Dangerous Connections

Nai'a Kapule, 25, former trouble maker turned social media influencer

[makoakamaka]

naia-kapule​

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Naia nodded sadly, at least they had that going for them, “it’s more anger than just feelings. It’s one reason why I had to leave, aside from the whole jail time.” She shrugged, “it’s just disappointing, ya know? He was there, he was around the whole time and I never fucking knew it.” She shook her head, “No thanks, adding to the side childhoods isn’t something I’m really into.” Her brows raised and gently nodded, a part of her upset Makoa’s kids apparently had a present father. “I’m sorry, is he… okay?”

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Makoa nodded his head and looked over, raising an eyebrow at the mention of jail time but he wasn’t going to push it. “Yeah, I get it, but you really didn’t miss much, honestly.” He shrugged. “Understandable.” He said and nodded. “Yeah, yeah his perfectly good, just a broken arm is all.” He said. “Is there anything that you want to know about me?”

[naia-kapule]

She rolled her eyes, "Yeah but it would have been nice to have someone around." She nodded her brows furrowing, "at least he has you." She cleared her throat and shrugged, "I guess first things first would probably be... if you would hire me. I need something on the side. Just until I grow some more traction online." She shrugged, "I guess everything though. I came here to find you."

[naia-kapule]

makoakamaka​:

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Makoa nodded his head as he looked over towards her. “Well, I know the feeling of him not doing anything for you think.” He ran a hand through his hair. “It’s okay. I know the man can cause a lot of feelings.” He shrugged his shoulders. “We are better off without him on this planet with us.” He sighed as he shook his head. “I can tell you about my childhood sometime but it wasn’t great.” He sighed before looking at the chair. “No, I uh, I was driving with my son and there was an accident and I was trying to protect him.”

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Naia nodded sadly, at least they had that going for them, “it’s more anger than just feelings. It’s one reason why I had to leave, aside from the whole jail time.” She shrugged, “it’s just disappointing, ya know? He was there, he was around the whole time and I never fucking knew it.” She shook her head, “No thanks, adding to the side childhoods isn’t something I’m really into.” Her brows raised and gently nodded, a part of her upset Makoa’s kids apparently had a present father. “I’m sorry, is he... okay?”

[naia-kapule]

makoakamaka​:

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Makoa watched her for a moment, trying to judge how he should handle the situation before leading her to his office, a small room in the back that he had just changed the layout of to make more room for his chair. He closed the door behind them and watched her for just a moment. “Nice to meet you Nai’a. I’m sorry it’s under these conditions…” He said and he looked over towards her. “What exactly…happened?” He asked cautiously. He had no clue what her relationship with their shared birth father was and he didn’t want to talk bad about someone she might have cared about. 

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She licked her lips and nodded, a little upset at her own actions. “I don’t know. I think his heart. All I know is he didn’t do shit for me but tell me I had a brother out there somewhere.” She shrugged, “l’m sorry for my reaction, I didn’t expect to even find you. I went my whole life without knowing him and could have done without that one too.” She sighed before pointing, “what happened to you? Were you always in a chair?”

[naia-kapule]

andrewxreynolds​:

“That’s what everyone says,” Andrew said with a small smile.  “I do have a family, I guess, but my parents only had me to help my father get votes and now they just throw money at my problems so they don’t have to actually deal with me, but now they’ve decided this is my last chance.  If I relapse again, they’ll have me declared unfit to care for myself and I’ll end up in some kind facility, or they’ll lock me in the basement of their house or something like that, and I’d honestly rather die, so I’m doing the best I can to make it work this time.” 

Andrew paused, at least her explanation made sense, but he felt terrible for her.  His father may have been inattentive, but at least he knew that he needed to pretend to care now and then.  “We’re all works in progress, or whatever it i they tell us at the meeting.  I mean…we’re trying, aren’t we?  You’d think people would see that, but at least we can see it in each other, that makes it suck a little less, right?” 

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Naia nodded, with a melancholy look on her face, “I basically came here to find what family I had left... and to start a new life.” Her brow raising at him, “sounds like you’re kind of in a similar boat just with a family. My problem was... well I guess it’s kind of obvious now. I had a lot of anger and rebellion issues when I was younger.. and if we’re being honest I still have issues now.”

She nodded sadly, “seeing my brother not only in a wheelchair but also having a successful business... it woke a lot of shit up again. Jealousy, anger, lots of anger. My mom struggled to give me the basics, she struggled to make it and I know he struggled too but all I see is shit I don’t have that I’m not sure I’ll ever get.” She shrugged, “I can’t judge myself by him though, I can’t judge myself by anyone. I can only do what I’m capable of, sometimes though it just doesn’t really feel like enough. Ya know?” She shook her head and grinned, “Yeah, it does make a bit less sucky. Even if we’re supposed to keep it anonymous between us.”

