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Dinner was grilled fish served with sauce and plenty lemons. And for dessert it was chocolate cake. What I learned about the Ians was their love for elegance—everything must be in order. Also, the unspeakable of eating without talking. I devoured the dishes without appearing too desperate. Not having proper meals for days and then sitting at a large table, accompanied by all varieties of foods that could be swapped for another within the blink of an eye. I also learned that Allen detested garlic. He also had a habit of smelling the food before eating to detect the presence of garlic. Juliet was her usually cocky self, laughing in an unnecessarily high pitched annoying voice every few minutes. She also tried to engage Allen in conversations as much as she could. I knew what Allen and I had was nothing. It was the spur of the moment, but it gave me hope. I knew I was a hopeless romantic when I went through all the books in the library during high school. “Here,” Allen handed me
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I was on the phone with Indiana three days after the dinner. To cut the story short, Juliet got engaged to Allen and the wedding was set for four months. “Juliet is planning to have the best wedding of the century. I mean I have nothing against her wedding but I will hate to have to serve wine for rich snotty brats that probably had people wiped their butts everyday.”“Look at the bright side Cher, you will get rid of the bitch—” when she said the word ‘bitch’ she made sure it was so low that if I hadn’t predicted her I wouldn’t have guessed.Indiana was unique in her own way, while Grace was the quiet type we were the life of the party. Speaking of Grace, “Is Grace mad at me?” It wasn’t often that I got the chance to speak with them. I hated the fact that I had to sneak before properly talking them—the distance created the drift in our friendship. “She is fine. Her mom’s always busy, she has night shifts now and Grace has to take care of her sister Mia, you know how that girl can
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“Can I come in?” he said. I felt insecure. There I was standing before the famous Allen Ian with my worn out hand-me-down dress. I wiped my hands on the apron that clung to me like a koala. “Please come in,” I said afraid that if I kept the guest waiting Juliet would be on my neck and then I wouldn’t hear the end of it. We weren’t alone for long though. Juliet, her majesty came rushing down the hall wearing the purple gown that she had doubts on. “You’re here,” she exclaimed. “You look handsome, please come in.” And she let him into the living room. Allen sat down gracefully, there was something about his stamina that wants you to keep glancing at him all the time. Not to forget that he was a gorgeous looking young man. Straight out of a vogue. “Quit standing there Cheryl,” Juliet yelled at me. I flinched and looked away, perhaps it was time I let whatever it was I was feeling about him go away because I had no chance with him. I wouldn’t wait to be told before I scurried away
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You know, you witness people falling face-flat on TV and you wonder how did they get up without been embarrassed? Or what does it feel like to be the victim of some miniature accidents? But you never really know the answer to the question, because you were an audience to such occurrences. I wished I knew how to deal with such situations before getting into one. I was a mess, lying down on the floor covered in dirt and humiliation. Well, maybe not dirt but definitely humiliation. “Are you okay?” His warm hands held my fragile arms lifting me up.I couldn’t bring myself to utter a response. I was beyond ashamed, years welled up my eyes and before I knew it I ran out of the living room and into the back yard. I was sobbing hard—non-stop as well. My wailing was muffled, I made sure not to draw attention. Not that our neighbors would mind, they were always away. Yet I preferred to be vigilant. From the corners of my eyes I could spot Allen glancing frantically probably in search of som
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Allen Ian’s POV I couldn’t get her out of mind. Deep brown innocent eyes, thin heart shaped lips, blonde hair in waves, and the charisma she upheld. The way she sat gracefully even after she fell—it was also admiring how she stood up for Juliet despite how she treated her. Juliet was immature and annoying. She kept looking for my attention by suggesting meals that I could eat if I wanted. And that crown she had on, girls like her would make you want to pull your hair out in frustration. Who wears a crown to a lunch? “What’s up man?” Jed walked over to me with a bottle of whiskey in hand. I shifted giving him some space on the sofa, he kept the bottles at our feet. He yelled atop the loud jazz music playing in the background, “Man, turn it off!” Vincent did just that at his command. Jed was the oldest of us all at the age of twenty-five, and that made him the wisest. While Vincent was a hilarious guy he got serious when the need arose, I was glad having them in my life. Back in
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Allen Ian’s POV No matter how many drinks I had, I just couldn’t get her out of my mind. Our conversation was glued to me, wherever I went I could hear her voice echoing. And that’s why I’m standing before ‘The Den’ an underground club that I was regular at. The security didn’t ask for my ID card like usual. “Good work John,” I shook his hand and rewarded him with a tip. He smiled at me before letting me in. At this point, I could be his favorite customer. “Levi,” the music was loud so I had to yell to be heard. Levi was a strong build man that had tattoos all over his body. It’s a great art when you think of it. “Boss,” he greeted.Levi had so much respect towards me one would mistake him for my employer. Dad hated my visit to the club that I was sure he would hate Levi if I were to open one. “Give me something strong,” I told him as I made myself comfortable on the stool. “You alone here today?” Like I said this was our spot. Vincent and I are regulars and so Levi was fami
