melodrama

mila spier, 45

[milaspier]

imsg: heather → soulmate 💍

heather: hey, x. can you give me a good deal on trees this week? i’m on a budget, it being the holidays and what not.

heather: oh, shoot, sorry, love! that was for the guy at the christmas tree farm. i’m trying to get him to let me get some christmas trees on BOGO. one for the office, one for home, y’kno?

mila: you have the tree farm guy's phone number?

mila: right, yeah. it's okay though i think we can afford both if not.

[milaspier]

sofieshq‌:

“i was driving home from work today when i saw one of my neighbors houses already has their house decked out in christmas decor.. that’s too soon.. and i mean all decked out. lights on their house, christmas tree up by the front window, fake snow along the window pane. what about thanksgiving? i get we no one really prepares weeks or a month before thanksgiving compared to christmas and halloween, but still like.. come on respect thanksgiving man.”

“ honestly, i’m surprised that house isn’t ours by now. now that halloween is over it’s just a matter of days before we wake up to heather putting up the christmas tree. ” but to be fair, mila didn’t mind much. she didn’t have any problem with any holiday decorations. halloween, thanksgiving, christmas. they could have all three mashed up for all she cared. “ i blame the stores for having out their christmas decorations since september. ”

[milaspier]

isaaac-spier‌:

Isaac fake gasped. “Wow, mom. Didn’t know you were out here, ready to insult me. I feel betrayed, honestly.” He laughed. He really did love his mom, and how ready she was to play around. “Of course. Chritsmas, duh. And April Fools.”

“ oh come on, i’m just playing with you. ” though she was pretty positive isaac was aware of this. “ april  fools, of course you’d say that. i’m not sure it’s considered an actual holiday though. ”

[milaspier]

ffswyctt‌:

“if you ever thought your life was hard, try buying food for a dozen teenagers and keeping it in the pantry for over a week.” he sighed, standing in the aisle at the grocery store. he wasn’t sure why he was speaking to the person passing. maybe he needed more friends. “anyways, how’s your day going?” 

“ well buying for eight isn’t that much easier either. ” mila could barely handle having nine people in the house, now a dozen sounded like such a challenge. each one of them with their special requests and whatnot. “ it’s going alright, thanks. i mean, besides figuring out which cereal to take. i’m considering taking one of each. ”

[milaspier]

isaaac-spier‌:

“Who’s fucking ready for thanksgiving?” Isaac shouted. He loved thanksgiving for one reason, and one reason only. “Can’t wait to shovel food into my mouth and not be criticized about it. What about you? Ready for the third best holiday?”

the year had gone by way too fast, she couldn’t believe thanksgiving was next. in theory, she was ready. but actually? there were so many  things to get done. “ i thought you already did so but just didn’t care about being criticized ” mila joked, her words teasing for sure. “ i suppose i’m ready, as well. it’s gonna be fun, right? what are your other two favorites, then? ”

[milaspier]

gemmahq‌:

after the words she was so afraid to say left her mouth, it felt like years before she got some type of response for her mom. her reaction, pausing with the glass in her hand, made gem’s heart pound even harder for some reason. she wasn’t aware as to why she was so nervous, it wasn’t like mila was going to forbid it. she couldn’t. there was no reason for her to anyway. perhaps she was scared that mila would ask why, and truthfully she didn’t want to share the reasons. she didn’t want to hurt her feelings. this was her mom. the one that decided to adopt her. the one who always cared for her. who raised her to be who she was today. when she finally spoke, gemma exhaled a breath that she didn’t even know she was holding in. eyes winced slightly at the comment about moving so soon, gemma dropped the fork onto her plate and rubbed the back of her neck. “yeah, well… you know. i’m–just used to being on my own i guess?” lie. she shrugged, blinking several times as her tongue felt a little sour. “i was gone for all four years of school… living in a dorm, renting a house with roommates. once i came back home for summer i just…” her words trailed, shaking her head and disregarding some thoughts. “this feels like the right time for me. that’s all.” gemma chewed on her bottom lip for a moment before clearing her throat. “like, next weekend soon? this apartment complex… it’s still in halston, maybe a fifteen minute drive from the house.” 

on her own?  for some reason mila kept thinking about that and how much truth there was to it. as if she didn’t grow up with two other siblings, mila and her ex-husband. and now with four more step-siblings. though her explanation made enough sense, she still couldn’t see what gemma meant with that. as if she’s had to spend her whole life on her own or something. it was definitely rubbing her the wrong way, but she decided to not comment on that. she gave a simple nod. there wasn’t much she could do now anyway, was there? at this point all she had left was to help her with whatever the other needed. “ next weekend? that’s so-- i didn’t know you were apartment hunting, you could’ve told me. ” she shrugged, trying her best not to look hurt or anything. though, she was a bit upset. “ that’s great though. is it nice?  ”

