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Dared to love Soliloquy
DeAngelo stormed away. Lydia had struck a nerve. He just wanted to get through the day not worrying about anything that had to do with Lorraine, but he was surrounded by everything that reminded him of her. He needed to get away.The warehouse was on the other end of campus and walking there on foot would be exhausting, so he quickly pulled out his phone and used the campus' ride-hailing app to get around.A few moments later, the car pulled in front of him and he got in and gave the driver the directionThe ride was quiet, just as he had wanted. This was the first time he could take the time to process his thoughts.When he arrived at the warehouse, he immediately got a flashback of the last time he was here with Lorraine but he shook the intrusive thought away and groaned in frustration "Why can't I forget her!" He bellowed at the vast space of the warehouseAnd then spotted an image of a dog he painted a while ago. With calculated steps, he slowly approached the dog, staring deep
Dared to love Talk To Him
Lorraine's painting of a mural of a pregnant woman was ethereal. It infused the natural concept of pregnancy and the birth of a child with the growth of a crsytalized stream with rainbow locs, using the roots of a tree as the womb and a woman painting in a hue of leaves and a tree.DeAngelo had never seen art like this before. He had to admit, he underestimated her and the more he stared at the painting, the more he saw how talented she was and suddenly his desire to paint with the genius behind that work grew.Suddenly, he started to feel a strange calm as he reflected upon her art and immediately, he brought out his phone and quickly dialed Lorraine's number. DeAngelo suddenly felt the urge to apologize to her. The phone rang for a few moments and when she finally picked up and said 'hello' his heart stopped and nervously he ended the call.DeAngelo could not figure out what just happened. 'That wasn't embarrassing at all' he scolded himself and quickly thought up a way to salvage
Dared to love We Should Go on A Date
"I'm sorry, what?!" Lorraine exclaimed"Talk to him, Lorraine. Talk to DeAngelo" she repeated and Lorraine was astonished"I know you, Lorraine, you are not good with holding grudges or with conflict. You are not going to be able to do this without talking out and settling your issue with DeAngelo, and like you said this will set your career curve on the right path, so obviously this art convention is that important to you as well. You shouldn't give that up because of some boy trouble, it is after all what you went to Italy to do.", As Maia spoke, Lorraine agreed with all the reasons she shouldn't give up the convention.There was still the issue of what she'd do about Clay. She knew there was no way she was going to work with DeAngelo without Clay finding out the unflattering details of their relationship, and she did not want to keep this a secret from him either.Slowly, Maia's voice began to distort into an echoing backdrop as Lorraine fell deep into a trance of her thoughts."L
Dared to love Infatuation
Clay stood transfixed momentarily and then dropped the grocery bags on the floor and slowly began to walk towards her, his gaze focused on her face like she was a magnet pulling him to her.The closer he got to her, the harder it was to conceal his excitement as his lips curved into a smile and immediately he reached her, he swiftly lifted her in an embrace.Lorraine squealed excitedly as he swung her around gently, "Put me down Clay," she said chuckling"Never" Clay replied excitedly and after a few moments, he finally set her down and stared deeply into her eyes"I love you," Clay said softly and she could see his eyes affixed on her. Lorraine shot him a shy smile and turned to walk away"So I heard a little story about an E-Class Mercedes" Lorraine said teasingly Clay searched his thoughts and then realized what she was talking aboutHe rubbed the back of his neck nervously"Oh that," he said and slumped into the couch"Your best friend drives a hard bargain, Raine. I had no choi
Dared to love Arrival
Lorraine walked around still feeling mushy over her steamy moment with Clay. Recollecting the recent memories, she felt a sudden chill run down her body and shuddered at the thought of it.'Remember what happened last time you felt this way Lorraine', she muttered to herself and then shook her head dismissively, walked towards a couch and gently lowered herself into it.'It's not like you can get more pregnant' She thought and then again quickly shook her head, and pulled out her phone to distract herself from these intrusive thoughts.She logged on to the hotel's website and checked that her reservation was still active.As she quickly navigated the company's website, Lorraine heard the clocking of shoes on the marble floors, slowly approaching her, she lifted her gaze and was dazzled when she saw Clay dressed in a tuxedo.To say he was handsome would be an understatement. Dressed in a seal blue tuxedo with red bottom Italian shoes, with his hair ruffled to perfection, Clay was the e
Dared to love Dinner Date
Lorraine panicked immediately when she saw DeAngelo. Why of all nights was he here tonight, and even more strange, having dinner with his mother? She pondered.She snapped her fingers and signaled a waitress over, in an effort to distract her attention from DeAngelo's table or divert Clay's attention to what was occupying her mind.She knew if he saw DeAngelo here, Clay would have some questions and she wanted to be the one to break the ice to him.Shortly after, the waiter approached them"Oh what a lovely couple" she said kindly "Have you picked out your order yet? If not may I make a suggestion?" She said with a smile, leaned in and whispered"It's the chef's special" "No thank you" Clay replied with a smile"We've already picked out our dinner", "I'll have the chopped lamb with the fritada on the side" Clay said and handed the waitress his menu list.Lorraine took a little longer to decide what she wanted to have, but after some minutes, she handed the menu to the waitress and
Dared to love Dinner's Ruined
Clay adjusted in his seat with a puzzled look on his face and asked"What is it?" Lorraine drew a deep breath and heaved a sighThis was the point of the evening she had dreaded most, and almost wished that she didn't have to tell him. But it was what was right for their marriage and didn't want it to blow up into a huge problem that might cause them to drift apart later on.She took another sip of her apple juice and suddenly, the atmosphere of the room seemed sullen and dreadful"Lorraine?" Clay said with a raised eyebrow"Okay," she said and leaned forward"But I need you to promise me that you will not freak out or get mad. Okay?" She askedClay was getting more anxious by the minute"What is it, Lorraine?" He repeated more assertively this time"Remember the guy you saw at the hospital and then at the school?" Lorraine asked and immediately, Clay could feel his heart beating faster and his eyebrows creased He suddenly became tensed but still managed to keep his composure"Well,
Dared to love Confessions Pt 1
The nightlife in Italy was truly something to behold. The popular restaurants opened up their restaurants till midnight, bringing locals and visitors together, gathering at trendy bars.When Clay drove past one of the restaurants, Lorraine peeped out of the window, watching strangers enjoy cocktails and a buffet of appetizers. Somehow, she found it soothing. It was how she had envisioned her night to go, and she was also so close to having it until, well…she didn't.When they drove past La Madriya, there was a live music event happening there and other than the first time she arrived in Italy and was given a tour by Lorenzo, she had not attended any other social events or immersed herself in the rich cultural exploitation of one of the most romantic cities in the world.Suddenly, she started to reflect on her days as a night owl when she was still in college in the States, and she missed the freedom and virility that she had back then. Looking at her life now, everything was going s
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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
