Everyone is gifted with currency in their life. Some have more, some have less, but it's up to us how we spend it... it's different with happiness, for Gary happiness is a treasure of life filled with thousands of moments, and every moment is priceless."Thank you for taking the time for me and my niece, I'm sorry for coming without bringing anything," he started when everyone had taken their seats and stopped Riri with glared at her who was trying to cut the waffled earlier.and finally Jane nods as she indicates that this is not a problem, it is about her daughter's happiness and she doesn't need to talk to him about it, because if he realizes as a father, enough is enough for Jane, and leave their problems alone. But this feeling make her teeth sank on the inside of her cheeks and she gulped wanting to reply to his words but she held them in her throat, also she wanted to avert her eyes from him. Seeing him was almost too painful to hold back this feeling so she just try to reply i
Leave thoughts that make you weak, and hold on to thoughts that give you strength. Everyone has memories. Yes, past memories contain memories and longing for things that have passed... yes, the good memories… Gary felt Forgetting himself now what he was imagining was when he ate food like it was delicious in narrow heaven…“Uhm, this taste amazing-“ Riri confirmed when she chewing her first small piece of waffle made Jane smile at her "I mean this is yummy, —even my uncle's made wasn't this good" she added jokingly making Jane glance sideways when she saw the man beside her take the bite of his food but froze as if lost in his own thoughts“Really?! I also said that at the time but I've never tasted Gary's food, so—" Lily complied when responding to Riri's words but when she glanced at Gary, Gary wasn't focused at all which was also realized by his niece.Lily looked at him sullenly when she saw that he had left more than half of the plate full as Lily voice make Riri looked up "Uncle
Whatever she felt when she remembered it, these words about the memories in her mind might be able to represent her feelings. The shortness of meetings is not certain and does not always produce short memories, And now she develop beauty in memories with him, it will kill her if she let him go again. She swallowed nervously, straightened her shoulders and tried to project a confidence she didn't feel, but in the end Gary took a deep breath avoiding cold stares with her teary eyes, Jane was unconscious when Gary replaced the cotton with antiseptic which he wrapped with band aid to her finger.Watching his every move and the peaceful expression on his face, she acknowledged that this was the Gary she knew, calm, wise and loving maybe safe as well. She felt ridiculous because she bothered herself with an unpleasant thought that was too ridiculous to even about minutes ago. Dispelling the previous confusion, Her heart skipped a beat as her eyes caught his attention like this.Jane’s bitin
-0-0—FlasbackLe Meridien. Sept. 20th, 2006As they walked towards the elevator, Jane grabbed his arm... "Would you mind taking a short walk on the outskirts of the hotel or the sea around here?" Jane asked, her own voice so soft and hopeful she didn't recognize it."Are you all right?" he repeated, his brows furrowed while looking at her face that was so depressed about something "I don't..." He was pointing about something when Jane cut him off"No, of course you don't make me uncomfortable, I just want to see the night stars" she replied by giving him some illusion of control to make him nod in agreement without asking again and let her get into the elevator first like a gentlemanIt's a strange feeling... Gary thought as he was in the elevator with her heading to the lobby, He felt like he was underwater, sinking slowly inside of her. It filled his ears, his mouth, his lungs, his mind, until there was no room for anything else, though he had just met her and was staring at her acro
-0-0—FlasbackLe Meridien. Sept. 20th, 2006They fell silent as the sound of the waves rang out, leaving more thoughts and questions in their minds. What would she think then if someone told him what Jane's family holds in France, would that happen? She has tried to stay away from someone who only seeks the throne from her father, who knows her only as the beautiful daughter of a rich businessman merchant and company at that time. Would he be better off if he didn't know? If he doesn't become the man Jane wants him to be and go to bed with her tonight? If she didn't like him at first sight? Seeing him across the table now, she knew she wouldn't. She couldn't regret anything, even he didn't know much about it, that was the most important point.He watched her stare and their eyes caught like rough skin against silk. "Jane" he asked. "Why are you looking at me like that?"She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "That sounds ridiculous, now that we're here. But I thought you knew a
If you don't come, maybe you are meant to be just a story that only deserves to be kept as a memory... but you are different, and you are not just a story of memories but my lost soul is coming back... Silence floats memories, returns lost love, flying anger, repeating sweet success and beautiful failure. Silence becomes a mirror that makes us reflect whether we like it or not, maybe the silence that I feel when you are not around is like that."Don't go—" she said dumbly, biting her own tongue when she realized what she said made Gary freeze in his tracks and turned his head with eyes now wide with concern.Jane closed her eyes while exhaling weakly and opening her eyes meeting he is shortly caught in his self-remorse again, he gives little attention to her gradually softened eyes.“Please… I can explain— just, just don’t go…” She manage after a long moment of silence, her voice more than a shocked whispered. She gulped, her breathing fast as dread washed over her thought.Gary sighs
