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Post by Rainbow on Jun 23, 2004 7:17:50 GMT -5
a firends baby hah. does he not recognize himself.. i guess he only got a slight glimps.
Heh are there any more of those pictures where that one came from ;D
Poor kiera with the whole flower thing.
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jun 23, 2004 7:39:17 GMT -5
LOL! If I find any, you'll be the first to know. And Serena, I'm sorry for teasing you about the other thing I want to post. I'm trying to get there.
She stunned me with her looks. There was no denying it. The dress fir her perfectly and the way she styled her hair…she looked absolutely amazing. When she smiled at me and said, “Shall we?”, I had to blink a few times to clear my head. I took her jacket from her and helped her slip it on, then opened the door for her so we could leave. When we were finally on our way, I had to concentrate to keep my eyes on the road. “So where are we going?”<br> “Huh?”<br> She laughed a little, almost musically. “Orlando, what are you thinking about?”<br> “N…nothing,” I stammered, knowing she would call me on the lie. I glanced at her to see the frown she wore. “I’ve got a lot on my mind.”<br> “Anything you want to share?” I didn’t particularly, but the way she tiled her head and looked at me, I knew I had to think of something fast. “Anxious to get working again.”<br> This answer seemed to surprise her and she nodded, returning her gaze to the road. “I must admit, I am missing it too.” She looked at me again. “When do you start again? What is it you’re doing anyway?”<br> Another question I didn’t want to answer just then. My mind raced. “I heard you were dating Heath Ledger.”<br> She snorted. “Yes, and you, and a model, and a few other people as well.” Grinning, she looked out her window. “I get around apparently.”<br> “I always had that sneaking feeling.”<br> “Hey!” She pretended to pinch my arm and I tried to wear a stern expression. “Now, no messing with the driver.”<br> Settling beside me, she smirked. “So where are we going anyway?”<br> “Right here.” I pulled over and turned the car off, hopping out to get her door before she could open it herself. Placing her hand in mine, I helped her out of the car and she looked up. “This is a hotel.”<br> “Excellent observation.” I reached in the backseat for the wildflowers. As I stood, I chuckled at her puzzled expression. “Keira, love, look all the way up.” She looked further up the building and I enjoyed seeing her eyes grow wider. “We’re going up there?” I nodded looking up. “Orlando, I don’t think…” “Relax,” I said softly, taking her hand and linking it in the crook of my arm. “You’ve never eaten in a rotating restaurant?”<br> “No.” He voice was soft and sounded a little frightened. “Don’t people get sick from eating and spinning?”<br> We entered the building and I laughed at her. “It’s not like we’re spinning like a top.” As we stood in the elevator, she hugged her arms to her, a nervousness tensing her. “Relax love. Really, I think you’ll enjoy it.”
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 23, 2004 10:53:02 GMT -5
I had to concentrate to keep my eyes on the road. Ha i'll bet! Keira and health, hmmm maybe we should add that to the cute couple list. although i think Orlando and Heath are cuter
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Post by Reens on Jun 23, 2004 11:28:45 GMT -5
"She laughed a little, almost musically. " >>> Aww... so romantic! Ti's alright about the teasing. Just hurry up, please.
