The Past and The Future April 14, 2009 Jasper The few people left in the club were either enjoying a nice conversation at their tables or were sitting alone by the bar, drinks in their hands and faces in a frown. I sat in the farthest stool in the corner minding my brandy, when a good looking woman sat one stool away from me. She smiled at me as the bartender left to make her apple martini and I raised my glass at her. Music filled the room when the band came back from their break and the singer, a young man in his twenties, started singing Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers.The woman snorted. "Excuse me." she said, raising her glass at me. I only smiled at her, not wanting to start a conversation. I looked at my ph
Hot and Cold April 11, 2009 Lucille It was almost 5am, but the sky was still dark when we boarded a huge airplane at JFK. Boo held my hand and sat right next to me in our first class seats. The plane felt creepy because we were the only passengers. “Let me guess, you own this airplane, right? That’s why rich people will always survive if there's a zombie apocalypse.” I asked him impressed with his wealth. In movies and books, tycoons always had their own planes. Boo laughed. “You think I'd survive a zombie apocalypse because I own this plane?” he looked at me, amused that I believe in the posibility of zombies.
Now or Never April 11, 2009 Boo I sang along to Frank Sinatra's Witchcraft when I saw Lucille hot as hell coming down the stairs. Her plunging neckline went deep down to her navel and the halves of her breasts poked out. Wanting to look cool and calm, I popped an olive into my mouth as she caught me staring at her. Lucille seductively smiled. My eyes immediately widened and so did hers when she realized what was happening to me. I bent over, my hands on my throat and I tried my best to cough it out but couldn't. The olive was stuck in my throat. I saw her run to me, grace and poise as she came down the stairs thrown out the window. She wrapped her arms around my upper abdomen and placed her hands just above my navel and pushed it hard. Again and again until I was able to spit t
"Daisy" January 2003 Boo "Hi there, stranger." I looked up to see Daisy, standing by the doorway of my office." I hope you don't mind, but I sent Mrs. Lewis home already." she said, walking toward me while her hands removed each of her gloves. "Hi, honey. I'm sorry I forgot to call. I've just been swamped today. Grandpa has been breathing down my neck all day." I said as I stood up and kissed her. My heart skipped beats the way it always did when Daisy's soft lips played with mine. "I love you, Boo." "I love you more, Isy." "Take me to dinner?" Daisy pouted her lips and used her irresisti
Secrets and Confessions April 12, 2009 Lucille "What do you mean you killed her?" I moved away from him and covered my bare chest with my hands, feeling goosebumps all over my body. I grabbed a shirt I had hanging on a chair near me, and put it on. Boo took forever to answer and my heart was in my mouth. I was about to ask again when he said "It happened five years ago. We lost Tyler, our son. Daisy, she was different after what happened. For two months I gave her the space I thought she wanted but I was wrong. The one thing that kills me is, how could I not have known what depression looked like? I should have stayed home that day. Should've stayed with her. How could I not have known how she felt?" Boo rocked himself back and forth, his arms hugging
Let the fun begin (5 seconds of it, anyway) April 12, 2009 Lucille It was already 2am when I kissed Boo goodnight. I had been tossing and turning on my bed for almost an hour and my eyes were still wide awake. I couldn’t stop thinking about what he confessed and I didn't know why, but I had the urge to help him to finally get rid of his guilt and let the past go. I got my phone out of my suitcase and turned it on. I bet Go*gle would know how to answer my questions. I typed in How to, when my phone rang. It was Jasper. I wanted to talk to him and tell him all about my trip, but I wasn't sure about how to do it, so I let the call go to voicemail. "Hey, Lu. How are you doing? I hope everything is great with
Back to Reality April 15, 2009 Boo At 36,000 feet in the air, I sat beside Lucille with my eyes closed. It was nearly morning and her head was resting on my shoulder. My neck was sore, but I dared not move for fear of waking her up. For the last three days, we did nothing but enjoy the rest of Barbados and have sex. I paid Lucille more than I owed, but I still shudder at the thought of our first time. She kept teasing me that five seconds must be a world record on how fast you can make a man cum. After my first epic fail, I made her tell me all her sexual fantasies and we did all of them. The best one being her desire to try and have sex in a public place. She whispered it to me when we went dancing
Surprises April 15, 2009 Lucille "Welcome home, Lu!" Everyone chorused. "Surprise!" Dr. Raymond's voice was the last to be heard and we all looked at him amused. To my surprise, Jade kissed him on the lips. I stood on the doorway of NY Bistro with a wide smile and a pounding heart. Jasper was in the middle of the cozy restaurant holding a bouquet of red roses. Steph gave me a light push and I moved toward Jasper who looked super hot in his navy blue suit that matched his eyes. Colbie Caillat’s Fallin’ for You was playing in the background. "Hi. What is all this?" I said and
