:Earlier today I dug out an old video tape from the cupboard which had little white lies on it. Oh my god, watching it now, the story seems so corny. I hadn't seen it in a few years Lol but you also can't help loving it. Trust me, watch it and you'll know what I mean. People who have watched the film will come to realise that this story isn't quite the same, I have changed the plot and what-not.
Allie I just thought of another "see" moment! It wasn't in TTT but in something else. Ahhh…I've put it in this chapter as I just loved the way he looked in that tiny little scene. See if you get it!
Anyway, I am so happy with all the reviews! Keep them coming…:
Love And White LiesChapter 2: Just For One Evening
"Oh my god…" Monica murmured, looking around her hotel room. "This is amazing."
It was one of the most expensive suites in the hotel and now Monica could understand why. She shrieked in delight when she saw the little bathroom with its clean and orderly surroundings. "This must be what heaven is like." She whispered. She collapsed on the bed and started to laugh, happy that she had blown a lifetime of savings on one room. It was just a pity that she didn't have anyone to share it with.
Monica sat up and emptied out her travel bag, and her eyes fell on a magazine she didn't remember buying. She frowned and picked it up, studying the contents. She broke into a broad smile when she realised what magazine it was. It belonged to Chandler Bing, the man she met on the plane. She giggled, remembering their time together during the flight. Chandler had been funny, easygoing and cute with the blue eyes and sweet smile.
As Monica put the magazine to one side, a piece of paper came out of it falling on the floor. She bent down to pick it up and read the contents curiously.
Dear Monica, I would love to see you again, even for just one evening. I'll be at the Pizzeria at 8pm tonight. Hope you can make it, Love Chandler P.S I wouldn't leave your bag unattended on the plane, you just never know what people put inside them!
Monica laughed at the joke, realising how the magazine came to be in her bag. She also realised how much she wanted to see Chandler again…even if he was just a hospital orderly. "Oh well, there's a first time for everything!" she said to herself, unpacking the rest of her bags. In the middle of folding up a shirt to put in a drawer Monica froze and gasped. "He thinks I'm a business woman!" she shrieked, "He'll think I'm rich and wear all these fancy clothes…oh sweet lord." She fell back on the bed and groaned loudly. She glanced at her clothes. "Time to go shopping I think…" she murmured.
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Chandler whistled happily as he got ready for his sort of date with Monica. He knew what he had done was crazy, not to mention the fact that she thought he was a poor hospital orderly who wouldn't ordinarily take his dates out to fancy restaurants. Not that he ever did that back home anyway. Unlike other doctors, Chandler liked the easy life preferring to play Gin and eat pizza with Joey in their small two-bedroom apartment in the Village of NYC.
He studied his reflection, realising that the expensive Ally McBeal type suit made him look like the Doctor he really was. "Oh well," he muttered, grinning to himself, "It'll go down well with Monica."
As he left the hotel to meet Monica, Chandler realised that at some point he would have to tell Monica the truth during their date that night. He hated lying and he wished he hadn't done it in the first place. Then, how did he know he was going to end up chatting to the woman for over 20 hours on the plane and start to fall in love with her? Also, he had finally met someone who liked him for who he was. She didn't seem to mind the 'poor Chandler.'
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Monica almost fainted when she saw him. She had walked into the cosy little restaurant and looked around for a few seconds. Then her eyes fell on him sitting at the bar, drinking a bottle of beer. As though he knew she was staring at him across the room, he looked up and smiled sweetly at her lifting his drink up in acknowledgement. He set the bottle down gently and walked across to her.
"Um…wow," she whispered, taking in the suit and wavy hair. It brought out his blue eyes even more.
"You don't look so bad yourself!" Chandler quipped, smiling softly at her.
"Oh this?" Monica laughed, looking down at her silky red dress. "This is nothing." She failed to mention the price of her outfit that was way out of her budget.
"Do all business women take themselves too much for granted?" Chandler asked cheekily. "You look beautiful…appreciate that." He held out his arm and Monica put hers through it, holding on gently. "How about we have a dance?" he suggested, nodding his head towards the dance floor where couples were dancing slowly to an Italian ballad.
"Ok," Monica said shyly.
For what seemed like for hours, the pair danced slowly with Monica's arms wrapped around Chandler's shoulders and his around her waist. They looked into each other's eyes the whole time, oblivious of anyone else around them.
"Oh my god, what are we going to do?" Monica whispered to him as they danced slower.
"What?" Chandler asked, looking concerned.
"Well, I don't think this will be the last time we see each other this week somehow. What happens after that?"
"I don't know…" Chandler murmured. "Maybe we shouldn't worry about that right now. Lets just enjoy what's happening right now."
Monica nodded in agreement and laid her head on his shoulder, sighing happily.
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"You know, for a first date this isn't so bad!" Chandler joked after a few minutes of silence.
Monica giggled and lifted her head up, looking into his eyes. Their faces millimetres from each other, Chandler leaned in to kiss her gently on the lips. The kiss became more passionate and comfortable, until they finally broke apart gazing at each other affectionately. They walked outside, breathing in the fresh air.
"Oh god, Chandler there is really something I should tell you…" Monica whispered as Chandler leant into another kiss.
"What?" Chandler asked in between kisses.
"It's just…um…" Monica paused, as they kissed again, "Never mind. It can wait." She said breathlessly as they got caught up in another passionate embrace.
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They arrived outside Chandler's hotel room and Monica widened her eyes in surprise.
"What?" Chandler asked in confusion.
"Well…how can you afford to stay in a place like this?" Monica asked, "I know how under-paid orderlies are…"
"Um…well…you know they give out bonuses every now and then." Chandler said airily. He pulled her into a hug and leant his forehead on hers. "Do you want to…um…come inside?" he asked hesitantly.
Monica looked at him doubtfully. "We're only in this for seven days," she told him, "I don't know whether we should get that involved."
"Maybe you're right," Chandler admitted.
They looked at each other with longing, both desperately wanting the other.
"Maybe I'll see you tomorrow?" Monica said, tearing her eyes away from his.
"Um…yeah," Chandler agreed, opening his door, "9am same place? We could do some sightseeing."
"Ok, good night." Monica said. They leaned in to each other for one last kiss. Reluctantly pulling away, Monica walked down the hallway and Chandler shut his door.
As Chandler got undressed for bed, a knock came from his door. He walked over and opened it, seeing that on the other side was Monica. She stepped closer to him and kissed him passionately. "No strings attached?" she mumbled.
"Agreed," Chandler whispered, pulling her into the room and shutting the door.
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End of chapter 2
: how's that for sweet mush? Lol I think it's the first time I've ever really done that, but I love it. Also, I promise the other friends will be featured very soon. Allie, please tell me you know that scene!: