tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229228634277552422024-03-05T08:58:35.432-08:00DauntlessTo love is to destroy, and that to be loved is to be destroyed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-57210923390254206672016-03-03T04:53:00.000-08:002016-03-03T05:26:50.423-08:00Toy<div style="text-align: justify;">
To people, I'm just another slave that they can order around anyway they wanted.</div>
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To people, I'm just another doll that they can toy around and fuck with anytime they wanted.</div>
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To people, I'm just another emotionless person that they can emotionally abuse freely.</div>
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To people, anything I do is a mistake and I have to play by their rules so I could get what they thought I earned, which is not much.</div>
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To people, I'm not allowed to feel anything and just take on what they gave to me, regardless of what I might feel inside.</div>
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I'm just someone to be manipulated whenever they please and wherever they want.</div>
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I didn't deserve a life, yet it was given to me. And now I have to live it, ending it would put other people in some much trouble because they depend on the labor work I do for them.</div>
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Who am I? I am nothing but a toy.<br />
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To top it off, I am all alone in this world.</div>
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<i>In umbra manus.</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-91213944199312144552016-02-11T15:44:00.001-08:002016-03-06T23:27:26.568-08:00Exams? Oh boy.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">
When you just realized that exams are in a month or so. I'M BASICALLY FUCKED.</div>
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Preparations? Oh trying not to get sick and brain storming on how to get 3 years worth of high school material in a matter of days for exams. The answer? Try rather impossible. But in this school (or basically all schools my level across the country) apparently, it's not that impossible. Everything is kinda possible here.</div>
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Back to preps, my head is on constant turmoil with the thought of studying. Add endless weeks of exams of that then you get what I'm feeling. Oh joy. And I'm getting dizzy writing this too, checking out.</div>
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Peace peeps! Someone hand me something for <i>moi</i> eye-bags please, it's Gucci.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-89120870310542544392016-02-04T04:09:00.000-08:002016-02-11T15:40:53.160-08:00Take What I Can Get<div style="text-align: justify;">
The days when we're trying to know each other better were hell, so to speak. We both have changed so much and apparently, more stubborn than we were before. There were days when we would go at each other's necks, there were days when we would keep our distance. It's Saturday night and we have reservations for dinner. So here am I, holed up in the bathroom, trying to tame my wild hair with Sava's straighteners.</div>
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<i>If finders were keepers, I'd still be at home</i></div>
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<i>Take it or leave it, I'll show you the ropes</i></div>
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<i>When you no longer see me, I'll be gone</i></div>
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"Brie, I laid your outfit on the bed!" Sava shouted from the living room, probably chilling on the couch while nursing a cup of tea with the TV on.</div>
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"Alright, thanks girl!" I said, giving up on trying to tame my hair so I went out and looked at the outfit she chose for me.</div>
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<i>So much for answers, I don't have a clue</i></div>
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<i>I can hear you, you're calling from outside my room</i></div>
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<i>You're still locked inside me, holding on</i></div>
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I looked out the window as I sat on my vanity, ready to start on my make up. Evening rolls by with slight rain, people out and about ready to wander around the city. Picking up my powder brush, I start doing my make up while listening to the radio.</div>
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<i>So I take what I can get</i></div>
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<i>So I take what I can get</i></div>
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"Kael's here!" Sava knocked on my door just as I'm putting final touches on my face, ready to step into the gorgeous ombre dress from Elie Saab cinched with a thin black belt, Brian Atwood heels, completed with a simple velvet clutch. I blow on my nails a bit, colored black to match the dress before stepping into the heels and walking out of my room.</div>
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<i>I'll break out your windows, I don't need a key</i></div>
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<i>Show me your doubts and I'll make you believe</i></div>
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<i>Yeah, you're still here to haunt me</i></div>
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<i>You ain't gone</i></div>
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"Brianne." I heard Kael breathed out as he stood up from the couch, gazing at me with wonder and amazement. I feel my cheeks heating up as he took my hand and kissed the back of it.</div>
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"Kael." I murmured shyly when he stood up straight again.</div>
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"Ready?" I nodded and we went down to his car, driving over as the sun sets and stars begin to appear on the sky,</div>
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<i>So I take what I can get</i></div>
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<i>So I take what I can get</i></div>
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The drive over to the restaurant is quiet with a few occasional small talks about daily things, really. We're both lost in our own thoughts as Kael made a left and we entered the parking area for the restaurant. He went out first, opening my door for me and taking my hand before leading us both to the restaurant.</div>
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<i><i>And if you are coming home</i></i></div>
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<i>I'll be out on my own</i></div>
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<i>I don't need you</i></div>
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<i>To give me back the open wounds</i></div>
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"Are you ready to order?" The waiter asked a few minutes after seating us and letting us look over the menus.<br>
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"Brianne?" Kael asked and I motioned him to order for us both. He nodded and start prattling out in fluent French the dishes we would be eating. As soon as the waiter goes away, he turned to look at me and held my gaze seriously.</div>
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"What's wrong?" I asked, my rows furrowing. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly, his body tense.</div>
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"For the next few minutes, can you just listen?" He finally said and I nodded, still confused with his mood change. He nodded back, leaning back on his chair as he started talking.</div>
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<i><i>But if you start to shed your skin</i></i></div>
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<i>Naked heart - wearing thin</i></div>
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<i>When you call</i></div>
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<i><i>I'll be here, once again</i></i></div>
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"Brianne Clark, I love you, and I will love you until I die, and if there is life after that, I'll love you then. Would you do the honor of being my wife?" He slid out of his chair and kneeled down on one knee close to me. The whole restaurant went silent as their attention moved to us both, guests waiting with bated breath for my answer.</div>
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Time seems to stop, as if there's nobody else but the two of us. I held up a hand in front of my mouth as tears gather in my eyes. Slowly, still in disbelief, I cried and nodded, all the time smiling. The guests started clapping as he sighed and put the ring on my finger. I lifted my hand for a closer look on the ring, the diamond glinting as the light catches.</div>
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<i><i>So I take what I can get</i></i></div>
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<i>So I take what I can get</i></div>
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<i>What I can get</i></div>
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"I love you, soon-to-be Mrs. Jacobsen." Kael murmured as he pulled me close and leaned down to kiss me.</div>
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"I love you too, Mr. Jacobsen." I smiled and leaned up to meet him.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-73342696023457582722016-02-04T03:47:00.001-08:002016-02-04T03:47:19.952-08:00The Unforeseeable Future<div style="text-align: justify;">
Bonsoir! (at least in my area)</div>
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Yes, yes I know. I haven't posted in ages, you can blame school and helluva load of exams for that. <i>C'est la vie.</i></div>
