Right, I have been tagged by a few people for Sunday six and WIP Wednesday, but I was avoiding tumblr. I have some sneaks to share, but honestly I don’t know when I will be posting it. I am sort of taking a break from tumblr. It is not that I don’t love everyone here, it is just that tumblr has changed. I don’t know how to explain it, but it is not the same. And then there is the fact that the tags don’t work or maybe they do work. It just broke my speed when I posted a fic that I though was amazing and ended up with 1 reblog for it. I know it is not everyone’s taste and I don’t hold it against anyone. I was just a little disappointed, I do write for fun and want others to enjoy it.
Anyway enough with my pity party and on with the sneaks.
Pharmaceutical Wars - Bryce x Amy
I walk down the hall and see a petite brunette standing by the nurses station. She has long brown hair that was tide in a low ponytail. Why am I thinking about wrapping it in my hand as I slam into her. Damn it Bryce, get your head out of the gutter. I have to teach her what I know and that does not include the steamy parts.
I lost about all my control when she turned around, damn it. Why does she have to look like an angel. Get a grip Dr. Lahela, she’s an intern a very hot sexy intern. She smiled as soon as she saw me, her blue eyes sparkle as she walks closer to me.
“Dr. Lahela, I am Dr. Castillo your intern for the afternoon.” She holds out her hand for me to shake, but all I could do was stare at her beautiful face and her ocean blue eyes. “Dr. Lahela…” I have no idea how long I have been staring at her until she touches my arm with a concerned look on her adorable face.
“Sorry, it’s nice to meet you Dr. Castillo.” I take her hand, as soon as our hands touch I feel a bold of electricity shoot through me and I know that she also felt it. Her cheeks flushed a light shade of pink as soon as it happened. “We have two appendectomies for today. I am going to have you assist me on the first one and then I will be assisting you on the second one.” Her eyes light up at this as she looks at me, and can I say I have never smiled this wide ever. She is a ray of sunshine and I want this in my life even if it only is as a friend.
A Country Romance - Liam x Malia
“SHUT THE FUCK UP. I will talk to him as I please when I know he is being a fucking Idiot.” Liam hung his head, he knew what Olivia was saying was the truth. But he also know that he had no other choice. He and Rashad went over everything and there was no way out of it. He had his own agreement with Bradshaw, and that agreement they couldn’t break.
He knew that he was supposed to talk to Malia about this, but he couldn’t face her. He couldn’t see the betrayal in her eyes, or even the heartbreak. He just handled this without even talking to her, every time she tried to help he and Rashad pushed it away. He hasn’t even slept next to her since they found out there is no way out of here. But with Olivia now knowing he knows he needs to talk to her.
“Liv, I am doing what is best for everyone. I will be marring Lady Bethany soon.” He looked down at Bethany as she beams up at him. “I would ask that you do not tell Lady Malia just yet. I will have this conversation with her, it is the least I could do.” Liam gave Olivia a pleading look and she just burst out laughing.
Prosecution Rests - Thomas x Hailey
“Mr. Mendez. I am Emma Stevens with child serves. This won’t take long, I just need to ask you a few questions.” She held out her hand and Thomas took it to shake.
“I will answer as best I can.” Thomas motioned for her to take a seat as he also sits down.
She opened her file and looked at Thomas and then at McNally. “Is he going to stay?” She raised a brow at McNally.
“Yes.” Thomas answered without even thinking about it. McNally took a seat on the chair next to Thomas.
She nodded as she places a tape recorder on the table in front of her. “Let’s start. Please note that this conversation will be recorded. I would like to acknowledge that Mr. Mendez has requested that Detective McNally be present during the interview.” Thomas and McNally looked at each other confused. “Now, Mr. Mendez please can you confirm where your daughter Luz Mendez and her step sister Zoey Day is at the moment?”
What you working on @speedyoperarascalparty @ao719 @callmeellabella @jessiembruno
Tagging a few who would like this. @lodberg @kingliam2019 @ofpixelsandscribbles @rainbowsinthestorm
I decided to try something new. I'm having a hard time getting out full chapters of Finding Solace as often as I would like because they are usually pretty lengthy. So I thought I would try to put out weekly drabbles and break up the chapter. Not sure if it will end up too choppy, so let me know what you think.
I'm going yo try to incorporate these into @wackydrabbles this weeks prompt Have you lost your mind?
Pairing: Nikoli x Jackson
Words: 1200
Rating: fluff
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"Come on Jack, we gotta go or were gonna be late." Drake shouted up the stairs, hearing Jackson scampering around at the last minute.
Daniel and Ned were due to arrive at the airport shortly. Liam had offered to fly them in on his private jet, but Drake insisted on paying for them to take a commercial flight, although he did spring for first class. It was the least he could do.
This past week, Drake saw a transformation in Jackson as she turned into an excited and nervous teenager. She was talking nonstop, giving Drake random facts about Ned and Daniel, memories from her childhood, things she knew they would love, and at the forefront of her thoughts was the question she must have asked her father at least a hundred times. "Do you think they'll approve of Nikoli?"
Drake answered this question the same each and every time she asked it. "They will approve of anyone that treats you right and makes you happy, Jack."
He knew this to be true because it was exactly how he felt. But his response did nothing to ease her nerves and he patiently repeated himself when she asked the next time.
"I'm counting to ten and then leaving without you," Drake shouted up the stairs.
"I'm coming, I'm coming." He only got to one before she appeared, flustered and in a rush. "Okay", she smiled. "Let's go."
Drake opened the door for Jackson and she stepped onto the porch, then halted abruptly.
On Drake's long gravel drive sat, not one, but two royal limousines, with Liam and Nikoli leaning against the door, side by side, both sporting the same sly grin.
Drake shook his head. "No, absolutely not. We are not taking a royal motorcade to pick up Daniel and Ned. You can show off all you want tomorrow, today we're picking them up without the flare."