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ALLEN’s POVHooking up with a stranger had its ups and downs. But more downs I suppose. “Wait, you’re leaving already.” The stripper insisted. “Yes, I am.” I replied annoyingly. I wasn’t one to chit-chat after having a one-night stand. I was the kind of guy that made it to the door the moment I woke up. “But we had such a good time.” She pouted. I wished Cheryl did that, then I would have thought it was cool. “Listen, Brittney. What we had last night was over, so now if you would excuse me. I would like to leave. I have some important issues to deal with. “My name’s Annabel. And I guess last night didn’t mean anything to you.” She sounded so serious that I threw some cash her way and made a run for the door. If I were the same person that slept with different girls every night during my college years, I could’ve have definitely stayed for the night. Believe me I wasn’t. The same guy wouldn’t work out of a hotel room feeling shitty. “Good day,” I said to the receptionist who
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Cheryl’s POVYou know that feeling that everything was perfect and all you wanted suddenly was to live the moment but life had other plans. That was me and Allen, standing in the deserted garden surrounded by nature, I was basking in his presence. It was selfish of me to ever think I could have him to myself. Just when we were about to have a moment, two young men barged in wearing marching suits. “Hey man!” one of them said. Allen was tensed, he rubbed his fingers against the bridge of his nose and I knew he was freaking out. I would be freaking out too if my friends decided to show up while I was having a conversation with my fiancé’s sister. “You must be Cheryl,” The easy going one offered a handshake. Don’t ask me how I knew he was easy-going because the other guy besides him looked like he killed for a living. “I’m Vincent, and the grumpy one over there is Jed.” At least Vincent agreed he was grumpy. “My friend here had been talking about you non-stop.” I thought Vincent
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Allen’s POV It had been a week since the incident. When I’m out of the house I make sure to check up on Cheryl every few hours. Aunt Lucy stays with her on days when she is alone. Everyone’s worried one way or the other. “Thinking about your love, I see.” Vincent twirled in his chair. He kept the booklet he was going through, poured coffee from the machine and sat right back. “What are you doing here again?” I raised an eyebrow. He has been following me to work for three days straight. He would sit in the usual guest chairs and bug me all day. “I’m here to accompany you. You don’t seem to complain until now.” That would be because he was silent until few minutes ago. For someone that talks all the time, he looked like something’s bothering me. “What’s up?” I closed the MacBook and kept it aside. Vincent lowered his gaze and fondled with his fingers. I stifled a laugh. Seeing him nervous was something I never thought I would. “I’m meeting her parents this weekend.” Who would have
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“Allen, wake up.” My eyes fluttered open to the sight of Vincent shaking my unconscious body. I must have fallen asleep, a blanket was draped over my form, and my head was supported by a pillow. “What’s wrong?” I asked confused. When I noticed his worried expression, I came to realize that today wasn’t an ordinary day. It was the third day of Cheryl in the hospital. I threw the blanket off me in seconds, and rushed to the door. “Wait, Cheryl has just woken up.” He said just as I was about to reach for the door-knob. I halted in my steps. I had anticipated this moment for a long time that I had completely forgotten how I was going to react. “Let’s go.” I grabbed my car keys that were abandoned on the dressing table, adjusted my collar, ruffled my hair and walked out with Vincent trailing behind me. “Where’s Aunt Lucy?” I questioned noticing the unusually eerie environment. Rosa came out of the kitchen looking distorted, “She has gone out.” She bowed and went back in. Judging from
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Allen Gareth’s POVVincent’s hold on the steering wheel intensified. We were driving above the speed limit but none of us seemed to notice. Twice, he received a phone call, probably from Indiana. “She is poisoned.” He told me after awhile. That didn’t help much with the agitation. Cheryl was hurt when I took my eyes off her for a few minutes. How could I live with myself after that? My phone rang when we were at a traffic. I answered solemnly, “Hi.” Aunt Lucy answered. “Where are you? The situation is critical.” Her voice was rough and croaky which indicated that she had been crying. Aunt Lucy hardly ever showed any emotion apart from irritation and hatred. She is one to keep things to herself, that will be why she has no friends and relatives except for Dad. “We are on our way. I hope Cheryl would be okay. What are the doctors saying?” I tapped my feet trying to distract myself from thinking and imagining different scenarios. I couldn’t concentrate.We made it to the hospital at