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Speaking of futures, I still can't believe I would be graduating high school this year (AMEN TO THAT) and then it's the university/college life. I feel so old, ha. No undoing what has been done, unless we're on our phones or PCs where undoing is one of the best thing ever created.</div>
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Funny thing, when one of my choices is where everyone in the country wants to go but it isn't my top choice. Since I'm still married to music (and books), my choice is music then literature. Follow your heart, they say and follow my heart, I do. Can't be changed, really.</div>
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But since I'm trying for the test free thingy, I need to be more serious in picking the university. *sigh* The hard life of having a twin who wants to go to med school. Expenses, more expenses, and more expenses.</div>
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Can't complain though, I'm just gonna enjoy the ride and see where I end up next. I'm sure it would be the best, though I'm not really convinced. Haha</div>
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That's all from me this time, gotta skeedaddle. <i>Ciao</i>!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-79604180119094221122016-01-12T02:51:00.001-08:002016-01-12T02:51:22.962-08:00Dreams and Reality Part 4<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“For
lunch, of course.” I raised an eyebrow, staring at him weirdly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nodded and the edges of his mouth curled up. “Believe me, it was my pleasure.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I
suppose you now have a plus one for tonight.” We stood and walked to his car as
soon as he finished paying for our lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“The
party starts at 9, so I’ll pick you up around 8.30 then. Oh and as for the
dress code whatsoever, I will text you the information.” He said as he opened
my door for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“In
that case, your phone please.” I put my hand out as soon as he got settled in
his seat. He dug out his phone from his pocket and unlocked it before handing
it over to me. I quickly inserted my number and handed it back to him. I heard
my phone ring soon after and dug it out of my bag.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“That’s
mu number.” He smiled at me when we stopped at a red light. I nodded and saved
his number, placing my phone back in my bag when I’m finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“So
what kind of party are you taking me to?” I asked curiously, looking at him as
he drove us back to my house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“If
I’m not mistaken, party/masquerade ball. I don’t have all the details quite
yet, so I’d tell you later. Is that alright?” He glanced at me as he asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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smiled and nodded. “Perfectly fine with me. I have to do something before the
party anyways.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nodded and soon we arrived back at my house. He dropped my off at the front
door, opening my door like a true gentleman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’ll
see you later, Ms. Charleston.” Daniel bowed and smiled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Indeed
you will, Mr. Haverford.” I curtsied back and smiled as he went back to his car
and drove out my house. I went inside to prepare for my ballet practice,
quickly changing into my leotard and pointe shoes. I grabbed a bottle of water
from the kitchen before heading to practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Good
afternoon, James.” I greeted my instructor before starting on my stretches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for the <i>Pas de Deux</i>?” he asked,
placing the CD into the CD player.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Well
if you’d be my partner for the moment, we’re all set.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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But when you’re performing live, you won’t be with me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“When’s
the audition anyways?” I asked, taking my position in front of the mirror.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Next
week, if I’m not mistaken.” He pressed ‘play’ and took his position. Soon,
Tchaikovsky’s <i>Pas de Deux</i> for
Nutcracker filled the room and we started our practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Just
make sure your <i>arabe</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">s</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">que</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">is on point with the song but overall you’re good
to audition next week.” James said as we took our break.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Good for me then.” I joked, taking a large swig of
water and wiped my mouth. “Can we work on Swan Lake now?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">He laughed, shaking his head. “One more Nutcracker
then we can do Swan Lake.” I nodded and took my position again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Same time next week?” James asked when we’re
finished, guzzling water in our mouth. I nodded, looking at the clock.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“I have to go now, got a party to prepare for.” I
waved at him as I walked out the practice room, going straight to my bathroom
to shower. As soon as I finished showering, my phone started ringing. I put it
on speaker as I started preparing for the party.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Good evening.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Good evening, Ms. Charleston.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Mr. Haverford, to what do I owe the pleasure of
this phone call?” I smiled, curling my hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“I’m just informing you about the dress code.” He
replied.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“And what is it?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Latin.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Perfect, I have just the right outfit for that.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Alright, I will be seeing you soon. Good evening,
Ms. Charleston.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“And to you, Mr. Haverford.” I pressed the ‘end’
icon and put my hair in a half </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">up-do</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> with few tresses curled on each side of my
face. I put on minimal make-up, smoky eyes and dark colored lipstick to
complement my maroon dress. Grabbing the said dress, I select suitable lingerie
and get dressed before grabbing my Blahniks for the finishing touch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Vanna, there’s Daniel downstairs.” My mother said
as she knocked on my door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“A minute!” I replied, grabbing a clutch and
stuffed my phone, lipstick and lip balm inside before going out and locking my
door. I went down to the living room where I see Daniel and my mother talking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Ms. Charleston.” Daniel stood up and kissed the
top of my hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“Do I pass muster, Mr. Haverford?” I teased,
smiling at him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">He took a few steps back and looked at me head to
toe. I blush a bit and squirmed in place, waiting for him to finish his
examinations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“You have surpassed my expectations.” He finally
said and smiled widely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">“You better go now if you don’t want to be late.” My
mother said and we immediately walked to Daniel’s car and drive to the venue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-15001506985666265622015-11-30T23:59:00.001-08:002015-11-30T23:59:27.115-08:00Dreams and Reality Part 3<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I nodded, rearranging the pillows so I
can lay down to enjoy the sunlight, my eyes closing on their own as I let the
sound of birds chirping lull me to sleep. As I drifted off, I heard a soft
laugh echoing as I faded out into unconsciousness. I was pulled out from my nap
to a hand stroking my hair and someone humming softly. I stretched and rubbed
my eyes before opening them, only to look at sparkling blue eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">“Did the party tire you out that
much?” Daniel asked, still stroking my hair softly. I smiled sheepishly and
bite my lip, nodding my head a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I suppose I should apologize for
coming so early.” He said regrettably, making me shake my head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“You came at the right time. If I kept
on sleeping, I wouldn’t have gotten anything done then.” I replied, my voice
still heavy with sleep. He nodded, his hand still playing with my hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Your hair gets all messed up when you
sleep.” He pointed out and my hands immediately flew to my hair to tidy it up,
only to find tangles. I sighed and sat up, my dress hiking up to mid thighs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’ll treat you out for lunch.” He
suddenly said and I looked at him in confusion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“As an apology.” He clarified.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“You don’t have to do that, really.” I
protested lightly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I want to.” His eyes is sincere and
honest, making me sigh and smile slightly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“If you insist.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He stood up and offered his arm. I
hooked my arm with his and we strolled out the gazebo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Do you mind waiting in the parlor?