[naia-kapule]

andrewxreynolds​:

“Yeah, I’ve never really been able to be anonymous, that’s the downside of having politicians as parents.  My father’s been out of office since 2001, but if people figure out where I am, then I get mobbed and grilled about what a mess I am now and then I have to move again.  Oh, I’m Andrew, by the way.” 

He paused, there had to be a reason for her comment, but he couldn’t help but ask her about. it, “Um…so I have to ask, do you have a problem with people in wheelchairs? r is there like a specific person you’re trying to avoid?  I can be cool with most things, but that’s kind of a line I’m not sure I can cross.”

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Naia nodded, “I knew you looked familiar. I couldn’t really place it though. You just placed it.” She smirked but nodded, “nice to actually meet you Andrew. Maybe here you won’t get mobbed or grilled. I can’t imagine living that life, but then again I barely even had a family.” 

Her brows rose and she sighed, “No, he’s a long lost brother and owns the diner. I basically didn’t know I even had a brother... until my dad died. Who I didn’t meet... until he was dying.” She shook her head, “it’s why I go to the meetings. I got in a shit ton of trouble after. Wound up in prison with drug charges and some violent crimes. I promise I’m somewhat better and continuing to work. Even though it sucks.” 

[naia-kapule]

makoakamaka​:

Makoa had been going to the diner a few days a week now to get himself out of the house. He hadn’t gotten much further with physical therapy and it was frustrating to him. His physical therapist said it was good to get out of the house and he was needed at the diner so there he was. He was working at a table going over the books when someone said his name and he looked up, taking the things that were given to him. He looked them over and raised an eyebrow. “Oh..uh…” He said as he set them down. “Okay….well can’t say I’m upset that he’s dead. But I had no idea of any sibling. I was an only child going into foster care.” He said trying his best to let both things settle in. “You’ll be better off without him. I didn’t catch your name?” He asked, trying to play it cool. The thought of having a sister was crazy to him but he couldn’t say he was surprised. From what he knew of his father, he got around, but he was young when he was taken away. He moved his hand to his hair, pushing it behind his ear as he looked back at Nai’a. “Why don’t we go get a cup of coffee somewhere a little more private and we can talk?”

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Nai’a pushed out a steadying breath and nodded, “I figured you wouldn’t know about me.. I mean I didn’t know about you till the day he died. I didn’t know about him either...” She sighed and shook her head, “Nai’a... Kapule.” She nodded, “that’s probably best because I can’t promise I’ll control my temper.” She shook her head and knew she had somewhat made a fool of herself but seeing him successful and not at all bothered by what she had gone through in the last couple years. 

[naia-kapule]

andrewxreynolds​:

Andrew had only been in town for a couple of months after leaving rehab and he was living in a house owned by his parents, but he was still struggling, despite the stability of his current situation.  He’d never been able to stay sober for very long and after an unsuccessful suicide attempt, he had overdosed and he’d been sent to a facility by his parents and while he was there, they decided he needed to get out of South Carolina and they set him up in Georgia.  The stakes were high, as their arrangement was that this was his last chance and if he relapsed again, they would have him declared unfit to care for himself and they would be put in charge of his affairs, which was the last thing he wanted. 

He’d gone out to take a walk, as he didn’t know many people in town and he really didn’t have non drug related hobbies, so he was lost in thought when he was stopped.  “Yeah, I think so, you look familiar and I really don’t know anyone else,” he said with a smile.  “That’s fine with me.  I’m not doing anything but wandering around.  Where do you want to go? I interviewed at a place earlier in the week, but I’ve never tried any of the restaurants.” 

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Naia nodded and gave a hint of a smile, “yeah, the whole anonymous thing definitely doesn’t help us out. Naia...” She said standing up and taking another relaxing breath. “We should do that then. I know there is a diner but... I probably should make sure the owner isn’t in there.” She said knowing she didn’t want to have another run in with her brother. 

“So if you see a guy in a wheelchair there we can’t stay we’ll just have to find another place.” She shrugged but started walking, her brows raising when he wasn’t following, “come on let’s get going because the dinner crowd hits.”

[naia-kapule]

@makoakamaka​

She had asked for him at the diner but never expected him to roll up. Her brows furrowing when he did and to a point she control the anger she felt towards the brother she never got the chance to know. “So you’re Makoa?” She nodded and licked her lips, shaking her head. A bit of pity at the shape he was in before she slid him the piece of paper with the obituary and a copy of your birth certificate. “Your dad is dead, I’m his daughter. I hope you at least were better off than me growing up.” She shook her head, “I tried so hard to make him matter and that fucker... the first time I met him was on his death bed. You should know you were better off where ever you ended up not knowing him.”