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jun 24, 2004 12:37:32 GMT -5
I was not amused. Not even in the slightest. A spinning restaurant. That made no sense to me, and I didn’t appreciate the way Orlando laughed at me. It made me feel like a child. How fun would this evening be? Have a wonderful dinner with the man I am in love with and his siblings, then chucking it all up in front of them. Brilliant. I couldn’t wait. There was a soft “ding” and the elevator stopped. As the gold doors whispered open, the light music floated into us. Orlando bowed low, extending a hand. “After you, Lady Keira.” I smiled wistfully. He hadn’t called me that in a long time. Taking a deep breath, I stepped out of the elevator and into the dinning room, Orlando close behind me. He turned me around to see the elevator doors slide shut, then slowly move to the left away from us. My eyes bulged and he whispered in my ear, “I told you it wasn’t that fast.” I nodded, his closeness making me shiver despite the warmth of the dinning room. “Orli! KiKi!” We both looked up to see Jill coming toward us. “Hey, I was beginning to wonder where you were.” He handed her the flowers and she took them happily. She kissed his cheek and embraced him, then embraced me. “You two look hot.”<br> “When don’t I?” Orlando asked, glancing around. Jill and I exchanged glances and he frowned. “It was an honest question.”<br> Jill rolled her eyes and tugged on his tie. “Come on. Jeremy’s holding a table for us.” As we walked through the restaurant, I took in the settings. It was a circular room, with the kitchen, washrooms, and elevator shaft in the middle. Tables were set here and there, almost all of them occupied. I started to feel vulnerable to recognition. I guess my feelings were evident because Orlando gently touched my elbow. “Don’t worry so much. No one will say anything here. They are used to us by now and we’re pretty much left alone.”<br> I blinked. “Really?” He nodded, offering me a reassuring smile. I relaxed a little and returned his smile, falling into his eyes. It was a moment before I realized we had stopped walking and when I did, I looked down blushing. He ran a hand though his hair and looked around. “Ah, I think we’re over here.”<br> I averted my eyes and nodded, walking toward Jill again. It was a moment before I recognized the other person at the table. His usually short brown hair was somewhat shaggy and he had to keep tossing his head to keep it from his eyes. The pale blue shirt he wore didn’t do much to cover his obvious muscles. When he smiled at me, I balked. “Jeremy?”<br> He got up and wrapped his arms around me. “Hey there beautiful.” I imagined feeling much like a nut before it is cracked. His arms were so big! When he stepped back, I looked him over. “What happened to you? The last time I saw you, you…” “I was a toothpick?” Orlando pulled my chair out for me and I sat, still staring at his younger brother. “Yeah well, I discovered the gym.”<br> “And snowboarding,” Orlando quipped, unfolding his napkin and placing it in his lap. I raised my eyebrows. “Really?” He smiled bashfully. “That’s quite impressive.” I did the same as Orlando. “Are you any good?”<br> “He’s going to try and make it on the Olympic team,” Jill said. “Can I speak for myself?” He looked down, smiling, obviously embarrassed. That was the Jeremy I remembered. A little shy and not a fan of being the center of attention. “Yeah, I’m going to try out next week, actually.”<br> “Jeremy that’s brilliant!” I smiled. “Well, a tryout is just a tryout. There’s isn’t anything to get excited about yet.” Looking up, he finally returned my smile. “It is very good to see you though. “You too, Jeremy. You too.”<br>
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 24, 2004 13:45:32 GMT -5
As the gold doors whispered open Nice!
I relaxed a little and returned his smile, falling into his eyes. It was a moment before I realized we had stopped walking and when I did, I looked down blushing. He ran a hand though his hair and looked around Awww, gush!
Jeremy, yay ;D
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jun 24, 2004 14:11:27 GMT -5
lol, you're too cute.
I sat up and sniffled. Sabrina tucked her long brown hair behind her ears and smiled sympathetically as she handed me a tissue. I blew my nose and then tossed it in the trash, frustrated. “Why am I doing this to myself?” I asked, trying to stop my flow of tears. “This is so stupid.” I paced, my hands on my hips. Sabrina took one of the couch pillows and hugged it, watching me. “I’m engaged to him. He wants to be with me. He gave me the ring, not her. He had the chance to too, right?” I stopped before her. “She’s just his friend.”<br> “Ari, can I say something?”<br> I plopped down next to her. “Only if it’s going to make me feel better.”<br> She reached out and squeezed my hand. “Do you think maybe this is just pre wedding jitters?”<br> I sniffled again. “Like cold feet?” She nodded. “I love Orlando with all my heart,” I told her. “I can’t see myself without him.”<br> “Why are you so scared of Keira?” She brushed the hair from my face. “I don’t know,” I pouted. “It’s just…he always told me about how close they were and how much Jill loves her.” I sighed, playing with a piece of lint. “I’ve been with Orlando for how long now, and Jill and I are barely more than acquaintances.” “Not everyone is meant to get along with everyone, Ari.”<br> “But she’s his sister!” I threw my hands up in despair and buried my face in a pillow, letting fresh tears fall. I was thankful to Sabrina for letting me cry and just being there for me. When no more tears would come, I sat up and took a deep breath. “Maybe I’ll just kill her.” I looked at Sabrina and she laughed, which made me laugh. “Honestly, hun, I don’t think she’s a threat to you.”<br> I shrugged. “You’re probably right. I mean, she had the chance and the choice to be with him awhile ago, and she never wanted to. So why would she now?”<br> “Exactly. There, feel better now?”<br> “I’ll feel better when Orlando is home.”<br>
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Post by Reens on Jun 24, 2004 19:41:27 GMT -5
Aww poor Kat... err Ari. Is it wrong I have no compassion for her? ;D
Nextttttttttttttttttttttt chapter please.
