“Incompetent newspaper boy...Man...Whatever! He’s certainly too old to be having a job like this. And he still can't keep the newspaper out of my flowers. Aargh!”
Carrie picked up her newspaper, glaring at the back of Seth McArthur as he walked over to the next house to repeat the same process.
“And don’t think I’m not going to report you behavior to your boss! I want a different person delivering my newspaper from now on!” she yelled. Carrie slammed the front door and went into her kitchen to eat her breakfast of a toaster pastry as she went over yesterday’s news.
«Beautifying Lower Winchester? What the hell for? Probably only because the mayoral house is there. The Cottage District needs love too ya know!»
Carrie knew she was over-reacting. She had been angry at everyone lately. Not that Carrie was generally a happy person but snapping at the paper...man and yelling down the street an angry fishwife was a bit much. She really needed to de-stress.
She could imagine could imagine it now, He would be just finished making her favorite breakfast, cheese omelettes with some mushrooms and peppers and would be walking over to her quaint breakfast booth in the nothing but an old pair of pyjama pants with his university logo printed on the leg and a tea cloth draped over his left shoulder. She watched his barefeet walk across the linoleum tile as he approached her, gently placing her omelette in front of her with a smile and cleaning the plate edge with the tea cloth. She would look up at him and smile, admiring his beautiful brown eyes and red hair and hands wonderful hands as his fingers curled around hers. “You better enjoy your breakfast,” he would murmer. “Cause the only way you’d get me to make you a meal is in your dreams.”
Carrie snapped out of her dreamlike state and looked down at her toaster pastry in disgust.
“Who am I kidding? All I really want to have is an omelette.” Carrie carried the offensive plate to the garbage. “And Alvin to serve it to me.”
Business was slow in the early afternoon. No one really felt the need to buy a desk or dinner table at 1:30 in the afternoon. Carrie leaned back on the counter with the cash register, looking at the people walking by; some on their way out for coffee, some heading to the salon, some heading to the wedding dress shop nearby.
Carrie sighed. She knew one of the reasons customers were not in the store was because of her attitude. It didn't take much convincing for her to realize that one of the only reasons she had customers was due to no one else selling her products.
«What would I give for some entertainment»
This time it was a blue oxford button up shirt and dark blue jeans. She was powerless to stop him as he picked her up and placed her on the counter. She admired his physical strength. She was far from a small woman. And yet in his hands, she seemed as a light as a feather.
He spread her thighs and stood between them. One hand gently touched her cheeks as he pulled her head towards his. Carrie’s lips parted adn her eyes slowly closed.
Carrie’s day dream was rudely interrupted by the man starring in her fantasies; except the real thing was far too argumentative and talked entirely too much.
“Why are you here?” she asked angrily, knowing she was blushing and cursing her pale skin. The look he gave her was heated and that grin irritated beyond belief.
“What kind of crack-pot customer service is that?” He propped himself on the counter from her fantasy. Carrie scowled at him.
“Are you actually here to purchase something? No? I didn’t think so. Besides, how many desks and dinner tables does one person really need.” Carrie started to feel some of her nervousness going away. She could argue with him any day of the week, for hours on end. She suspected he enjoyed their almost daily tete-a-tetes. She took a bold step forward, invading his personal space. “Why are you here?” She didn’t know where the huskiness in her voice came from. She stared up at him, arms crossed across her chest, eyes blazing in defiance. “Why do you feel the need to invade my personal space?”
She saw his gaze drop to her lips as she licked them nervously. His lips looked like they were getting closer. Her heartbeat was erratic.
The bell over the door jingled and out of the corner of her eye, Carrie saw two customers come in.
She backed away and then around him, putting on a smile.
“How may I help you?” she asked brightly as she could manage.
Friday 30 July 2010
Monday 26 July 2010
it's all fun and games, until someone looses an eye...
I never understood why she felt the need to come in an through the backdoor. But I always leave it open for her. She says she doesn’t need everyone to know her business. I always retort “It’s 11 o’clock at night in a farming area. Who’s going to be up to see you anyways?”
There was never much talking. Neither of us were there for conversation. What was the point when we were only interested in a bit of fun. SHe had a wicked imagination. The tings she could with her hands were amazing.
Sometimes it was fast, at other times, tantalizingly slow. We had a good few months together and as far as I knew, neither of us were looking for anyone new for now.
And then she called and cancelled on me three times in a row. After a month, she shows up at the farm.
“I went to see Dr. Pearson this morning,” said said nervously. She had never been nervous around me. “It’s probably not what you want or need to hear but I’m going to tell you anways.”
She looked up at me, with an unwavering brown gaze.
“I’m pregnant.”
There was never much talking. Neither of us were there for conversation. What was the point when we were only interested in a bit of fun. SHe had a wicked imagination. The tings she could with her hands were amazing.
