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baby while we're young we should have some fun and tell everyone that we fell in love with each other. that we found one in one another.

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phillip langham –––– philliplangham‌:

Phillip was lounging on his sofa, his tablet on his lap and his left arm stretched out on the backrest, when the phone rang throughout his townhouse. He picked it up and found himself talking to Audrea’s maid who was asking to talk to his maid. Phillip knew well that Martha would not have called if it weren’t an urgent matter, not like she was best friends his maid. Martha wanted for his maid to prepare a home-cooked meal for the heiress who was spending the day alone today. The French maid already had a high speculation that her employer had already skipped breakfast and just like that, Phillip assured her that it was going to be okay. Instead of asking his maid, though, Phillip decided to stop by her penthouse himself.

“Your nanny sent for me as her substitute,” he smirked cheekily. “Can I come in?” He asked. 

“My nanny?” Audrea raised her eyebrow, a smirk at her lips. She knew by now that it was Martha’s doing, but she did not think that she would be brave enough to order Phillip around. “Come on in,” she opened the door wider and stepped aside for him. “So Martha actually ordered you around and asked you to come here and make sure I survived the night?” She asked with a little sarcasm to her voice.

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Her penthouse was quiet, too quiet. Audrea gave Arthur and Martha the weekend off after last night’s dinner so that she can have the place to herself for some peace and quiet, and so that the couple can have a nice time with their two kids. Of course, Martha fussed about how Audrea would not have anything to eat. Then again, Martha’s standard of ‘anything’ would be a perfectly prepared and home-cooked meal, but Audrea assured the woman that she was going to be alright.

But she supposed Martha could never be stopped from worrying because the next thing she knew, a man showed up at her doorstep with a big grin on his face as he took off his sunglasses. “What are you doing here?”

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charlotte of york ––- aacharlotteofyork:

charlotte felt like using this five days off to relax, by going to this cruise ship party. of course she was invited, and she couldn’t decline. this party was just tempting for her, to loosen up for just a short time, to just not think of work, the pressure she’s been feeling, and also, her mess of a personal life right now. drinking different kinds of liquor was a bad idea, but she couldn’t ever care less, there’s raymond who can assist her back to her room whatever happens.

“i’m not drunk, if that’s what you’re asking,” she said, turning to the person who’s put their hand on her shoulder. “i’m just…seeing which is the strongest drink.”

Audrea had been spending all day catching up on some relaxation. Spa, massages, and a good book as she curled up in her suite. Audrea decided that tonight was the right time for her to get out and actually mingle after feeling very rejuvenated. And the first thing the woman saw was her good friend, Charlotte, sitting in the bar. Audrea approached her and sat right next to her. “Mhm, sure,” she said.

The girl glanced to the bartender and ordered herself a martini. “Spill it. What is going on?” She asked.

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delia vanderford ––- deliaxvanderford:

Although she wouldn’t describe herself as the most outgoing of her siblings, Delia wanted to make sure everyone here to celebrate her brother’s birthday felt welcome. So she headed down to one of the ship’s decks and approached the first person she saw. “Are you enjoying yourself so far?” she asked them. “If there’s anything you need, let me know.”

Audrea was loving the cruise party. It was time she got away from work, especially after what happened lately. She was more than glad to join the vanderford cruise, because it was the perfect getaway. Although Audrea did not exactly always agree with Abraxas himself, Audrea liked his sister, Delia. She was more...let’s just say she was just less arrogant. “Hi, Delia!” She smiled as the brunette started talking to her. “I am, very much, thank you. What about you? The whole hosting thing taking a toll yet?” She teased. Audrea knew being a host ––- or having the same last name as the host ––- can take a toll on anybody, since everything becomes your business now.

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elijah drake ––- elijahdrvke:

Elijah burst into laughter at his best friend’s response, not expecting anything less from Audrea. “You sound just like my mother.” Rolling his eyes, he slipped his glasses back on before taking a sip of his coffee, taking note of the few stares they were getting from the people around them. “You know, she wants me to get botox. Says a guy like me who’s on TV all the time can’t have wrinkles. I don’t know, seems like too much could go wrong on that one.”

“Well, the difference between your mother and I is that I would never recommend botox,” she pointed out. There’s something about the treatment that just scares Audrea that she would just never even consider botox as an option. “Oh come on, what if the botox goes wrong and you end up looking like the Grinch or something? Wouldn’t that be worse?” Audrea said, scooping more sorbet.

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silas dalton ––- thegoodpilot:

silas lived for lazy sundays like this, the both of them relaxed on the couch, him sitting at the end of the couch with her feet on his lap as they both worked quietly. he’d been watching some tv before the phone had rang, the sound barely on not to disturb her while she focused on her work.

he was gently stroking her legs while on the phone, though as it had taken longer he’d stopped doing that as he got more into the phone call. with a sigh, he looked sideways to audrea, then rolled his eyes to show his annoyance at the packaging service. “usps, which is usually not that bad. i guess they must’ve lost it, it happens,” he told her with a shrug. then, at her next words, he mulled them over for a minute, then furrowed his brows. “i don’t want to distract you from you work,” he said, glancing at the papers all around her. “i can go by myself,” he said with an encouraging smile, not wanting her to feel obliged to join him.