*moochiez to the real Arianna/no hard feelings, love the name btw!*
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jun 24, 2004 21:23:17 GMT -5
“Well if it isn’t the Blooms.” A cute waitress sidled up to the table, a smile on her pretty face. “How is everyone tonight? “We are doing well, Tess, and yourself?” Orlando flashed her his winning smile. “How is Chris?”<br> “He’s getting big. Want to see?” Before anyone had a chance to answer, she pulled a picture from the tiny black apron she wore. “We just had them done a few days ago.” Orlando took the picture and I looked over his shoulder. A man sat with a baby, smiling into the camera. “He is getting big,” Orlando nodded. “Looking more and more like his father every day.” He passed the picture to Jill and Jeremy. Jill took it and squealed. “He’s too cute, Tess.”<br> The waitress smiled. “Yeah, I think I’ll keep him.” There was laughter all around as she took the picture back and tucked it safely away. “Oh!’ Orlando looked a bit embarrassed. “Tess, this is Keira., Keira, this is Tessa.”<br> “Pleasure to meet you, “ I smiled, shaking her hand. “Keira Knightly,” she grinned. “I so cannot wait until the movie comes out. It’s really nice to meet you.”<br> “Likewise.”<br> “So do you all know what you want to drink?”<br> Orlando leaned back in his seat, giving her his brightest smile. “Could we have a bottle of champagne, please.” She gave knowing glances to Jill and me, suppressing a smile. “It’s just for you and Jeremy, right?”<br> “Of course, love.”<br> She shook her head, pointing her pen at him. “I won’t be responsible if the girls have a sip or two, right?”<br> “Of course not.” He was still grinning at her. Laughing softly, she sighed. “Alright, I’ll be right back.”<br> Jill smiled at me. “Isn’t she the best?”<br> I blinked. “Jill and I are not legal to drink.”<br> Slinging an arm around the back of my chair, Orlando shrugged, turning his charms on me. “Relax love. No one will say anything.” When he smiled at me like that, I had no choice but to relax. In fact, it was all I could do not to sink to the floor.
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 25, 2004 10:52:55 GMT -5
When he smiled at me like that, I had no choice but to relax. In fact, it was all I could do not to sink to the floor.
^ i here ya lol!
PS. Off topic, are you not allowd drinks with meals in the US?
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Post by Reens on Jun 25, 2004 14:39:59 GMT -5
When he smiled at me like that, I had no choice but to relax. In fact, it was all I could do not to sink to the floor.^ i here ya lol! PS. Off topic, are you not allowd drinks with meals in the US? Thats my fav' part too. Drinks? Do you want this to remain PG 13 or not? ;D
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jul 9, 2004 13:58:15 GMT -5
lol, no, you're allowed. But our waiteresses or waiters usually ask us what we want to drink and get that before tkaing our food orders.