The shortness of the meeting is not necessarily and does not always produce short memories. Once upon a time I hid you in verses of poetry, caressing you in its definite rhymes. In the past... By moving on, sooner or later, all the burden of memories will be left behind, but when you stand near me like this, in your arms, how can I think all of these are mere memories…Jane tried to exhaled slowly in his arms but her-, her heart was broken in pieces, every time she tried to catch her breath, the tightness in her chest felt unbearable so Jane leaned again his body as he swallowed her pride, Jane whimper let out all that was in her heart, her tears came out non-stopGary couldn't stand the sight of her vulnerable face before she could continue what she was saying again he quickly stood up and took quick steps before pulling her close to him, wrapping one arm around her back, and placing the other on the back of her head before he heard her broken whisper"Don't-, don't try... try to lea
-0-0—FlasbackLe Meridien. Sept. 20th, 2006That night they did continue walk along the seashore, He watched her stride ahead of him, and stride with purpose that he had learned in their brief acquaintance that she lived through everything. That same head-high, leggy, and defiant walk has become her trademark in flirting, in confrontation, and everything in between. And finally, looking at him again, so intrude and seductive, now as sexy as ever, with her mini skirt and tight blouse covered by his jacket.. his jacket! shaking his head Gary couldn't stop smirkingThe look on his face as he saw her walking in front of him— if she turned around to look at him, which she certainly did- she might have laughed about stoically him calling face again. To be honest, he was stunned, why did she want to tease this man so badly"Could you walk beside me?" she mumbled as Gary saw her eyes sparkling under the night light go to his body standing not far from her and before turning back to him. Her f
Jane changed into her thin black lace pajamas with see-through and went about her nightly routine, replaying that night's events in her mind. After they returned to the table, Richard continued to explain, taking every opportunity to point out similarities and common interests between Herself until Jane could barely speak to one another; Richard had said all there was to them. while Jane is tempted to look at her past lover, but forces herself to be a good poker face, relaxing and sipping her wine. There would be time to think about Richard later.She was beginning to suspect Marisa had been talking more to Richard in her absence too, because by the time they all said goodbye it was clear he had the impression it was indeed a date, no joke. he. She pulled him aside and told him in a charming tone how wonderful it was to meet her, and would hope to see her again sometime, to talk business, or…. Jane groaned closing her eyes, for in her memories of being with Richard distracted by the i
Luckily, the orchestra chose that moment to finish the song and the couple in the ballroom stopped dancing, applauding their final performance.She took that as an excuse and checked the watch on his wrist watch “Oh, I didn't notice the time. It's very late," she said to him, "I have an early meeting tomorrow, with your team"Richard looked surprised and disappointed but just nodded at her. She knew it was a lousy excuse and probably one of the worst performances of her life, and they returned to their table again when they wanted to finish the bill."You understand that I invited you to dinner just to not piss me off, right?" he said.Jane laughed at him gently, "Yeah, that's pretty obvious.""So officially, I still owe you another dinner," he smiled, after he waved and silently asked the waiter for the bill, "But we can make it dinner in Chicago if you want," he said as casually as he could and waited for her to answer.Before she could say anything, the waitress returned with the b
He chuckled but pretended to look offended, “Of course! In fact, I am a great dancer. I'm the grandson of the British Ambassador, remember? I started taking ballroom dancing classes at the age of four, just in case Queen Elizabeth stopped by New York,” he said as she joined in on the laughs, irony isn't it? and she'd be dealing with politically strong, it was too complicated Jane thought"—Oh wait. I understand. It's a car thing, right? You don't think people who own automotive companies can dance," he continued the conversation, following another song.More like a robot linker and an airplane, Jane's mind thought with a smile.Out of the corner of her eye she saw a pregnant girl in her twenties dancing with a friend of Richard's who she knew was in his late fifties and her smile faded. She asked herself again, for the thousandth time, how a man could do such a stupid thing.Richard noticed the change in her mood and followed her gaze, “It's Hiko Yamato and his wife. You've probably s
