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26. Now It's His Turn
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2024-10-29 19:42:56It all appeared to be a dream. Lizzy could see Copeland holding and kissing her hand, telling her he loved her with all his heart. Lizzy slowly opened her eyes, wondering where she was as she looked around the room.
"Was I dreaming? Where is Copeland? Where is Copeland?" The door opens to her elegant private room filled with vases of beautiful, unique flowers placed here and there. "Dear God, you are awake! Good morning Lizzy. It's good to see you're finally awake.Lizzy realized she was dreaming. "What am I doing here?"
Copeland stared at her long and hard for a minute. "Lizzy, you gotta stop this. You overdosed on sleeping pills."
Lizzy looked at the vase as her hand reached out to touch the pearls wrapped around the vase. "Where is my doctor?""I talked to your doctor extensively, and he told me that you are not terminally ill Lizzy; why did you lie to me? I hate
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Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 28. Time To Confront You
"I've asked you this once before, and I'm going to ask you again. Are you pregnant or something for Copeland? I don't understand why you can't let a man who has disrespected you this way go?""No, I'm not pregnant, for my husband and I take my marriage vows seriously. However, Joel and I believe we make mistakes, and if we are repented, then they deserve a second chance," she said honestly."So you're going back to him? I thought when you left with me tonight. You have made your decision." Joel's emotions caught in his throat slightly."I don't know the full workings of the human heart… maybe I'll understand one day. But I do know how I feel about him, and I still get angry at him, but I know how I feel about my husband.""I'm still not following," Joel said quietly."Even though our relationship is in question, I knew I loved him before I married him. We've been together off and on for three years. And wha
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 29. Divorce Breakup or Marriage Makeup?
She stormed out of the living room. Tameka was determined to let him speak first. No more filling in the silences for him. No more assuming his quiet meant, "I love you, let's stay married even though I'm indebted to Lizzy." So she left him standing there as she went to her room and slammed the door. Copeland plopped down on the sofa. He had to consider long and hard all that was said. Copeland was shocked. He had thought all was well between the two of them now. "How in the world did I not realize how bad all of this had hurt her? I must figure out how to get back in Tameka's good graces and life and let her know I'm not going anywhere. I thought the planning of the vow recital showed I was serious." Copeland had been so distracted with trying to please Lizzy and keep his sanity, thinking only of the promise he had made to Lizzy, but sadly he never managed to keep in mind the vows he had made to Tameka and how she must have felt all this time. Until recently, he'd finally had th
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 30. Pain Turns To Joy
Most of the day, Copeland was at work. Then, Tameka got a telegram that evening. "My love, you must pack and be at the airport first thing in the morning, no later than 8 am. Love your husband~Tameka smiled, feeling the healing and repairing were beginning. Copeland gave her a bright hope that true love still exists for her and that a magical, intimate relationship awaits her. Physically, she was convinced, with just his mere touch, that he could set her body ablaze, and he didn't even have to remove a strip of clothing from her body. Her heart was set aflame, and the flames only became stronger and stronger. But at the same time, she appreciated Copeland for not trying to rush her into the bed with him.Tameka fans herself. "How on earth am I supposed to survive a trip with my husband for the first time without distractions? Tameka says as she hurries to her bedroom to begin planning what she will pack. Tameka thanked God for blessing her determination to keep going despite how dow
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 31. Set Me Ablaze
