There's something lonesome about you

Clover Barlowe nee Chambers | 35| Claret Park | Mommy Vlogger |Momx2

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rayxbecker​:

Ray laughed with her words. “A complete square?” He widened his eyes as she said that. He didn’t think anyone stilled used that phrase in conversation, but here he was, being proven wrong. And it made him laugh, genuinely, full-heartedly laugh. A feeling that he often missed. “As you should be disappointed,” he agreed with her, playfully shaking his head in shame. “What can I say?” Ray smiled over at her, raising a brow at her words. “I hate thinkin’ about that. Time does fly, more than you want it to sometimes,” he shook his head at the thought. While he didn’t have kids, he lived with Abigail and her daughter, and while it hadn’t been that long, time did seem to be moving quickly. And he felt like he was running out of time with her. While she had even made plans for the two of them to move, he didn’t know if that would actually happen. “That sounds like a very specific cry for help,” Ray teased her, “has that happened before?” 

“Yes a complete square! And don’t you dare tell my mom I used that phrase! It just goes to show I’m becoming more and more like her every day, and I’m definitely can’t have her knowing that. Also you can’t tell my brother or sister. They’ll never let me live it down!” Clover joked. It was nice to hear him laugh like this. She had been worried about him but maybe there wasn’t anything to worry about. He seemed to be doing fine. “Maybe we should make up for lost time. Throw one of those parties and actually try to enjoy it. Pretend we’re back in high school instead of two old people with time flying by them way too quick,” She laughed. It sounded fun. Something completely crazy and yet entertaining at the same time. “I may or may not have taken one too many adult gummies and spent the night watching Disney movies while drinking juice. You can’t prove that ever happened though and I’ll never admit it!”

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frannyxreyes​:

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“No, please no pressure.” She begged and laughed a little bit. She really hoped Clover didn’t feel that way. The last thing she wanted was for that pressure to be on the woman. “Sounds perfect. I’ll look forward to it.” And hopefully she was home by then to fully enjoy it. “I don’t think they will.” She laughed. “I can bring my little cousin Mia too and the kids could call play.” She offered up. “Please, Clover. I think I’d always come around to your place. And you’re more than welcome to come to mine with the kids.” She smiled and nodded. “Yeah. I’d like that.” She obviously didn’t know if she could cook before all this, but relearning would be nice.

“No pressure at all. Actually I’m thinking of it as a bit of a challenge. See if I can outdo myself and make the best lasagna I have ever made before. Sounds like fun!” If she wasn’t on break from her vlog she would have probably made a video of it. “Oh I’m sure my kids will drive you crazy. They drive everyone crazy! Maybe if you bring your cousin, they won’t drive you as crazy since they’ll have someone to play with.” As long as they were entertained they were good kids. “I’m afraid they’ll destroy your place,” She admitted. “Just pick out something you want to make and I’ll help you make it.”

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nevinbarak​:

“Well yeah, you don’t look a day over thirty” he said shrugging his shoulders. “You are thirty five? I thought you were going to say something like forty or fifty the way you are talking” he said laughing, throwing his head back. “Well I’m sorry you don’t like onions, truly. Onions are the best, and they are even good raw. Or pickled onions are really good too.” Nevin laughed, to the point that is stomach was aching “it is your luck, cause now I can give you the friends and family discount” he said nudging her shoulder. “However I think the dinosaur discount is better. Oh I’ll still take some muffins.”

“You are the best person ever! Sometimes I feel like I’m in my forties. Maybe it’s because I have two little kids that depend on me for everything. Maybe things would be easier if they actually listened but what’s the fun of that?” Clover joked. Add in her failed marriage and sometimes she felt ancient. “Raw onions? Really? Now I’m picturing you eating an onion like an apple. Gross!” She shook her head and laughed. “Friends and family? Whatever discount will save me the most I’m all for,” She nudged him back. “Or we can trade. One of my amazing muffin baskets for some gummies.”

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asherfranklin​:

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She waved her hands. “Oh, come on. Even I love bossing Emmett around.” The man was so sweet and one of the few people really was scared of losing completely. Sage, Margot, Emmett. The big three for her and she already lost Sage. She was so scared to think about what would happen when the two others found out about how dark she had truly gotten. “Ooh, oh yeah. Nothing like partying hard on the remains of the time I was a mom.” She laughed with her and hoped her slight glimmer of pain was hidden. “There we go. That’s what I’m looking for.” She grinned. “Is it too much to order at least one of everything?”

