Accidental Engagement: Chapter 7 The Party (1)
By SpelCastrMax
DISCLAIMER: See Previous Chapters to learn something you already know.
FINALLY! THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR....A moment that will be seperated into parts, but that's only because I write really short chapters. Also, sorry it took me so long. I would like to blame society and my parents. I mean, everyone else does right.
Evy, Rick, and Jonathan all took one cab. Jonathan sat between the couple, still confused and trying not to seem as nosy everytime Rick glanced over at Evelyn. They were the last ones to the party (something Eliza had planned so she could draw even more attention to the "couple" as they entered). When everyone cheered with many congradulations, Jonathan was automatically at the front of the crowd thanking them for their enthusiasm. The clapping stopped and everyone stared at the man like he had just sprouted wings made out of clay.
Evy groaned. "We forgot to explain eveything to him in the cab," she whispered to Rick, "We really should have..."
"And miss that look on his face," Rick whistled, "Hell no."
He reached out to lead her in front of him with his hand on her arm, but Evelyn flinched away faster than he could move. It didn't take a librarian to tell O'Connell that she didn't want him to touch her at that moment with everyone watching them.
Her face, which had originally been full of laughter at his situation was a constant frown. "Shouldn't you tell them now?" she hissed.
Rick's eyebrows creased in confusion. "What's the matter with you?"
"Nothing. I just don't think it's right to lead them on any longer. Don't you agree?" She didn't turn to face him, just threw her hushed tone in his direction as the group returned their attention to herself and Rick.
O'Connell sighed, still not seeing what was wrong. He opened his mouth to ask something, but was interrupted by three women wisking Evy aside as they chattered like squirrels. Still sensing Evy's odd mood, Rick managed to grab Cordelia and requested, "Do me a favor, please. Keep Evelyn away from the alcohol." The woman only laughed, then flitered off to gossip with her ex-school mates.
It wasn't long before Rick was swept to another part of the room where the men in their best tuxes were drinking brandy. They resembled a flock of pompus penguins in their neatly pressed shirt fronts and shining brass buttons. Jonathan tried to immitate them, but his more relaxed stance would never fit in with their straight backed strutting. It was like they endured Jonathan to remind themselves that soon their wives would be asleep and they could sneak out for an evening at the local casino.
"So, where is old lady Evelyn Carnahan?" one man laughed, amused at the thought of her being engaged.
Jonathan swallowed whaterever he was sipping before pointing to his sister. "She's over there in the blue dress."
The man resembled one of the Imotep's servants with his jaw dropped. "No," he kept saying, "That can't be Evy. When did she grow a chest?"
"Hey!" Rick snapped, taking note of the equally displeased expression on Jonathan's face.
The group of men all turned to him and it was as if a spotlight had fallen on Rick at that moment ready for police interagation. Willie coughed out an introduction. "Gentlemen, may I indtroduce Evy's fiancee, Rick O'Connell."
Jonathan said nothing. He kept a stoic face as the men all asked Rick about Egypt and his past. When they were at last called to another part of the room by their wives, O'Connell tried to read Jonathan's expression.
The two men stood shoulder to shoulder both facing Evy and watching her try to escape one of her schoolmate's stories about finding a suitable nurse for her three brats.
"So, you and my sister," Jonathan at last said.
Rick thought a moment about how to answer. Finally, all he said was "Yep."
"I suppose my opinion won't change anything."
"Nope."
Sighing, Jonathan responded with "In that case, welcome to the family, O'Connell."
Rick let out a sputter of surprise as his pretend fiancee's brother shook his hand. He was really in for it now. He needed to talk to Evelyn.
As he crossed the room to find her, the man noted the wicked smile on Eliza Hollow's face. Her eyes followed him intently with a smile that said she knew the truth.
O'Connell moved a little faster in order to reach Evy. He made it to her side and was sure he had her attention by taking her by the arm. As he pulled her aside and she looked at him like he was nuts, Rick whispered, "We need to discuss a few things."
"What's wrong?" she asked inocently immitating his earlier tone. She smiled at him, her spirits having been cheered by the thought that soon it would all be over.
"I think I know what I'm going to tell them, but I want you to hear it first..."
The annoying shout of Eliza Hollow interrupted him. Evy saw Rick give the woman the darkest glare she had ever seen and he tried to finish what he wanted to say before Eliza continued. However, her announcement wouldn't allow him any more words.
Wine glasses had been passed out to each guest. Eliza rose her own cup and paused to make sure all pupils were on her. She smiled sweetly and began her speech, "As you all know, we're here to celebrate the engagement of our dear Evy to Mr. Rick O'Connell..."
Rick panicked for a split-second. It was too late and he was helpless to stop whatever Eliza was about to say.
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Note: I'm sorry to everyone but the last chapter won't be up for a little while. My reasoning for this I will explain. I live in Arizona where it has been a warm winter and I'm sick of it. Therefore, I am escaping this state for a weekend. So, just hold on for a little while longer and I'll try to post the last chapter as soon as possible. Thanks!!!!!
