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Dared to love Who's Ron?
Clay's mansion in Italy was an architectural marvel. From the exteriors to the interiors, the design blended a modernistic touch with old Italian elegance.So some walls were made of porcelain and some polished wood. However, the constant white and grey theme of the house, coupled with the marble tiling gave the mansion an overall feeling of a museum gallery with antiquated sculptures and paintings.But what really captured the girls' attention as they walked into the house, was the massive 72-inch screen that displayed immersive colors and high-quality picture resolution in the living room.They all looked at each other with one common thought. However Lydia was the first one to voice out the question,"You guys thinking what I'm thinking?" She asked excitedly, shifting her gaze among her friends "Game night!" They all said in excitementLorraine was standing at the entrance to the living room when they rushed towards her and pulled her insideElena gently sat her down on the couch,
Dared to love Going To Kentucky
"Who's Ron, Caterina?" Lorraine repeated leaning closer to her friend with an air of suspicionCaterina sighed and gave in"Ronald was DeAngelo's best friend", she said defeatedly"Was?" Lorraine asked with curiosity "What happened to him?" She asked with mixed feelings about the answer she was expecting"Well, he died last year. It happened when DeAngelo was at the Arts Convention. He left when he heard Ron was not going to make it, but he never made it back in time.", "Since then, he's had it pretty rough" Caterina stated, leaving Lorraine dumbfounded and frozen in place.It was evident that Caterina did not want to talk much about it again.However, Lorraine had several questions she wanted to ask, but at that moment, the one thing that filled her thoughts was why didn't DeAngelo tell her.Why was everyone keeping secrets or felt the need to protect her from the pain they carried?She slowly turned her gaze to Caterina and was again short of words. Suddenly everything started to
Dared to love Spring Comes
The sound of light storms awoke Lorraine. Finally, it was Spring Season. She could feel it in the cold earthy musk in the air.This was usually her favorite type of the year. During these times, she'd get to stay in without anyone questioning her isolation or hearing the nagging sound of her mother, telling her to go out for some fresh air.How could she bother? When she had spent months striking rivers and streams with tiny locs of rainbows in the corner on her canvas, painting and dreaming of getting lost in the respite . No, Spring was for the artist, not for art.Spring was to follow the sweet aroma of coffee brewing on the kettle, with French toasts and waffles while going through the daily news that somehow the paper route boy always delivered, come rain or storm.It was the perfect way to start her morning, to breathe in the fresh smell of a newly printed newspaper pretending to be interested in ways the world was falling apart.Reading the reactions of people in the comments s
Dared to love I Owe You an Apoloy
"So what's for breakfast?" Caterina turned to Lydia and asked as she entered the kitchen "What do we look like you're chefs?" Lydia sneered at Caterina and grabbed a butter knife"Whoa! Whoa!, Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed" Caterina said taking a few steps backwards Instantly Lydia's brows furrowed at Caterina as she exclaimed in annoyance "That's cause you woke us up!""Guys use your bedroom voice" Lorraine teased as she walked in, Caterina coughed up her drink laughing, and high-fived Lorraine"Good one", she said"You guys are assholes," Elaine said as she walked in and opened the fridge She grabbed the milk carton and shook it"Lorraine we're out of milk", she said"Great" Lydia said, "So what are we going to have for breakfast now?", "Well, I'm heading out. I need one of you to drive me, so we can stop at the convenience store and grab a few supplies","I'll go" Caterina immediately offered. Elena glared at her suspiciously,"You're only offering to go so you
Dared to love Can We be Friends?