“True. He is pretty fun to boss around. Plus since I’m his sister he can’t really say no to me. You should see him around my kids. They have him wrapped around their little finger,” Clover pointed out with a laugh. She loved her brother but it was still fun to boss him around sometimes. Plus he rarely said no to her. She wasn’t sure what to say about the whole partying comment, frowning slightly at that. Instead she just ignored it. If she wanted to open up about that time she’d be there to listen but she wasn’t going to press the issue. “I don’t think we have the hands to carry one of everything though that does sound very tempting.”

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bennett-miller​:

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As convenient as the sandwich shop was, he did in fact eat at home more often than not. “It’s not too bad. I do eat at home, though. In case you were actually wondering. I just went through a rough patch where I didn’t have a lot of time on my hands. It was easier to swing by here and grab a sandwich deal.” And by rough patch, he meant he wasn’t staying in his own home and it was impossible to make a solid meal in a hotel room with only a microwave at his disposal. “I guess it also means you don’t have to worry about them trying to steal your food whenever you do make it, right?” It made him hopeful for his own child. “Now I’m wondering what my kid is going to like. I don’t think my wife or I are considered picky eaters. It’ll be interesting to see which one of us they take after more.”

“Oh good. I was worried there for a second. I know how amazing fast food can be and how easy it is but it’s probably not the healthiest thing to eat all the time.” She remembered back when she first went to college. That ‘freshman 15’ really wasn’t a myth. Thankfully she changed her eating habits her sophomore year. She laughed, nodding in agreement, “That’s true. I can have all the chicken salad to myself! Also sushi and tofu too. All I have to do is make a pb&j sandwich or chicken nuggets to make those kids happy.” Throw in some fruit and a veggie, and you almost had a healthy meal. “My husband and I aren’t picky eaters either so hopefully that means they’ll grow out of it. I wouldn’t be too worried about your kid. They might end up loving all foods.”

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spencermccann​:

where: frontier foods

who: open @providencepeakstarters​

Spencer could feel her blood pressure raising as she walked out of the grocery store with a single grocery bag of food. She always made a point to park in the back of parking lots for one reason alone. She drove a 67 Styled GT500 that she modified herself. The paint was impeccable and the car roared like damn lion. It drew a lot of attention. She was making her way to it when she noticed a cart in the parking lot. Grabbing the cart she put it up and made her way toward the person who was glancing at it. “The true test of if people should be allowed to govern themselves is if they can put back a grocery cart. Also - I hate that they’re just floating around. That’s Christine.” Spencer pointed to the car. 

Clover had dropped her kids off at their dad’s house before going to run errands. It was always a hundred times easier when she could run errands on her own without having to drag two kids with her everywhere. All they did was complain and want to be on their tablets the whole time. It drove her crazy sometimes. Her last stop was to get groceries. Something that definitely was easier when you didn’t have kids tossing in chips and cookies in the cart. Loading her bags into the back of her SUV, she started bring her cart back when she noticed an unclaimed one. “I have a feeling very few people would pass that test,” She joked. “You named your car? Really?  Nice name for an amazing car.”

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bennett-miller​:

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Bennett considered himself to be a little bit of both. He loved sandwiches and he loved just how good the Lunchbox made theirs. It was better than grabbing a burger and fries and not to mention, they’d learned just how to craft his sandwich to perfection. “I’ve been coming here for awhile. They usually know what I’m feeling even before I do,” he joked, throwing a smile toward one of the sandwich makers who was laughing at his shameless plug of appreciation. “Well, I’m glad. Any idea what you’re getting? I’d support anything on their menu, but the BLT and the chicken salad are probably my two favorites.”

Clover looked at the workers, both amused and a bit concerned that they seemed to know him so well. Maybe he really did come here a bit too much. Yes the food was probably good but that didn’t mean he had to come here so often. “Please tell me you at least eat at home sometimes. I would hate to see what your weekly bill is here,” Clover joked. “I think I’ll do the chicken salad. My kids hate it but I love it so that means I never get to have any. Those kids of mine,” She jokingly rolled her eyes. “I love them with all my heart but sometimes I wonder about their taste in food. Chicken nuggets and fries? Not very tasty!”

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frannyxreyes​:

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She shook her head. “Anything is fine. Nothing. Whatever you feel like, but don’t feel like you have to do it. Though, it would be my first lasagna that I could remember, so…” She pointed out and laughed softly. “I’m happy with just seeing you, okay? And your kids.” She laughed a little more. “Makes sense. Bribe everyone with your food so they forget. I’d do the same. If I know how to cook.”

“Your first lasagna that you’ll remember? Wow! Now I’m starting to feel the pressure. Watch it be the first one that I ever mess up and burn,” Clover joked. “I’ll bring you a lasagna the next time I see you. Also some muffins too,” She promised. “You’ll be happy to see the kids until they start acting up and drive you crazy! I got to bribe you someway so that you’ll keep coming around. I can teach you to cook if you’d like.”