Liam laughed, clapping his friend on the shoulder.
"Oh? And what exactly do you plan to pick them up in, Drake?"
He nodded over to his truck.
"Have you lost your mind? " Liam chuckled. "Where do you plan to put them, the tailgate?"
Drake grunted. In all the preparations he had made for their visit, he never considered transportation.
Nikoli approached Jackson while their dads talked. He took her hands in his own and kissed her cheek.
"I just wanted to come and wish you luck. I know how much you've been looking forward to today."
Jackson blushed, "I'm really excited for you to meet them tomorrow."
Nikoli smiled widely. "I hope you like what I have planned. But for now you better get going."
Drake growled at Liam, as he climbed inside the limo.
"You didn't have a regular car you could've loaned me? Or limo without the royal flags all over it?"
"It'll make parking at the airport a breeze!" Liam laughed. "Oh", he stuck his head into the limo, taking in his grumpy friend, "You're welcome" he smiled smugly and Drake flipped him off.
A short while later, Drake and Jackson stood at the end of the terminal waiting for Daniel and Ned.
"Is there anything you want to show them during their visit?" Drake questioned as he shoved his hands into his pockets, nervously.
"No, I just want them to meet everyone. And I know we're going to go to Valtoria and Lythikos, that will be fun. Otherwise-thats them!" She broke off midsentence, darting down the terminal and wrapping the two men into an excited hug.
The way they embraced brought a tear to Drake's eye, the happiness so clear. He wondered, for a moment where he belonged in this trio, that is until Jackson grabbed their hands, dragging them along behind her.
Drake imagined her as a child, dragging them excitedly into an ice cream shop the same way, and chuckled.
"Unce Danny, Uncle Ned, this..." she proudly stood next to Drake, "is my dad."
Back at the cabin, Drake and Daniel sat on the back deck, sipping on a beer while Ned helped Jackson pack for Valtoria.
“I don’t know how I can thank you enough for all you did for Jackson” he paused, “and for Riley. I only wish I had been there.” Drake offered, sadly.
Daniel nodded, “I really don’t doubt that at all, Drake. It’s obvious how much you love Jackson and if you had known, if Riley would have told me who her dad was, things would have turned out a lot different, for everyone.”
Drake took a swig of beer, fighting the moisture in his eyes.
“You really loved her, didn’t you?” Daniel questioned and Drake new he meant Riley.
He nodded, taking a moment to steady himself.
“Still do.”
Daniel was quiet and Drake picked up Bob's ball and tossed it out into the yard. They sat silently watching him run excitedly across the green grass to retrieve it.
"Jackson seems quite taken with this Nikoli?"
Drake chuckled, "Oh yeah, except I think he's got it even worse."
"And he's a prince?"
Drake nodded.
"Wow", Daniel murmured. "Riley came here for a prince." Drake sighed, "His dad, Liam. He's the king now."
"I can't help but worry, Drake. Seeing Jackson follow Riley's path, will it end the same way? Will she be in danger if she stays here?"
Drake paused, thinking. "I see where you would worry, Daniel. Hell, I do too. I don't know if Jack staying here is the best thing or not. But...I know that Riley was going to make up her own mind. You told her what she should do? She'd fight you that much harder to do the opposite. Jackson seems to have that same spunk." Drake chuckled as Daniel nodded emphatically in agreement. "I let Riley leave, let her decide to walk out of my life for good. Jackson has the world at her fingertips, she can do anything she wants with her life. And, whatever choices she makes, I'm going to be there. I won't let Jackson go through anymore of life without me, whatever she decides."
Just then, the doorbell rang and Jackson came rushing down the stairs to answer it. Ned, came breathlessly behind her as Daniel and Drake joined from the deck with Bob barreling through them.
Jackson was squealing, as a bouquet of flowers and four large boxes were brought into the room. Jackson pulled the note from the vase and read it.
Dear Jackson,
I hope you are enjoying your relaxing evening with your family. I am very excited to meet everyone tomorrow. I've included appropriate dinner attire for the evening.
Love, Nik
Jackson smelled the roses and Ned gave Daniel a look that he was impressed. The men opened the box with her name to find stylish vintage suits. Jackson’s box contained a vintage 1960s gold beaded gown. The dress was gorgeous and Jackson felt butterflies in her stomach.
"What exactly are we doing tomorrow?" Ned questioned, admiring the suit and wondering how Nikoli knew his size.
"I dont know", Jackson was not able to hide her smile if she tried. "Nikoli wanted to plan something special for you guys to meet everyone. I only know it's at the palace."
The three men looked at the young lady before them and the pink blush on her cheeks, a smile bursting through and they all let out a subtle groan, knowing they were in trouble.
A/N: We are participating in @wackydrabbles prompt 86: “Have you lost your mind” that appears in bold.
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An AU of The Royal Romance paving it's way through mixed emotions of wants, needs and desires, of revenge and regrets, of trust, faith and hope.
A joint venture brought to you with love by @twinkleallnight and @annekebbphotography
Olivia's PoV
Aunt Lucretia stands beside me, looking up at me proudly. She has helped me in preparing for my dinner date with Liam.
"You sure don't want to stay back until I return? You may be interested in all the things that happened around?"
She gives me a loving smile, "You have a nice time, my dear. I somehow can't tolerate the Rhys blood in my vicinity."
"Now you are overreacting aunty."
"I am not." She snarled. "The Rhys dynasty has always been unfair to the Nevrakis clan. From times unknown, they have exploited the strength and valour of our people to rule their land."
"Do you think Liam is any different? They say he is compassionate to his people unlike his father."