Despite the tension that built up after the summer brunch, they managed to go through it okay and there was nothing better than a relaxing and quiet Sunday after all drama. Audrea loved having quality time with him ––- although he was watching the TV and she was working, she just loved being there with him.

“That’s new, I don’t think I’ve had any trouble with them,” she said, knowing now that it was not a problem with the seller. “No way! I’m coming with you,” Audrea exclaimed, immediately gathering her papers and putting her laptop aside. “There’s no way you’re going to Harrods without me. Besides, it’s a Sunday, which is supposed to be my day off and I can’t seem to focus.” It might just be another chance for the girl to go shopping, but she was loving the entire day with Silas, and call it cheesy, but she was not in the mood to be left alone without him. “Let me go get changed.” She crawled to the other end of the sofa where he was and gave him a brief kiss on his lips before going into the bedroom to change.

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charlotte of york ––- aacharlotteofyork:

“i’m really, really sorry. give me fifteen,” she says, putting her hand on the blonde’s shoulder before rushing to the showers. she took a quick one, because she didn’t really get to work on the heavy bag for long. after that, she wears her button up shirt and pants, putting on light make up then goes back to where she left audrea. “okay, i’m ready to go,” she says, smiling at her. “i guess i got my schedule mixed up. i should really hire an assistant.”

“I think you should. My assistant have proven to be very effective; paying his salary is not a waste at all now that I am no longer late to important meetings or miss important dates,” Audrea pointed out. She stood up and then linked her arm around Charlotte’s before walking out of the gym. “So, I booked a seat at Nobu ––- well, my assistant booked it for me ––- but if you don’t feel like eating Japanese cuisine, we can have something else,” she said, approaching her driver who opened the Bentley’s passenger door for the two of them.

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elijah drake ––- elijahdrvke:

“You know what I will never get used to?” Elijah asked the person next to him, even though they didn’t ask. “My face on a bus.” Laughing, he pointed at the vehicle, coffee in hand. It was a new promotional tactic that the network had done for his segment Not exactly his idea, but he couldn’t exactly say no either. The experts knew what they were doing. He was supposed to just sit tight and well, put on a pretty face. Still didn’t make his walk to work any less awkward, and in seeing it he felt like he had to say something. “What do you think?” Lifting up his sunglasses, he moved himself so that his two faces were side by side. “Realistic enough? Or too photoshopped?”

Everything in the empire was going swell and so Audrea had more free time in her hands and so there she was, walking in the streets of New York with her best friend while she ate a cup of strawberry sorbet that she had just bought a minute ago. The blonde gazed up towards the aforementioned bus with the small spoon still in her mouth even after the sorbet had melted away, and then at Elijah who was standing right next to it. A laugh erupted from her lips as she saw the photo. “That is definitely photoshopped,” she said, sticking the spoon into her sorbet to scoop more. Audrea knew a lot about photoshoots and post-productions, having gone through them a lot, but she used the opportunity to make fun of him. “There is no way that’s your real face, because your wrinkles are not in it and your pores are so tiny like you have an incredible skincare routine.”

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The brunch was supposed to be a fun day to hangout with her friends and family. She had been looking forward to the brunch because it was supposed to be a fun day where she could even meet new people. And yet a certain unwanted guest was there, and the worst part was that they never even come close to revealing who Gossip Girl was. The anonymous had managed to turn Audrea’s life upside down in a matter of one day.

This morning, paparazzi attacked her penthouse and bombarded her with questions. No doubt they were waiting for her again at the entrance, but there was no way she was staying in her office when she had time to get out, because even her employees could not resist staring at her and for once, the full-glass paneled skyscraper that was the Guinness Empire headquarter felt suffocating to her, so Audrea went out. Instead of going to her usual Starbucks, the car managed to lose the press and stopped at a tiny coffee shop. Everyone stared at her when she got in the coffee shop ––- mainly because she was dressed with designer goods from head to toe when others were wearing comfortable clothes and they weren’t expecting her there ––- but at least there were less eyes staring.

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phillip langham ––- philliplangham:

“Audrey-” He tried to speak in between his wife’s angry ramble. He had been on the phone with her for the last ten minutes; his missus outraged because Phillip had left this morning before even finishing their argument last night. That was all they did lately: argue, and Phillip was honestly tired of constantly arguing. He swore her voice was so loud, the person next to him could hear everything she was saying. “I have to go babe,” he said, trying to remain calm, yet still Audrey was yelling at him. “Honey, we’ll talk about this when I get home, alright?” Phillip said, a little bit more stern this time before hanging up. He downed the bourbon in front of him in one gulp and sighed, his day ruined now.

Audrea watched as Phillip accepted the phone call and then she glanced up at the waiter who placed their food in front of them. Audrea ordered herself a pan-seared salmon on a bed of quinoa topped with sour cream, and it was one of her favourite dishes in this restaurant. She was slicing through her salmon when Phillip mentioned her sister’s name and they locked eyes. The reason they were having lunch together was exactly because of the fight he was having with Audrey. When he hung up, Audrea was swallowing her food. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” She asked. “I mean, you having lunch with me when you’re in a fight with her.”