Sometimes it was fast, at other times, tantalizingly slow. We had a good few months together and as far as I knew, neither of us were looking for anyone new for now.
And then she called and cancelled on me three times in a row. After a month, she shows up at the farm.
“I went to see Dr. Pearson this morning,” said said nervously. She had never been nervous around me. “It’s probably not what you want or need to hear but I’m going to tell you anways.”
She looked up at me, with an unwavering brown gaze.
“I’m pregnant.”
Thursday 22 July 2010
Drabble #017
6:05-6:25
Universe: c5
Characters: Griffyn Bellamy
Premise: Griffyn dealing with Rosie and Micah and not being there to protect her when needed.
Man of action
I feel like I've been usurped. It's not like I'm not happy that Rosie isn't back. How can I do my big brother duty of intimidate your sister's boyfriend to make sure he's good enough for her when he's whole purpose is to be her guardian. Rosie calls him that. I don't even know what that really means or entails. Our experts on that kind of knowledge is Rosie and Zoe.
Forget the big brother duty. How can I do my patriarchal duty? My job is to protect everyone, and it was Grandpa's duty before me. I have to look for potential threats and figure out how to neutralize them if necessary. How do you neutralize a guardian who has powers you can't even begin to understand and can seemingly be everywhere.
He better be willing to die for Rosie or I don't know what I'll do.
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Universe: c5
Characters: Griffyn Bellamy
Premise: Griffyn dealing with Rosie and Micah and not being there to protect her when needed.
Man of action
I feel like I've been usurped. It's not like I'm not happy that Rosie isn't back. How can I do my big brother duty of intimidate your sister's boyfriend to make sure he's good enough for her when he's whole purpose is to be her guardian. Rosie calls him that. I don't even know what that really means or entails. Our experts on that kind of knowledge is Rosie and Zoe.
Forget the big brother duty. How can I do my patriarchal duty? My job is to protect everyone, and it was Grandpa's duty before me. I have to look for potential threats and figure out how to neutralize them if necessary. How do you neutralize a guardian who has powers you can't even begin to understand and can seemingly be everywhere.
He better be willing to die for Rosie or I don't know what I'll do.
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Drabble #018
3:10-3:40
Universe: Sutton (extended)
Characters: Nayshun (3rd)(Breanna's stepson)
Title: Fade Into the Background
Nayshun didn't know why he let his parents drag him to this. It was one of the hardest things he ever had to do.
Watch the girl he loved go off and get married to someone else. He knew he wasn't really wanted here by the bride and groom but to save face, a invitation had been issued to Nayshun and he attended at his parents behest.
There were only 2 things Nayshun wanted to do: 1) grab Mari and run away with her or 2) leave the wedding he didn't want to attend and get as drunk as possible. Neither of those were an option without his parents getting severely upset with him.
The wedding march began, the backdoors swung open and the wedding guests all stood, facing the doors.
Mari stood there on her father's arm, smiling up at him. She turned her attention to the inside of the chapel.
As her eyes quickly scanned the guests who had come, she paused and looked a bit longer at Nayshun, not quite believing he had the gall to attend the wedding. She saw that smug smile she hated so much on his face. She raised an eyebrow in challenge, turned her attention back to the aisle, where her soon to be husband, Adrian, was waiting for her. Her smile returned brightly as she proceeded to walk down the aisle.
Nayshun had hoped for one last chance to change her mind but realized he was too late. Mari repeated her vows with such conviction that it felt like she was killing him with every word she spoke.
---
Nayshun had made a new best friend. Her name was Tonja and she was the bartender. She kept the drinks flowing and Nayshun kept ordering more. She had even promised to visit his hotel room to 'visit' him after she was finished at this reception.
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Universe: Sutton (extended)
Characters: Nayshun (3rd)(Breanna's stepson)
Title: Fade Into the Background
Nayshun didn't know why he let his parents drag him to this. It was one of the hardest things he ever had to do.
Watch the girl he loved go off and get married to someone else. He knew he wasn't really wanted here by the bride and groom but to save face, a invitation had been issued to Nayshun and he attended at his parents behest.
There were only 2 things Nayshun wanted to do: 1) grab Mari and run away with her or 2) leave the wedding he didn't want to attend and get as drunk as possible. Neither of those were an option without his parents getting severely upset with him.
The wedding march began, the backdoors swung open and the wedding guests all stood, facing the doors.
Mari stood there on her father's arm, smiling up at him. She turned her attention to the inside of the chapel.
As her eyes quickly scanned the guests who had come, she paused and looked a bit longer at Nayshun, not quite believing he had the gall to attend the wedding. She saw that smug smile she hated so much on his face. She raised an eyebrow in challenge, turned her attention back to the aisle, where her soon to be husband, Adrian, was waiting for her. Her smile returned brightly as she proceeded to walk down the aisle.