I’m going to freshen up a bit.” I asked when we got inside the house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Of course not.” He smiled and sat
down on the couch then gestured for me to go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Five minutes.” I promised and bounded
up the stairs into my room. I stepped into the bathroom and brushed my teeth
then went back to my room. Hurriedly, I brushed my hair, sprayed some perfume
on my neck and wrists, applied some eyeliner and wore my white sandals before
going back to the parlor where I spotted Daniel on the phone. I took a seat
nearby and retrieved some lip-balm from my bag, applying it to my lips. He
wrapped up the call soon enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Something wrong?” I asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He pocketed his phone, and then shook
his head. Afterwards, he stood and offered a hand to pull me up. I took it and
we headed out to his car, a black R8. I gasped in admiration and nearly threw
myself onto the car if it wasn’t for Daniel’s hand holding mine. And my
dignity, of course. I let my eyes wander all the over the car: its sleek body,
the shiny black coating. We came to a stop next to the passenger seat, the car
being unlocked and him pulling the door open for me to get in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Why thank you, kind sir.” I curtsied
before going in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He hurried to the driver’s side after
I settled down, starting the engine and pulls out from my house. I messed with
the radio as we got into the highway, full of cars with people ready to spend
their weekends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I take you like the R8?” I hear him
ask, pulling me away from my thoughts. I smiled sheepishly and feel warmth on
my cheeks, looking down to my lap and nodding in confirmation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Do you have any car of your own?” He
asked, glancing at me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">I shake my head, “I can’t drive.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We were quiet for a few moments before
he spoke again. “May I ask why?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I haven’t learned how to drive,
that’s it. No phobias or trauma, if you’re curious.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“That explains it.” He smiled, putting
the right blinker on before turning right. The car entered a posh restaurant
and I frowned, looking at my attire then at the restaurant again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“You look great, don’t worry about
it.” He said as he killed the engine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“But this restaurant is very high
class.” I protested and crossed my arms on my chest. “There’s no way I can
enter dressed like this.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“You’d be surprised. Come on.” He had
opened my door and offered a hand. I sighed and took it, pulling out of the car
before walking towards the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Ah, Mr. Haverford! Good morning!” The
maî-tre d greeted us as we entered the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Good morning, Jacques. Is my parents
here already?” he shook hands with him as we walked inside, people dressed
formally as they enjoyed their lunch. I frowned and hid behind Daniel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Your mother is here now consulting
with the chef.” The maî-tre d replied. Daniel nodded and pulled me from behind
him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Vanna, you look fine. Don’t fuss
about it.” He bent down so he could look straight into my eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“But…” I started to protest only to be
stopped by a finger held in front of my mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“No buts.” He said and took my hand,
leading me to the kitchen where I can see his mother and the executive chef
talking to each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Good morning, mother.” He greeted
with smile and kissed her cheeks, leaving me to stand behind him while wringing
my hands together out of nervousness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Ah Daniel!” She brightened and hugged
him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Picking the courses for dinner, I suppose?”
He asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Why yes, of course. I was hoping you
could help with it. Oh, hello there.” She said when she spotted me. Daniel went
back to my side and pulled me forward to greet his mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Mother, may I introduce Ms.
Charleston?” I held my hand out and put on a polite smile. She surprised me by
giving a hug, one I immediately returned tightly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Your dress last night was
magnificent. Was it a vintage?” Mrs. Haverford asked after we pulled away from
the hug.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I think so, it was my mother’s.” I replied
as I went back to Daniel’s side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Vintage always brings the good
couture.” She smiled, looking back to Daniel. “Would you take a look at the
menu before the both of you enjoy your lunch? I need an opinion on the drinks.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Daniel nodded and looked at me, “Do
you mind?” I smiled and shake my head, heading out back to</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> the dining area and
chose a table near the window with a view of the park close by. A waiter came
by bringing a bottle of wine with him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Mr. Haverford said to bring this and
your lunch has been ordered.” He said after he poured the wine into both of the
glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I nodded, “Thank you.” He went back to
the kitchen entrance as Daniel walked out and headed towards our table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I hope you’ve worked up quite an
appetite since I ordered a lot.” He said as he sat down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I have an appetite nearly all the
time.” I patted my stomach and giggled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I like a woman who can eat.” He said
softly and I colored, looking down on my lap in embarrassment. He laughed
softly and held my hands, making me look up at him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Don’t be embarrassed, I’m just
stating a fact. You can’t find many girls who can eat without being worried
about their weight afterwards.” He smiled and squeezed my hands before finally
letting go when our food arrived.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Enjoy.” Our waiter bowed then hurried
back to serve another diner. We unfolded our napkins then lay it over our laps before
opening the lid covering our foods. I inhaled deeply, savoring the aroma of my
lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Are you going to tell me what food you
have chosen?” I asked teasing as I start to cut the meat down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Grilled sea bass with hollandaise
sauce, accompanied with sautéed asparagus.” He smiled before taking a bite. I copied
him and moaned in pleasure as my taste buds exploded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Oh goodness, I would kill to own the
recipe of this delectable food.” I exclaimed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Daniel laughed and shook his head in
disbelief. “You would be saying that for every dish I ordered then.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I raised an eyebrow, “Oh? You’re that
confident about this restaurant?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“My family and yes, I am quite confident
at that particular subject.” He smirked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Hmm, very well then. I suppose you
wouldn’t mind if I up the ante then?” I challenged, leaning forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Bring it on. If I win, you’re going
to be my plus one at a party tonight.” He held out his hand, silently
challenging me to shake it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Done and if I win, I could take you
anywhere I wanted to go.” I shook his hand to seal the deal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“One exception: it has to be by the
law.” He added, me nodding in reply as I ate, chewing considerably to get more
flavors from the food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Well what course do we have next?” I
asked as I wiped my mouth when we finished the first course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Soup. Mushroom cream with chicken, accompanied
with baguette.” Daniel said as he took a sip of his wine. The waiter soon came
with our dishes and refilled our wine. I took the first taste of the soup and
groaned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Yes?” He asked amused.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’m going to lose our small bet at
this rate.” I complained as I take another spoonful of the delicious soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He smirked, “Music to my ears. Now
finish up, we still have desert to follow.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Goodness.” I grumbled under my breath
and finished the soup, taking a few sips of water to clear my mouth and throat.
