gold in the air

Clara Sufrón, 28, Guidance Counselor on the weekdays, Salsa Instructor on the weekends. Workaholic. Perfectionist. Addicted to books. "I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right."

[evie-reid-blog]

“That’s perfectly understandable,” Evie said, face serious but kind as she nodded. “I’m that person that never even keeps a spare key anywhere…so when I lose track of mine, I am in big trouble. I’m glad that I could save you from the annoyance of being locked out.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

Clara chuckled, holding onto her keys as an after thought before carefully placing them into the inside pocket of her purse. “Same. Though… as a thanks maybe I can get you a cup of coffee at least? I just want to show how appreciative I am.”

[luca-santangelo]

“Well, wouldn’t you find it a little bizarre if someone was walking down the street, talking to themselves as animated as you were? Point is, unless you’re clinically off the rocker, it’d make no sense for you to just talk to yourself.” He crossed his arms, pointing the same direction all over again. “Yes. Straight down.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

“That’s actually not essentially correct. Many people talk to themselves throughout the day, and even if it can be a bit animated, I wasn’t causing a scene.” Why was she even bothering to defend herself? She didn’t need to explain herself to him, and yet Clara still felt as if it was somehow necessary. Rolling her eyes, she kept her back turned to him, hoping that he indeed was giving her the correct directions. 

[wisteriasdream]

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my human heart won’t mend itself 

when my own two hands are ripping out the seams 

oh, it seems i’m my own worst enemy i’m doing it to myself

[avcdaniels-deactivated20190110]

“I’m not sure whether to consider us very lucky that we’re headed to the same place, or cursed that we’re both new and lost in town.” Amelia grinned full heatedly. “Might be more smart out of us to try and catch a cab? We can share the fare.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

“Both, though I’m just glad that there are as many bars here as in new York,” Clara replied, trying to match the other woman’s enthusiasm. She was a beautiful woman, seemingly way more sophisticated than the brunette was, but she seemed kind. “Holy shit, I—” She rolled her eyes at herself, “I can’t believe I didn’t think of that earlier.” The sigh she let out was deep and dragged out, but after a moment she recovered, shrugging, “Oh well. Let’s go have some drinks—or ten.”

[josephinexhjelmsted]

“I’m from New York, born and raised,” she stated with a smirk as they strolled down the street. “So yeah, this transition from the big city to a small town was kinda hard to get used to. — Where are you?”

[clara-sufron-blog]

“Actually, same here,” Clara responded, smiling though she hadn’t exactly spent most of her years in the city. “I did live in Puerto Rico for almost ten years though in between, but I’m a city girl at heart. I sometimes wonder how I ended up here to be honest.”

[evie-reid-blog]

“Hey…hi…sorry…give me a minute to catch my breath. I had to…like…sprint to catch up to you. You dropped this.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

Clara stopped mid step and stared at the woman, looking into the palm of petite hand to see a pair of keys. Out of instinct, she reached into her pocket to confirm that they indeed were no longer there. Grateful, she smiled at the other woman and plucked the keys from her house. “Oh man, thank you so much,” She began, still in disbelief that she hadn’t noticed. “I would’ve been really upset later on if I was locked out.”

[ninaxfiumara]

Charlotte laughed lightly, taking a turn and beginning a leisurely stroll down one of the main streets. “I didn’t care much for reading as a kid, but Anna’s all about it. She can’t get enough of them!” The blonde beamed over at the brunette, nodding. “Yeah, she’s four. She doesn’t quite know how to read, but hates having me read the same book to her more than once a month.” Charlotte turned another corner, making her way down past a line of shops. “Oh, we wouldn’t want that! I mean, it’s hardly noon.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

Clara chuckled, remembering how much she tried to enforce reading various books on her younger sister. Unless it had been a fashion magazine, her sister refused to take the time and read anything else. “I’ve always loved books. Helped me escape to another world,” Of course, she could imagine that her reason for falling so heavily into literature had been for much different reason’s than her daughter’s. Still, it was something that she had been glad for. “That’s really good to hear. I always sort of inwardly gush when I hear about children genuinely adoring books.” Clara continued to follow, staring about the busy street in awe and trying to remember the path that the blonde was leading her in for future reference. “I probably sound like an alcoholic just at the mention of it, but before you came around, I was on the verge of just calling it quits and doing just that.”