Nayshun had hoped for one last chance to change her mind but realized he was too late. Mari repeated her vows with such conviction that it felt like she was killing him with every word she spoke.
---
Nayshun had made a new best friend. Her name was Tonja and she was the bartender. She kept the drinks flowing and Nayshun kept ordering more. She had even promised to visit his hotel room to 'visit' him after she was finished at this reception.
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Drabble #016
6:15-6:45, 9:05-9:15, 9:45-9:55
Universe: C5
Characters: Rosie Bellamy
They never really needed me before but I know they'll need me now. And it has nothing to do with my 'doppelganger'.
I started out as the weak one. I had no active powers (heck I would have been happy with passive powers). I had begun to think I was thrown out of a turnip truck. Grandpa always told me that I was still one of them and to just be patient.
I was inherently magical so I learned to be magical in other ways. I learned how to adapt and create spells. I studied about her plants and other ingredients for potions. I provided additional back-up and defence with charms. I was a walking, talking encyclopedia. All to give my family an advantage in battle.
I tried not to envy my cousins and siblings but it was so hard. Simple things like my big brother making me a snowcone when the freezer went out, Connell reheating my soup when I was sick, Zoe cheating at any game it was possible to cheat at and Lianne just being Lianne.
And then the biggest betrayal was when Grandpa Bellamy died, leaving me a letter and a power I could barely control. The letter wasn't even that clear. I was some kind of power absorber. Of course to a person who thought they had no powers being given an almost limitless power it's absolutely amazing. And then I found out how I get the ability. Some with an ability has to die in my presence. Well guess what, Grandpa had to die for me to get his. No power is worth that.
I couldn't stay after his death. I had to get away as far and as fast as I could. With some cash in my pocket and whatever personal I'd I had, I scrawled a quick note to my family and ran.
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Universe: C5
Characters: Rosie Bellamy
They never really needed me before but I know they'll need me now. And it has nothing to do with my 'doppelganger'.
I started out as the weak one. I had no active powers (heck I would have been happy with passive powers). I had begun to think I was thrown out of a turnip truck. Grandpa always told me that I was still one of them and to just be patient.
I was inherently magical so I learned to be magical in other ways. I learned how to adapt and create spells. I studied about her plants and other ingredients for potions. I provided additional back-up and defence with charms. I was a walking, talking encyclopedia. All to give my family an advantage in battle.
I tried not to envy my cousins and siblings but it was so hard. Simple things like my big brother making me a snowcone when the freezer went out, Connell reheating my soup when I was sick, Zoe cheating at any game it was possible to cheat at and Lianne just being Lianne.
And then the biggest betrayal was when Grandpa Bellamy died, leaving me a letter and a power I could barely control. The letter wasn't even that clear. I was some kind of power absorber. Of course to a person who thought they had no powers being given an almost limitless power it's absolutely amazing. And then I found out how I get the ability. Some with an ability has to die in my presence. Well guess what, Grandpa had to die for me to get his. No power is worth that.
I couldn't stay after his death. I had to get away as far and as fast as I could. With some cash in my pocket and whatever personal I'd I had, I scrawled a quick note to my family and ran.
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Drabble #014
Universe: Winchester
Characters: Drake Thayer and Moonunit (Moon) Zappa
"You really suck at pool," said Moon, as he watched Drake's cue completely miss the ball.
"Well you're not too good either," said Drake to his brother in law.
"You're the one with the pool table."
"That I just got last week," Drake replied. "How do you keep up the lovey-dovey stuff at home with Christina. I just don't get it."
"Christina and the kids are home life," explained Moon, watching Drake attempt another shot. "Outside of the house is a completely different story. To keep Chrissy happy, I lay it on thick,, the serenading, the affectionate kissy faces and eskimo kisses crap. That way she doesn't concern herself with my life outside of the home. My shot!". Moon went up to the table.
"I dunno. I think Cathy is starting to suspect."
"You've only done it like what? Twice?"
"With the same woman and we've had some pretty heated make-out sessions around the back Winch Bank," explained Drake.
"Yeah, but let's be honest, those Winchester girls did not come pretty and if Dingo wasn't my kid, I wouldn't be married to her anyways. You know these Winchesters are traditionalists. Dingo's official last name is Winchester because Chrissy and I weren't married yet."
"I think Cathy is beautiful," said Drake.
"In the eye of the beholder," muttered Moon. "I mean seriously, let's take Cathy's 'beautifu' and put against Tiffany's 'friggin gorgeous'."
Drake knew he had a lot of thinking to do. «What do I really want?»
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Characters: Drake Thayer and Moonunit (Moon) Zappa
"You really suck at pool," said Moon, as he watched Drake's cue completely miss the ball.