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Allen Ian’s POV I had seized my visits to the club. Being married changes a lot of things. You suddenly become mature and cautious. Of course Vincent found it amusing and wouldn’t shut up about it one bit. “Come one, one drink!” He bugged me for the umpteenth time that evening. I threw the stacks of paper across the desk, strolled towards him in anger, and grab him by the collar. “I swear to God, if you try to persuade me in going with you one more time, I will deal with you.” I pointed a middle finger at him for dramatic effect.“One drink bro. One drink!” He raised the empty abandoned glass to prove a point. We all knew we weren’t going to have only a drink. I had been in this situation before, Vincent persisting until I gave up. We always ended up drunk most times, completely spent. “I said no. I have paperwork’s to take care of.” I needed to clear up my schedule so I could spend more time with Cheryl. It’s a bad strategy considering the fact that we just got married one month ag
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Cheryl Gareth His hand roamed my body as he brought me closer. The kiss intensified. My hands were everywhere, I didn’t know what to do with them. I rubbed my hands against his toned chest. We pulled away gasping for air. Allen lifted my chins with his wet hands. “I’m not going to do anything without your consent.” Allen was everything I ever wanted in a man. He is gentle, understanding and cocky. Indiana was rooting for us and I would almost imagine her overdramatic voice when I tell her. “Do you plan on hugging me all night?” way to ruin a moment. I let go of him, and rushed to the bedroom. I got under the covers in case he came back early. I hadn’t done the deed yet but I was a blushing mess. Allen came out from the closet with his hair dripping. He wore a grey shirt and a trouser. I tried hard not to stare at him too much. He was struggling with his hair. He used a towel to try and drain the water but it wasn’t working. I stifled a laugh and unconsciously went over to help
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Cheryl GarethIndiana made wearing a lingerie sound so easy. She hung up on the phone, saying she would sleep. The man on her couch had probably woken up and she wanted to flee. I breathed heavenly. I held the piece of red lingerie to my boobs and like the three other times I just kept it on the counter. “You can do this.” I cheered myself on. I looked myself in the mirror and with the courage I could muster I slid my thin legs into the panties. People painted getting naked as easy and normal but it wasn’t. You go to the beach and you see almost everyone naked. I support women confidents trust me, but some people like Indiana makes it sound so simple. When I finally got the lingerie on. I draped a rope over it and left for the room. It was vacant, which meant Allen wasn’t home yet. I sat on the bed and cursed the day I met Indiana. How dare she leave me on hold while she enjoyed herself? She knew I was feeble to deal with this on myself. I had never watched porn, I don’t even kno
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Cheryl’s POVMy new home was located in the outskirt city of LA. The gates were tall and dark guarding the mystery that laid ahead. They were two men dressed in black and sunglasses that were responsible for the safety of the compound. As the car pulled into the magnificent house I would refer to as home in the upcoming years I couldn’t help but stare at the vast field that was separated by iron gates at the far end of the compound. It had all different varieties of flowers and a large oak tree at the center. Allen tucked a strand of hair that escaped from my bun and whispered, “You would love the garden.” It wasn’t as gorgeous and bigger than the one back at his father’s house but it sure was beautiful. I pictured myself coming out early in the morning and sitting on the benches observing the plants and the birds that had come to visit. I would stay there till sunset as well, because there’s no better view than the one from there. Allen opened the door and escorted me in. There w
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Cheryl’s POV“How dare she? If only Jed allowed me to deal with her. I can’t believe she wanted to ruin your special day.” Indiana paced in circles. The reception had taken place two hours ago. Vincent and Jed were on edge, they had been on the lookout after Juliet was escorted outside. “Thankfully no paparazzi was present.” Grace took a bite of her cake. This was her third plate. When Indiana pointed out how much she was overfeeding she answered by saying that wedding cakes’ taste better than any other cake. “I hope you’re okay, Cheryl?” Stephanie patted my shoulder in concern. Justin and she would be on their way to the hospital in an hour. I should be asking her that. “How are you doing?” she stepped out to the backyard and I followed her. She didn’t want the others to know about it yet. “I’m doing okay. I think I’m ready to tell him.” She sighed experastly. Her hands unconsciously went to her bump an act she had been doing a lot. It was obvious that she loved the baby uncondi
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Allen’s POVThe boys and I decided to do something a little unique than the last hangout we did two years ago in Justin’s honor. The idea was to enjoy the moment as much as we could. And we decided that camping would do. We didn’t want to go out to the wild so we opted to do it in Vincent’s backyard. Lucinda went to bed early, we had the house to ourselves. “Keep it over here.” Vincent wanted the tents to be in the direction of the moon. “Come do it yourself.” Jed dropped the tent on the ground and jogged back to where the rest of us were sitting by the gigantic oak tree. “Come on man, you know I can’t do this.” Vincent was out of breath as he joined us. It was unbelievable when you think of it; my marriage that is. We all bet Jed was going to be the first among us to tie the knot. He was serious, and responsible. “You know, I had never thought you would get married this soon. I mean you have a different girl in your arms almost every day.” Justin said what was on my mind. Th