[leonailani]

Leon blinks down at the woman, meeting her gaze when she finally looks up at him. He almost wants to crouch to stop her from putting a crick in her neck but he knows people find that a little offensive at times. Plus having a stranger get that close probably wouldn’t be good for someone who’s nerves were already frazzled. 

He smiles sympathetically at her words, nodding along. “Well I can help point you in the right direction, if you like. I’ve been here long enough to kinda know my way around - I should be able to help you get to where you need to be.” 

[clara-sufron-blog]

For a moment, she realized then that she probably seemed like a spoiled brat who wasn’t getting her way—a child in the midst of a hissy fit. Especially when this rather tall, rather gorgeous man was actually being kind enough to come her way and offer her some support. As hard as it currently seemed, she tried her best to brush it off and return back to her normal self as much as she could; the woman who was much more kind and definitely much more mature despite first appearances.

At his suggestion, she couldn’t help but nod madly, a genuine smile coming across her features. “Oh yes, yes please!” Now she probably seemed like an overexcited child but she decided then that she didn’t care. “You have no idea how much you’re saving me right now.”

[brandonxjacobs-blog]

“Thanks, I mean I think that was a compliment” Brandon said with the raise of his brow before smiling. She was right after all so he didn’t take any offense to it. “Maybe they should but I’m the prettiest face that works here so I’m at the front desk, sort of how it works here” He grinned, clearly amused. “I’ve personally banned Fifty Shades of Grey since it’s a terrible piece of literature, if you can even call it literature.”

“I’ll take that as a good thing” Brandon said, glad he could have that affect on her.

[clara-sufron-blog]

“It was though,” Clara replied, genuinely. It wasn’t meant to be an attack on his person, though it might’ve come out that way. She figured it was okay considering that they had been talking candidly. “Ah, so that’s the secret. You lure in all of the women with your biting sarcasm and handsome face. That’s fair. Have to admire such business savvy.” She chuckled lightly, her approval showing. “I wouldn’t, with the little that I’ve read of it. I’ve come across harlequin novels that are easily much better reads. That’s… that’s just a literary disgrace.”

She held the book firmly in her hands and stared at it before making eye contact with him once more. “It is,” She said. “It most certainly is.” A thought crossed her mind then, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Did you—did you ever want to be an author?”

[dvrkfates-deactivated20230919]

Right now Camila’s own thoughts were about as jumbled up as Clara’s words. The older woman was definitely one of the last people she’d expect to bump into,and she was  still having a hard time processing the fact that it really is her cousin standing in front of her. This was someone she’d spent just a few summers growing up with and now here they are years later, living in the same small California town. “Yeah so am I, I think what kind of sums this up pretty good at the moment.” She stated nodding her head along as she spoke. “You did? Why?” Camila paused for a moment, repeating her words over in her head, realizing that they probably might have came out a little rude. “Sorry I didn’t mean…didn’t mean that like in a bad way I just..the last time I remember you were living in another country and now you’re here. I guess I’m just having a hard time um…you know getting why or what would make you move here. Am I even making sense now?” She sighed, even if her speech was getting better she still had some problems with her wording, and that was pretty clear right now. Obviously Clara didn’t know about it either, so that was probably something she’d have to explain and explain why it’s like that, not something she’d be looking forward to, just reuniting with her. “Um yeah, I’ve lived here all my life. –Did something happen? I mean like is everyone okay? I know we haven’t really…haven’t really spoken in a long ass time but I didn’t know if maybe you came looking for us. Then again I guess maybe we would have heard something first right? And you don’t exactly look too um…too worried about anything either.” Whether they were estranged or not, family was still important to Camila and she just wanted to be sure they were all alright. 

[clara-sufron-blog]

Clara brushed some hair behind her ear, remaining quiet as she took in everything her cousin was saying—or at least, trying to.

“No, it’s okay, I understand that the question wasn’t meant to be rude,” Clara chuckled, waving her hand in a jovial way. “I, uh, moved for a change of scenery actually. Needed to do something impulsive for once in my life.” She’d often felt that out of all the woman in her family, she’d been the most cautious. Her mother had told her that it was a admirable trait; she was the most responsible, the most gifted academic, but Clara often felt like the most boring. She was the daughter that her mother and siblings could count on—her brother used to called her the house slave, or Cinderella since she did most of the chores without question—and she supposed, in a way, that this was her way of finally doing something unexpected. Breaking free. 