"Well you're not too good either," said Drake to his brother in law.
"You're the one with the pool table."
"That I just got last week," Drake replied. "How do you keep up the lovey-dovey stuff at home with Christina. I just don't get it."
"Christina and the kids are home life," explained Moon, watching Drake attempt another shot. "Outside of the house is a completely different story. To keep Chrissy happy, I lay it on thick,, the serenading, the affectionate kissy faces and eskimo kisses crap. That way she doesn't concern herself with my life outside of the home. My shot!". Moon went up to the table.
"I dunno. I think Cathy is starting to suspect."
"You've only done it like what? Twice?"
"With the same woman and we've had some pretty heated make-out sessions around the back Winch Bank," explained Drake.
"Yeah, but let's be honest, those Winchester girls did not come pretty and if Dingo wasn't my kid, I wouldn't be married to her anyways. You know these Winchesters are traditionalists. Dingo's official last name is Winchester because Chrissy and I weren't married yet."
"I think Cathy is beautiful," said Drake.
"In the eye of the beholder," muttered Moon. "I mean seriously, let's take Cathy's 'beautifu' and put against Tiffany's 'friggin gorgeous'."
Drake knew he had a lot of thinking to do. «What do I really want?»
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Drabble #015
3:20-4:00
Universe: C5
Characters: Zoe Bellamy
"Fake it til you make it"
It was so hard to change everything back to the way it was. Zoe had spent so much time 'faking it' that these characteristics seemed to be ingrained in her personality. Everyone around her thought that she was responsible, intelligent, sensible woman. Zoe wasn't guessing these opinions. She could sense it whenever they were near.
This was how she had always lived her life. When she didn't know how to behave, she'd scan the mind of someone who did know and adjusted her behaviour to what was expected. She didn't know the answer from a class, she's scan the mind of the person teaching the class and come out looking like a genius.
If the situation were the same, she'd have no issues now. The problem was that Zoe had intrinsically changed. She finally learned to trust is her telepathy since she had been proven right.
Her other problem was now she found she could no longer reach everyone's mind. Zoe was unsure if it had been because she was not as careful as she should have been or if Rosie's mind was just stronger. Zoe didn't know how exactly she should behave around this Rosie.
The time apart and power change had changed the dynamics of the relationship. Zoe was used to the being the strongest in her family and she was only surpassed by Rosie in the practical magics such as charms, spells and potions. Now Zoe was the weaker one. In all fairness, Rosie had an unfair advantage. Being a power collector was rare and late blooming ability.
All Zoe had to do was go up to the attic and talk to Rosie
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Universe: C5
Characters: Zoe Bellamy
"Fake it til you make it"
It was so hard to change everything back to the way it was. Zoe had spent so much time 'faking it' that these characteristics seemed to be ingrained in her personality. Everyone around her thought that she was responsible, intelligent, sensible woman. Zoe wasn't guessing these opinions. She could sense it whenever they were near.
This was how she had always lived her life. When she didn't know how to behave, she'd scan the mind of someone who did know and adjusted her behaviour to what was expected. She didn't know the answer from a class, she's scan the mind of the person teaching the class and come out looking like a genius.
If the situation were the same, she'd have no issues now. The problem was that Zoe had intrinsically changed. She finally learned to trust is her telepathy since she had been proven right.
Her other problem was now she found she could no longer reach everyone's mind. Zoe was unsure if it had been because she was not as careful as she should have been or if Rosie's mind was just stronger. Zoe didn't know how exactly she should behave around this Rosie.
The time apart and power change had changed the dynamics of the relationship. Zoe was used to the being the strongest in her family and she was only surpassed by Rosie in the practical magics such as charms, spells and potions. Now Zoe was the weaker one. In all fairness, Rosie had an unfair advantage. Being a power collector was rare and late blooming ability.
All Zoe had to do was go up to the attic and talk to Rosie
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Drabble #008
Universe: Chronicles
Characters: Thai and ??? (female from Hamilton church temp name of Dee)
Dee sat at the table, unsmiling, staring at Thai.
"Not even a smile Dee?" he asked.
"I can't even believe I'm gonna do this is the first place," she said.
"Not that I'm not happy about getting a 2nd chance but can you not look like this is a death sentence?" asked Thai. "It's really depressing."
"You think I'm going to make this easy for you? Think again. You have a lot to make up for. You're really going to have to work hard to earn my trust again. And you still have even more hoops to jump through."
"Offer a guy some hope here," said Thai. "I'm sorry! How many times do I have to apologise?"
"Show me you really mean it," said Dee. "Show me that you are really serious about a relationship with me. Show me that what I want is possible with you. No playing around this time. If you want to leave, just tell me. Don't run off, not tell anyone where to find you and make me have to deal with Allison."
"I am serious and I want to be committed to you."