[milaspier]

heathersshaw‌:

“ thank god halloween is over. it’s finally time for the best time of the year- the holiday season!” the brunette grinned ear to ear, taking a sip from the peppermint mocha in her hands, “i got tons of holiday themed stickers for my patients, and– oh my goodness, do you think it’s too soon to put up the christmas tree?” she thought for a half of a second, “i think i’m gonna put it up when i get home, make some gingerbread, wrangle up the whole crew and watch elf! did i mention i’m super excited?” 

mila was mostly just listening to the other, nodding now and then as if to let her know she was still present. but her gaze just focused on heather’s features, how she’d light up talking about the subject-- it brought a soft smile to her own lips. mila loved the holidays overall, halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, all of them. she loved spending them with her kids and making it extra special for them. however, she wouldn’t consider herself as festive as heather. her eyes widen slightly when she mentions setting up the tree. shit, was it too soon? halloween was literally a couple days ago. “ i think you may have mentioned it already. ” she nods, “ all that sounds great. i don’t know about the tree though, maybe we  should set some priorities? ” the older woman suggested, it wasn’t like they had a wedding to plan or anything...  “ i think we’ll be lucky if adrian joins us for elf. maybe isaac, too. ” 

[milaspier]

aviivas‌:

“where’d you go?” she’s more interested in the woman’s travels than actually prying into business she had no intentions of learning about. aviva was just..naturally curious, is all. “though i can relate to the hotel room thing. it always feels quite weird going to one instead of your bed at home.” it’d been a long while, but she too had been going to hotel rooms instead of an actual home, until she found a home for her and algernon. “even those who don’t trick-or-treat anymore?”

“new york city.” she replied, not minding the question at all.  “it wasn’t too fun though, didn’t really get to go anywhere but the same two buildings.” plus, that time was mostly just spent working. not to mention, away from her family and all.  “yeah, don’t get me wrong the hotel was fine but it’s never as nice as coming to your own bed.” she’d kinda forgotten about the gala going on on halloween, which she assumed heather would want to go to.  “maybe, if i just leave a bowl out i suppose anybody can take some treats.”

[milaspier]

saffronmontgomery‌:

“You should write that down on a sign, and put it in your yard, you’d be everyone’s favourite house. Maybe just leave out the profanity, there’s definitely some parents who’d complain you were corrupting their kid’s minds.” 

“ you’re right. though i’m sure the candy will be gone in five minutes flat if i do that. oh, yes there are plenty of those. i’d bet all my money that heather is one of those parents so i’m sure there’d be no profanities. actually, with heather in mind i’m not sure if there’ll be any candies coming from us...”

[milaspier]

grayshaw‌:

         “not to hate on all the others, but the house was a bit bland without you there. heather is not included in that equation though,” grayson admitted with a shrug, it wasn’t like he was home much lately anyway. a lot of his time was spent at work or in the company of friends. “shit our house is really going to be the hot-spot, huh? you and heather aren’t going to that party thing at that store, or whatever?” 

“ bland with all of you twenty people? ” she asked jokingly, an inevitable smile pulling at her lips. knowing she was missed by at least one of her soon to be step-kids was more satisfying than she could’ve ever imagined. “ it was pretty weird coming to an empty suite all week. ” if she could’ve, she would’ve definitely taken all of them with her. actually, it kinda made her want to plan a family trip or something, but she wasn’t sure how well they’d be able to pull that off. “ you bet. oh, actually yeah i don’t know. i kinda forgot about that. we might end up going to that instead, considering heather wants to hand out tooth brushes.  ”

[milaspier]

gemmahq‌:

gemma didn’t know why she was so nervous to even speak of the topic. this was her mom, after all. she went away to college for all four years, after all. wouldn’t mila want this for gem anyway? every negative thought seemed to be flying through her mind at the moment, though that was interrupted when mila asked if she was pregnant. furrowing her eyebrows, gemma couldn’t stop herself from snorting. “you know even though my ovaries kind of explode every time i see my gorgeous girlfriend, we haven’t managed to get pregnant yet.” she shrugged, her tone laced with a joking manner. looking back down at her plate, she picked up the fork and started poking at the food that still awaited her. “but uh…” a trail, followed by a flickering gaze to her mom. “i kind of… probably applied for an apartment, and i… maybe–probably got accepted for it so,” she inhaled a sharp breath. “what i’m trying to say is that, i’m moving out of the house–soon.”

she rolled her eyes at gemma’s answer, playfully of course. though the question kinda begged for it, that reply was still a little more tmi than she would’ve wanted. simply because she didn’t want to think about gemma in that sense, or any of her kids obviously. they were all toddlers in her mind, and while she loved seeing them grow, the nostalgia got to her at times. she grabs her glass, and just as she's about to take a sip from her drink she's told the news. moving. that was a good thing, right? that was the next step, graduating, independance, all that grown up stuff that was supposed to come next. yet mila could feel her heart stop for a second. did gemma not like it in her house? was she THAT eager to move away from her? she was most definitely overthinking the whole situation, but mostly because she'd always seen this specific moment so far away and yet it was here. it was now, she wasn't a kid anymore who needed of mila's care, and that came way faster than she'd anticipated. "Uh," a second later she finally takes that sip, then proceeds to set the glass back down on the table. it was quiet for a moment, just as she was processing things. " that's great, i didn't know you were looking to move out so soon. " mila was certain that gemma didn't bring this up before, she would've remembered something like this. "how soon? where are you moving?" 