"Have you lost your mind? They are all the same. Try taking away the throne from him and he will show his true colours." She fumes in anger but the next moment she speaks to me in a composed tone. "Remember Olivia, what they did to my sister and your mother. They reduced our family line to the extent that we are the only two left to bear the name. Don't let your aim be deterred by this boy's few sugar coated words."
"I will not forget what you have taught me aunt." I reassure her.
"Now I need to leave before your party comes."
It is late in the evening as I stand on the terrace of my Chateau looking at the golden Sun hanging on the horizons. The sequins on my dress shimmer delicately in its fading light. I am ready, waiting for Liam when unknowingly, I leave a cold sigh. The loneliness creeps over at such times and nibbles over my train of thoughts. It brings back the painful memories of the time when I was left alone after my parents assassination.
Aunt Lucretia has already left. I ponder the way she behaved today. It's difficult to understand her sometimes. She visits me often, she is there for me, she tells me stories about my parents. But she never stays around.
The sound of footsteps behind me bring me back to the present. Fiona, my chambermaid comes to inform me of the arrival of the king. I pat my hand on the parapet, as if telling the bricked wall to keep my secrets safe until I return. A quick check in the mirror and then I sway down to the great hall to meet Liam.
I see him staring at the portrait of my forefather, Diavolos Nevrakis in the hall.
"Are you asking some dating tips from Diavolos?"
He turns and smirks at me. "Nope... I don't need it. I have Leo remember."
"They are poles apart. Just to brush up your memory, Diavolos' extraordinary courage swept away your great grandma Kenna's heart. He was loyal, Leo cannot stay with one woman for more than a week. I really doubt what you are going to be if you consider Leo as your teacher.
He chuckles as he turns to look at me completely. "If I remember correctly, Kenna ended up with my great grandpa Dom. But anyway, Leo is not that bad. He has a way with ladies. He might surprise you."
"That's the point. Nevrakis never got a chance to be with Rhys even after all the love, care and loyalty they showed."
I waddle my finger between both of us. "What chances do we have Liam?"
He walks closer to me. "Right now? None!" He looks at me with a stern look on his face. Was he hurt or angry? I have never seen Liam like this. "You have to let me in... Stop pushing me away and I will give you all of me. Only then do we have a chance."
"And it starts with dinner today?"
"Olivia, this is your only chance. I am serious. I care about you, but I need to move on if this isn't what you want." His voice is laced with hurt. "And don't lie to me....." He pauses as if he is trying to find a way to say 'I will always find out the truth.'
I smile and advance to him, holding his arm into my hands. " What has gotten into you Liam. You never were so harsh."
I need to keep this under control. I cannot let him go astray with the new blue eyed beauty he has found.
Liam pours out his feelings. "I just feel like my heart is out there and you don't feel the same. I have to protect myself."
"From me? I say wide eyed.
"From heartbreak. I will be honest. I feel attracted to Riley. I want to see where things can go. I will not lead either of you on, but you need to know that I won't take your hot and cold anymore."
My blood boils at the name of the American brunette but I keep my emotions under control.
Instead I show him that I am hurt, I know the way to soften his heart. I look at him with sad, glossy eyes. "Liam, so much for our years of bonding? You know her since what? Five days? And we have known each other since I was five years old."
I know he will take a U- turn with this
He cannot see me hurt like that.
He reaches out and strokes my cheek with his thumb. "Liv, we have been friends for years and never did you show me any sign that you wanted more than friends. Not until I showed up with Riley....." He moves his hand away and I somehow already miss his touch. "There is something about her that has me captivated and I want to get to know her. Maybe just as friends."
"I understand Li." I use his short name for the first time in years. Now I need to have some excuse. My mind is running out of ideas fast. I just blurt out. "I had my reasons to keep you away Li." I try to develop some intimacy by placing my palm softly over his broad chest. "Let's give this a chance. Seriously this time."
"We can see how it goes." Something in his eyes tells me he is hesitant. What has happened since we got here? I keep my fears aside and curl my hand around his elbow and bean at him. "Take me for our date."
"It would be my pleasure." He gives a meek smile and I feel my heart sinking. Have I already lost this battle? I respond with a brighter smile and we walk out into the cold evening.
He helps me into one of the SUVs, and then instructs the driver. "Let's go have dinner." He is not the same Liam as he always is. I feel like he is distant. I have to fix this or my plan won't work.
At the restaurant, getting out, he walks over to help me out of the car.
I look at the signboard of the restaurant and then I smile at him. "You remembered?"
I feel a knot inside. He remembers my favourite eating place.
"I did." He shrugs. "I remember everything about you." He takes my hand and leads me into the restaurant.
I feel the knot tighten with those words. 'Focus Olivia. Don't fall for the sugar coated words' aunt Lucretia's warning resonates in my mind.
We sit at the table and Liam gives me a sweet smile, but there is something on his mind.
"Penny for your thoughts?"
"Just admiring the beautiful view."
I turn around to check the view behind me. There is just a wall.. I look back at him puzzled.
He chuckles and raises his brow at me. "What are you looking at? You are my beautiful view..."
I feel the heat rising up my cheeks.
'This is not how it was supposed to be'. "How many times have you used those lines?"
"Wouldn't you like to know. Just take the compliment."
"I am not used to such compliments Liam. Unlike you I have not had a chance to date. My life is like an open book in front of you." I laugh inside at the contrast in the last comment I made. Still to keep up the game I nod politely. "Thank you anyways."
He stares at me silently and I have no idea what to think. It's as if he is looking right through me. "Liv, you need to accept and love yourself then you will see that other people care and love you." He reaches his hand out and cups my cheek. "You don't even realize how beautiful you are." He runs his thumb along my cheek.
I shiver at his touch. I curl my fingers around his hand and gently pull it away from my cheek. I need to breathe. I need to remember why I am here. I cover his hand with both my hands, I cannot let him go. The way he is treating me is cluttering my mind with so many questions. Oh Lord! Help me! I clear my throat and try to stay in the moment. " I will try. From now. " I barely complete a sentence.