"I need to be shown, I don't just want the empty words."
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Characters: Thai and ??? (female from Hamilton church temp name of Dee)
Dee sat at the table, unsmiling, staring at Thai.
"Not even a smile Dee?" he asked.
"I can't even believe I'm gonna do this is the first place," she said.
"Not that I'm not happy about getting a 2nd chance but can you not look like this is a death sentence?" asked Thai. "It's really depressing."
"You think I'm going to make this easy for you? Think again. You have a lot to make up for. You're really going to have to work hard to earn my trust again. And you still have even more hoops to jump through."
"Offer a guy some hope here," said Thai. "I'm sorry! How many times do I have to apologise?"
"Show me you really mean it," said Dee. "Show me that you are really serious about a relationship with me. Show me that what I want is possible with you. No playing around this time. If you want to leave, just tell me. Don't run off, not tell anyone where to find you and make me have to deal with Allison."
"I am serious and I want to be committed to you."
"I need to be shown, I don't just want the empty words."
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Drabble #010
Universe: WI
Characters: Garret Kirby-Devlin, Jake Devlin, Carmela Kirby
"Do I have to wear this stupid tie Jake?" asked Garret, fidgeting with the blue and black stripped tie around your neck.
"You're lucky I'm allowing you to wear jeans. When I was your age, I couldn't even wear jeans to school," said Jake as he adjusted Garret's tie and collar.
"We're just going to see my mom," complained Garrett. "I could come over in my pyjamas and she'd still be happy to see me."
"Just humour me and wear the tie," said Jake. Garrett sighed loudly and starred at his slumped reflection in the front mirror.
"Forgot to tell you that Ms. Francois called you," said Garrett. He saw the grin Jake was trying to hide.
Ever since Jake had taken him to get a hair cut, Garrett noticed that Jake has had that stupid grin on his face whenever he and Ms. Francois talked.
"Liz called? I'll call her back after we come back from dinner with your mom," said Jake.
"Or you could call her now and 'Liz' will know that pass on phone messages," said Garrett with a grin.
"Grab you coat and let's go," said Jake before he called for his driver to take both Garrett and him from Lower Winchester through Upper Winchester to the Farmer's District, stopping at Kirby Farms where Garrett grew up.
Garrett looked up at Jake and gave him a hug.
"Thanks dad," he said with a small smile, trying to accustom himself to calling Jake by that title.
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Characters: Garret Kirby-Devlin, Jake Devlin, Carmela Kirby
"Do I have to wear this stupid tie Jake?" asked Garret, fidgeting with the blue and black stripped tie around your neck.
"You're lucky I'm allowing you to wear jeans. When I was your age, I couldn't even wear jeans to school," said Jake as he adjusted Garret's tie and collar.
"We're just going to see my mom," complained Garrett. "I could come over in my pyjamas and she'd still be happy to see me."
"Just humour me and wear the tie," said Jake. Garrett sighed loudly and starred at his slumped reflection in the front mirror.
"Forgot to tell you that Ms. Francois called you," said Garrett. He saw the grin Jake was trying to hide.
Ever since Jake had taken him to get a hair cut, Garrett noticed that Jake has had that stupid grin on his face whenever he and Ms. Francois talked.
"Liz called? I'll call her back after we come back from dinner with your mom," said Jake.
"Or you could call her now and 'Liz' will know that pass on phone messages," said Garrett with a grin.
"Grab you coat and let's go," said Jake before he called for his driver to take both Garrett and him from Lower Winchester through Upper Winchester to the Farmer's District, stopping at Kirby Farms where Garrett grew up.
Garrett looked up at Jake and gave him a hug.
"Thanks dad," he said with a small smile, trying to accustom himself to calling Jake by that title.
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Drabble #007
Universe: Chronicles
Characters: Chelsea, Casey, Alexis
Chelsea turned her head towards her blaring cell phone and was certain that she had put it on vibrate the night before.
"Hello?" said Chelsea half asleep.
"Are you okay?" Chelsea immediately realised it was Alexis on the other line.
"Still asleep," she said.
"It's 1 o'clock in the afternoon!" said Alexis. "Why are you still asleep?"
"I don't know. I'm just tired," she said. "What's up?"
"Nothing, just checking up on you," said Alexis.
"You haven't done that since you got mad at me."
"I wasn't mad at you," said Alexis. "Frustrated but not mad."
"Same difference," said Chelsea. "I am ravenous. Wanna go for a late lunch?"
"I would need to know where you are in first place. I had called for you originally at your mom's house and she said you hadn't been home all night."
"Don't worry, I'm safe. You can pick me up at Casey's."
"Should you really be staying over night at his house? You know the whole 'living with a man' thing, the 'no sex before marriage' thing."