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Clover loved when her husband had the kids. No, they still hadn’t figured out if they were getting a divorce or not but they had at least figured out a schedule with the kids. Splitting the kids fifty/fifty was probably one of the best decisions the two had ever made. Their father was finally stepping up as a dad and she actually got a break. That didn’t mean she didn’t get bored sometimes. Her life for the last decade had been spent raising her kids. As a result sometimes she didn’t know what to do when they weren’t there. That was why she found herself spending more and more time with her family. After flipping through Netflix and finding nothing to watch, she headed to Emmett’s place. She didn’t bother knocking as she made her way inside and flipped onto the couch. “I’m bored Em! There’s nothing to do!” @emmett-chambers

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nevinbarak​:

“Yeah” he said laughing. “You can’t be that old, you don’t look a day over 30″ he said nodding his head. “Oh shush, I can’t be that much younger than you.” He said shaking his head. “Why not trust me? Onions are fabulous. I don’t understand how people don’t like them. Onions sautéed in butter with garlic is even better” he said smirking. “Ahh well you don’t have to travel to get them” he said smiling. “I’m the owner so come on in and I’ll hook you up” he said laughing. “Yeah it’s called the dinosaur discount.”

“30? Now you are my favorite person ever! I wish I were that young. Unfortunately, I hit the big 3-0 5 years ago. Can’t you tell by my many wrinkles?” Clover joked, shaking her head. “Are you trying to gross me out now? Onions leave such a funky taste in your mouth. Plus I swear it takes weeks to get rid of the smell!” She pointed out. “Just my luck that I would run into the owner of a place like that. I’m almost out and was starting to get worried. Dinosaur discount? Sounds good to me! And here I was going to make you some of my famous muffins to butter you up.”

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asherfranklin​:

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She laughed softly. “It didn’t work well for Sage, so I’m not sure if you’ll have any luck there.” She half-teased, but it was definitely true. Look at what kicking her out did for the older Franklin, after all. She didn’t want to talk about Margot anymore. If she did, she would think about just how much she was probably going to hurt her best friend and end up cancelling their plans for the night and she didn’t want to do that. “Good to know.” She laughed softly. “I’m sure I still have some infants something in my purse.” Leftover from when Prue had a little cold. Right next to the coke. That thought made her panic a little bit and she sighed. She couldn’t think about it. “Don’t they? Let’s get some.” She said and moved deeper into the food line.

“Fine. I guess I’ll just have to be happy with bossing Margot and my kids around. Also, my brother but not so much since he’s older,” She joked. That didn’t mean that she didn’t try to do it though. Who didn’t like bossing their family around when they could? Not that anyone ever listened to her. Why listen to the middle child after all who clearly didn’t have her life together yet? “Infant and children’s meds? Now that sounds like a party to me!” Clover laughed. “Awesome! Now eating a bunch of unhealthy foods sounds like my kind of party!”

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rayxbecker​:

“I only went to them to make sure everyone left them in one piece,” he admitted to Clover with a smile. “It’s in my nature. “While he had not been able to protect his sister, he found himself with the overwhelming urge to look out for just about everyone else. “At least he was nice enough to invite you,” he chuckled, though he could have imagined doing the same for his younger sister if life had played them different cards. “Yes, definitely put me down for 2022, then,” he laughed, “2024 is just not going to cut it for me. Too far away.” Ray continued to tease. He laughed at her words, nodding her head, “Yes, leave their current interest to someone here in town,” not that he minded kids, not one bit, “us adults deserve our time,” which was the truth. While he didn’t have kids of his own and wasn’t sure that he ever would be able to. He had a soft spot for them but firmly believed that there was room for sanity to go missing if adults didn’t get to enjoy themselves. So, Ray offered himself up as that adult friend or at times, he would take the children off the hands of the other person. 

“Aww! That’s both the cutest thing I’ve ever heard and also probably makes you a complete square. At least back then you were. And here I thought you were secretly some party animal. Well, I’m disappointed,” Clover teased. Really, she loved the fact that he was like that back then. It made her wonder how many people got home safely because of him. “True but looking back it makes me sound like a complete dork.” Which she probably was. “2024 sounds far way but I have a feeling that it’ll be here sooner than we think.” Time seemed to fly lately. Laughing, she nodded in agreement, “Yeah. Us adults need some time away from kids. If you ever find me watching Disney and drinking from a juice box without the kids being there, please send help!” She joked.