Soon another waiter cam carrying covered dishes that would be our dessert.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“So are you going to tell me what you
ordered for our dessert?” I leaned forward and rested my head on my hand,
smiling sweetly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Hmm, maybe I will, maybe I won’t.” He
said in a sing-song voice. I pouted and crossed my arms across my chest
childishly as the waiter placed our dessert on the table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Aww, I’m sorry.” He chuckled before
opening the lid covering our final dish. I groaned in pleasure when I see my
favorite dessert on the plate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I declare defeat.” I raised my hands
up and smiled sheepishly. Daniel smiled smugly and leaned back on his chair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Eat up.” Was all he said, me doing so
happily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I scooped an unhealthy portion of my
chocolate lava cake and added ice cream before eating it, my eyes closing in
bliss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Thank you.” I smiled when we’re
finished with lunch, sipping the remnants of our wine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“For what exactly?” He asked as he signaled
the waiter for our bill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-68772590011848520782015-10-22T17:24:00.002-07:002015-10-22T17:24:58.501-07:00Why Don't You Love Me<a href="https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10970796/1/Why-Don-t-You-Love-Me">https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10970796/1/Why-Don-t-You-Love-Me</a><br />
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Copyright by me. Yes, I write fanfictions. Don't be too surprised, been writing fanfictions all my life.</div>
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Oh and while you're at it, please listen to the song too. You can know when it's in Clary's or Jace's POV based on the song.</div>
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I LOVE THEM TOO MUCH I JUST CAN'T HANDLE MY FEELS OF CLACE GAH.</div>
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I wish we can get more Clace in the upcoming series too... But Julian and Emma's story are pretty dang interesting I want to read it (aka The Dark Artifices series). SHE HAS TOO MANY SERIES I HAVEN'T EVEN READ MAGNUS BANE UNTIL NOW UGH.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-91761313709491007022015-10-21T05:43:00.000-07:002015-10-21T05:43:20.190-07:00Dreams and Reality Part 2<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Oh. Thank
you.” I took the card and went inside the car. Turning on the headlight, I
unsealed it and written inside is a message for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> I would
say your beauty attracted the animals. Until then.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> --
Your ‘observer’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I laughed softly and tucked the card
in my clutch, my eyes closing as I drifted off. When I woke up, I found myself
in the garage, car parked and waiting for me to get out. Stretching, I went out
and head straight for my room, letting my hair down and cleaning my face from
makeup before getting into comfortable sleepwear and going back to sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I woke up the next morning to a series
of knocks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">“Come in.” I yawned and stretched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The door opens.” Miss, there is
someone to see you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Who is it?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Mr. Haverford.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I raised an eyebrow, “Tell them I’ll
be ready in 10 minutes.” The door closed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I made my way to the bathroom, taking
a quick shower then changed into a simple summer dress made out of Italian
lace, donning on a cute pair of white sandals before heading out. I bit back a
gasp when I spotted pale gold hair, not believing what I saw.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Ms. Charleston.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I straightened, “Mr. Haverford, to
what do I owe the pleasure of your company on this beautiful morning?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I believe we were talking about how
animals are attracted to you.” He replied and turned around so now we faced
each other. I gasped in astonishment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It was my ‘observer’ who came by!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“We meet again.” He smiled and bowed.
Still tongue tied, I curtsied back, still in astonishment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“This is certainly a surprise.” I
finally replied after a few beats of shocked silence, taking a seat across of
him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I was in the area and thought I
should be more sociable to my acquaintances.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“It seems like I have moved grades.” I
teased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He laughed, “That, you certainly have.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Annie, one of the housemaids, made her
appearance. “Breakfast is served, miss.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I smiled, “Thank you, Annie. Would you
care for some breakfast, Mr. Haverford?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Call me Daniel, please. And yes, I
would love some breakfast.” He smiled and stood up. “Lead the way, Ms. Charleston.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“If you insisted on being called
Daniel, then call me Vanna.” I said as I began walking to the dining room with
Daniel trailing behind me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Vanna it is then.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunlight and the smell of freshly
baked bread greeted us as we entered the dining room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“There you are, darling.” My mother
said when she saw me, standing up immediately and curtsied when she saw Daniel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Mr. Haverford, I didn’t remember
hearing you enter this house.” My father remarked as he stood up and shook
hands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“My apologies, sir. I insisted on my
sudden appearance to be much of a mere social call.” Daniel replied and bowed
to mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Very well. Would you like to join us
for breakfast? We have enough to feed an army.” Father asked as I told a maid
nearby to prepare another seat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I already accepted the offer. Your
daughter asked me earlier.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I saw my parents raise their eyebrow
and sighed, knowing that they would be pestering me after Daniel left. I walked
to my usual seat, noting with pleasure that the seat next to me has been
prepared; Daniel would be sitting next to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“How is Stanford treating you,
Daniel?” Mother asked as we began plating up various dishes onto our plates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“It has been brutal, I have to say,
but I have gotten used to it.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“What major are you taking?” I asked,
wiping jam from my mouth and plated some omelets for Daniel and me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Medical, pediatrics to be specific.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Why pediatrics?” I asked a bit
softly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Silence follows. Then, “Vanna,
apologize now.” Father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’m sorry about my daughter’s
question, which was uncalled for.” Followed by mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“My apologies.” I murmured softly and
continue eating, refraining from making anymore small talk. I can feel Daniel’s
stare now and then but paid no attention, my main goal is to finish breakfast
and getting out of the room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I pushed my chair back after a few
moments, wiping my mouth and curtsying before heading out. I hear some murmurs
as I reached the hallway, then a pair of footsteps echoing behind me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Vanna.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I stopped, letting Daniel catch up
even though I kept my back to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’m sorry for my question earlier, it
was rude.” I said, my voice soft.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I lost my sister to lung cancer when
she was 7. Then I nearly died of yellow fever at 9 years old.” He said gruffly,
the way someone on the verge of crying would be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Is that why you chose pediatrics? So
many children won’t have to suffer?” I asked softly, turning around to face
hi,.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“In a part, yes. They should have a
long life, filled with joy. Not one full of hospital visits.” His fists
clenched tightly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I don’t know what came to me but the
next time I know, I’m hugging him tightly while burying my face in his chest. I
should have asked for permission but then, I’m doing this on impulse. I can
feel his surprise because he tensed but after a few moments I feel him hugging
back just as tight, burying his face in my hair. We stayed in that position for
a few minutes when I started laughing softly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“What is it?” He murmured.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I just went on and hugged you without
asking for your permission.” I said sheepishly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He chuckled, “Feel free to do it
anytime, I wouldn’t mind.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I pulled away slightly to look up at
him. “So you would accept random hugs given by random people then?” I feel my
brows furrow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Only from you.” He ruffled my hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Hey!” I protested while smoothing my