"Nothing is happening, Alexis. I just got tired and fell asleep," said Chelsea. "I'm getting up. Call me when you reach here."
"Fine," said Alexis with a growl and hung up the phone.
Chelsea stared at her cell as she saw the disconnected sign flash on her phone. "What's up with him?" she asked.
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Characters: Chelsea, Casey, Alexis
Chelsea turned her head towards her blaring cell phone and was certain that she had put it on vibrate the night before.
"Hello?" said Chelsea half asleep.
"Are you okay?" Chelsea immediately realised it was Alexis on the other line.
"Still asleep," she said.
"It's 1 o'clock in the afternoon!" said Alexis. "Why are you still asleep?"
"I don't know. I'm just tired," she said. "What's up?"
"Nothing, just checking up on you," said Alexis.
"You haven't done that since you got mad at me."
"I wasn't mad at you," said Alexis. "Frustrated but not mad."
"Same difference," said Chelsea. "I am ravenous. Wanna go for a late lunch?"
"I would need to know where you are in first place. I had called for you originally at your mom's house and she said you hadn't been home all night."
"Don't worry, I'm safe. You can pick me up at Casey's."
"Should you really be staying over night at his house? You know the whole 'living with a man' thing, the 'no sex before marriage' thing."
"Nothing is happening, Alexis. I just got tired and fell asleep," said Chelsea. "I'm getting up. Call me when you reach here."
"Fine," said Alexis with a growl and hung up the phone.
Chelsea stared at her cell as she saw the disconnected sign flash on her phone. "What's up with him?" she asked.
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Drabble #004
Universe: Chronicles
Characters: primarily Neil Summers and Pastor Alexis Walters
Idea:
Neil finished filling up his cup of juice to accompany his plate of lunch from the weekly lunch buffet. He quickly located his friend and Pastor, Alexis Walters sitting with Chelsea Sutton, Linden and his wife Callie, and Neil's little sister Mona. He made his way to the table, always stopping to say 'hi'.
"Pastor," said Neil. Alexis up at Neil oddly. "Can I talk to you privately?"
"Sure, umm, let's go to my office," said Alexis uncertainly. He had only been a pastor officially for a month and was still adjusting to the title and the responsibilities that went along with it.
=^=
Alexis balanced his plate in one hand while fumbling to find the proper key for his office.
"Come-in," said Alexis as he opened the door and flipped on the light. "Is this a social thing or an official thing?"
"What difference would that make?" asked Neil.
"It tells me what side of the desk I should sit on."
"Sit at your desk," said Neil. "As a pastor you always need to give the perception of authority in your own office, even if the other person is an old friend."
Alexis sat down behind his desk. "What can I help you with?"
"Figuring out what to do next," said Neil. "I know that based on what I tell you, you'll have to tell the board."
"What happened?" asked Alexis.
"Adultery, living with a woman, considering marrying the woman who's not a christian..."
"Wait a minute. The only other person I could consider you marrying is Judy," said Alexis as he finally understood what Neil was telling him. "Does Chelsea know?"
"The two of them are as thick as thieves and they tell each other everything."
"Chelsea is on the board and if she were aware of this situation beforehand and didn't inform the board she be in for a world of trouble," said Alexis.
"You have a better chance of getting that kind of info than me," said Neil. "I could technically sweep the entire thing under the rug as long as either I or Judy and Abby move out but she needs the help and she trusts me. Besides, what kind of friend would I be if I didn't help her? I guess this is more of a request to be suspended of my membership than anything else. I have no intention of having sex with her again, unless we get married. We'll be purely platonic."
"At the very least, be honest with yourself," said Alexis. "I know this is not a Christian-like response but I have watched the 2 of you dance around each other since you were teenagers. I saw how upset you were when she introduced Asif as her fiance. And frankly, you settled for Danielle. Your heart was never there in the first place. How you made it to 2 years is beyond me. So if you're not going to be honest with me than at least be honest with yourself and with God. Don't tell me the two of you will just be platonic. I know what your going through. I go through the same problems with Chelsea and I know if it were Chelsea and I and she had even a modicum amount of attraction for me as Judy has for you, it would only be only be platonic for as long as it would take to get somewhere private. Hurry up and get out of this situation. I'm pretty sure her mom would take her in. She has 8 siblings and 5 of them can take her in. By the end of the week, I expect for you to find a permanent solution to your living arrangement. As for the rest of what's going on, I will have to inform the board and they are going to want the suspension along with a letter of explanation. And the church will have to be informed."
"Do I have a chance to say anything to the church?" asked Neil.
"If you want to you can however that will most likely not work in your favour when it comes to opinion. I suggest you tell your close friends and families. I wouldn't want. Your parents hearing about it from me in front of everyone else."
"Can we make a stop before I take you home?" asked Alexis.