This is not going to be easy I realise. I need to speak to keep up the conversation.
"Why me?" I blurt out.
"Why not...." He pulls his hand back and takes a sip of his drink. "I.... I Can't....." the waiter shows up and Liam stops talking giving him his order.
I keep staring at him. Is he really the son of Constantine? How can he be so loving when his father was so cruel? It's like a tug of war playing between my heart and my mind.
'The Rhys blood is all the same' aunt Lucretia's voice echoes again in my mind. I straighten up to be in my character.
He says something and I realise I have been staring at him all this time and missed out on his talk.
"Huh?"
"What would you like to eat." He raises his brow.
"Why? You don't remember what I like to eat?" I tease him and that brings in a sense of satisfaction.
'Okay Olivia try to keep it platonic and you may be able to sail through this successfully.' I make a fresh resolution.
"I was just checking. You seem too far away for a moment." He gives my order to the waiter.
We keep having small casual talk as the food is served. I keep picking myself from falling for his charm all the time.
As we finish our desserts I try to continue normal chit chat. "How are things at work? Now that you have a new…'assistant'." I air quote.
"We haven't started yet. She will only start on Monday. But from what I have heard and seen, she will make my life a lot easier." He smiles as he looks out the window.
I feel a sting of jealousy even if I brought her up in our talks. "Easier? You mean we will be able to spend more time together?"
"I will have a lot of free time on my hand." He doesn't give me a direct answer.
"Hmm. I would like to see what you plan to do with that time."
He chuckles and shakes his head. "You will see soon enough."
"Liam, you do understand that if we are trying to be together, there should not be any hidden plans in between."
I am hiding my true motives and asking him to have a transparent relation. How ironic!
"I am not hiding anything. You will see what I spend my time on. That is me being honest."
"I like where this is going." I give him a sly smile and he grins back at me.
"I knew you would." He gets up holding his hand out to me.
I slip my hand into his as he clasps his other hand over it and pulls me into him. "Care to go on a long drive?"
His calm ocean blue eyes boring into me, I manage to give a slight nod.
He tucks my hand into the crook of his elbow and we walk out to his SUV.
The driver stands there but Liam signals him aside and himself opens the door for me. He then instructs the driver and rounds up to settle down beside me. The SUV wheels through the dark roads of Lythikos.
I feel the touch of Liam's fingers on my hand. I look down at my hand that is now covered with his and then I look up at him. He smiles at me and I reciprocate. As he feels encouraged with my welcoming smile, he entwined his fingers in mine. He makes small circles moving up my arm, causing the tingling on my skin.
"Where are we headed to?" I ask to distract him.
"The palace? I thought we could spend some more time together." I know he is still not convinced and I have to make him believe.
"Sure, why not."
We spend the next hour in each other's company, Liam murmuring sweet nothings and I, accepting his advances.
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Liam's POV
We are finally back at the palace. The time I spent with Olivia was very eye opening, she’s still guarded, but for right now I need to figure out what it is I am actually feeling. It has always just been Olivia and then this blue eyed brunette came crashing into my life and now my feelings are all over the place.
I left Olivia at her room even though she wanted me to stay. I just couldn’t. What the hell is wrong with me? I have always wanted Olivia and now I have my chance, but something is just telling me that why did it take me to bring another girl around for Olivia to finally open up to me. Why didn’t she open up to me all those times that I have made my intentions pretty clear.
I fall down on my bed as I stare at the ceiling, every time I close my eyes I see Olivia’s green eyes staring back at me and as I move closer the most dazzling blue eyes replace Olivia's and I can’t help being pulled into her even more.
I shoot up from the bed grabbing a shirt. “I need to talk to Riley. I need to know if it’s just me feeling this way.”
Summary: Chris gets his heart broken after being left at the altar. He swears to never fall in love again until he meets MC
Paring: ChrisxMC
Chris sat down on his couch as he typed on his computer. He tries to concentrate and get work done. He sighs and rubs his hands through his hair “Ugh those eyes I can’t get that girl out of my head” He shakes his head “Nope I promised myself I wouldn’t fall in love again besides I’m probably never gonna see that girl again best to just forget about her” He sighs “Though that’s hard especially a girl that beautiful” He sits back and looked up at the ceiling “But why do I have a feeling that I’ve seen those eyes before?” He scratched his chin Hmm hazel eyes
****
15 years ago…
“Ok Chris you’ll be partnered up with MC”
Chris packed up his stuff and headed over to the table an arm caught his
“Babe let’s ask if we can partner up together”
“What’s wrong?”
“I don’t want you to be paired up with the another girl especially a loser like that”
Chris looked over at MC who was texting away at her phone and sighs “She seems ok you have nothing to worry about don’t you trust me”
“I do it’s her I don’t trust”
“It’s gonna be fine look if she tries anything I’ll switch would that make you feel better?”
“Well…ok just be careful around her”
Chris nods and sits next to MC who turns and smiles “Hi Chris”
“You know me?”
MC giggles “Of course everyone knows the school golden boy and star football player”
Chris chuckles “Right”
“You don’t seem all snobby and annoying like those popular kids”
“I keep it real I’m not like that”
“Good I’m pretty sure you would have said something like call me when it’s done”
Chris laughs “Nope I’ll do my part and you’ll do yours”
“Great we can meet in the library”
“That’s fine with me”
After class Chris heads down to the library. He spots MC at one of the tables and sits down next to her “Ok so what are we doing this project on?”
“We can both find a topic together I don’t want you to do something that you won’t enjoy”
Chris smiles “Thanks” He looks at her eyes they sparkled and shine “Not gonna lie you have the most beautiful eyes”
MC smirks “You sure your girlfriend would be ok with you saying that?”