hair, him laughing as I do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Come on, I want to show you
something.” I smiled at him and took his hand, leading him out to the gardens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Are you taking me hostage?” He gasped
mockingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I rolled my eyes, “Dungeons would suit
you better.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We walked under an arch and to a
secret passageway, leading us to a hidden meadow with a small gazebo and
flowers surrounding the meadow. Sunlight and bright blue sky bathed us as we
made our way towards the gazebo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“How on Earth did you find this
place?” He asked as we sat down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“One of my escapades when I was
younger.” I replied, my legs crossing as I closed my eyes and enjoyed the
sunlight. I hear a small bark and opened my eyes, a flurry of golden brown
leaping at me. I laughed happily, my nose scrunching as the small dog licked my
face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Lucky!” I rubbed its fur and belly,
my problems forgotten at the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I was right animals does attract to
you.” He mused.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I looked up and smiled, “I’ll take
that as a compliment.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He held out his hands, “May I?” I
nodded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As soon as I loosened my hold on
Lucky, he bounded over to Daniel and licked his face too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I’m sorry, he’s full of energy.” I
apologized, handing some tissues to wipe our faces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">He laughed, “No worries, I have had my
fair share of dogs licking my face.” He smiled while wiping his face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Was the dog I met at the pond yours
too?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Rocky, he’s the youngest.” He stroked
Lucky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“How my dogs do you have?” I asked
curiously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Only two, Marie and Rocky.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-78719075473490843002015-10-19T00:33:00.000-07:002015-10-19T00:33:06.700-07:00Dreams and Reality Part 1<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I walked
down the stairs towards the ballroom, my gown trailing behind me. My heels
clacked into the marble floor, my face covered with a mask. The crowd went
silent as I reached the end of the stairs, my hand letting go of the
balustrade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Ms. Charleston,“
I heard my name being announced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The rest
fades out as the night begins. Socializing, dancing, taking a bite to eat here
and there. It wasn’t long before I found myself outside, wandering near the
garden. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I sat down
on one of the benches near the pond, moonlight shining down on the tranquil
waters. I’m left to my own piece of mind; the breeze keeping me cool and the
sound of crickets accompany me in my solitude.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Good
evening.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I startled,
looking behind me to see a guy with pale hair walking around the bench to sit
next to me. He’s clearly dressed for the party but I haven’t seen him anywhere
inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Good
evening,” I stuttered out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">He looked
up to the sky, “It’s a beautiful night, isn’t it?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“It is,” I
agreed and took my chance to study him. Pale gold hair with a strong jaw line
and high cheekbones, a slight wrinkle at the corner of his lips; laugh lines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“So what
brings you here, milady?” I heard him ask.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I shrugged
lightly, “I needed a breather.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“But you
could have done that in the balcony.” He pointed out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I looked
back at the balcony, now slightly crowded before sighing out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“I wanted
to get away from the crowd,” I confessed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Ah. Well
in that case, I’m avoiding the crowd as well.” He said smiling as he took a
seat next to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I looked at
him from the corner of my eyes, “I haven’t seen you anywhere inside.” I
remarked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“But I have
seen you.” He said simply.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I raised my
eyebrows but didn’t comment, instead I discreetly observed him from the corner
of my eye.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Ah, I see.
It seems like I have my own stalker then. <i>Par
excellence, </i>I suppose?<i>”</i> I teased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“That would
be much of an exaggeration. I merely <i>observed</i>
the whole time.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Observing <i>par excellence </i>it is.” We both laughed;
low rich baritone and soft soprano tenor blending in the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I hear a
soft bark coming from my right, only to find a small puppy sitting down while
wagging his tail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Oh hello
there,” I leaned down to stroke its fur before picking him up and placing him
on my lap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Animals
attract to you?” My ‘observer’ asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Either
that or I’m attracted to animals, but yes I suppose so.” I mused.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I was
silent afterwards, me stroking the little puppy and my ‘observer’ staring out
into the night, lost in our thoughts as the air breezes and made me shiver. I
heard some rustle and sudden warmth on my back. I felt my shoulder and
encountered with fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Oh thank
you.” I smiled gratefully when I see him without his tuxedo jacket, him smiling
back in answer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Sire!” Our
small bubble got interrupted when the butler soon arrived.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Yes?” He
looked up from the pond.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Your
presence is required immediately in the ballroom.” He said and was responded
with a sigh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“I’ll be
there soon.” The butler went back to the mansion. He stood up and offered his
hand to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Well
milady, it seems that our small adventure is coming to an end.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I take his
offered arm. “A shame, I quite liked this small adventure of ours.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“I’m quite
sure that we would face another adventure soon. Until then.” We had reached the
French doors and getting closer to the ballroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“I suppose
I should give your jacket back now.” I started to take it off before handing it
to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Until
then.” He smiled as he shrugged his jacket on before striding inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I made my
way inside and up the grand staircase, taking one last look at the party before
going outside, oblivious to the pair of eyes watching intently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">As I went
to pick my coat, the same butler from the pond arrived with a card in his hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Miss, this
is for you.” He handed me the card as soon as I finished wearing my coat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Who is it
from?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“I was told
to not give away any identity.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<b>(to be continued)</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-33447805618566062202015-10-18T21:54:00.000-07:002015-10-18T21:54:01.679-07:00Collision<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
My
legs turned into jelly and I had to hold on tight to the door, if not I’d
probably be toppling down the floor.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“W-what
are you doing here?” I finally stammered, trying to regain my composure. Dark
eyes with circles underneath and day old stubble greeted me.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
He
sighed and jammed his hands down his pockets, shrugging. “To be honest, I don’t
have any idea.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“Then
you might as well leave.” I said firmly.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“I’m
sorry.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
Those
two simple words had me slamming the door hard on his face. I feel myself
sliding down the door, biting my lips hard to keep the tears at bay but it
started falling freely down my face.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“Brianne,
let me explain.” I heard him say from the other side of the door.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“What
else do you need to explain? You made it perfectly clear that day.” I could
still remember clearly the days when I waited for him, him coming home late
every day, resulting in a huge fight between us where he all shouted at me to
leave if I had enough of his behavior.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
“I
was just…” I could picture him raking his hand thorough his hair while biting
his lip, as he always did when he’s frustrated.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
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“Just
go.” I whispered as I pulled my legs closer to myself, resting my head on the
top of my knees.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“I’m
not going anywhere.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Go!”