"As long as you take me over to Casey's instead. I got some clothes at his place and I can change before our date. He's taking me out for dinner at Harlem," said Chelsea with a smile, not noticing Alexis clenching his jaw.
"What time do you need to be there for?" asked Alexis, wishing things could be otherwise.
"Seven should be good. I wonder if I have an extra rag at Casey's."
"Let's go to Cafe Audrey and I'll buy you a mocha frapaccino with a ginger biscotti," said Alexis trying to divert the conversation.
"You sure know how to get a lady's attention," said Chelsea with a smile.
Chelsea smiled as Alexis placed her drink and biscotti before her.
"Thank-you," she said before she took a sip. Alexis was completely mesmerised by her.
"I need to ask you some questions, regarding Judy," said Alexis, trying to keep his mind focused.
"Like what? What does she have to do with anything?" asked Chelsea defensively.
"She does have something to do with a new issue at church. What I need to know is what you know.". Chelsea diverted her eyes, looking over his shoulder. "Chelsea, look me in the eyes and tell me you knew nothing about this!"
Chelsea stayed silent for a long time. Alexis had the answer but it was one he didn't want to be the truth. "'Thou shalt not bear false witness', right? This is my sister. She has nothing to do with our church issues. I have only talked to her, not Neil. As far as I'm concerned, since Neil has not said anything to me nor have I even seen her at his house since she got beaten up by her soon to be ex-husband, there is nothing to be said. Besides she's just his new roomate."
"He's slept with her already Chelsea," said Alexis in a quiet but powerful voice.
"And that I didn't know." Chelsea rested her head in her hands. "Neil told you all this? Why?"
"Because he knows he will get in serious trouble with the church when it comes out."
"It's not like he's on the board or anything more than a member at large," said Chelsea.
"This code of conduct applies to all Christians, not just a chosen few and by you not saying anything, you can get kicked off the board for not being forthcoming with the knowledge you have."
"I'm only on the board because I'm on the leadership team dealing with the youth, not because I was voted on it."
"You can be so frustrating sometimes," growled Alexis.
"But you love me anyways, right?" said Chelsea trying to make Alexis chuckle, even if it was just a bit.
"Something will never change Chels," said Alexis. "You can't treat me the same way you always have. I'm not just your buddy anymore-"
"You're my best friend," interrupted Chelsea. ~ This girl can be so dense sometimes ~ thought Alexis.
"I'm also your Pastor now," finished Alexis.
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Characters: primarily Neil Summers and Pastor Alexis Walters
Idea:
Neil finished filling up his cup of juice to accompany his plate of lunch from the weekly lunch buffet. He quickly located his friend and Pastor, Alexis Walters sitting with Chelsea Sutton, Linden and his wife Callie, and Neil's little sister Mona. He made his way to the table, always stopping to say 'hi'.
"Pastor," said Neil. Alexis up at Neil oddly. "Can I talk to you privately?"
"Sure, umm, let's go to my office," said Alexis uncertainly. He had only been a pastor officially for a month and was still adjusting to the title and the responsibilities that went along with it.
=^=
Alexis balanced his plate in one hand while fumbling to find the proper key for his office.
"Come-in," said Alexis as he opened the door and flipped on the light. "Is this a social thing or an official thing?"
"What difference would that make?" asked Neil.
"It tells me what side of the desk I should sit on."
"Sit at your desk," said Neil. "As a pastor you always need to give the perception of authority in your own office, even if the other person is an old friend."
Alexis sat down behind his desk. "What can I help you with?"
"Figuring out what to do next," said Neil. "I know that based on what I tell you, you'll have to tell the board."
"What happened?" asked Alexis.
"Adultery, living with a woman, considering marrying the woman who's not a christian..."
"Wait a minute. The only other person I could consider you marrying is Judy," said Alexis as he finally understood what Neil was telling him. "Does Chelsea know?"
"The two of them are as thick as thieves and they tell each other everything."
"Chelsea is on the board and if she were aware of this situation beforehand and didn't inform the board she be in for a world of trouble," said Alexis.
"You have a better chance of getting that kind of info than me," said Neil. "I could technically sweep the entire thing under the rug as long as either I or Judy and Abby move out but she needs the help and she trusts me. Besides, what kind of friend would I be if I didn't help her? I guess this is more of a request to be suspended of my membership than anything else. I have no intention of having sex with her again, unless we get married. We'll be purely platonic."