-0-0—YESTERDAY“-uhm, and why do you like roses?” Jane tried to break Richard’s gaze too fixated on her“Well, it’s different with you I guess I should explain first—” Jane smirked as Richard teased her before he continued “Apparently my father is an American businessman who grew up in Europe and my mother is British,” he began after tasting the wine, “They have nothing in common, just the fact that they’re both fresh. Students from the same university in France. My father is a student engineer and my mother studied Literature. Dad loves numbers, and mom loves words. Dad is brown hair, and mom is blonde. Dad is friendly and talkative, mom is shy and introspective—” Jane laughed looking at him“and it’s very specific The other way around” Jane laughed making Richard smile happily“In every way imaginable,” he nodded, “They met at one of those student meet and greets once. “He said he was instantly smitten by her, while mom wasn’t impressed with him at all,” he laughed, “Instead of givi
“I thought you want to help me?” Gary said speaking up. “You said you need me for a mission to get all this started so what do we have to do?” She wasn’t surprised Gary was the first one to ask that question. He had the most experience working with the CIA after all.“It will actually be two missions,” Sia said turning back to the image. “This place belongs to you leader of one of the stronger factions but you hold on it is gonna through black mail and you are assisted in this by your father whom I believe you are familiar with.” An image of his father appeared on Gary mind.“Yes me is leading a Fashion businessman?” Gary said clearly shocked. “I mean I know he’s ruthless enough but I didn’t think anyone would follow him.” She could understand their disbelief but one Gary know the whole picture of his father done then he migh be understand. “He has control over the Command system ship through it’s Dark control systems,” Sia said bringing up the image. “He has allied with his brothe
She glanced at Gary and looked uncomfortable with what he was about to ask her and she did her best to look supportive when his eyes found hers. “I know you would prefer to take some time to deal with leaving your home world again but we don’t have time,” Gary finally said. “We have an important matter to discuss, if you’d tell them what you asked me to do.”She took a breath as She look at him again “Some time ago I asked myself to consider putting myself in contention for this Mission alone.” She could see the understanding look on Gary face. “I agreed to consider it and discuss it with the rest of the truth but when Chief mantion you it kind makes me challenge Doing my job”“This is why you not stepped down to this mission isn’t it?” Gary asked looking at Sia. “You’ve agreed to go along with this mission idea of you take me in to this?” Sia nodded and Gary glanced over at his other side. “You knew about me accidently?”“Only after Chief be seen supporting you behind” Sia said afte
The silent level in the cafe was deafening; so much for the belief that a meeting of the him was always conducted in a decorous fashion, hah. Sia exchanged glances with hm. Of the people present on CIA, she is must to meet him, and here she is. And the only two who weren’t currently expressing their opinions at the top of their lungsDespite the seriousness of the situation, Sia had to stifle a grin as Gary rolled his eyes and whispered, “Now I know why Captain has resisted being promoted for so long!”“I certainly would go insane if I had to deal with you on a regular basis,” Gary agreed. She looked around at the room; to her left. At her immediate left, before She was glad she couldn’t make out more than a few distinct phrases from that particular ‘conversation.’“Gives you a greater appreciation for how tough it is to be CIA agent,” Gary said. “It’s not just I’m who’s unhappy, though I think most of the others were all right until this brought up the plans for the colony.” He shift
“Although their motives appear to be pure,” Gary said with only a trace of irony disappointed in his voice, “but why my dad assets been included to them?!”Sia nods when sigh “That’s why we’ve decided that it would not be prudent to have you going back this job. I’m sending a second ship with you-the Odyssey.” Sia pause considering “but I do want to help you” Gary closed his eyes grunts in annoyed This was exactly what he didn’t want to know about his dad done or his assets... even the Dark Auction wasn’t any worse“Who will be in command of the selection of this mission?” Gary asked slowly“I am but you will be in charge of the overall mission if you join me,” Sia said immediately, answering his unspoken question. “Captain Effic La Farley will be in command to help in France. He’s an excellent officer. Although he’s never held a field command before, he’s headed up a variety of research teams, plus garnered immeasurable experience serving on senior staff for nearly fifteen years befo
“Do they have any other purpose other than making a living for their group?” he asked after awhile “After much effort and time I don’t think so but if the Federation cooperates in their business I’m not so sure” Sia said it made sense because people need dark political funds “There aren’t many easy worlds for illicit or unclaimed business that fit in, especially in that area,” Sia said leaning forward in her chair. Suddenly she had an insight. “Do you think there are the size of the hands of the higher ups in France?” she remembered how the Humans there offered arrivals a chance to settle down if they had sufficient funds. And this must be how the new ship got involved. The more she thought about it now, the more sense it made. Gary’s eyes met hers. “Ahh I think that’s how They claims her Retail is easy since Ms. Arnault’s father is from and settled in France.” Gary sat back, stunned. Many images and memories of his time in France – with Jane, for what they thought would