“I’m just being honest honesty is always the best policy”
“Well thanks Chris”
“Hazel”
“What?”
“That’s what I’ll call you”
MC laughs “What? Why?”
“Because of your eyes they’re beautiful and they shine”
MC giggles “Ok you can call me that if I get to give you a nickname”
“Lay it on me”
MC thinks for a moment “Hmm I got it I’ll call you king”
“King?”
“Yes cause you’re the most popular guy, football captain, the school loves and worships you so you’re king”
Chris chuckles “King it is”
“Let’s get to work your royal majesty”
“Of course Hazel”
****
After the project Chris and MC became real friends they hung out together whenever they could.
After his practice MC waved him over he smiles and jogs over to her “Hey what’s up?”
“I brought you lunch”
“Oh great that looks good” He takes the food out of her hand “Did you make this?”
“I did”
“Oh nice this is even better than my mom’s cooking” He narrows his eyes playfully “Don’t tell her I said that”
MC giggles “Your secret is safe with me”
“What made you make me lunch?”
“Figured you needed it”
“Well thank you”
“Oh no here comes Nicole I should go” MC raises to stand up but Chris grabs her hand
“No stay I’m sorry she’s get jealous her last boyfriend was a jerk guess that’s why she’s so protective of me”
“Well ok but if she starts something”
“Don’t worry about it I’ve told her before I can be friends with whoever”
“Chris baby” Nicole skips over and kisses him on the cheek “Oh I see you’re with her”
MC grits her teeth as Chris sighs “Nicole don’t as I told you before she’s my friend you have nothing to worry about”
“Oh alright let’s go get something to eat baby”
“Already have food”
“Where’d you get that?”
“MC made it”
“Oh so she’s making you food now?! Why doesn’t she just marry you too?!”
“Nicole stop it! What’s your problem with her anyway?”
“I should leave you two alone” MC quickly stands
“No MC wait”
“Chris just let the bitch leave”
MC stops then frowns “What’d you call me?”
“You heard me and what are you gonna do about it?!” Nicole shoves her hard and MC shoves her back
“Stop it!” Chris pulls them a part then turns to MC as he holds Nicole back “Can you leave us to talk please?”
“Sure not a problem” MC walks away
“Nicole you need to stop this petty jealousy. There’s nothing going on between us we’re just friends”
“You don’t see what I see”
“What do you mean?”
“Oh come on Chris you can’t be that blind that girl obviously wants more than a friendship with you”
“You say that about every girl I talk to there’s nothing wrong with having some girl friends”
“No you only have one girlfriend and that’s me” She sighs “I’m sorry but I just don’t trust her”
“And like I told you before if she does anything I’ll stop being friends with her but she hasn’t”
“Well alright fine”
****
Chris walked up the to MC’s house and knocked on the door. MC quickly opened it and smiles “Hi Chris what are you doing here?”
“I came to give you some food my mom made it”
“Oh thanks”
“I hope you’ll take it as an apology for the other day”
“Oh no need to apologize Chris”
“I’m glad” He looks and notices boxes in the house “What’s with the boxes?”
“Oh Chris I’ve been looking for a way to tell you this”
“Are you moving?”
MC bites her lip “Yeah my dad got a new job in another state”
“How long do you have?”
“3 months”
“But that’s too short and I won’t be able to see you again you’re the only real friend that I have”
“I know I don’t wanna leave either not to mention go to another school” She smiles “But who knows maybe our paths will cross again”
“Yeah maybe I’ll miss you MC”
“I’ll miss you too Chris”
“But we won’t let your last 3 months be a drag I’ll make it the best for you”
MC giggles “You always make the day best for me”
“But you have to promise that you’ll keep in touch with me”
“I promise Chris”
****
On MC’s last day Chris helped her family move everything into the moving van
“Well that’s the last of it”
“Finally you guys have too much stuff”
MC giggles “Well if you had let me help you”
“Nope that’s no job for a lady besides why do you think I have these muscles for?”
MC laughs “I’m gonna miss that goofy attitude of yours”
“I’m gonna miss you in general”
“Hey I’ll email, write and call but if I ever stop I’ll buy you a huge dinner and pay you $100”
Chris laughs “It’s a deal” He shakes her hand then pulls her in for a hug “I hope wherever you are you’re happy”
“Thanks Chris I hope you live a happy life again too”
She got into the car and waved goodbye as it drove away
****
Present…
Chris’s eyes shoot open “MC…” He sits up “She’s back she’s back in town how could I forget about her?” He pulls out his phone “I wonder if she still has the same number?” He quickly sends a text
MC?
He gets an immediate reply
Chris? It’s been forever 😀
Yeah it has glad your number hasn’t changed
Lol nope it’s still the same
I didn’t know you were back in town
So you finally recognized me from the coffee shop
You knew it was me? Why didn’t you say anything?
Thought I’ll let you figure it out
You’re hilarious
I know I am your point 😉
Oh boy
Lol
So you wanna get together for lunch?
Is that even a question?
😀 That you need to answer
Hell yeah we have so much to catch up on
Awesome I know this great pizza place we’ll meet there
Hey Guys, So I am working through my inbox and will be doing the asks I have in here for now. I know I said that I was back, but truthfully I am not ready to come back. For now I will try and do some asks that are in my inbox and hopefully that will bring back the love I have for Choices and the characters.
On with the ask.
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Drake sat on the porch of his family’s ranch watching his son and Liam’s daughter play in the puddle of mud. They had a rain storm the previous night and now there were mud everywhere.
“Now doesn’t that look familiar.” He look back over his shoulder seeing Malia walk up to him. He knew what she was talking about. When they were kids they used to play in the mud as well. It was their favorite thing to do right after a good rain storm.
