Another Day at the Grind- (OPEN)

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Madison got up late as usual, and had to throw herself together quickly which was nothing new. No matter how quick she had to get ready, she always looked good and well put together. She grabbed a pink throw over shirt and a pair of blue jean shorts, she slipped on a pair of gold sandles, and she tied her long hair up into a tight bun

She grabbed her bag and headed out the door and went straight to her shop, since people were always there to get their hair done and chit chat about everything and anything. Madison loved everyone that came into her shop, even those whom everyone else did not like, but as long as they didn't give her any problems she was quite fine with everyone.

She got to the front steps of her shop and she went into her purse and grabbed her keys. She opend the door and stepped inside and started her everyday routiine of setting up and getting everything ready, since it was only herself that worked there.

She started the coffee maker and took out some cookies that she she had bought from Vayda's shop and layed them out for her customers, and then sat back and awaited for their arivals.

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Alex walked into the hair salon. It had been a long time since she had gotten her hair done. "I'm Alex. And I have an appointment at 9.30." She said. Then, she sat down in one of the waiting chairs to wait for her turn.

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Madison was about to head into the back to get her dyes ready for her appointments today, when she had heard the little bell above her door ring. She turned around and noticed a fairly young girl walk in and walk up to the counter.

"Hi...can I help you?" Madison asked the young girl. "Is your parents here?" she asked the girl, since she seemed quite young to be in there by herself. Madison watched her take her seat in the waiting chairs.

Madison snickered at herself, in shock how grown up this girl was acting. Madison grabbed her appointment book and looked for today's date. She scrolled down and she had seen the girls name. "Yup...your in here...come and take a seat I will be with you in just a moment", she said to her, as she had went to the back for a brief moment.

Madison was feelng unsure about this and she was considering on calling the Mayor, just to see if she knew who this girls parents were, so she could get their consent but the Mayor had an appointment this morning aswel,l so she thought that she would wait until then to ask. There was no way that Madison booked this appointment for this girl...but she must have, who else would have.

She walked back over to the girl and ran her fingers through her hair to get a feel for her hairtype. "So...what were you plannng on doing to your hair today anyways?" she asked her, in hopes that she wasn't going to ask her to cut off all of her hair or something. That was defently something that she didn't need...angry parents commng in and givng her a blast.

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Alex walked on over to the chair that Madison had showed her to. "I'm 15 years old just in case you were wondering. Umm... I have a few pictures here of what I would like you to do today." She had been to that hair salon long ago with her father once. But, now her father couldn't go with her anymore because he has been dead for 3 years. Alex could still remember those times as if it were just yesterday.

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madison took the pictures that Alex had with her and she took a look. "15 years old...really?" she said to her not really beliving her.

"I like some of these and I think this one would look the best on you" she said to her when she held up a photo of a layerd cut to the shoulders. "It would really suit your facial features" she said to her with a smile.

She was still very nervous about doing anything with her hair, since she still hasn't answered her question about her parents. "so who are your parents anyways?...have they ever been here before, because I though I knew everyone" she said to her, as she put the apron over her and started to get everything ready to do her hair.

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Alex bit her lower lip like she always did when she was really nervous about something. She did not want to tell Madison about her storyline and her father and all. She could not leave Storybrooke. Storybrooke, Maine was her home. She had been there as long as she could remember. "Well..." She went and continued to bite her lower lip nervously. She had to make something up, to cover up the truth. If Madison believed a lie, then it would be fine and Alexline wouldn't have to leave Storybrooke. That's it! That's what Alex was going to do. She was going to make up a cover story to hide the truth about her parents.

"My dad is Derek Stableer. He used to be a janitor at the Storybrooke Elementary School. And my mother... well... she left when I was fairly little. I don't quite remember her that much. Why do you ask?"

You know that feeling one gets in the pit of her stomach when she's done something bad? Guilt. Alex had that feeling of guilt right dab in the middle of her tummy. She had never lied to anyone before, and she didn't want to start now.

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Madison stood in fron of her now awaiting her reply. "Well....", Madison heard her begin. "My dad is Michael Stableer. He used to be a janitor at the Storybrooke Elementary School. And my mother... well... she left when I was fairly little. I don't quite remember her that much. Why do you ask?", Madison heard her say with such an inicent tone...but a guilty face. "Just wondering", Madinson said to her, moving behind her and looking at her iin the mirror running her hands through her hair.