At Camila’s worried line of questions, Clara’s eyes furrowed and she tilted her head to the side inquisitively before answering, “Everyone is fine, at least on my end,” She bit the bottom of her lip, now somewhat concerned, “How about you? How is everyone? Tío and Tía doing okay? Y tus hermanos?” Camila’s body language seemed just as off as her words, and she’d wanted to make sure that everyone was fine.

[joaquinxmorales]

“It’s not a problem. Some natives get lost here all the time, it’s fine”, he shrugs. She didn’t even need to feel embarrassed by it, she got lost - it happened. And she didn’t look familiar to him at all, maybe she just was new in town. “This way then, miss." 

She wasn’t even taking him out of his way - otherwise he would just sit in the rig waiting for a call, this was much nicer. Of course he would have to bail pretty quick if the call would come, but it was just a short walk. "So you’re new in town? Just moved here or are you just visiting?”

[clara-sufron-blog]

Well at least that made her feel somewhat better. This was a small town though, and she knew that if she wanted to get anywhere in the future she was most definitely going to learn how to traverse it on her own and fast. She didn’t like the thought of having to ask for help, call it the New Yorker in her. 

When he gestured, Clara followed, steadily matching pace with the man. She nodded, “I am. Just moved here a couple of days ago from New York City.” she replied, smiling softly. “That obvious, huh?”

[kenmathieson]

“Book a right down the corner of that street there then head on straight. And I’d also consider investing in a navigation app on your phone - it’s what most people tend to do.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

Clara rewarded him with an annoyed expression, not understanding why he was being so rude. She took a step back, collecting her bag. “Right…” She said, trying not to really engage any further but, after a thought, couldn’t help but add, “You know, I never did ask for your help. You inserted yourself into my predicament, so if you were going to be impolite you should’ve kept to yourself.” A beat. “Oh, and thank you.”

[marcoriccix]

Despite the sudden move into Spanish, Jace smiled and nodded his head, accepting the thank you. This seemed to be something he was doing a lot lately, drinking with strangers, or at least drinking with people he hadn’t seen for a while. It probably wasn’t good for him, and it meant he was drinking on more nights than not, but at least he was living and he hadn’t done that for a while back in Cali. “Sure, I’m not going to say no to a free drink,” he told her with a soft smile, continuing down the side walk with her.

“I like that they’re different,” he told her with a shrug of his shoulders. “That way I get to experience the best of both worlds and who can complain about that? But I get it, I totally get it. It’s the same for me at the moment.”

[clara-sufron-blog]

It was funny. She used to pride herself on never drinking until the evening at least, but these last couple of months, she was testing the waters—drinking before noon, sometimes spiking her coffee with just a sliver of vodka on the days it seemed more difficult to get out of bed. It was something that she hadn’t shared with anyone, or didn’t plan to really; and the only thing she was glad for, besides a little bit of company, was the fact that this stranger didn’t bother to judge. “Hallelujah!” She rejoiced, grinning playfully. “That’s what i like to hear.” Maybe she seemed just a little more excited than most to have that drink, but could he blame her?

“I agree,” She nodded, still keeping pace. “I like the differences—as extreme as they are. Just takes some getting used to.” She licked her bottom lip, proceeded, “So, what made you leave to live in the Big Apple? Needed a change of scenery?”

[clara-sufron-blog]

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[clara-sufron-blog]

                                   THE SUFRÓN FAMILY TREE

♣ Sofia Sufrón née Vargas || Mother || Age: 52 || Elizabeth Pena ♣ Miguel Sufrón || Father || Age: 55 || Esai Morales  ♣ Raphael Sufrón || Older Brother || Age: 30 || D.J. Cotrona  ♣ Clara Sufrón || Self || Age: 28 || Melissa Fumero ♣ Sara Sufrón || Younger Sister || Age: 21 || Victoria Justice 

[ivaanobob]

[avcdaniels-deactivated20190110]

“Lost, you say?” Mia tilted her head to the side as she watched the girl. “I don’t think I can help you much with that, seeing as I am terribly lost around here as well. But maybe if you tell me where you want to go, I can try to see if I know where it is?”

[clara-sufron-blog]

“Well I wanted to go to The Bookshelf,” Clara replied, suddenly even more disheartened than earlier. Usually, she wouldn’t have made such a big deal out of it but she had wasted hours running around in circles. “Now I’m thinking I should change course to the first bar I see.”