"I'm sorry" Lorraine apologized DeAngelo had a confused look on his face. He couldn't exactly figure out what she was apologising for, or more so, any reason for her to apologize. He was the one that overstepped his boundaries and made them go adrift, if anyone should have been apologising, it should be him.Slowly, he stepped away from her, walked some distance and then turned to face her and said"Lorraine you don't have anything to apologize for, I'm the one that owes you an apology","No no DeAngelo" Lorraine said and walked after him,"I know about Ronald" Lorraine said abruptly and DeAngelo was taken aback."Oh" he muttered softlyLorraine only looked at him with empathy. He stood quietly still for a few minutes. He seemed deep in thought and reverence like Lorraine had just awoken a memory he buried together with the pain that came with it.Slowly he turned to her, curious about how she found out, but could only pinpoint one source.However, he still wanted to give her the be
Dared to love Flight To Michigan
The flight from Manhattan to Italy was a rough three-hour journey, but to Clay, it felt like forever as he sat in the air cabin in the skies.Strangely, he felt calmer and more collected now than he did a few hours ago. Being this high up in the air was the closest he'd felt to his grandmother since he heard the heart-wrenching news. It was like his pain floated away and fond memories of him and Edith filled him.However, like the reality he had walked into that morning, his plane soon landed in Manhattan and he had to return to the real world. Here, things were not so tiny, the impending decision to head home to his family seemed like boulders at this time.What Clay really wanted was a night to just mourn his grandmother by himself before rejoining his family in their tough time.As he stepped down from the plane, a luxurious Mercedes S Class was already waiting for him. Mark pulled the suitcase following Clay and the driver quickly got out and opened the backseat for them, grabb
Dared to love Last Letter
The next morning, as early as 5 p.m. Lorraine's intrusive thoughts woke her up.She immediately recalled Clay. Someone needed to watch over Clay, he couldn't be left alone at a time like this.Lorraine got up from her bed, threw a robe around her delicate body and walked into the bathroom with her phone on call with DianeDiane had become almost like a sister to Lorraine, when Diane saw her at the first family dinner, she knew Lorraine had some spunk, she could easily connect to.In no time, she quickly befriended Lorraine and took Lorraine herself by surprise. Diane just had a free spirit around people who had her energy. They started talking on the phone almost every day when Lorraine and Clay were still new in their contract marriage.FaceTiming each other at any moment was a habitual practice between them. Today, Lorraine and Diane were on FaceTime while Lorraine was brushing. Lorraine had thought Clay's younger sister would be the perfect person to babysit him.Lorraine spat out
Dared to love An Awkward Moment
Clay dressed quickly, eager to go back to his family home before he changed his mind. He picked up his phone from the table and texted Mark to meet with him in his lounge and prepare his things for leave.A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Clay was busy arranging some of his work and travel documents, and asked Diane to go check who was at the door. In his core, he already knew it was Mark, but his sister had always acted strangely uncomfortable around his assistant and Clay thought this was the perfect opportunity to play a cruel trick on her.However, Diane did not budge at first. She didn't see why she should have to entertain his room service or guest,"Diane…" Clay nudged her again"The door," he saidDiane stood still for a while and then with a sigh and tired groan, pushed off against the counter she was leaning on and walked towards the door.She turned and glared at Dennis for making her do this, even if it was something that required minimal effort.The tw
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Dared to love The Memorabilia Gallery
It was a Saturday morning, exactly two weeks after the funeral, the morning air felt blissful as it sieved in through the open windows of their bedroom. Lorraine had moved back in with Clay and finally, they were living together as a couple. Earlier that week, Lorraine and Clay had renewed their vows and had a small ceremony, publicly announcing their marriage to the media. After everything that had happened, they figured that they wouldn't let anything else come in the way of them being together as a family. There was no reason to anymore.Clay had won over his family's affection, and Lorraine had reached the zenith of her career independently without Clay's help. She finally felt fulfilled and no longer felt belittled by being married to a man as famous, wealthy and influential as Clay Winston.Lorraine woke up that morning and found Clay still sleeping peacefully beside her lips parted in a smile.Slowly, she slid out under his arm, stood up and walked towards Edith's crib. Seein
Dared to love Her name will be...
Lorraine was appalled upon hearing her father tell her Jordan's funeral was the next day."Dad what do you mean his funeral is tomorrow?", she asked seeking confirmation "We don't think we should keep it for long, so we're going to do something small and intimate. Only a few friends and family" Elaine interjected sharplyLorraine was not satisfied with the arrangements, but this was her brother's funeral and she did not particularly want to argue. The faster Jordan was buried, the quicker she could mourn him and try to move on.Just then, Clay walked in and when he saw Lorraine, he hurriedly marched towards her and pulled her into a deep hug"How are you? How is she?" He asked with concern, and at this time her parents realized they had not asked about their grandchild"She's fine, she's healthy" Lorraine replied hastily and immediately her mother gasped in shock and covered her mouth, crying softly"Lorraine I'm so sorry I didn't ask. How is my grandchild?" She asked with curiosity.