By SpelCastrMax
DISCLAIMER: See Previous Chapters to learn something you already know.
FINALLY! THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR....A moment that will be seperated into parts, but that's only because I write really short chapters. Also, sorry it took me so long. I would like to blame society and my parents. I mean, everyone else does right.
Evy, Rick, and Jonathan all took one cab. Jonathan sat between the couple, still confused and trying not to seem as nosy everytime Rick glanced over at Evelyn. They were the last ones to the party (something Eliza had planned so she could draw even more attention to the "couple" as they entered). When everyone cheered with many congradulations, Jonathan was automatically at the front of the crowd thanking them for their enthusiasm. The clapping stopped and everyone stared at the man like he had just sprouted wings made out of clay.
Evy groaned. "We forgot to explain eveything to him in the cab," she whispered to Rick, "We really should have..."
"And miss that look on his face," Rick whistled, "Hell no."
He reached out to lead her in front of him with his hand on her arm, but Evelyn flinched away faster than he could move. It didn't take a librarian to tell O'Connell that she didn't want him to touch her at that moment with everyone watching them.
Her face, which had originally been full of laughter at his situation was a constant frown. "Shouldn't you tell them now?" she hissed.
Rick's eyebrows creased in confusion. "What's the matter with you?"
"Nothing. I just don't think it's right to lead them on any longer. Don't you agree?" She didn't turn to face him, just threw her hushed tone in his direction as the group returned their attention to herself and Rick.
O'Connell sighed, still not seeing what was wrong. He opened his mouth to ask something, but was interrupted by three women wisking Evy aside as they chattered like squirrels. Still sensing Evy's odd mood, Rick managed to grab Cordelia and requested, "Do me a favor, please. Keep Evelyn away from the alcohol." The woman only laughed, then flitered off to gossip with her ex-school mates.
It wasn't long before Rick was swept to another part of the room where the men in their best tuxes were drinking brandy. They resembled a flock of pompus penguins in their neatly pressed shirt fronts and shining brass buttons. Jonathan tried to immitate them, but his more relaxed stance would never fit in with their straight backed strutting. It was like they endured Jonathan to remind themselves that soon their wives would be asleep and they could sneak out for an evening at the local casino.
"So, where is old lady Evelyn Carnahan?" one man laughed, amused at the thought of her being engaged.
Jonathan swallowed whaterever he was sipping before pointing to his sister. "She's over there in the blue dress."
The man resembled one of the Imotep's servants with his jaw dropped. "No," he kept saying, "That can't be Evy. When did she grow a chest?"
"Hey!" Rick snapped, taking note of the equally displeased expression on Jonathan's face.
The group of men all turned to him and it was as if a spotlight had fallen on Rick at that moment ready for police interagation. Willie coughed out an introduction. "Gentlemen, may I indtroduce Evy's fiancee, Rick O'Connell."
Jonathan said nothing. He kept a stoic face as the men all asked Rick about Egypt and his past. When they were at last called to another part of the room by their wives, O'Connell tried to read Jonathan's expression.
The two men stood shoulder to shoulder both facing Evy and watching her try to escape one of her schoolmate's stories about finding a suitable nurse for her three brats.
"So, you and my sister," Jonathan at last said.
Rick thought a moment about how to answer. Finally, all he said was "Yep."
"I suppose my opinion won't change anything."
"Nope."
Sighing, Jonathan responded with "In that case, welcome to the family, O'Connell."
Rick let out a sputter of surprise as his pretend fiancee's brother shook his hand. He was really in for it now. He needed to talk to Evelyn.
As he crossed the room to find her, the man noted the wicked smile on Eliza Hollow's face. Her eyes followed him intently with a smile that said she knew the truth.
O'Connell moved a little faster in order to reach Evy. He made it to her side and was sure he had her attention by taking her by the arm. As he pulled her aside and she looked at him like he was nuts, Rick whispered, "We need to discuss a few things."
"What's wrong?" she asked inocently immitating his earlier tone. She smiled at him, her spirits having been cheered by the thought that soon it would all be over.
"I think I know what I'm going to tell them, but I want you to hear it first..."
The annoying shout of Eliza Hollow interrupted him. Evy saw Rick give the woman the darkest glare she had ever seen and he tried to finish what he wanted to say before Eliza continued. However, her announcement wouldn't allow him any more words.
Wine glasses had been passed out to each guest. Eliza rose her own cup and paused to make sure all pupils were on her. She smiled sweetly and began her speech, "As you all know, we're here to celebrate the engagement of our dear Evy to Mr. Rick O'Connell..."
Rick panicked for a split-second. It was too late and he was helpless to stop whatever Eliza was about to say.
______________________
Note: I'm sorry to everyone but the last chapter won't be up for a little while. My reasoning for this I will explain. I live in Arizona where it has been a warm winter and I'm sick of it. Therefore, I am escaping this state for a weekend. So, just hold on for a little while longer and I'll try to post the last chapter as soon as possible. Thanks!!!!!