I shouted as my voice broke.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Brie,
I’m not going anywhere. Just please listen.” He begged.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Then
talk.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“I’m
so sorry of what I said; I never wanted you to leave. I was just…angry.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Yes,
you made it perfectly clear. So can you go now? Please?”</div>
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<br /></div>
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He
sighed, “I told you, I’m not leaving.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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I
stood up and went to the closet, where I kept my old mementos with him deep in
a box, never to be reopened. I opened the door and shoved the box at him,
before pulling the necklace holding the ring he gave me and threw it in his
face.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“That’s
how much you hurt me, so do me a favor and get gone. I don’t ever want to see
your face again.” I hissed.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Brianne…”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Just
go before I call the cops on you.” My hands clenched.</div>
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<br /></div>
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His
shoulders slumped and he began to walk towards the elevator, me watching the
short distance between my apartment and the elevator. Before I know what I was
doing, my hand connected with his cheek.</div>
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<br /></div>
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His
jaw clenched. “I deserved that.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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I
ran back inside and locked the door behind me. I slid down the door and started
to cry, the kind that people don’t want to see because it’s that ugly, rocking
side to side. I didn’t realize the knocks behind my back or someone calling me
repeatedly.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Brianne,
open the door please.” The person all begged and pleaded.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Somehow,
I managed to open the door and the person rushed at me, enveloping me in their
arms, drowning me in their scent. But I started to come to my senses slowly,
realizing that I know this familiar scent and the arms holding me aren’t
strange.</div>
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<br /></div>
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"It's okay, I got you baby girl." He repeated all the time as I keep on crying on to his shirt, rocking the both of us back and forth.</div>
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Finally, my tears stopped and all I'm left with is sniffles. He just keeps on stroking my hair and waited until I was calm enough to talk.</div>
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"Better now?" He murmured, I nodded and sighed softly.</div>
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<br /></div>
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"If I'd know I hurt you that bad, I would've came to you soon if I had your address." He said regretfully and squeezed tighter.</div>
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"Don't." I murmured and buried my face in his chest.</div>
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We were both silent after that, just enjoying each others' presence. It was a while before any of us did talk.</div>
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"Do you think we can start over?" He asked real softly.</div>
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I looked up at him and bit my lip, "I have no idea."</div>
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He kissed my head, "I really wish we could."</div>
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"We could take small steps?" I suggested warily.</div>
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He seemed to consider it for a moment before nodding. He stood up and offered me a hand, I accepted it even though I have no idea what he's doing.</div>
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"What are you doing?" I ask puzzled.</div>
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"Kael Jacobsen, nice to meet you." He held out his hand and smiled.</div>
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<br /></div>
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"Brianne Clark." I shook his hand and we both smiled.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-60939562289618537572015-10-08T03:14:00.000-07:002015-10-08T03:14:17.094-07:00Memories<div style="text-align: justify;">
It's been three years since we fell apart. I have moved to New York City for a clean slate. Walking through the crowd heading towards my apartment building, I held my phone close to my ear as I keep listening to my best friend, Sava, rant about her boss.</div>
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<br /></div>
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"Girl, chill. You love the job, you love the new clothes you can get your hands on early. I think that's a plus side. Except for your boss, of course." I rolled my eyes as I said this, taking a left and head towards my favorite coffee shop I found when I was wandering around the city.</div>
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"Sure yeah, but still! She's a pain in my ass!" She whined and I chuckled as I get in line to get my daily dose of caffeine. And by daily, I mean approximately 2 cups of good coffee everyday. Sue me, I'm an addict.</div>
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"This would be the umpteenth time you said that." I pointed out amused and made my way to the queue of people not so patiently waiting for their turn to order.<br />
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"Favorite line of the year!" She exclaimed proudly and I can't help but laugh at her antics.<br />
<br />
"Hey do you want some coffee? I'm at the shop now." I asked as I got closer to the barista.<br />
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"Macchiato double shot, and caramel. Lots of caramel."<br />
<br />
One thing about her, she loves double shot in her coffee and hella amount of caramel in basically anything that can be accompanied by caramel.<br />
<br />
"Yes ma'am." I mocked salute and finally faced the cashier, ordering coffee for both of us before I head to our apartment. I've been living with her for around two and half years, before that I lived alone in the same apartment.<br />
<br />
"That would be $20, please." I heard as I wrapped up the call, fetching my wallet to pay and waited for the coffee to be served. As I waited, I get this feeling that I'm being watched so I looked around the store to see if anyone is looking at me but I didn't find anybody doing it so I went back to waiting coffee. I plugged into my i-Pod then grabbed the coffee when I hear my name being called by the barista, taking a brief stop to grab some brown sugar for me to add on my coffee, then hurried out of the store so I could shake the feeling of being watched away. I crossed the road and greeted the doorman as I walked to the elevator.<br />
<br />
"Coffee's here!" I said as I closed the door to our apartment behind my back, hearing rapid footsteps through the apartment as Sava emerged and snagged her macchiato like her life depended on it. It probably does, she can't survive without coffee.<br />
<br />
"Thank you!" She cried out repeatedly as she hugged me and took a sip of her coffee, making me tut at her disapprovingly.<br />
<br />
"You do realize that it's still piping hot, right?" I asked as I opened my coat and hanged it in the coat hanger we have near the door, peeling of my socks and sitting down on the couch while nursing my own drink.<br />
<br />
"Hot coffee is the best in New York weather." She replied as she sat down next to me, turning on the TV.<br />
<br />
We both watched the news, flicking on to another channel before settling with <i>America's Next Top Model</i> reruns. It wasn't long before it started to rain, making me grateful for having coffee in my hands now.<br />
<br />
"Hey, I'm going to go shower then out for dinner." Sava suddenly said.<br />
<br />
"With who?" I felt my brows furrow.<br />
<br />
"Guys from work, Peter got promoted." She explained as she walked to her room. Peter is one of our mutual friends, and a gay one at that.<br />
<br />
"Oh. Tell him I said congrats." I smiled and went back to watching TV.<br />
<br />
"What should I wear?" She shouted from the bathroom.<br />
<br />
"Where are you eating?" I asked back, walking to her room.<br />
<br />
"I think somewhere in Brooklyn."<br />
<br />
"Well shit. You might want to go for something a bit classy then." I rummaged her closet for something that might fit the occasion. She soon came in to help me.<br />
<br />
"This should do it." I pulled out a nude colored dress and heels to match it. She immediately searched her box of accessories, pulling out a pendant necklace and simple gold earrings. I nodded in approval, ushering her to sit so I can get started on her hair and makeup.<br />
<br />
"Thank you!" She hugged me tight and I laughed as I hugged her back.<br />
<br />
"Now go, don't wanna be late for dinner." I rushed her out, hearing her laugh as she went to the elevator. I settled down back to the couch, changing the channel to a movie then going to the kitchen, making myself a sandwich. In the middle of making sandwich, the buzzer went off indicating that I have a guest.<br />
<br />
"Coming!" I wiped my hands and rushed to get the door, unlocking and sliding the bolt open. My heartbeat seems to stop and my legs turned to jelly when I get a look on who is standing behind the door.<br />
<br />
"Brianne." He breathed out.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-86547206892815033342015-09-29T01:07:00.000-07:002015-09-29T01:09:10.611-07:00Scars<div style="text-align: justify;">
