Serendipity- T.S Daughter

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May 29, 2001
Malibu, California

The setting sun reflected against the windows of a beautiful mansion in the city of Malibu
Inside flashing lights and muffled music could be seen and heard along with people dancing to their hearts content

Within the crowd a woman frantically spoke over the phone
"Are you sure?" She shouted loudly trying to speak over the noise. A muffled answer

Slender hands ran through strawberry blonde hair.

Virginia "Pepper" Potts

The punctual and professional assistant of none other than Anthony Edward Stark. A legacy behind the name. Son of famous weapon builder Howard Stark and his wife Maria. Both who had unfortunately passed away from a car accident back in 1991.

Today, his 31st birthday was being celebrated. The large amount of guests filled the mansion to almost full capacity. And in the center of attention was none other than the birthday boy.

"CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!" the crowed chanted as he rapidly drank the line of shots on the table

As he finished his last shot he pumped his fist with the empty glass in the air receiving whistles and shouts of approval.

Pushing through the chaos, Pepper reached her boss and tried pulling him away

"Not now Pep, skinny dipping is about to start" he said taking another random drink from the bar tender he hired for the night.

Pepper insisted and kept pulling him away from the crowd until he willingly followed along

Pushing him into an empty room for privacy she paced around the room as Tony closed the door behind him

"What did I do this timeee?" He whined out lazily throwing himself into the sofa

He received no answer and shrugged as he made his way to the alcohol cabinet in the corner of the room

"No more drinking Tony, I need you as sober as possible for this" Pepper spoke out as she snatched the keys away from him

Tony rose his hands in defeat and sat back down in the sofa

"Come on pep, its my birthday, can I not get any lectures today?" He asked exasperated crossing his arms in boredom

Seeing the serious look in Peppers face, he couldn't help but giggle until she glared at him, he cleared his throat

"Soo.....enjoying the party?" He asked, an innocent smile on his face

Pepper sighed loudly into her hands

"You always get into difficult situations and im always able to pull out of them" she trailed off "but I dont know about this one"

Tony furrowed his brows

"I didn't kill anyone" he blurted out, ready to defend himself

"Do you remember Savanah Williams?" Pepper asked crossing her arms

Tony hummed in thought thinking through all the women he's met, long list if he was honest
Seeing that his thinking wasn't getting him anywhere despite her name being pretty well known lately she sighed out

"You dated her for about three weeks...around 10 months ago" she trailed off as she thought back

Tony paused his humming and his face brightened as he remembered