F**k the Rules
May 11, 2009
Boo
I couldn't sleep. The room felt so hot even though I opened all the windows. After minutes of tossing and turning, I finally gave up on sleep and went to my room's balcony for which I instantly regretted having heard Dylan and Steph’s loud and wild sex sounds. I shuddered, went inside and closed the door. The alarm clock on the bedside table glowed and it was already two in the morning. I left my bedroom and walked to the kitchen to get some water. A few steps from the kitchen door, I stopped on my tracks and listened to two people laughing softly. My heart sank. It was Lucille’s laugh. I squinted my eyes and took a peek at the door’s open crack.
“Idiot!” she said as she smacked his
Never Have I EverMay 11, 2009JasperI groaned the moment my eyes opened. My mind realized I wasn’t in dreamland anymore and a weary sad feeling consumed me as if there was a rain cloud above my head. Last night, I lost in a rock paper scissors game with Boo and so he won the bet to spend the first whole day with Lucille. Stop thinking about it. She’s not going to choose him.The sun wasn’t up yet and the cold wind made the leaves of the coconut trees dance. I looked ahead and found the waves mesmerizingly relaxing."Hey, Jas! You okay?"Dylan came out of their balcony and caught me star
Follow The Rules May 12, 2009 Lucille The warm shower relaxed my tensed body and it felt great on my cold skin. I let out a sigh of relief and closed my eyes. My mind immediately thought of Boo bathing with me. Stop it, you crazy whore. I scolded myself. I shook my head to get rid of the hot images flashing in my mind and asked myself if I still wanted to go out with Jasper. Both my mind and heart shouted yes. Aaahhhh after this I really have to choose already. This is driving me crazy. I got out of the shower an
Trust Me May 13, 2009 Lucille My sun kissed skin glowed.I looked at myself in the full body mirror and smiled. Nice. I could hardly contain my excitement for whatever Jasper had planned. He started my day by knocking on my door, but by the time I opened it, he was gone. Instead, two boxes were on the floor with a note that said, choose one and open it inside. I found a black leather Jacket and a red helmet inside. Another note. This time it said: Wear something comfy and meet me out by the porch at exactly 7:30 am. “Damn, girl! No wonder two rich, powerful and gorgeously hot men are fighting over you.” Kyla interrupted my thoughts as she and the girls stepped into my room.
FearlessMay 13, 2009Jasper“I’m gonna kill you, Jas!” Lucille, with her red face, glared at me.“After we land on the ground and you can honestly tell me you didn’t have fun, then yes, I give you permission to kill me, Lu.” I chuckled as I held her shaking, clammy hands.“I can’t do this. No way. I’m a scaredy cat!” she said as she squeezed my hands back.“Look ma’am we promise you we will be with you every step of the way. Okay? I will be your tandem diver. You’ll be strapped on my chest like this. See?”
Dripping Wet May 13, 2009 Lucille I felt like a new woman. Fearless. Determined. Alive. “At the count of three we're gonna jump, okay?” Joe shouted behind me. “Okay!” I answered while giving him the thumbs. If it was hard for me to hear because of the plane’s engine and the gusting wind, I figured it was for him too. The food I ate felt like it went back up my esophagus as I waited for three. “One, two.” He lied. At two, he pushed me and I had no choice but to jump. It felt like time went so slow and we were falling into the void. My heart stopped. I remembered Joe tel
Bane Jasper May 14, 2009 (midnight) I heard Lu shouting “Stop!” and a chill ran down my spine. I ran inside the house. Boo was forcing Lucille to kiss him, saying they belong together. My head went blank and I ran toward them. The first thing my hand grabbed was his collar from the back. I pulled him away from Lu and punched his nose. Then when he tried to hit me back, I punched his stomach hard again and again until Boo fell on the floor. I bent over him and was gonna hit his face again when Lu ran over and pushed me. “He’s drunk! And high as fuck! Can’t you see that? You don’t have to kill him for that, Jas!” she sat on the floor and put Boo’s head on her lap. My blood boiled. After everything that happened
Questions and AnswersMay 14, 2009LucilleI had woken up thirty past noon to a chilling dream. Everything around me was beautiful. I felt so amazing. My white bridal gown with my bouquet looked perfect as I walked toward the altar of the beautifully decorated church. The only problem was both my rebound men were there and the priest slapped me because I couldn’t choose which one I was marrying. What a nightmare. I woke up to find their missed calls and chats and realized I loved both of them, but I really needed to choose today.Before they start killing each other, you mean?If my stares could kill the piece of paper on my bed would have burned in
The Choice May 14, 2009 Boo Lucille looked so beautiful as always. She stood just a few steps away from the waves and all I wanted was to run to her and kiss her. But I couldn’t. Not after what I did to her at midnight last night. I sighed as I remembered how I forced her to kiss me. She didn’t see me and walked to the boulevard and sat on one of the benches. “Hi.” I said softly. I stood in front of her, my back to the ocean. “Hi.” she said without looking at me. “Hey, turn around. You’re missing the view.” Lucille pointed toward the horizon where the sky met the sea in a clash of colors. “You’re my favorite vi
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