“It does. They will be best friends. Just like their mom and dad.” He pats the ground next to him. Malia tries her best to sit gracefully, but with the 7 month pregnant belly it is hard.
“You know what. I actually have a photo on my phone that I took of you the last time you played in the mud.” She pulls out her phone and swipes through the photos. Drake looks at her trying to figure out when and where did she take that photo. When they were kids there wasn’t phones that could take photos.
He tries looking over her shoulder but she just swats his face away. “Come on. You will have to show me eventually. I can’t think of a time that you could have taken the photo.” She just smiles at him as she scrolls through her phone.
“Daddy…” Drake and Malia looked up as they heard Abby call for her daddy. They saw Liam walking up to her.
Malia lifts her phone and snaps a picture of Liam and their little girl as he spins her around. His white dress shirt full of mud.
“Did you find it?” Drake asks as he looked from her to Liam that was heading their way. He didn’t want anyone to see it.
“Yes… This was when you and Liam got so drunk and you couldn’t get out of the small puddle of mud.
She turns the phone for Drake to see. Sure as hell, there he was only in his boxer briefs full of mud while Liam was stark naked. Both of them laying in the mud laughing.
“Delete it. NOW.” Malia laughs as she pulls her phone away.
“I don’t think so. This is the stuff I can use to blackmail the king.” She laughs even more at my worried face. She wouldn’t really do it. Would she?
Summary: Reminisces of their first meet from Ethan's POV. Based on OH Book 1 Chapter 1
Sirimiri: (Spanish) A light drizzle, a fine rain🌧
A/N: This is like a band-aid to the hearts I hurt with the Brydia fic on Sat. This is total fluff and has rains, so I hope this nonsense brings a smile to your faces🤎
A/N 2: The flashback portions are indented
Loads of thanks to the amazing @jamespotterthefirst for pre-reading! Love you🤎
If you enjoyed the story, please like it, leave a comment or reblog. Your feedback keeps me going🤎
Pairing: Ethan Ramsey X f!MC (Dr Pooja Sharma)
Word Count: around 1.8 K
Rating: General
Category: Fluff
Triggers: A few curse words (Just 1 or 2)
A soft breeze blew through his dark brown hair as Ethan sat next to the window, reading one of those detective novels Pooja rambled about endlessly.
And, not that he would admit it to her in any way, he liked the storytelling. Pooja had told him that the stories were originally written for teens, so he was doubtful that it would appeal to him.
But the books had been written in a way that captured the attention of the old and young alike, breaking through the barriers of age.
As the rain began the rhythm of serenity in the background, he took the bookmark and placed it on page no. 45 of Incident on the Kalka Mail.
The rain was soft, gentle and refreshing. He envisioned her, sitting on Alex's couch, watching the rain as Alex played with Comet & Jenner. She was always fascinated by the rain, staring endlessly at it, and bearing that one dimpled smile he was a fan of.
He got up, went to the balcony, and leant on the railing. Occasional water droplets fell on his forehead and cheeks, making it an enjoyable experience.
His balcony bore a multi-chromatic view with the brown of the earthen pots, the green of the plantlets, splattered with occasional whites, pinks and blues of the vivid flowers. All of them planted by Pooja when she moved in here.
She bears the love of gardening in her traits, he thought. Ethan was amazed when he went to Panchmarhi for the first time and saw the vibrant garden her father had grown all around their house, making it majestic and serene at the same time.
Pooja came into his life like an unannounced shower of rain. Just like her arrival made his balcony's melancholy monochrome full of hues of colours, her love made his life multi-hued with the colours of emotions, feelings and care.
One after the other, doors of memories opened. Memories that no matter how much he had strived to forget, refused to leave him. And at this moment, he was grateful for them. A light chuckle escaped him as he thought,
Their memories were as stubborn as both of them were.
Like pages of an old journal, remembrances presented themselves before him and he got lost in them, in her, as the rain accelerated from a drizzle to a mild downpour. But Ethan didn't leave his spot. He was too drenched in her to care about the rain.
Slowly the last pages of the memoir of his brain took him to the first day of their meet. A distant memory, but yet crystal clear before his blue orbs. Nothing was particularly significant on that day. Just another day of handling cases and dealing with petty interns.
But there was one. One person due to whom that day still stands atop the others in his life.
It really started like any other regular day. After taking Jenner for a walk, feeding him his Purina ProPlan and becoming the recipient of his numerous licks that brightened up his day, he got ready.
Get a Vienna at the Derry Roasters was his mental note for the morning.
The smooth cinnamon-y taste enamoured his taste buds, as he internally groaned at the sudden remembrance of what day it was.
This day, every year, was the one he dreaded the most.
Why? One would ask.
Because it was the day a fresh batch of petty interns came to test his patience.
Ugh. Mental eye roll.
That's why he made sure that he got his favourite coffee from his favourite coffee shop and grab on any last moments of solace before going to face the mad troupe.
The sun dazzled overhead, glaring at everyone under its blanket. Ethan's mind kept fluctuating between the medical cases and the agony of facing new interns. Step by step, he made his pace quicker, hoping to get to his office before any "fans" started pestering him.
Even today Ethan hated interns just as much as he did 3 years ago.
Or, did he? Oh, whom was he kidding?
His mind, still could not comprehend how, a single person, waltzed into his life and had such a profound effect in every sphere of his character, slowly, tactfully carving him into a new man.
A tolerant man.
Who knew how it felt to be loved.
Who knew how to love.
The two days, today and the first of her intern year, were such a stark contrast to each other.
The blazing sun vs. the drumming rain. The coldness of him vs. his warmness today. The frown of that day vs. the smile of today.
Two different worlds, two different times and two different circumstances.
How grateful he was to become the man he was today.
He still remembers the spontaneous name he called her that day.
That one nickname stuck as a token of his feelings all through the years.
Rookie.
When he called her Rookie that day, he meant it.