Nodding her head, no, "explain." she replied, softly holding his other hand in hers, anticipating his dreamy words as his dreamy eyes poured into hers. That spoke of a dark room and slow, sensual sex fueled by need. Tameka realized her body was responding, throbbing wet and ready for him, and he hadn't even touched her."You're like a Midnight sun, shining through my darkest night. A moonie shadow that blocks out my morning light. It's just what you do when you're just you." He sensually tastes her chin in between his succulent lips."Tameka moans in pleasure."You're like a flame and candle burning in my sweetest desire, and yet when it comes to business, your Cold and hard to handle."Tameka blushes at how sweet Copeland is and how attentive."I don't know what you're talking about," she says, looking away as he lifts that chin again. His body screamed at him to undo her seatbelt and let her climb onto his lap."See, you don't even know what you're putting me through with all the swe
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Tameka leans into him, turning her head and letting his lips, that taste of honey and whiskey, meet hers. He was kissing and nibbling on them. Then, right before things went more in-depth, their delicious food arrived. Copeland only took a few bites, took his napkin, wiped his mouth, and sat there gazing at her as she ate. She looks up and sees his sultry eyes. He is glancing down at her full scrumptious lips. She's been the embodiment of his erotic dreams for months. He'd wanted to taste her, of course. His hand slowly seeks her out as. The hand glides smoothly up her thigh, caressing it. Tameka puts her fork down as she moans softly and sensuously. She gives him her irresistible smile."Only if you knew what you were in for." She winks at him, taking hold of his hand before it travels further."Let's get out of here?" Copeland says, needing to say no more. ~*~ They approached a drawbridge, and as they crossed it, it lifted, indicating it was only for guests. They had entered the p
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 33. Places Untouched
"Thank you, sir." Copeland bows humbly."It's time to escort you to the holy matrimonial hall, where the conductor of the marriage is waiting for your arrival." Soft music played as Copeland stood at the altar waiting. And that is when she enters the large double doors. Copeland watches Tameka walk toward him in a beautiful off-white dress. She is so eloquent, a timeless beauty. Copeland walks toward her, eyes glimmering as she sees her man looking strong and debonaire. Copeland tenderly takes her delicate hand in his as they stand before God and all the angels in heaven. With the minister and his wife as their witnesses of this blessed occasion. The minister says: "Tameka, you have your vows. Then, you may express your love for your husband: Kim Copeland." Her lovely clear eyes flick up to his sexy warm expression. "Now that I'm with you, I feel no rain,For you, I will become your shelter.Now that I'm with you, I feel no cold,For you, I will become your warmth.Now that I'm wit
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Copeland steps out of the shower, towel-drying his hair. Then he wraps a towel around his bottom half as he gives his face a quick shave. Copeland removes that five o'clock shadow, leaving his skin smooth and soft to the touch. Next, he sprays his wife's favorite male cologne on his body. Then he enters the room where she is still sleeping in their excellent honeymoon suite. Where they've been locked away for an entire day and a half, he is tempted to wake her up for some more of her sweet love. Copeland tenderly kisses her on the cheek as he walks away from the temptation, deciding to let her sleep in late this morning. Walking around, barely guarded by that towel that hung around his firm abs and narrow waist. Copeland is happy as he browses through his jeans, selecting a pair and putting them on. He heads to the little kitchenette to start a pot of coffee. Copeland put in the oven, her favorite, croissants. He cut up fresh fruit, placing them on the small peninsula, along with crea
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Waking up the following day in a bungalow with white curtains as the wall was like sleeping outside. After five years of marriage, it felt like this was his first time. Copeland experienced a feeling of pure contentment and relief. The contentment came from having his wife sleeping naked in his arms. The relief was because he could finally admit he'd been waiting for something to go wrong. He'd worried all these years about how his family, friends, fans, and Country truly felt about his actions. He'd worried Tameka would wise up and realize she could do better. But, instead, Copeland was concerned about, well, everything. But none of the things he'd worried about had come to fruition, and now he is still married to the only woman he'd ever loved, with Copeland jr. and twins. So, speaking of children, they needed to get up, head back to the vacation house, and relieve the family, who'd been good enough to take care of the kids so they could have their wedding night to themselves.