The sound of car horns and the buzz of the cars fills the night as the clock strikes 3 o'clock. I just keep tossing and turning around in bed, your side getting colder and colder with each minutes that passes by. Tears streak down my face as sleep drew farther away from me, leaving me with my thoughts and my restless night.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sitting up, I turned the radio on and the opening notes for <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdQdcuW_YeE" target="_blank">Scars</a></i> begins. Holding my legs close to my chest, I rested my chin on top of my knees and stared out the window as I listened to the song.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>You're setting off, i</i><i>t's time to go, the engine's running</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>My mind is lost, we always knew this day was coming</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>And now it's more frightening than it's ever gonna be</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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When did we end up like this? When did we fall apart? Was I not good enough for you? When you said you'll take me as I am, was it a lie? Was everything you said a lie?</div>
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<br /></div>
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<i>We grow apart, </i><i>I watch you on the red horizon</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Your lion's heart will protect you under stormy skies</i></div>
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<i>And I will always be listening for your laughter and your tears</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
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What went wrong? What made you go? It was always you and me against the world, then you promised me forevermore. Was it something that I said? Was it something that I did? I have to know what made us break up.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<i>And as soon as I can hold you once again</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>I won't let go of you, I swear</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We live through scars this time</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But I've made up my mind</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We can't leave us behind anymore</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
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I've been told by many people that what's done is done, I need to let go and carry on. I know deep inside me that it's true: I'm stuck in time, I'm stuck on you. That was the times when we were untouchable.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Your hands are cold, your lips are turning blue; you're shaking</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>This fragile heart so heavy in my chest, it's breaking</i></div>
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<i>And in the dark, you try to make a phone call to me</i></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I screamed repeatedly at myself to wake up, I'm only dreaming that things between us are good. I need you to get out of my head so that I can think clearly but let's be honest, you never left my mind since that day. Because we're much better altogether, can't let go.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But you're miles away, you're breaking up on your own</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>I need an hour just to say hello</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>And I can't make the truth of this work out for you or me</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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It finally had to end this bitter way. We had no more to give each other, no matter what we said. I worried every night and slept all day, I was lying to myself by pretending to be someone else.<br />
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>And for all the pennies in your pocket</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We barely get a second just to speak</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We live through scars this time</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But I've made up my mind</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We can't leave us behind anymore</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We'll have to hurt for now</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But next time there's no doubt</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>'Cause I can't go without you anymore</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
You tried to work it out and get some help, but you've been fooling everyone; I know what's going on, I know the truth. I can never hold your hand through this again. We keep lying to everyone around us, pretending to be someone that we're not.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We live through scars this time</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But I've made up my mind</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We can't leave us behind anymore</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>We'll have to hurt for now</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>But next time there's no doubt</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>'Cause I can't go without you anymore</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>No, I can't go without you anymore</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm sorry I couldn't stay to fill the empty space beside you. But it's alright, I know you'll be fine after all of this. You'll be better off in a different place, somewhere very far away from me. It's alright, don't worry about me; I'll be fine, I have to be fine.</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-30342566348914488572015-09-17T17:37:00.000-07:002015-09-17T17:37:00.028-07:00Briefly<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hallo!</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Perks of only having 5 hours of school: weekend starts early. Downside of not having any gadgets at your disposal when your weekends start early: boredom ensues and you'd just find yourself trying to do basically anything to keep you from getting bored as hell.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
But <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">good news</span> though, my class won the Kulturfest competition for making a cover video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNO7KOuuPzw" target="_blank">Auf Uns</a>. Yes, I'm getting slightly better in German but as for the listening, that would be a big fat <i>nein</i>.</div>
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No idea what else to report, so guess I should probably end it here. I know it's brief but better than posting nothing.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<i>Auf Wiedersehen</i>!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-43734360089529854232015-09-10T17:35:00.000-07:002015-09-10T17:35:31.030-07:00Passing Through<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi guys! Sorry it took so long for me to write again, been busy and currently writing this when I should probably stay away from screens as I'm sick (sinus, bad cough and a damned headache). Oh well, the combo of me and being sick isn't unusual.</div>
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Got nothing much to report now, so I might be back with some more posts soon.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Auf Wiedersehen!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-53083128141575605852015-06-15T08:02:00.001-07:002015-06-15T08:05:47.611-07:00Barely<p dir=ltr><i>Separation changes people.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>Or in my case, separation made him forgot all about me.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I kept thinking: "What did I do wrong?", "What's wrong with me?", "Am I never good enough?" etc.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>The answer would be: yes, I'm never good enough.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>He probably had enough of my tantrums, my insecurities, my flaws. But it's alright, I'm used to it.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I should learn how to forget the past and move on to the future. But I never seem to know how exactly I would do that. So I would have to live life with knowing how not to cry each day, how to hold back my feelings, how to carry on living with the pain.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I always have to be alright, don't I?</i></p>
<p dir=ltr>"Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me."<i> </i>- The Scientist, Coldplay</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-20169613973212331922015-03-23T02:55:00.000-07:002015-03-23T02:55:22.270-07:00Far, Far Away<div style="text-align: justify;">
When all you've done is cry your eyes out, making them swollen after you cried.</div>
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<br /></div>
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When all you've done is wonder why does everything bad happens to you all the time.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
When all you've done is think about the reasons why you shouldn't even exist in this world.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I know exactly how that feels like. Spending my night and days just letting the tears slide down my cheeks, my heart breaking with absolute sadness, my body wrecking with sobs as I let all my sadness out.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I want to tell you that everything would be better tomorrow. but I've been a lot of tomorrows and nothing has changed.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Do you ever just sit in a corner, stare into the distance and suddenly just start crying? Do you know how it feels to be the epitome of mistakes? Do you know how it feels like when you let the world crash down on your shoulders?</div>
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You could just find it in the smallest of amounts, darkest of places, coldest of times, hiding between two large things, and you can find it in everything in life basically.</div>
