AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Thank you for following this story. I appreciate your reviews, comments and suggestions, and I'm really hoping you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Please allow me to explain that whole 'I love him' speech of Meredith in the last chapter. I know some of you were displeased with me for doing that, but I wanted it to be realistic. Mer has been in love with Derek for a long time, and it would be impossible for her to stop loving him just like that. I hope you understand.
Anyway, I've decided to make a part two, instead of adding chapters to this story. I'll be shifting gears with the new story. This one centered on Alex and Mer, but Derek and Addison played important roles in their 'arrangement'. The part two, Renegotiating the Deal would focus more on building and establishing the relationship between Alex and Meredith. Their challenges: dealing with the awkwardness of being in a relationship (mushy, cheesy aspect of it); coping with the reactions to them as a couple; the unfinished business with Derek; Alex' revenge (still need help with that); and making them come to terms with their feelings for each other. There will be less angst, too, as suggested by murgy31. Sound good?
As always, I'm hoping for your reviews and continued reading. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!