She was an intern, after all.
"Hey. Rookie. Get in here."
Ethan wasn't paying attention to her. He needed an accomplice and saw her, hence called her.
She had the eyes of a diagnostician, he collected. To notice a mild bruise on the patient on the first day of your residence, that too when you have just arrived is not something many would have been able to do.
He knew from personal experience, that half of them would have been complimenting him when there was goddamn patient to save.
He hated them.
But the first day jitters did get her after all. Her hand trembled with the scalpel in it.
And without much thought, he took it in his.
It was the first and last time he did that with an intern.
How foolish he was, Ethan realizes as he makes himself a cup of hot chocolate.
Nah, not quite as delicious as Poo's, but works.
She was an exception to every one of his rules.
He had made her an exception before even realizing it.
"...Sharma." He scoffed, fury rising through his veins.
Tossing back her ID, he went around, muttering just a single "Arrogant interns" as he heeled back to his office.
The faint mutter of her "What an asshole" had reached him, and he scoffed.
Why are all these interns the same?
He is marking the differences, he thinks.
The differences between how it was then, and how it is now.
The fury of "What an asshole" now subdued to a normal remark she teased him with, ending up in chuckles.
One of the most fascinating incidents, for him, was the Barbara episode.
He had tried being strict, pleasant, stubborn, but nothing, at all, had made her take the meds.
That is, until Pooja came, like the flick of a magic wand, and made her take them.
"What is the blood group of an author?"
"Type-O!"
Memory brightened with the stupid joke she had made with so much enthusiasm made him chuckle.
If there's something that hasn't changed, it's Pooja's sense of humour.
Ethan thought of going out for a walk. A pluvious shower spread a scotch-mist all around, and he thought against it.
Always during monsoons, Pooja made it a point to walk around the city, splashing and dancing in the rain, especially if the rain was a heavy downpour.
It reminded her of the eternal, melodious, torrential cloudbursts that enveloped the hills of Panchmarhi throughout the year.
And Ethan? He would be standing in the very same balcony he was moving towards now, watching her enjoy and feeling her enjoyment reciprocate in himself.
The film roll of reminiscences projected on the misty atmosphere as the vinyl played a harmonious melody of her laughter, the splashes of water and the pitter-patter of the raindrops.
The image is vivid in front of his eyes. He spots the faint dimples on her wet cheeks and his heart dances.
For a moment he forgot that it was just a picture cast by the projector of his encephalon.
Just like he was drenched in the rain, he was drenched in her love.
He had never felt all alive as he does at the moment.
He lets the mist envelop him, just like her memories enveloped his senses.
Relaxing against the cool air refreshing his skin and heart.
"You remembered?", Pooja asks, surprise and curiosity evident in her musical tone.
"Just paying attention." Again that dazzling smile appeared on his face and the dimpled one on hers.
If he had paid attention to his soul that day, he would have sensed the butterflies that erupted in his stomach.
He is still not sure why, or how he remembered her name when he had never made an effort to do so with any other intern, especially on their first day.
It's as if his mind knew that this name would become the jewel of his life, the beauty of his soul, and it stored it, kept it safely between the silken folds of memory.
The thunder crackled and the storm raged. Zeus must be having a good time up there, Ethan scoffed as he hurried indoors.
The thunderstorm was playing a fortissimo orchestra and amidst it, he failed to hear the repetitive chime of his phone on the night stand. It was when he saw the lit screen of the notorious cuboid, that he understood someone phoned.
It was Pooja. With 5 missed calls.
Fuck.
He called her back. It didn't even ring once before he heard her speak from the other side.
Ethan! Oh, God, I was fucking scared. Open the goddamn door!
He mentally smacked himself as he proceeded to the main entryway.
As soon as he heard the click, Jenner pounced up and down. He leapt upon him and licked him all over as Pooja entered, chuckling without a breath.
She loved her boys more than anything.
Once Jenner calmed down, he trotted off to the kitchen in search of any buffets Ethan would have arranged for him.
Pooja locked her arms around Ethan's neck, evidently worried, "Why were you not opening the door, E?"
Ethan brought her close, wrapping his arm around her waist, touching his forehead to her, which he knew would bring an instant calm over her elegant features.
Giving the most ravishing smile Pooja had ever seen, he whispered "Drowned in a certain someone's remembrances."
She gave him a playful wink, "Drowned in love, Dr Ramsey? Oh, What a Misery! My Intern Year Dr Ramsey would never..."
And they both chuckled. Intern Year Dr Ramsey would never.
Placing the most gentle kiss on her forehead, he locked her hand in his,
Let's get something to eat?
PS: Thank you so much for reading my mess and I hope you have a great day ahead🤎
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This is a very special Mia’s 🌎 World. It’s kind of a stand alone, as you could have not read the previous series and know what’s going on here. It’s about a father’s love for his daughter. But if you are curious to go on a binge read:
Book One: Pop’s Place
Book Two: Mia’s World
I’m also participating in @wackydrabbles prompt # 91 picked by @ofpixelsandscribbles “I’m worried about you.” which will appear in bold.
Original Post Date: 04/20/21 at 7:03PM EST.
The Book: TRR (this is typically a crossover, but none of the crossover characters appear in this chapter)
Pairing: Mia x Jaiden (TRR MC x M!OC)
Word Count: 1976
Warnings: Pops laying on all kinds of Daddy Fluff. Brief mention of pregnancy complications, with no specific or graphic detail.
Summary: A glimpse into the past, present and future of Pops. We will be getting to know, the softer side of Pops Jones.
A/N: Writing is truly one of the ways that I have dealt with a lot of unsettling feelings I’ve had over the years, and this one is very cathartic for me. I never had the best home life growing up. Pops is the personification of the father figure I wish that I had growing up in those more formative years. He does remind me a bit of my Grandfather, but he passed away when I was young. So I write my Mia having the strong base that I wish I had. And maybe some things would have turned out differently.