Madison tried, she really did and she couldn't fool around with this act anymore. She had a buisness to run, and she needed to make money so she could pay this months mortgage to Mr. Gold and hopefully make some for herself. She picked up the water bottle and started to mist her hair while trying to figure out this girls history. "So...what is it exactly your wanting in your style Alex?" she asked her now picking up the scissors and ready yo cut.

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Alex smiled at Madison. "I want it to be shoulder length with a lot of layers and beach wave curls, and don't forget to thin it out" She gave her a bunch of hand gesters. She wanted her hair to be like it always was, but this time with a little extra flare to it.

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Regina got up early, since she made herself a hair appointment 9:45am. She got herself dressed and was trying to get herself presentable for the town council meeting this afternoon. After her hair was done, she was looking forward to picking up her new suit from the new tailor shop that was in town.

She got downstairs and quickly grabbed an apple that was sitting on her countertop. She grabbed her coat, threw it on and then got in her car and drove to the hair salon. Regina liked the way Madison did her hair, and she always made her feel good.

She reached outside the hair shop where she parked and grabbed her purse and headed to go inside. She walked in and said "Hello" to Madison, and then she noticed this girl and was quite baffled that she couldn't remember who this girl was. She was the queen...the one who made all this happen...she knew everything..or did she?

She looked over at the girl and knodded at her in confusion. Then she looked up at Madison and raised her voice a bit. "Wait.." she yelled. She walked over to them and gave her two scents worth. "You weren't going to cut her hair..." she said to Madison. She looked down at the girl," And what's your name?" she asked. "Where are your parents?" she asked again.

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Alex looked up to see that the mayor of Storybrooke, Maine was glaring right at her. "Wait..You weren't going to cut her hair..." She had heard her telling Madison a bit earlier. This time, the mayor was speaking right at Alex. "And what's your name? Where are your parents?" The mayor had asked her.

Alex didn't really like the mayor at this moment, for she was kinda scary. Alex bit her lip again. She had just lied to Madison, and she knew she couldn't lie to the mayor. What was she to do now? Should she just tell the truth? She had to. It was the only suggestion.

"Well... you see... first of all matters, my name is Alex. And I am 15, almost 16, years old. ... my parents... well... they... they umm... you see... they are... gone. My father passed away 3 years ago, but I never told anyone. And my mother, well, I don't know where she is at. I've never actually met her. I know she is alive somewhere, but I just don't know where..." As Alex said this to the mayor, she slouched down in her seat, and continued to bite her lower lip until it started to bleed.

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Regina stood there dumb founded by the girls response. Regina took a step back and looked at the girls face. "So you have no one?" she asked her. Regina looked at Madison and of course asked her drilling questions. "Who made the appointment for this girl?" Regina asked Madison now demanding answers.

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Madison watched the mayor start to drill her and Alex, and she knew there was something fishie about Alex, now she might find out the secret.

When she heard that Alex had no one, Madison's heart sank to the floor. How could she miss the signs. Regina the skowled at Madison. "Who booked this appointment for this girl?" she asled her. Madison replied in a low tone. "I must have...i'm the only one who does anything here" she told the mayor.

Madsion thought about taking the girl in as she had no one, and maybe she could help her find her mother. She wasn't sure what was going to happen now.

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Alex was pretty scared of the mayor herself. She was kind of mean and very scary looking. Then, responding back to what Alex had told her, she said, "So, you have no one?". Alex simply nodded at the mayor. She was now slouching all the way in her seat. "Yes. I have no one. I've been pretty good alone by myself. I have a small art gallary down the block, and I'm doing really well business wise." She replied back, still biting her lower lip which had started to bleed a little bit. Then, she heard Mayor Mills ask Madison, "Who made the appointment for this girl?" Alex's instinct was to reply back as quick as possible, this time telling the truth. "I made the appointment. Last month. My father was planning on taking me before he died... but he died, so I never came. Then, since I had enough money and I needed a hair cut desperately, I decided to call in and make an appointment. But, when I made the appointment, I lied saying I was my mother..." She said nervously but confidently.