Epilogue Jasper I backed her up against the kitchen wall and held her chin up to look at me. Her ragged breaths told me she wanted me just as badly. I tasted the tint of oranges from her lips and it reminded me of our first kiss. It was six in the morning when I woke up and she wasn't beside me. I found the kids still sleeping in their nursery and figured Lu was probably preparing breakfast. "If you wanna fuck me, do it now before the little cockblockers wake up." "Shhh I'm still admiring your beauty. This is all mine, you hear me?" I said as I let the straps of her nightgown fall off her shoulders. "Yes, boss." L
Epilogue 2011 Boo The early morning snow made everything outside look like a picture on a Christmas card. I've always hated Christmas ever since Daisy died. But now looking at Nora, DJ and Jessie decorating the huge tree in the living room of our new mansion, I realized it was my favorite holiday again. "Daddy! I need you to lift me up so I can put the star. Please?" DJ called me and interrupted my thoughts. The nine foot tree colourfully glowed, making me miss grandpa who always loved Christmas trees. "Ok, baby. Come here." I held her by the waist and hoisted her up. "Boy, you're getting heavy." "Done." DJ beamed. I put her do
Epilogue 2012 Lucille “Jasper! Get your son out of that mud pit right away!” I shouted as little Aspen kept jumping up and down, splashing mud all over his clothes and face. “He won’t listen to me, Lu. He’s the boss!” Jasper tried pulling Aspen but he sat on the ground. “I’ll show you who’s the Boss. Come here you two!” I shouted at them while I ran. “Ahhhh run Aspen, run! Mommy Monster is coming to eat us.” Jasper and Aspen ran toward the mansion and I shouted for them to stop before they brought mud all over the house. But of course I was too late. Mud was all over the floor. After our two months honeymoon, Jasp
Mr and Mrs Lauder June 5, 2009 Lucille They say true love is something that a few people find once in their lifetime. I was one of the lucky ones. As I danced with my gorgeous billionaire husband, who would walk through fire for me, my heart overfilled with joy. I rested my head on his chest and inhaled his intoxicating perfume. The band played Unforgettable by Nat KingCole and Jasper and I held each other close. “I love you so much, Lu.” “I love you so much, Jas. I can’t believe you planned all these without telling me. Or without me finding out.” “It’s easy when
The Photoshoot June 5, 2009 Lucille Jasper and I drove to a beautiful beach house in the Hamptons for the photoshoot. Two days ago, Steph and Jade came with me to the fitting and they said I looked beautiful. I felt beautiful. The dress was every girl’s dream come true. It showed all the right curves and was just the right amount of puffy. The lace work and real diamonds were to die for. “We're here.” Jasper said, parking the car in a big mansion. “Grandfather’s grandfather helped build this with his own hands. “Wow. That’s amazing. It’s beautiful, Jas.” I got out of the car as he opened the door for me. Ever since that bleeding episode, he has been treating
June 1, 2009 Viva Las Vegas Boo “Holly shit are we in Vegas?” Nora said as she looked out the window. “Yes. Hey. Do you have a boyfriend?” I asked her and she chuckled. “No. Never. Why?” “Have you ever been in love before?” Nora looked at me and didn’t say anything. I was about to ask her again when she suddenly said, “Yes. To a man way older than me. He was a nurse who voluntered at the orphanage. And one day, the day before I turned sixteen, he raped me. I’ve never trusted any man ever since.” “I’m sorry to hear that. Th
It’s a Sign June 1, 2009 Boo Having finished all my work before lunch, I called Nora to come by and bring some food. I gave her one of the company credit cards to spend on anything she wants. So far the record shows she only used it to buy lingeries and our lunch. My phone rang and I cancelled the call once I saw it was Jasper. I was ashamed of my outburst, but I also wasn't ready to apologize. Lucille left me a long email explaining how much she loves me and cares for me, but only as a friend and as part of the family. She told me to find my own happiness even if it meant it was Nora whom she still didn't trust. If the baby is yours, Boo I promise we will tell him/her the truth. Please don't be mad anymore. Lucille's letter somehow ma
A Good Day May 30, 2009 Lucille Dr. Steward put me on bed rest for two days after I got released from the hospital. Jasper and I thought it was better if we stayed in my apartment for a while to avoid Boo, who had been ignoring our chats and calls. “Honey? You okay, Lulu bear?” Grandpa Joe peeked his head through my bedroom. “Come in pops.” I grinned from ear to ear. “What’s up?” “Oh nothing. I only wanted to talk to you before we left for the airport. I’m happy to see you so happy, Lu. You deserve all the best things in life.” “But grandpa, I’ve hurt Boo so much. I sh
Eleanor May 30, 2009 Boo I called her after I left the hospital in a fit of rage and told her to meet me in the same hotel we were before. The bottle of whiskey was empty by the time she arrived an hour later. Nora looked at me with pity in her eyes and I wanted to laugh. I wanted to cry. I hated the nagging ache that drummed with every heartbeat. I hated Lucille and Jasper. “Are you okay?” “I know everything about you. Why didn’t you just tell me what you needed the money for?” “Coz I don’t want to be somebody’s charity case. I can manage on my own.” “By trying to fuck your w