A NEW CHAPTER ❥ M&S
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It had been a relatively long day on set, but then again, what Monday wasn’t just that? Two days off - when available - was just something that took a toll come the work week starting back up. And of course, Mariska was up bright and early to get it all started as soon as possible. Call times before nine in the morning should be outlawed! A proposition she would certainly sign on the dotted line for, but such was life. It didn’t help that recent conversations sat heavy on the seasoned actress’ heart. No, that just kind of made everything drag on all the more. All she wanted to do was call cut, pack up and head on over to her fiancée’s house, so they could figure everything out and possibly start planning more for the future. Fiancée. It was still such a foreign word, but it brought the biggest smile to her face every time a simple thought of Stephanie popped into her head; not to mention when someone brought up the woman, their engagement, her ring… Honestly, that list was long. Just about anything Stephanie could make her smile, and it had been the case for as long as she could remember. It just beamed brighter now than ever before.
She couldn’t get off set faster than she did had their been a fire. Nothing was going to keep her from making her way over to her other half’s home. Her better half, if you will. The younger woman would probably argue it - if not eat it up - but they knew the truth. Mariska would always feel as though the woman that she loved was far better than she was, even if she knew there was an equal. It wasn’t something she’d back down from either. However, that was all neither here nor there. Italian from the spot they had originally shared a meal from over a year ago was purchased, in a nostalgic manner, before she found herself planted on the blonde’s door step. Sneaker clad feet quickly brought her inside and up to the woman’s penthouse door before knuckles wrapped lightly against it. A sense of giddiness bubbled within her as she stood waiting for the other woman to answer the door. A giddiness that was always present when Stephanie was around. And despite her not being seen, the woman’s presence was about to be bestowed upon her. Kisses. Hugs. Simply seeing her. All of which helped dampen the feelings that had previously bubbled up. If nothing else, she knew they would come out on the other end with a level of understanding and agreement. They had been through so much over time, and look where they were now! Anything was possible between them.
@marchstephanie
A day at work was much different mid January then December. Instead of running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off the owner could relax back in her office with a latte and scone to go over numbers while planning for the future. It was nice! This holiday season all locations had done amazingly well leaving the company in the position to hand out bonuses and make a few minor changes without even a small dent in funds. Life was good! Red painted lips remained pulled to a smile practically all day despite the caged lions clawing at insides. As soon as slender fingers waved goodbye to beauty consultants and make up artists it wouldn’t be long before a serious talk was had. Most would assume such heavy conversations were had long before the diamond ring slid down the Queen of Law and Order’s finger, but they would be wrong. The engagement had been a surprise for all seeing as how the two weren’t even entangled in a relationship. Love was present and that’s all Stephanie needed to take the next step - or next 5. Prada’s were toed off by the door before gloves, coat, and scarf were removed and placed in the closet. Winter brought on a terrible chill that left the woman aching to the bone some days. With the heat set on 72 the home felt just right as slack covered legs moved the actress into the kitchen were a bottle of red was opened to breathe. Ambiance. She needed it so the fireplace was quickly switched on to provide such. To change or not to change? Before an answer could be reached there was a knocking on the door sending those lions into a tizzy along with her head. “Here goes nothing.” Was mumbled to herself.
As soon as blue eyes laid eyes on the brunette everything settled. A large smile took over as a hand reached out to hook in the front of Mariska’s pants to pull her into a rather heated kiss. It felt like forever since lips met which was not a welcomed feeling. “Hey.” Was whispered breathlessly once Stephanie released the hold and moved to let the other enter her home. “I’ve got a bottle of your favorite red breathing. It should be ready if you’d like a glass with dinner?” Eyes caught sight of the bag after the smell practically had the woman salivating. Had she eaten since breakfast? Mind you breakfast was often much later than others but still. The door was closed behind the brown eyed beauty before the bag taken from her hand. “How was work?” Barefoot made their way across wooden floors to the kitchen were boxes were removed from the bag and placed on the counter. “Should we eat at the table, the bar, or in the living room?” The bedroom would have been offered if red sauce wasn’t involved. Something about spilling a dark sauce on satin bed sheets just didn’t sit well - which made little sense considering red wine was often drank in there. “We can dive into the hard topics after we sit and settle.” Though the nerves may do Steph in before that moment.