[naia-kapule]

@andrewxreynolds​

Nai’a was discouraged in her search for a building. She was wanting to open up a crystal shop just to extend herself and ground herself. She was sitting on a bench looking through the places for rent though​. It didn’t help she was also still looking for an apartment too. 

She tossed the newspaper in the trash and shook her head resting her forehead in her hands and raking through her curls before sitting back and seeing a familiar face. “Hey, you’re in my group, right?” Her brows furrowing and eyes squinting before she sighed, “you wanna get a coffee or burger or something? I’m not having the best day right now and I think a burger could fix it, I’ll pay for it.”

[thehappyscavenger]

[divinebeauties]

Taíja Kerr  //  taijaax3

[thehappyscavenger]

[divinebeauties]

Taíja Kerr for Sephora Holiday 2017.

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Cute girl of the day is Taíja!

[irastein]

Glazed and Confused(Open)

Ira sat behind the counter, for this time today. Usually Ira was in the back room, creating more designer donuts with combinations of flavors. Ira liked doing more than just the traditional donut, and her wife was eager to help. They were a team, a dynamic duo and Ira was helplessly in love with her wife. After all they've been married for a year but been together for 3 years before that.

The doorbell dinged above the shop, letting Ira know that they had a customer. "Welcome to Glazed and Confused! How may I help you?" Ira asked with a smile.

[irastein]

Ira paused with a confused look but a smile nonetheless. "Congratulations on 12 years." She added before he said that he wanted to challenge himself. "Aw thanks. It is nice but it's somewhat forced considering I'm up at 3 to make the donuts." Ira added with a smile.

[naia-kapule]

irastein‌:

Ira paused with a confused look but a smile nonetheless. “Congratulations on 12 years.” She added before he said that he wanted to challenge himself. “Aw thanks. It is nice but it’s somewhat forced considering I’m up at 3 to make the donuts.” Ira added with a smile.

Jo nodded, “thank you.” He chuckled at her admitting her business was hard and nodded, “Well, you do an amazing job at it, and if it wasn’t hard everyone would run a doughnut shop, remember that.” He smiled shooting her a wink. “Can’t promise their doughnuts would be as good as yours though.”

[naia-kapule]

rorydakota‌:

Eyes trailing from his lips to his hands as he started to share the signs she’d taught him, Rory’s face lit up; and she beamed. She loved when others were enthusiastic about learning to sign, whether it be BSL or ASL. “Brilliant.” She applauded him, opting to clap first before switching to the sign for ‘applause’. After a moment, she returned her attention to her tea, taking a quick sip before continuing on. “I actually don’t think I knew that about you… Have any suggestions for someone visiting the city for the first time? I’ve not planned much of my itinerary yet other than touring several locations made famous by Interview With a Vampire.” She commented, holding up the book she was currently reading, the third book in The Vampire Chronicles series. “I’m Lestat trash and unashamed to admit it.”

Jo smiled back at her happy to know he had made her day a little bit brighter. He was a quick learner but he had never taken the time to take up any languages, sign language seemed like the best one and he had a pretty good teacher with Rory around. He mimicked her, learning more was definitely not going to turn him away. His brow raising as they continued their conversation. “I’d have to say don’t go to the typical tourist places. Explore the city.” He shrugged, “I went back for a little while after Katrina hit. Seeing what was left, you can probably still feel some of that heartbreak down there today honestly. I would definitely suggest just taking it all in, but don’t mess with any of the voodoo. The people there take it seriously and will curse you in a heartbeat.” He nodded, “definitely go pay the voodoo queen a visit though, and Madame La Laurie’s house. There is more heartbreak in New Orleans than people care to talk about it, but the city was built on the back of heart break. That’s why the people there are strong and not scared of anything.” He smiled, giving her a nod, “a good idea, especially with October coming up.”

[naia-kapule]

rorydakota‌:

Rory nodded as Jo said he was gonna go grab his coffee first. That made perfect sense. And she didn’t mind waiting for him to return. Moving her belongings off the table in order to make room for him to sit across her from, she placed her bag at her feet, returning her attention to her book until she caught his presence out of the corner of her eye. Placing the book back down, she glanced up as he sat, her eyes trailing to watch his lips. “I was in Nashville several weeks back for my blog. And I’ve recently been planning two trips to New Orleans and Orlando.” As of now, October would be a busy month for the petite brunette, as long as both trips panned out. “How about you? Remember any of the signs we went over last time?” She inquired. They’d only touched on the very basics thus far; but that was honestly the best place to start.

His brows raised and he nodded, “Wow you’re getting around for sure. I was born in New Orleans ya know?” He said with a smile, “we moved here to be closer to a job for my dad, been here ever since.” He raised his brows again and nodded, “I sure do.” He said proving it to her as he carefully moved his hands to show a few of the things she had taught him before thanking her using his movements.