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nevinbarak​:

“Yeah I’m the same way. When I graduated college two years ago it made me thing of my freshman year in high school and how it’s all going so fast and time isn’t slowing down.” Nevin nodded his head, running a hand through his hair “yeah I love onions, grilled and raw I eat them on everything” he said with a shrug to his shoulders. “People that don’t like garlic are the worst kind of people” he said laughing. “Yeah, that’s not how my mom felt when I was driving her crazy” he said laughing. “Oh yeah, did you get them from a shop around here or from a person? Come into Purple Haze and I’ll hook you up” he said smiling at her. “Cool then I look forward to all your help” he said smirking. 

“You only graduated college two years ago? Dang! Now I’m starting to feel old! I wouldn’t be surprised if my hair starts to go white or I break a hip during this conversation. I feel ancient!” Clover joked, brushing her hair behind her ear. “Now I’m starting to question if I should really trust you. Onions are gross and they make your breath smell awful! I know garlic does the same thing but at least garlic taste amazing so it’s worth it. Onions though? Nope,” Clover teased. “I got them last time I want to Denver but if I can get them here that would be even better! I’m guessing you’re either the owner of Purple Haze or you at least work there. Do I get the old lady discount for being ancient compared to you?”

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frannyxreyes​:

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She nodded and took a deep breath. The other was exactly right. Everyone was probably at a loss, including herself. This wasn’t a situation anyone was every prepared for. How could one be? The thought of Atlas’s when she woke up flashed in her mind and she pushed it away. “Thank you.” She told Clover. “I know it’ll be hard, but I appreciate it. A lot.” She smiled before sighing. She just wished this was easier for them all.

Clover hoped with time that everyone who knew and loved Franny would learn how to handle this situation. It would take patience and understanding though. Also quite a bit of time. “You’re welcome my dear. Now tell me is there anything specific you want me to bring you? I’m sure the hospital food tastes like shit and I’ve been told I make a killer lasagna. Oh and my muffins. How do you think I always smooth things over when my son acts up?” She joked, hoping to cheer her up a bit.

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bennett-miller​:

location: lunch box, claret park

character: @providencepeakstarters

Bennett tossed an apple slice into his mouth as he waited for his sandwich to be prepped behind the counter. It was one of his favorite places to stop for something clean by comparison to the fast food he’d lived off of for over a month. “You should really try their chicken salad if you’re into that,” he pointed out, watching as the other stared up at the menu. “Can’t go wrong with the classic BLT either. The Peak sandwich is a lot, but if you’re honey ham and all the toppings, you should give it go.” He was giving someone advice on what to order for lunch; when the hell had he become such a dad? “And I just realize it’s none of my business. I’m sorry.” In went another apple slice, but it hadn’t been enough to keep him silent.

Clover loved the days that she could grab a bite to eat without her kids. Yes she loved them but they only wanted to eat from places with toys and mazes they could do on the menus. Without them she could actually go to places that she wanted. Plus she loved the fact that she could eat her own food without her kids asking to try a bite. Listening to the guy in front of her, she couldn’t help but laugh. “You seem to really know your sandwiches. That means you either must come here often or you’re some secret sandwich expert,” She joked. “No need to apologize. I find it amusing.” 

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frannyxreyes​:

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The kid listened to her and she couldn’t even recall his name. That made her heart ache a little more than she liked. “Well, I hope I’ll still have that effect on him.” She said softly and adjusted a little on her bed. Her ribs hurt a bit, but she needed the adjustment. She looked at Clover and shook her head. “I think treating me like this… normal? Joking and stuff. That’s what I want. But I know not everyone will get there. This is hard for everyone. None of us know how to navigate it. So, I’ll take anything, I guess.”

“I’m sure you will.” Clover knew this was probably hard on Franny. Talking about things she couldn’t remember. But it might be good for her too. Maybe something would trigger a memory. Even just a small one. She frowned, watching her move around. Hopefully she wasn’t in too much pain. “Some people probably won’t treat you normal or if they do it won’t be for a long time. I think everyone is just at a loss right now and don’t know what to do. I promise I’ll do my best to treat you normal.”

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phoebestewart​:

Phoebe laughed, “great, I look forward to it,” she joked. Phoebe had won a few awards in her time, her business had done things that others hadn’t but Phoebe never really felt that she had earnt them, they still had so much progress to make, so many flaws to fix. “Fingers crossed for you,” she grinned. Phoebe’s face clutched her head momentarily when she thought about Clove’s relationship with the aforementioned teacher, “kids are very strange creatures.”

“Better yet if I ever start that vlog of mine up again, I would love to do a whole show about your products. I’m sure the moms that watch it would love to know about your products.” Clover was already planning the whole thing in her head. But that was only if she decided to continue the vlog. “Thanks. If not I guess I’ll just have to learn how to deal with that permanent sweaty, body order smell.” Or if she did divorce her husband, she could always just send him over there to stink up his house. “They are. I would love to know what goes through their heads sometimes.”