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I found mine in that one person. Even though the distance separates us, it doesn't keep us from reaching for our happiness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A single message could brighten up your gloomy day, a message only the two of us knows, making it bearable to get through the day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, we have our own worries about each and everything that makes us different, it may take quite some time until we would forget about all of those things and just live life with all we have right now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Don't let your past dictate." - I Know You by Skylar Grey</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And yes, I have just quoted a song out of Fifty Shades soundtrack.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The road to happiness isn't easy, there are so many obstacles you could find along the way. But if you could get through it together, you'll find that everything would be better just because of their presence near you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div>
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So... it's less than 2 months until Christmas and it's counting days to Halloween! Yay xD</div>
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Like the title, getting old is not something I really appreciate because I seem to get into more problems than ever and not to mention, my love life. But I'm definitely not going to talk about it now, after that last post. But just fyi, I'm still talking to my ex.</div>
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Okay, time to fangirl about the trailer. THE ELEVATOR SCENE, dear Lord in Heaven. Do you mean me gasping for breath when the elevator doors close and Christian just practically pounced on Ana? Yes, I think you do mean that...</div>
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DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN (again). The scene when Peeta came on TV and Katniss just stood up abruptly from her seat to stare at his face on the TV, that was pure tears for me. I CAN'T TAKE THESE FEELS THAT I'M FEELING, THIS IS WAY TOO MUCH. HOW AM I STILL ALIVE AFTER ALL OF THIS FANGIRLING?</div>
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And oh, I passed 10th grade (surprise, surprise!) and now obviously on the 11th grade. But since I don't have to meet with Biology and Physics anymore, I'm pretty thrilled.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122922863427755242.post-84299543180062959382014-06-28T08:29:00.001-07:002014-06-28T08:29:45.424-07:00Amnesia<p dir=ltr><i>Been ages since the last post! Woah, 3 months is pretty long. A lot happened, might as well wrote it all in...</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>School happened (duh) and somehow, I passed 10th grade so my status now is an 11th grader. Two years left of school before university, time surely went by that fast...</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>City of Heavenly Fire is </i><b><i>OUT </i></b><i>and I have </i><b><i>READ </i></b><i>it, fangirled and cried like crazy. The part where Jace and Clary is in the lake at the demon realm, I don't think I could read that scene without crying... Then the epilogue, where Clary gave the Herondale ring Tessa gave her to Jace as he wanted to be a Herondale, oh dear Lord Jace Herondale... My poor fangirl heart can't take any of that sweetness of yours!</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I'm back to being single again. And yes, I was in a relationship if I said it. Actually... I just got back to being single like 2 hours or so ago, I really don't wanna talk about it but if I don't, I'll end up going mad at everyone (including my cousin who doesn't know anything about it). So yeah, nothing better than to post it in here...</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>If you ask me, I actually wanna call my ex-boyf a chicken. Why? He doesn't even wanna try and continue the relationship. That is why I don't want to do anything with him these times... I mean, don't he think I know how hard having a long distance relationship is? Oh yeah he doesn't, because I'm just a stupid little girl that doesn't know anything about world. I may look like an idiot, but I have feelings. And I must add that I am extremely unstable when it comes to feelings and emotions.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I spent 16 years and 2 months of my life trying to protect my heart from getting broken but instead, I have it in smithereens. And people ask me why I have trust and confidence issues...</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><b><i>Reckless</i></b><i>: someone who doesn't care about the consequences of his/her actions.</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>I am reckless, and stupid, and sometimes overly curious, and foolish. Mix all that together and you have me as a recipe for disastee (which in real life is something that I'm always attracted to).</i></p>
<p dir=ltr><i>Give a little time for me and burn this </i><i>out</i>, we'll play hide and seek to turn this around.</p>
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And yes, if you knew the lyrics to the song '12 Days of Christmas' then you would probably know this. Speaking of, y'all probably wondering why am I singing christmas songs in February. For one, I'm listening to the Full Frontal Christmas special as I'm studying for a Civics test tomm. I'll end up with reciting the 'A Letter to Santa' mad-lib and end up in pieces because the amount of sexual innuendo there is just unbelievable!</div>
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THE LATEST TRAILER FGS I can't even! All the Fourtris moments oh my fangirl heart :') it's fine, just slaughter my feels some more (sense the sarcasm?) Oh and the link above is one of the soundtracks :D I can't tell you how happy am I when I found out that motherfucking Zedd (in the words of deadmau5) will be a part of the soundtrack! Fuck yes :D I more or less fell from my chair and ran around the house like a madman.<br />
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Happy New Year! I know it's late but hey, who cares? Haha...</div>
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Excuse me, but I have certainly died and gone to heaven because... HE IS JUST SO FUCKING HOT AND SWEET OMFG. Let's add the fact that he has a six pack, British and dating Jennifer Lawrence. And one hell of pair the bluest eyes I've ever see in my "entire fucking life" (in the accent of Alex Gaskarth).</div>
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Or... People might recognize him as Zedd, one of the most awesome EDM artist I know. For those of you who don't know what EDM stands for, it's "electronic dance music". Let's add that he's extremely sweet, cute and handsome at the same time, HAZEL eyes (I died fangirlish-ly) and he plays the piano. if you hear a thud then it might be my coffin in the fangirl heaven being nailed shut hehe.<br />
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The first picture is him with Skrillex and I forgot who, but both are extremely famous and the second one is with Joel (deadmau5). I can't cope with the pictures of awesome-as-fuck EDM artists in one picture omfg, I may start fanning myself in mere seconds.<br />
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Oh and his iTunes session EP is so damn GREAT! His piano playing oh Lord, do you want me to die because it's so perfect c: mamma mia! And let's not forget Joel's coffee run with Zedd...<br />
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Moving on to another topic... Let's move on to the Golden Globes shall we? We shall...<br />
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THE JOULT KISS OMFG I'M FANGIRLING ASDFGHJKL thank Perez for making a GIF for it :*<br />
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Well......... It's been ages since I last posted in here. Sometime in July, I think? idk but who cares? hahaha. So life happened (duh) and more fangirling ensued since I practically have a blast time in my fangirl world.</div>
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One, All Time Low concert. I'M JUST GOING TO GO AND FANGIRL OVER THE CONCERT MEMORIES, THANK YOU. I still can't believe that I've watched that fuckers live and omfg, they're sooooo perfect live. I'm actually at loss for words on how to describe how amazing 23rd of August was. I was pinching myself throughout the ride home, still in disbelief ofc! But they wouldn't be ATL without some shots on stage and of course, something sex related. And no, I didn't mind it one bit at all 'cause well, I love them for who they are. And when it's Remembering Sunday/Therapy, I pretty much had tears in my eyes because all the Hustlers (fanbase) knows that that's the ultimate song to cry at.</div>
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Two, a tweet from TW. This was pretty new actually, happened on the 26th of November (aka second day of exams). Here's the evidence, if none of you ungrateful bastards doesn't believe it...</div>
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Believe me now? Okay, good. The process of me realizing that I got a tweet was: scroll down my timeline to see a tweet by TW, reads the tweet, realizes that there's my username in it, opened my mentions, reads the tweet hundred times, blinks thousand times, scream as loud as I can, cry happily. Then my interactions exploded with the huge amount of favorites and RTs. Not that I mind, though I wonder... Is this what happens every single time you get a tweet? Okaaaaaay then...</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HmEG-klyoeI">Bohemian Rhapsody</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5rCQJmVaQpg">Wizard of Ahhhs</a> </div>
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You little shits should click on one of this links and enjoy the perfection that this the selection of videos above because this is music in its' perfection. Nuff said...<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></div>
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Guess I'll have to end it somewhere here then... Ciao!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01742324118761217728noreply@blogger.com0