Hey guys.
So this is a new story. I hope everyone will enjoy it.
The first chapter is short and general. Just so you get the idea of the story…
I'm sorry for any English mistakes I make. It's not my language.
Please let me know your thoughts and if I should continue with it.
(For everyone who read "compass" – the story is not finished yet. I just have to figure out some things)
Enjoy!
"I Know through all this pain
Somewhere love remains"
(Lady Antebellum)
It was 9 am, and her phone kept ringing.
"Damn," she woke up quickly and took the phone in her hand
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I won't be late, I promise!"
He smiled through the phone, "It's okay, you know how I feel about flights ... just be there"
"I will. Don't worry," she said as she threw a few clothes in her suitcase.
"I love you"
"I love you too," she answered back and hung up.
Two hours later she was already at the airport.
She saw him from afar, sitting on a bench and staring at his laptop screen. She sat next to him.
"Are you nervous?"
He leaned down to kiss her
"Less now" he smiled at her and she smiled back.
"You're going to be amazing, I know that. And I can't believe that after almost two years I'm finally getting some time off"
"I know, it's great. I'm sorry we couldn't spend it in Europe as you wished"
"Don't worry about it, we'll have fun anyway."
Two years ago she moved to New York for three months. This later became two years.
She is working in a hospital and living with her boyfriend, Joel, a successful author, whom she had met about two months after she returned to New York.
They were on their way to Atlanta for a writing conference. Joel was invited to speak in front aspiring writers and he had some important meetings that may affect the future. They were supposed to be in Paris, but when the invitation arrived it was clear to both of them that he had to be there.
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"You remember tomorrow, right?"
"Of course. What time should we be there?" He placed a cup of coffee in front of her and sat down on the couch. She was concentrated on the computer screen in front of her.
"I have to be there early because of work, you can get there around 12" She took a sip of coffee
"Good. That will give me a chance to get some sleep. Tonight is going to be busy in the bar so I'll probably be back later"
"Okay. I have to stay there for a lecture I had been waiting for some time, but you don't have to stay"
He narrowed his eyes, "Is this another one of those times you say I shouldn't stay when in fact if I won't stay, I'd find myself sleeping on the couch?"
"Yup," she raised her head and smiled
"Just checking"
"So .. I thought we can visit Bluebell this weekend?" she suggested
"you really like the place, huh?"
"I just thought we could meet with the guys. It's been a long time"
He sighed, "Okay, we can do it," he said as he got up from the couch and went to the door
"Long day today, see you later. Bye Babe"
"Bye Wade"
Things have changed for Wade Kinsella in the past two years. After nearly a year of being partners with Lemon they went their separate ways and the Rammer Jammer was all his. Success came and very soon he received many offers. One of them was to move to Atlanta and set up another bar, in order to further expand in the future.
That is where he met Ivy Cooper. At 28 she finally began to work for her dreams. She moved from Texas to Atlanta when she got the opportunity to work as a reporter in one of the local newspapers. The move was not that simple for her, she didn't know anyone in Atlanta, but she didn't let that stop her. She's a very ambitious and knows how to get what she wants. This ability has helped her greatly when she met Wade. She was a regular customer at his bar and it only took her a couple of visits there to realize she wanted him. He hesitated, and each time he rejected her gently until the day when he decided to give it a chance. And here they are today, six months together. Wade liked many things about her. Like many girls he was with in the past, she is blond, tall, and very athletic. She is very smart. She can be serious when needed but also knew how to loosen up. He found in her a partner for video games and she even agreed to go with him fishing. Growing up with three brothers certainly made an impact. They really enjoyed each other's company. They did not live together, but they found themselves staying at each other's places most of the time.
As part of her job, Ivy was sent by the newspaper to cover the conference, where she also will receive an award for an article she published in the newspaper.
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"Is there a doctor in the room?!" Someone was yelling
"Yes, I'm a doctor," Zoe raised her hand and moved rapidly to the area of occurrence "What happened?"
"My reporter fainted" an older man in a suit showed Zoe the way. She moved him aside and approached
"Hi, I'm Dr. Zoe Hart. What is your name?"
"Ivy" She raised her hand and touched her forehead, "What happened?"
"You passed out. Have you eaten anything today?"
"Not really, I didn't have much time"
Zoe checked her blood pressure and made sure that someone would bring her water and something to eat. She helped lead her into a side room.
"Hey Zoe, everything's all right?"
"Oh god, Joel Stevens. I can't believe it. It's so embarrassing"
Zoe smiled. "Joel, this is Ivy. She received an award and got a little too excited" Ivy blushed.
"Nice to meet you, Ivy. Lucky you, you have the best doctor in the country"
"You have no idea how I was waiting to meet you! I'm a huge fan of yours. I signed up for your conference"
"Ivy!" There was a shout from outside. "Your boyfriend is looking for you outside"
"Oh, send him inside please!"
Zoe began to gather her stuff. "I'll be back soon," she said, but both were deep in conversation already.
Ivy took the opportunity and began firing questions at Joel. Joel on his part wasn't used to having "fans" and he replied happily. Suddenly, the door flew open
"Ivy! Are you okay? They said you fainted!" He entered and went directly to her, not being aware of what was going around the room.
"I'm fine, don't worry! Babe, I want you to meet Joel Stevens. You know, the writer I've talked about," Joel shook his hand, "Nice to meet you," Wade thought it was strange that he was there, but did not ask questions.
"Hey Joel, I think we should start going to the next hall" The door opened again
"Ohhhh Babe, this is Dr. Hart. She took care of me"
"Dr. Hart, this is my boyfriend-"
"Wade?" Zoe gasped.