superpower โ the power to aggravate him with just a few words. Dom liked to think he didnโt let her get to him, but he knew that was a lie. Sheโd been under his skin for years now, but only now did things come to the surface like this. โWhat the fuck are you even talking about?!โ Dom asked, confusion on his face before he looked at Analy straight on as some things slowly started falling into place in his head the more she talked. โAre you talking about Mike?โ He asked, eyebrows furrowed. โMy ex-friend Mike that fucking dated you? The one who told me heโd hook me up with you on a date? Because Mike didnโt fucking like you, I did!โ Dom suddenly said, before he sobered, unable to believe the words he swore heโd never admit now out in the open, weighing heavy between the two of them.
ย Swallowing thickly, he forced himself not to look away from her as he stepped closer towards her. โI fucking liked you, Analu. I was the one who wanted to date you! And you went ahead and dated the guy who was our mutual friend instead so you know what? Fuck him and fuck you too,โ Dom said, jaw clenching as he looked down at her, not wanting to be the first to pull away, despite the space between them being too small now. โThereโs your fucking truth,โ he spat out, hating how his eyes darted down to her lips. It was only a quick moment, one he hoped she missed, as he quickly moved his eyes back to meet hers, the fury still in them.
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In all the years they've spat hurtful words at each other, they've never gotten this heated, she never heard him out right yell at her and if she had to be honest that scared her. But she stood straight, keeping that feer inside her, she can't and she won't give him the satisfaction of seeing her in that state. "I don't know what the fuck you're talking about either!" she spent years trying to understand what his problem was, why he hated her to the point where he'd talk shit without barely even talking to her. He was trying to install some kind of guilt in her, but it won't work. She won't back down.
She felt her breath hitch in her throat as he came closer, her brows furrowed at his words, Mike never said those things. Up until today she thought that Dom has always hated her. Were all these years of hatred based on a lie? She thought as her mind went back to the day Mike opened up about his feelings. She didn't even like the guy, but she went out with him anyway. Maybe it was in-spite of Dominic, because every time she saw Mike her mind went back to him, to the guy she couldn't have with a stupid wish it would of been him. "Fuck me? No! Fuck you and your dumb friends!" Ana pressed a finger against his chest, pushing deeper at every word that left her lips. Her eyes were starting to fill up with tears from the anger rocking her body, but instead of letting them fall she turned to look at anything but him.
She drew a deep breath, slowly letting it back out trying to compose herself and her thoughts. "Want to know what Mike told me? He said he came to you, told you he wants to ask me out and what the fuck did nice guy Dom say - you told him I wasn't worth it, that he'd be wasting his time just thinking about me." To this day those words rang inside her head whenever she saw him, even just the mention of his name was enough to rile her up like nothing and nobody else. "You can do so much better than that girl. These words ring a bell to you, Dom?" her nostrils flared as her eyes pierced his, "she's just a bitch, what about those, huh?" She can't believe the audacity either of those boys had, to toy with her mind and heart like they were nothing. To play with her emotions like they didn't matter. "And it fucking hurt, because I liked you! And I wished it was you!"
โLet me know when youโre leaving because Iโm coming with you,โ Meli replied, a small, sad smile on her lips. The last thing she had expected to deal with after moving back here after her failed engagement was to be surrounded by so much death, and if she was being completely honest with herself, it terrifiedย her. The panic was there but she pushed it down, because she didnโt want to add to the fear and frustration that seemed to have its grip on everyone in town.ย โIndulge me. Where would we go? Something sunny and fun like Maldives? I still need to go there.โ
The need to leave was like a shadow casting over her, she fought it for months. Fought to prove to her family that she was capable of sticking around and it terrified her more than anything. She felt like a bird in a cage, and now more than ever she has to stay. She canโt leave when everyoneโs lives were in danger. โI want to go right now,โ she gave Meli a pout, bringing her hands to rub her temples. โYouโve never been there? Oh, weโre definitely adding it to the list. First chance we get we are on our way, no excuses. I also heard about this amazing island somewhere in Greece, I keep forgetting the name but itโs magical.โ Though for now the only thing she could do was create future plans. Leaving for a week or so wasnโt running, right?
โIโve already got my heart set on it, so be ready. And be wasted,โ Bianca laughed despite the way it seemed to make the feeling in her head a lot worse.ย โYou made out with someone and went home alone? Now that doesnโt sound like you. Kissing someone and not ending the night with a bang. I think youโre starting to lose your touch, meu amor. Who are you and what have you done with my friend?โ
โLosing my touch?โ she gave her a look of fake offense as a hand laid over her heart, โsheโs right here, ready to have fun and mingle... but with all this crap,โ Analu sighed leaning back to her seat. โI donโt know like going home with a stranger right now feels extremely dumb, you know?โ
"Really? Never a morning after breakfast sort of thing either?" Jesse tilts his head to the side as he pokes at his pasta with his fork as his eyes lifts up towards her. A low chuckle leaves his features as he raises up his fork to take bite of the pasta, nodding his head. "Guess that means I'm stuck here," he teases. He lifts his eyes up towards her. "I think I know what you're talking about. Are you wanting it just black and white or are you wanting it in color?"
"You're giving some men a little too much credit," she gave him a pointed look, Analu was the girl for fun night out and a good lay. Or that's how she felt. But it was her own fault, she had opportunities for something in the past, but knowing what her parents went through it always made her run the opposite direction. "Black and white, I think it looks better that way. When do you have a free spot for me?"
She stood from the couch with her phone in hand as she paced and read the news to Marina. โTheyโre saying itโs probably a second murderer,โ she stopped and looked at her, she tried to keep her cool before, pretend like it wasnโt getting to her, but it was becoming impossible to do it. โSomeone cursed this place. Thereโs no way this is happening.โ