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Tameka smiled, leaning over. "You two come here. You're stepping all over mommy's wedding gown." She said, smiling down at her two sweet twin-baby boys. She picks them both up, "now, how is mommy supposed to get ready for daddy if you two are going to be all in my way?" She kissed both of them on their plump, soft cheeks just as her mother walked into the room. "Oh, Tameka, sweetie! You look so lovely on your wedding day. I'm so glad to be here to see you get remarried." "Mom, we're doing this again, so all the family can be here. Even though we're already married, we wanted you all to experience it too." "Thank you, sweetheart. Others need to see this. People don't know what's beautiful! And you and Copeland are beautiful together! I mean it, baby! I was wrong before, and so were his parents. And don't let no one tell you otherwise, sugar." Tameka's mother referred to Copeland's parents and anyone who might be against them. " Oh, Mom." Tameka laughs as her joy turns into tears
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"Going back to our huge house, let's fill it with babies," Copeland said, smiling. Her silence ate at him, so he moved quickly on top of her with his long frame straddling almost the whole length of her body, staring down into her face. He surprised her. "Copeland!" She said, snickering. "I'm trying hard to believe you. Are you serious?" "Yes, I want us to have a baby, so I spend these years while I'm young so they can remember their daddy playing with them before I get too old." He laid down beside her. Then, I'll have time to learn how to be a father and won't be so concentrated on working." "Does it make any sense what I'm saying, baby?" Looking at her intently with a sincere heart. "Do you agree?" Tameka had tears come to her eyes. She loved Copeland so much. His heart always made her feel warm and loved. "I understand what you're saying," she caressed his face. "But it isn't easy to just change your point of view in an hour."
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The administrative staff went scramming to check the stocks. "Sir! The stocks are falling faster than a plane without an engine! It's happening rapidly, sir! What should we do!" Senior looked like someone slapped him into shock. There was nothing he could do but stand there and listen. "NO!!!" Senior Morton shouted. Panic swept through the Morton administrative building since the year 2008. Copeland was responsible for all the new launches and successes of the company! Copeland's mother and grandmother sat down in her living as they usually did and turned on the television. They had been giving brief reports about her son and his marriage to Tameka for months. She had only spoken to her son briefly when Copeland called her. But since he told her he had remarried, she gave him time with his wife. She wants grandbabies. Once everyone was seated, the camera was clicking fiercely. "Good morning, everyone! " You could hear the fan's screams outside the building inside the room! "Oh my
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By the third week, the apartment complex's management had to ask the police to secure the building. Chanting fans, namely young girls, came and stayed from morning until midnight. "Baby, this is getting crazy! I love you, I do, but this is getting crazy." "I know. I'm good at ignoring. I’m more interested in what you've been working on at this computer?" Copeland said, rolling Tameka back from the desk in the desk chair."The family lawyer has been combing over everything, and so have I. But, he says, there are some things you can do." "I'll read it. Let me see." Tameka gets up and gives the chair to Copeland as she stands over his shoulder as they discuss his options. Around 1:30 am, Zeta and Tran came over with Chinese food to talk. Tran says to Copeland. "I have been talking with some of the investors. They are excellent friends with your dad. They will speak on your behalf. They recognize that you are an asset to the company.""One thing a big company like Morton doesn't want i
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"Tameka, I see your wheels turning. What are you thinking?""Copeland, you've talked about your grandfather many times. Is there some way we could get in touch with him? I know he would be on our side if he heard what they were doing to us. All because I come from a different background and culture! It is completely unfair and unwarranted." "Baby, I'm still able to go to work. So dad was probably bluffing."Tameka, after cooling down with her beer in her hand. She came and sat on the sofa. She smiled but kept thinking the worst wasn't over yet. She didn't trust Senior, especially since they threatened Copeland when it wasn't warranted.The day no one hoped would ever arrive finally came. One morning a few weeks later, Copeland went to work like he always does. Finally, he got to the building. Copeland had already shared this with the staff minor details.But he didn't tell them that the higher-up wanted him to get a divorce from Tameka. Some of his close friends at the company and ex
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The storm had calmed for Copeland and Tameka. Everything was falling back into place for them. Copeland returned to work for a few weeks at the main office. They were about to launch a new product. "Exact Ingredient"After long days and late nights of working, he was ready to go home to be with Tameka. Especially since it was Friday, Since everyone knew Copeland had gotten remarried and was now with Tameka, there was no guessing where he was heading when he left the office, even though many wondered what happened to his relationship with Lizzy Hubbard. But before leaving for the day, he was called to Mr. Senior Morton's office. "What now!" Copeland thought to himself while keeping his cool in front of his staff. He opened the door when he made it to the Director's office. "Come in and take a seat, Copeland. The family has thought about your situation, and we want to inform you that things will not work out as we thought." The Director said with a hardened expression. "What's that s