Something about the exchange between Jeremy and Keira didn’t sit well with me. And the way he watched her when she talked…I can’t really put my finger on it, but there was something different in his expression. Something I hadn’t remembered seeing before. We had been done eating for nearly an hour and had been catching up. The champagne was almost gone, and Jill and Keira were a bit giggly. In fact, when Jill got up to use the bathroom, she stumbled into a waiter, then giggled quietly to herself until she disappeared from sight. I sighed and shook my head, smiling to myself. Jeremy had gone to find Tess to pay for dinner, and Keira was silent beside me. I turned to look at her. Her elbows rested on the table and she stared out into the dark, the scenery slowly turning away from our line of vision. There was something sad and far away in her gaze, and I wanted to ask her what she was thinking, but the way she sat, her beautiful features framed against the black night, I wanted to burn that image into my memory. With a soft sigh, she looked down, and then caught me staring at her. She smiled awkwardly and touched her hair. “What? Do I have something on my face?” She wiped her mouth and I smiled, shaking my head. “Why were you looking at me like that just now then?”<br> “I was wondering what you were thinking just then.” She looked down for a brief moment. “Nothing all that interesting.”<br> “Oh no?”<br> She shook her head and smiled. It was a forced smile too. I could tell by her demeanor. “How did you and Arianna meet?”<br> This question took me a bit off guard and I sat back in my seat. “Actually, we met at a party. She had come with some friends, but wasn’t really very social, and I saw her hanging by the back wall. She looked like a deer caught in headlights. I was so taken with her, I immediately went over and introduced myself.”<br> “Was it love at first sight?” she quietly questioned. I laughed. “Goodness, no. I actually thought she may be a little too quiet for my liking, but what hooked me was the fact that she had no idea who I was.” At this, Keira smiled slightly. “So we went on a date not long after the party and I started falling for her.” I thought a moment. “Something about how real she is and down to earth…I just love that quality about her.” Keira nodded. “But I must be boring you. Tell me about your new beau.”<br> She batted her eyelashes at me. “Didn’t you know you’re it?” I grinned and she shook her head. “There is no beau to speak of…at the moment.”<br> I raised an eyebrow. “At the moment. So that means there is someone you’re interested in then.”<br> “Of course,” she admitted. “Who doesn’t have a crush on someone. I’m sure even you have a crush.”<br> I glanced around. “Like you said,” I looked back at her, smiling. “Who doesn’t?”
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jul 9, 2004 15:54:27 GMT -5
The evening couldn’t have gone better. I had so much fun and felt so at ease, it was easy to laugh and joke and forget about life and stresses for awhile. Jill, as I have realized, is really one of my best friends. She can tell what I’m thinking by a single look, and it is wonderful to have that. Especially when she knows how I feel about Orlando. Jeremy, though quiet at first, eventually came out of his shell. The champagne might have had something to do with it, but eventually, he started joking with the rest of us. He even tried to flirt with me, in his own quiet, shy kind of way. I must admit, I was shocked when I first saw him. But talking to him tonight, I realized he was the same person he used to be. Orlando was in especially high spirits tonight. At times I would just sit back and watch the interactions between him and his siblings. It was so touching to see the obvious love between the three of them. Even when they were poking fun, they had love in their eyes. As the night wore on and contentment settled over our small group, I rested my head on the back of my chair, gazing out the window. It was interesting to see buildings close by slowly moving away from my view, only to come back around sometime later. “You look tired Keira.” I lifted my head to see Jeremy sit down across from me. I smiled and nodded. “Is it a good tired?”<br> “Very much so.” He held my gaze for a moment and I narrowed my eyes. “Are you here to pull a joke on me?”<br> He laughed, his voice deep. “No. I’m still waiting for Jill to stop flirting with the waiter so we can go home.”<br> I grinned and looked around. Sure enough, Jill was standing off to the side with a very tall, very handsome waiter. He must have said something at least slightly amusing because she laughed wildly, touching his arm. “I thought she had a boyfriend.”<br> He nodded, looking at his sister. “She does.”<br> “She’s nutty.” He nodded his agreement. “Where did Orlando go?”<br> Jeremy shrugged. “I think he went to get the car.”<br> “What a gentleman.” Resting my head on my chair again, I noticed the small smiled Jeremy wore before my eyelids drooped.