Dared to love Home
Leaving a letter for Mrs Hughes was a lot easier to do, but here Lorraine was standing face to face with DeAngelo and couldn't find the words to say goodbyeDeAngelo sat on the stone bench outside, gazing at her quizzically, wondering why she had showed up unannounced after ignoring his calls and messages.After a few moments of uncomfortable silence, he asked with concern "Lorraine what's going on? Did you have a safe delivery?" "No, I mean yes, I did. The baby is fine, she's with the girls now" she replied sharply and then sucked in a quick breath and said"I came to say goodbye""Goodbye?" DeAngelo asked reflexively, stunned "You're leaving?" He added still in shockLorraine glanced at his face and said meekly "Yes. My family needs me" She said vaguely and paused. Shifting her gaze to DeAngelo's face, she saw that he still needed more context and hesitantly she said "My brother died yesterday. I'm going back home for the funeral and to be with my parents through it""I don't thin
Dared to love First Goodbye
The next day, Lorraine woke up to the sound of her beeping alarm. Opening her eyes, she groaned in exhaustion and the reality that her brother was now dead sank in again and the weight of it kept her under her sheets.Today was going to be her last day in Italy, and she never imagined this was the feeling she'd be leaving with.Having always known it would be tough to leave, she always believed it wouldn't feel that hard when she finally got back home to see the faces of everyone she loved. But now Grandma Edith was gone, and so was her brother.Lorraine tried so hard not to cry, but could no longer hold the tears that stifled in her eyes and at that time, she heard a faint knock on her door.Quickly, she got up, wiped the tears away and said "Come in" The doors swung open and revealed Caterina leaning pensively against the wall with a tired look on her face"Good morning" she uttered softly. The girls had spent all night taking turns to watch over the baby and as a result did not ge
Dared to love Grief
Lydia and the girls were outside the hospital when Dr Ivan approached them. Elena was the first to spot her and immediately hurried towards her "Is she alright doctor?" She asked frantically A small smile plastered on the doctor's face as she replied "Yes, she is. They both are""Why don't you go in? A nurse will come to take the baby away soon" She nudged and walked away. Instantly, the girls rushed inside the delivery room and saw Lorraine with a baby carefully wrapped in her palms. At first sight, they were all in awe by the view, but then when they moved closer, Caterina noticed that she was crying.At first, she assumed that Lorraine was just excited to have her baby. Slowly, with light footsteps, Caterina approached Lorraine and when she saw the baby, she gaped in awe."She's so beautiful," Caterina said softly. Lydia and Elena were on the opposite side of the bed staring at the baby, but suddenly they noticed Lorraine's sullen expression."Lorraine?" Caterina called on seein
Dared to love Giving Birth
"What?!" Caterina exclaimed I'm excitement. Immediately, she stood up and went over to Lorraine, helping her to her feet, and grabbed their papers "Ladies, what is going on here?" Mrs Hughes said authoritatively, seeing the girls disrupt her examination atmosphere."Ma'am Lorraine needs to go to the hospital, she's having a baby" Caterina replied helping Lorraine down the stairs. At that time, Lydia and Elena instantly got up and followed.When they reached the front of the hall, Mrs Hughes walked over to them and got the papers. She then leaned towards Lorraine and said with a gleeful smile "Congratulations. Do not worry about the examination, I'll take care of it" The girls rushed to the SUV and brought it around immediately. Caterina helped Lorraine into the backseat and in a few moments, they were off to the hospital.The engine roared through the highway. Luckily, Lorraine already had the number of the doctor who attended to her when she was pregnant, Lydia quickly retrieved he
Dared to love Final Papers
It was a week after the Art Convention ended. When Lorraine returned to the school, she was graced by a grand welcome, while some people were not happy that her honest speech could ruin the chances of their school winning, they ultimately admired her courage and what she did for them.That morning, Lorraine woke up and for the first time ever, she didn't feel the need to conceal her pregnancy. Pretty much, the entire school knew of it by now and it felt free.Spring was almost over, and it was hard for her to bid it farewell, much harder cause this was her last semester in the Art School before she'd have to return home.Lorraine had fallen in love with the city and its people, the different lovely personalities, their food, boat rides and most especially, the friends she had made.The thought of going back home was not quite as exciting as she thought it'd be. Over here, she felt like she was with people who spoke her language, people who understood the struggles of what it means to
Dared to love Lorraine, You're Art
The judges settled around 9:15 that morning, and shortly after the second round of the competition began. As usual, Davio Art School went first, their representative was a girl who was already shaking in her boots when she was called to the stage.Lorraine sat pensively, observing and studying the reactions, expressions and patterns which the judges used to examine artworks. In her head, she had cooked up a plan, but this would only work if she could find their emotional trigger and find a way to use it against their rules."Next up, Faun's Art School!" The announcer called. Grace was sitting beside Lorraine trying to trash talk and put her out of her game. She smirked as she stood up and walked to the stage. At that point, Lorraine's confidence was too high to be threatened. There was something more important at stake to be disturbed by what some posh art school girl thought of her.Grace took the stage and the timer began, thirty minutes! Thirty minutes to come up with something d
Dared to love A Way Out
The day was bright and sunny. However, Lorraine woke up feeling clouded in her head. She had made a bold decision yesterday night to forfeit the award and the certificates that came with it, but now she wasn't so sure anymore.Her career's future and everything she ever wanted and worked hard for hung on that decision. She sat up and shook her head, dismissing the thoughts then walked into her kitchen and made herself something to eat.She needed a clear headspace to think, but just then she was interrupted by a knock on her door. Groaning in frustration, she marched towards it and opened it aggressively "What?!" And immediately regretted gee outburst"Mrs Hughes..." she blurted in shock"Good morning Lorraine," the lady said and brushed past her, entering her room. Lorraine remained frozen at the door for a few moments, then closed it and turned to Mrs Hughes. "Sorry ma'am, but what are you doing here so early?" She asked Mrs Hughes turned to her with a proud smile and said, "I c