A/N2: I don’t own the rights to the poem “I Trust You’ll Treat Her Well” by Dan Valentine which the words will be bold and italic throughout this episode. I did modify a few words to make it representative to Mia and her family, as Mia does not have blue eyes and light brown hair.
Song Inspiration for this Episode: I Loved Her First by Heartland
What’s up my fandom friends? Back at ya with another Six Sentence Sunday. On a personal note, I’ve made another big decision in my life. After 12 years of sheer madness and insanity at my current job, I’m putting out my feelers for trying to find another job.
It’s time. For those of you that really know me personally, work/life balance is something the company I work for has never done well since I’ve been there. It’s been very few paychecks where I didn’t have mandatory overtime pay on it. Points where I stayed to help the team, because I was a part of it. I think the last time I can honestly say work/life balance was okay it was in 2015-2017. I’ve come to realize that what I’ve been settling for is not what I should be. So if you’re not happy where you are, that’s a temporary situation. I’m happier just knowing I’m looking to finally fix it, and have a lead on a job because I’m being referred in by a friend.
In case you’ve missed tags or trying to get caught up on what you’ve missed of me posting here’s what I’ve done in the past 10 days:
Just The Way You Are: I Am The Earthquake (Riley x Liam)
Mia’s 🌎 World: Chubby Bunny (Mia x Jaiden)
The Life Of Riley: Masquerade (Riley x Liam)
What are you working on? @dcbbw @burnsoslow @sirbeepsalot @sfb123
OMG. I am so glad to not be seeing Porn everytime I come to tumbler. Since when is it appropriate to post that garbage? One should go to a page where those who enjoy that sort of thing. I block report ,and block it and report, everytime I see it. So,you don't have to wonder if I blocked and reported you. Because I confess, and I will do it again. Now. Runtellthat!
This is my @wackydrabbles post for week 87. The prompt is bolded. “No offense, but I’m not interested.”
Book: TRR
Pairing: Liam x Riley
Warnings: Drake and some language.
*I was in a silly mood and this turned into a dumpster fire lol and it feels very rushed but I was trying to meet the word count. There may be a little bit of plot in this.
Alright, I will probably get into a lot of shit or this post. But you know what I don’t give a shit.
Nonny, who ever you are, do you have any idea what the fuck you are doing. You send some nonny hate to a few authors then sit back and see how you break this author or how they fight back. Did you ever consider that this person might try and hurt themselves. That what you said to them might have been the last straw for them, they might be going through so much that they can’t take anymore. I can answer this for you. No you have not. You don’t think of anyone but yourself. About entertaining yourself. You don’t give a damn about what the writer is going through. Not that it would matter to you, their personal life should be just that, their personal life. You NONNY, should be a human being and not send hate asks to good people, but I guess you are not. You are a selfish prick.
I have had just about enough of you nonny. You tried to break me for reasons still unknown. Guess what, you just brought the BITCH out of me and I will be fighting back and most probably irritating you. And I will fight back for my friends who have also been receiving nonny hate. We are taking back Tumblr, and we will not be giving you the power to get to us.
How do I know you will see my stuff. You are like a facebook stalker, you dislike the person or even pretend to be their friend just to talk shit about them behind their backs or send them anonymous hate.
My advise to you is get a life. You need to go out and get fresh air. For fuck sakes do anything you want just stop bullying the writers. If you don’t like something they did, move the fuck on. Ignore it, or say your say showing your name. STOP BEING A FUCKEN COWARD.
This might be a childish post and I might get a lot of crap for it. But I don’t give a fuck.
I am tagging my tag list. Say your say or don’t, but please don’t give NONNY the power. Cyber bulling needs to stop.
This is chapter two of the Life of Riley Book 2. To catch up with what you’ve been missing please click: The Life of Riley Book 2
Or if you would like to see the full backstory that I created for my MC starting with her parents and how they fell in love, please click: The Life Of Riley Masterlist
Original Post Date: 3/13/21 at 4:50PM EST
The Book: TRR
Pairing: Liam x Riley
Warnings: Sexual Innuendo, hinting of sexual activity. Profanity.
Word Count: 2459
Summary: Riley goes shopping in the boutique for her costume for the Masquerade Ball. Riley had dinner with the suitors and the Queen for the first time. Liam surprises Riley coming to her room, now that she’s settled in the suitors quarters for the duration of the social season.
I, am participating in @wackydrabbles prompt #86 “Have you lost your mind?” which will appear in bold.
This is chapter 12 of Mia’s 🌎 World. To catch up on what you’ve been missing please click: Mia’s World Masterlist
If you want to see how the love story between these two began during the summer please check out Pop’s Place Masterlist
Original Post date: 3/16/21 at 4:22PM EST.
The Book: TRR x The Freshman
Pairing: TRR MC x M!OC (Mia x Jaiden) / Chris x Emily
Warnings: NSFW, sexual content. 🍋
Summary: Jaiden takes Mia to his parents house for the weekend to celebrate the holidays they missed while they were apart.
A/N: I truly enjoy writing Mia’s World. I think one of the reasons I do is I feel it’s relatable. There’s a lot of my past experiences in these chapters, even though I threw different characters and changed names, and in some instances embellished a bit to make it a happier story. Is there, was there a “Jaiden” yes, there was. He’s a really great guy. Still to this day. He still has that heart of gold.
A/N2: Thanks @dcbbw we talk a lot. She gave me some ideas for this chapter. Especially to highlight where the pair was when they weren’t together on the holidays they missed not being together.
Song Inspiration for this Episode: It Girl by Jason Derulo
I don’t own rights to the music.
Mia and Liam belong to Pixelberry all others are my own characters to help tell the story.