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jul 9, 2004 16:47:44 GMT -5
When I got back upstairs, Jeremy and Jill had taken off, and Keira was asleep in her chair. I touched her arm softly and called her name. She opened her eyes with a start and looked at me. “Ready to go home, love?” She nodded and sat up, covering her mouth as she yawned. “Come on then.” I helped her slip her coat on and she stood up. Only to fall back down. A giggle escaped her and I grinned. “I think you’ve had a bit much to drink.” “No, I’m fine.” She stood up and I slipped an arm around her waist, leading her toward the elevator shaft. “Are we spinning faster?”<br> This caused me to laugh softly. “No, darling, we’re going to same speed as before.”<br> She giggled again, snorting. “Excuse me.”<br> In the car, she leaned on her side and I buckled me in. After I got in and started the car, she scowled at me. “You shouldn’t be drinking after you drove.”<br> “Keira, my love, just sit there and look beautiful, alright?”<br> “Alright…I said that wrong, didn’t I?” I smiled and nodded. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. “You always smell so wonderful, Orlando. Has anyone ever told you that?”<br> “Not when they were sober.” I tossed her a grin. “And you have a beautiful smile. And you’re eyes…” She sighed deeply. “I could just lose myself in them forever.”<br> “Now now. You’re going to make me blush.”<br> “But it’s true. No wonder everyone falls in love with you.”<br> I raised an eyebrow. “Everyone falls in love with me, oh?” She nodded, her lusty eyes still trained on my face. “Are you included in that group?”<br>At this, she closed her eyes. “If you couldn’t tell, you’re not as smart as I gave you credit for.”<br> Despite myself I laughed. “You’re in love with me Keira?”<br> “Of course I am, you twit.” Nothing was said for the rest of the ride. She fell asleep soon after that. When I got to her hotel, I scooped her into my arms and carried her to her room. She opened her eyes to slivers just as I was tucking her blankets around her. “Are you leaving me?”<br> “Yes darling.” I brushed the curls from her face. “Don’t go Orlando.” She whined, pulling on my tie. “Please don’t go.”<br> “I have to love.” “Please…” Her voice was just above a whisper as her hands dropped. I bent and kissed her forehead twice. “You won’t remember a word of this in the morning.”<br> “Yes I will,” she insisted, rolling to her side, immediately falling asleep. I sighed and turned to head for home, where I was sure Arianna was waiting up for me.
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Post by Jems on Jul 9, 2004 17:23:01 GMT -5
as usual absolutely loved it!
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Post by Rainbow on Jul 9, 2004 17:42:39 GMT -5
“Who doesn’t have a crush on someone. I’m sure even you have a crush.”<br> I glanced around. “Like you said,” I looked back at her, smiling. “Who doesn’t?” Who doesn't indeed. haha
“Keira, my love, just sit there and look beautiful, alright?” Haha, awww bless her...
I guess maybe is good for something, it seems to make people honest, even if does turn them into iliterate fools.
Awww she loves him..
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jul 9, 2004 17:49:46 GMT -5
lol, maybe
Though he was trying to be quiet, I heard the bedroom door close. Opening my eyes to slits, I saw the clock on the nightstand. It was almost two in the morning. As he passed me to go to the bathroom to change, I could smell the champagne he had obviously enjoyed. Surprising a growl, I rolled over and buried my face in the comforter. It wasn’t long before the covers moved and he had crawled into bed beside me. “Ari?” His voice was just above a whisper. I ignored it. He moved to kiss my cheek, but I cringed. “Are you awake?” His voice was a little bit louder. “Yes,” was my muffled reply. I rolled onto my back to look up into his face. My brows drew together. “You’ve been drinking.” He didn’t deny it. “And you drove home?”<br> With a sigh, he collapsed back onto his pillow. “I’m not drunk, Arianna.”<br> Turning on my side to face him now, I propped myself up on my elbow, searching his face. “Do you know how late it is?”<br> Anger flashed in his eyes when he looked at me. “I didn’t realize I had a curfew.”<br> Giving him a dirty look, I faced the wall and lay back down. “Whatever. Goodnight.” Suddenly, he grabbed my arm and rolled me to my back and he was straddling me, pinning my arms to the side. “I haven’t seen Keira in a very long time. I was out with Jill and Jeremy as well. Do you not trust me?”<br> I tried to push him off of me but failed miserably. This only made him smile, which made me madder. “I don’t want to play, Orlando. I’m really mad at you.” He stuck his bottom lip out. I giggled, despite myself, and turned my face away. “Go away. Leave me alone.”<br> “Alright.” His vice was soft as he climbed off of me. Surprised, I turned to watch him grab a pillow and start out of the room. “Wait. Where are you going?”<br> He shrugged, going to the closet and pulling out a spare blanket. “You told me to leave. So to the couch I go.”<br> “No, Orlando, come back.” He stopped and turned around to look at me. He wore a defeated expression, but his eyes laughed. “Please come back to bed.” Grinning, he threw his pillow on the bed and jumped under the covers, snuggling close to me. As he wrapped his arms around me, I sighed. “I hate it when you do that.”<br> “Do what?” he mumbled into my neck. His lips showered light kisses on my shoulder.