[milaspier]

“ i’m glad to be back just in time for halloween. ” spending a whole week away from home felt way too long, especially now that she was used to being surrounded by so many people at home. coming back to an empty hotel room every night this past week was rather sad. “ you can expect some good candy from us, not that fun size bullshit. ”

[shesnake]

—Case closed. —I don’t want it closed, I want it solved.

[milaspier]

imsg: heather → soulmate 💍

heather: feel like it's been about two years without you, babe. :( idk what time it is there, so, i'm sorry if i woke you but... i just wanted to remind you that i love you so so so much and i miss you so so so much.

heather: how's the big apple? you having big fun?

mila: I know ! I feel the same. Like a year, at least. But it's just a week, and I'll be there tomorrow morning :)

mila: You didn't wake me up, I'm getting ready to go to the airport now. I love you and miss you too!

mila: It's great, but it'd be way better with you :/

mila: How are the kids? Isaac?

[milaspier]

imessage--- mother

isaac: mom

isaac: when are u coming home

isaac: i didnt miss u or anything, i just need someone to rant to about the idiots at my school

mila: Tonight

mila: Well, tomorrow morning I'll be there :)

mila: Oh you sure you didn't? Rude

mila: Tell me about these idiots

[milaspier]

gemmahq‌:

@milaspier

gemma couldn’t recall the last time she had dinner with just her mom. going out to eat always consisted her siblings attending as well, and now her soon to be step-mom and siblings. however, everyone was getting older. busier. she would not protest the fact that only her mom sat across from her at the table, even if she was lowkey terrified of bringing up a certain topic. the nerves were evident due to the large mass of food that was still on her plate. she picked and tossed her food about, taking small bites. “so, mom…” she drawled out, her chest already threatening to rise and fall in a heavier manner. “i have some news.”

with an upcoming wedding to plan, work, a fiancee and dealing with four more kids besides her own, it was fair to say mila could barely find a balance at this point. if she wasn’t drowning herself with work, she was stressing over the color of napkins or trying to keep up with her kids who all seemed to get themselves in some sort of trouble every five minutes. so times like this she really treasured, where it was calm and peaceful and she could focus on one single person. especially if it was one of her children, since they’d always been her top priority for the past twenty-three years. she did see gemma the most, now that they were working at the same place, but work was work and it’d been longer than she liked to admit since the last time they were actually spending time together like this, and for that she felt guilty. “ yes? ” she looked up from her phone, her gaze setting on gemma before moving down at her plate, noticing the amount of food that was still there. her eyes widened slightly at her next sentence, already assuming the worst for some reason. “ you’re not pregnant right? i can only handle one grandkid at a time, please. ” of course, she was aware that was a bit of a stretch but ultimately not impossible. 

[milaspier]

heathersshaw‌:

heather softened under mila’s touch, looking at the woman she loved with complete awe. she felt safe in her arms. how could she do that? make heather feel better even in one of her darkest hours. “i - i’ve been skipping therapy lately..” heather confessed, with a childlike guilt in her voice. she didn’t know how she ever did it without her. sure, her ex-husband always bared with it, and helped her through her nightmares, but it was NOTHING compared to how mila made her feel. “i really love you, mila. thank you-” she let out, again. “- i know you said that i don’t have to, but, i – i really mean it. you’re the best,” her eyes stung from the ever so persistent tears. “what did i do to deserve you, babe?” she asked placing a soft kiss to her cheek. she couldn’t hold back from letting out a sad chuckle at the other’s words, “that might be a good investment.” 

her eyebrow softly quirked in surprise at the confession, she appreciated the honesty, but she couldn’t help but worry a bit. while she respected all of heather’s decisions, she was just trying to look out for her. “ were you not comfortable with it? have you been looking for alternatives or? ” she asked, not wanting to be overwhelming, but just trying to help her in whatever way she could. it was almost mila’s nature to worry over everything, especially the ones she loved most like her kids and heather. so as the other went through all of this, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of concern. her lips twitched up in a genuine smile, the simple kiss was enough to make her melt. “ i really love you too, and i want the best for you. ” mila replied, leaning against the headboard as she looked over her fiancee’s features.