"At the very least, be honest with yourself," said Alexis. "I know this is not a Christian-like response but I have watched the 2 of you dance around each other since you were teenagers. I saw how upset you were when she introduced Asif as her fiance. And frankly, you settled for Danielle. Your heart was never there in the first place. How you made it to 2 years is beyond me. So if you're not going to be honest with me than at least be honest with yourself and with God. Don't tell me the two of you will just be platonic. I know what your going through. I go through the same problems with Chelsea and I know if it were Chelsea and I and she had even a modicum amount of attraction for me as Judy has for you, it would only be only be platonic for as long as it would take to get somewhere private. Hurry up and get out of this situation. I'm pretty sure her mom would take her in. She has 8 siblings and 5 of them can take her in. By the end of the week, I expect for you to find a permanent solution to your living arrangement. As for the rest of what's going on, I will have to inform the board and they are going to want the suspension along with a letter of explanation. And the church will have to be informed."
"Do I have a chance to say anything to the church?" asked Neil.
"If you want to you can however that will most likely not work in your favour when it comes to opinion. I suggest you tell your close friends and families. I wouldn't want. Your parents hearing about it from me in front of everyone else."
"Can we make a stop before I take you home?" asked Alexis.
"As long as you take me over to Casey's instead. I got some clothes at his place and I can change before our date. He's taking me out for dinner at Harlem," said Chelsea with a smile, not noticing Alexis clenching his jaw.
"What time do you need to be there for?" asked Alexis, wishing things could be otherwise.
"Seven should be good. I wonder if I have an extra rag at Casey's."
"Let's go to Cafe Audrey and I'll buy you a mocha frapaccino with a ginger biscotti," said Alexis trying to divert the conversation.
"You sure know how to get a lady's attention," said Chelsea with a smile.
Chelsea smiled as Alexis placed her drink and biscotti before her.
"Thank-you," she said before she took a sip. Alexis was completely mesmerised by her.
"I need to ask you some questions, regarding Judy," said Alexis, trying to keep his mind focused.
"Like what? What does she have to do with anything?" asked Chelsea defensively.
"She does have something to do with a new issue at church. What I need to know is what you know.". Chelsea diverted her eyes, looking over his shoulder. "Chelsea, look me in the eyes and tell me you knew nothing about this!"
Chelsea stayed silent for a long time. Alexis had the answer but it was one he didn't want to be the truth. "'Thou shalt not bear false witness', right? This is my sister. She has nothing to do with our church issues. I have only talked to her, not Neil. As far as I'm concerned, since Neil has not said anything to me nor have I even seen her at his house since she got beaten up by her soon to be ex-husband, there is nothing to be said. Besides she's just his new roomate."
"He's slept with her already Chelsea," said Alexis in a quiet but powerful voice.
"And that I didn't know." Chelsea rested her head in her hands. "Neil told you all this? Why?"
"Because he knows he will get in serious trouble with the church when it comes out."
"It's not like he's on the board or anything more than a member at large," said Chelsea.
"This code of conduct applies to all Christians, not just a chosen few and by you not saying anything, you can get kicked off the board for not being forthcoming with the knowledge you have."
"I'm only on the board because I'm on the leadership team dealing with the youth, not because I was voted on it."
"You can be so frustrating sometimes," growled Alexis.
"But you love me anyways, right?" said Chelsea trying to make Alexis chuckle, even if it was just a bit.
"Something will never change Chels," said Alexis. "You can't treat me the same way you always have. I'm not just your buddy anymore-"
"You're my best friend," interrupted Chelsea. ~ This girl can be so dense sometimes ~ thought Alexis.
"I'm also your Pastor now," finished Alexis.
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Drabble #003
Universe: Sutton Chronicles
Main Characters:
- Mari Douglas and the other members of her youth choir
First performance jitters. This is the first time the choir was presenting to the congregation, and considering that this did not have an adult involved and this choir was completely youth led, under the direction of the reclusive Mari Douglas, it was understandable that they were nervous.
"Where's my sheet music?" whispered Mari harshly.
"You don't need it," said Matthew.
"Don't be difficult," said Mari.
"It's at the piano," said Donna, as she picked up her mic. She placed her hands on Mari's shoulders. "Deep breaths Mar." Mari complied. "Where's your headset?"
"Grampa gave it to me," said Mari, as she hears the moderator call them up.
Mari felt the nervousness washing away as she approached the piano. ~ I can do this. This is exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm putting it in your hands God ~
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Main Characters:
- Mari Douglas and the other members of her youth choir
First performance jitters. This is the first time the choir was presenting to the congregation, and considering that this did not have an adult involved and this choir was completely youth led, under the direction of the reclusive Mari Douglas, it was understandable that they were nervous.
"Where's my sheet music?" whispered Mari harshly.
"You don't need it," said Matthew.
"Don't be difficult," said Mari.
"It's at the piano," said Donna, as she picked up her mic. She placed her hands on Mari's shoulders. "Deep breaths Mar." Mari complied. "Where's your headset?"
"Grampa gave it to me," said Mari, as she hears the moderator call them up.
Mari felt the nervousness washing away as she approached the piano. ~ I can do this. This is exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm putting it in your hands God ~
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