“Make it impossible for me to stay mad at you.”<br> He propped himself up on one elbow and smiled down at me. “I love you, Ari.”<br> “I love you too.” Gently pressing his lips to mine, he pulled the covers up over our heads.
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Post by Rainbow on Jul 10, 2004 5:06:56 GMT -5
Awww, they are quite cute together i have to admit.
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Post by Miss Knightley on Jul 10, 2004 9:44:39 GMT -5
Sighing, I leaned back against the tub, dragging my hand through my hair. It was the third time I got sick this morning. I closed my eyes, trying to stop the spinning, but to no avail. My stomach churned and I covered my mouth with my hand. I didn’t have anything left in my stomach to get rid of and I groaned, sinking to the floor. A shrill ring came from the living room and I whimpered. Staggering to my feet, I made it into the hall before I had to turn right back around and kneel before the toilet for the fourth time. I vaguely heard the beep of the answering machine and then a mumbled message. After sitting idle against the tub for what seemed like hours, I felt strong enough to try and stand. When I reached the living room, I pushed the button on the small black machine and leaned against the wall, closing my eyes for a moment. “You have one message, received today at nine thirty-five am. Message one: “Morning sunshine.” I managed a smile. It was Jeremy. “I wasn’t sure if you’d be up yet. I guess you’re not so…hmm…well, if you get this before ten give me a call. I was thinking about going out for breakfast and wanted to see if you wanted to join me. Hope everything is okay with you. Talk to you later. Bye.”<br> He hung up and my stomach grumbled. The very thought of eating something was not even an option. I grabbed the phone and stumbled over to the couch, sunk into the cushions, and dialed *69 to call him back. It rang twice before he answered. “Hello?”<br> “Hey Jeremy. It’s me.”<br> “Hey. Sorry, did I wake you?”<br> “No, I’ve been up for a bit now.”<br> There was a slight pause on his end of the line. “You don’t sound too great. Are you alright?”<br> As ashamed as I was to admit it, I wasn’t alright. “I’ve got a bit of a hangover.” I heard the chuckle he tried to hide and I frowned. “It’s not funny, Jeremy.”<br> “No,” he responded quickly, clearing his throat. “You’re absolutely right. It’s not funny at all.” My frown faded into a smile. “So I suppose that would be a no to breakfast then, huh?”<br> I cringed. “I’m sorry. How about lunch?” My stomach protested loudly, telling me lunch wasn’t a good idea either. “Or maybe you just come over for tea or something.”<br> He mulled this over for a moment. “Let me see…” I heard him leafing through something. “How about two?”<br> My eyebrows came together. “Are you making me an appointment?”<br> This made him laugh. “You’re not the only one with a busy schedule, you know?”<br> “Alright then.” I glanced at the clock. “I think I’m going to shower and then make some calls. Come over anytime. I don’t have anywhere to go.”<br> “Sounds like a plan. Feel better, okay?”<br> “I will.” A smile played across my lips. “Thanks Jeremy.”<br> “No problem. Bye.”<br> I pushed the phone off and dropped it beside me. No sooner did my head hit the cushion did it ring to life again. I cried out, my hands going to my head. “Too loud!” I punched it on. “Hello?”<br> There was a sinister laugh. “Keira, love, you sound awful.”<br> “Orlando, I don’t want to talk you right now.”<br> “Ah, come on now. What’s the matter? Hung over?”<br> “As if you don’t know.”<br> “You know, if you drink what you had last night it will make you feel better.”<br> My stomach lurched. “I’m never drinking again.” He laughed. “Goodbye Orlando.” With that, I hung up on him.
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Post by Loreley on Jul 10, 2004 10:10:36 GMT -5
that part has always been one of my favourites
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