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charlotte of york ––- aacharlotteofyork:

charlotte was too preoccupied by work she literally forgot she was supposed to go out with the blonde in front of her. “audrea, shit– i’m sorry. i’m– i’m working out?,” she replies as she takes off her gloves. she was too caught up by her meetings and the ideas she had to present, along with the forum she had to get ready for in a few days. “i’m sorry i forgot. we’re going, we’re going! just let me have a quick shower then we’ll go.”

“I can see that,” she laughed. Audrea was also once a victim to being forgetful ever since she took on the role of CEO and gotten a lot more busy, but now that she has a more competent assistant who can keep up with her busy schedule, Audrea was always more on time for her appointments and meetings. “Alright, don’t take too long,” the girl chuckled and decided to take a seat on one of the benches to wait for Charlotte while she whipped out her phone to reply to some text messages and emails.

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cordelia windsor ––- bcrberry:

cordelia wanted to impress the board of directors by making deals with well-known and successful companies or rather empires in the city, so her first step was using some of her connections to meet up and discuss trades. that’s how the blonde found herself in the guiness empire building, waiting on its boss, audrea. 

when she spotted the blonde ceo, she stood up and walked towards her, ready to greet her friend. “ it’s good to see you again, “ she said, reciprocating the embrace and kiss on the cheek. as she pulled away she gave audrea a quick once over, “ you look amazing. “ cordelia waited on answering the other’s question, wondering if this was the right place to discuss business. after all, this place was too public to discuss things regarding the family company, the legacy her grandfather created, only for her father to turn it into an empire. “ let’s call the pleasure business at the same time,” the blonde shrugged, motioning towards the door. 

"Thank you, so do you!” Audrea reciprocated the compliment. She was not lying; Audrea rarely lies ––- she just has a knack for sugarcoating things when needed. Cordelia was one of those people whose tastes are incredible and Audrea admired her for that. It did not take the blonde long to figure out what Cordelia wanted, but she was not at all offended by it een though Cordelia came for the purpose of business, first and foremost. They were both busy women and Audrea understood it better than anyone else.

“Why don’t we step into my office,” she smiled, leading the blonde to her office at the other end of the twelfth floor. Audrea walked next to Cordelia with their heels clicking and clacking against the marble floor. “Have you had lunch yet? I can have my assistant order some sushi while we talk,” she suggested. Audrea, herself, haven’t had the chance to grab some lunch today ––- not that she minded, Audrea had late lunches and dinners multiple times before ––- but since Cordelia is a friend, maybe they can have a more relaxing meeting with some delicious sushi, because Audrea would never have been able to do that if it were someone else.

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charlotte of york ––- aacharlotteofyork:

charlotte puts on her boxing gloves and her bluetooth headset, putting on radioactive by imagine dragons, as she started her workout with the heavy bag. she was a busy person, she needed to keep herself fit. also, boxing helps her think, to let out frustrations from work and that pressure she feels sometimes. then she felt a tap on her shoulder, causing her to stop and take her headset off. “i’m sorry, what is it?”

Audrea had gotten out of work early for her favourite British royal, because Audrea had not met her in a while and it is a crime not to spend a lot of time with Charlotte when they are both in the same city. However, when her assistant called Charlotte’s bodyguard, the blonde heiress was told that her best friend was at the gym throwing punches. Deciding to stop by and pick Charlotte up herself, everyone stared at her as she walked past people who were working out, approaching Charlotte and tapping her on the shoulder from behind. “What is it?” She repeated. “I thought we were having dinner! What are you doing here?”

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silas dalton ––- thegoodpilot:

“yes, no, of course — i understand that. i’m not saying it’s anyone’s fault, i’m just calling because i ordered it three weeks ago and it was supposed to have arrived after two days tops.” usually, silas was fairly laid back about shipping times, but he’d ordered a birthday present online for one of his friends, and his birthday was in two days. if the present wouldn’t arrive on time, he’d still have to look for another one.

“right,” he said after another five minutes of pointless chatter. “so bottom line, you have no idea when it arrives, right?” he said, trying his very best to hide his frustration. “no, it’s fine - i understand.” then, as he ended the call, he sighed and looked up. “damn,” he breathed out, trying to decide whether he should just search for a new present now or it give it just a little bit more time.

Audrea was lounging on the couch; her work papers strewn all over the leather upholstery, her laptop perched on her lap, and a cup of tea on the coffee table. The blonde had a pen held and touching her temple, while her other hand held a single piece of paper. She had been reading the same sentence over and over ––- unfocused ––- when she overheard the conversation her boyfriend was having on the phone.

“Who did you order it from?” She asked when he hung up, starting to get a feeling that her boyfriend was cheated on by an online shopping website. “Would you like to go to Harrods to see if the similar item is there? Or maybe purchase something better?” Audrea tried to suggest.

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