Generation 2--Atani Dominguez ~~Season1

Atani Dominguez

Job: Dancer

Parents: Austin and Estelle Dominguez

Siblings (in birth order) Asia, Africa, Austin Miguel, (Atani), Suki (her twin), and Ariel.

College years: Majored in Drama to follow her dream career of becoming World class ballet dancer.

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Present day: Atani managed to rent an apartment near downtown. Many thought that she would rent with her twin sister Suki but they both decided against that. Atani felt that they needed their space since they have gone to school together and even lived in the same dorm. Besides Atani wanted her space for when her boyfriend and hopefully future fiancee could come visit freely. Therefore Atani was more than ecstatic when she found an apartment that she could afford on her own.

During college she had met and dated Nathan Schamess. After graduation Nathan hinted at moving to Viramontes to begin his career in government. Atani was more than happy to hear that his plans were finally finalized. When Atani receive the call from Nathan she couldnt believe that he was finally in town.

Nathan came over to visit Atani's new apartment.

"Your place is awesome. Are you happy to see me?"

"Of course I am. Its so nice to see you. How about your place? When do I get the luxury to see it?"

"Its not fixed yet. It will be in a few weeks. Come on lets go out and you can show me your wonderful city."


When they returned from the date Nathen put his hand on her shoulder and gave her the sweetest kiss ever imaginable. Atani was left thinking how lucky she was to find what she believed to be the one. Yes the famous "one" with who she could spend her life with. She had met Nathan her sophmore year. It had now been three years of dating and she was happier than ever. She would now be able to spend time with Nathen without having to concentrate on college course work.

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Atani managed to have her family over for dinner. To her parents it was important for the family to get together and share what has been going on. Unfortunately neither Asia nor Africa could attend. Her twin sister Suki attended and shared the good news of her latest promotion. Austin Miguel announced that he too was going doing great at his job and would soon introduce someone special in his life to his family. this is the point when Suki decided to say, "Your not the only one..right Atani. Mom, Dad Atani also has someone special that she would like you guys to meet."

"Meet? really? Who is he?" Inquired Estelle.

"No one ...Suki doesnt know what she is talking about."

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Atani was busy trying to get promoted at her job. She had seen an ad for an interpretive dancer but she knew that she needed to tune up dance skills. She was so focused that she had not noticed that it had been over more than a couple of days since Nathan called. She was not used to not talking to Nathen. She decided to call him but only reached his voicemail. "Hey Nathen its me Atani. I was just calling to well see how your doing. Its been a while since we talked. Call me."

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Atani was bored at home so she decided to meet up with some of her work friends at the shopping center downtown. When she got there she noticed someone familiar. After looking she realized it was Nathen. She quickly went to him and she wanted to know what in the world was going on.

"Nathen? Whats up? I have been calling you. How come you havent answered?"

"Oh hi Atani, Sorry I have been busy. I just needed sometime to get to know the city."

"Wait. You needed to get to know the city without me? Whats going on. You used to call me every day and now you barely do."

"Atani..listen I know that this is not the place nor the time. I think that we should maybe take some time apart. I dont know how things are here. I just want to have some fun and well not be tied down."
"Tied down Nathen? Since when do you feel tied down? Look I think you need some time so its OK. I have never been one to beg someone for time and trust me im not going to start with you."

"Wait Atani.."

"No well talk later...have a goodnight."

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Atani didnt know who to talk to. Should she call her mom? Her other sisters? She felt closer to Suki so naturally that is who she called. Suki was more than shocked to hear the story her sister told her.

"He told you that? that he felt tied down? Girl if I were you that would be the end of it. Trust me there is something shady going on. I told you to dump him once you graduated yet you didnt listen to me."

"You dont know what we have. Its just some adjustment issues. I knew I shouldnt have told you."

Suki looked at her sister and wondered where the independant women she knew Atani was went to. Don't mistake it she did like Nathen for her sister but she didnt like that he was now just toying with her. Even though Atani would oppose it Suki would get to the bottom of this 'adjustment issues' that Nathen was suffering. Either way she was sure that her sister would surpass this.

Instead of focusing on her what used to be relationship Atani instead spent her time and energy at her job. No matter what Atani needed to excel. She loved Nathen but she was not willing to lose her self just because Nathen needs a break. if this did not work out Atani knew this would be his loss not hers.