Ha! Here it is! The chapter I hope most of you will love! My neighbor is here early in the morning (god bless her lol) to poke me with a stick if god forbid I even dare to stop before she is satisfied! Meaning I may never stop (whimper) OMG! Should I change the rating for dares part? Umm... Blush) BIG SEXUAL INNUENDO ON DARE'S PART! TAKE SERIOUSLY FOR I DO NOT WANT TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO! MIGHT BE LIME! NOT SURE! BEAR WITH MY INEXPERIANCE! LMAO!
Disclaimer: Don't own sadly. No quotes no movie no characters nothing!
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Down with Love
Chapter 18
Party over Here! Part 2
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"Amy, open my gift next!" Uncontrollable giggles spilled forth as Amy held up her present beet red. I looked at her waiting for her to comment on the creativeness of my gift. Mina joined in on my excitement giving her tips and how-to along the way. When she didn't recover from her stupor I got worried.
I stood up and crossed the room to look her in the eye. I checked her forehead for temperature hoping she wasn't sick.
"What's wrong Amy? I know how much you love books and thought this a great addition to your…collection." The only recognition I got was a small squeak that seemed to come from the back of her throat.
After what seemed like forever she finally found her voice.
"But Serena…the Kama Sutra?"
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I sat there and huffed. Amy had tried to nice and accepted the gift was much thanks. Mina made soothing sounds and gave me a pat on the back.
"Cheer up, Sere! I thought it was a great gift!"
I grumbled under my breath about the unfairness of it all and got back to the party.
Damn right it was a great gift!
That's what my book was all about. Down with love, not sex. I scuttled over at the mention of Raye's present being next. No matter how much I had begged and pleaded she would not tell me what she had gotten Amy.
Amy carefully peeled back the paper and her eyes lit up.
Of course she would get her something like that.
"Raye this is great! How did you know I wanted this more than anything?" We all knew she had been hinting at it for the past week.
Amy was so organized something like this would only be obsessive. Raye just looked at me with that same smug smirk and told Amy all about the special features and whatnot. Sniffing indignantly I turned away from the boring conversation. It wasn't that great.
Anyone could have gotten her a hand-pilot.
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A knock at the door stopped the party. Amy looked confused, Raye looked worried, Molly looked lost, and Mina looked just plain giddy. Slowly Amy got up and made her way to the door. We sat quietly hearing a male voice was slightly confusing. I strained my ears to hear over Mina's squealing.
"I'm sorry Miss Anderson, but I'm afraid you're under arrest." We all shot up racing to the door. Seeing the built police man at the door we all exchanged worried glances. Giggles spilled forth from Mina and I knew where I could get the answers I wanted I scooted over to her.
"Arrest Mina?
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The police proceeded to cuff Amy and read her, her rights. Before he could make it to the door Raye slammed it shut in his face. She sneered letting the questions we wanted answers to flood out. "On what grounds?"
I watched horrified as he frisked Amy. Mina just kept that same smile glued to her face. Did she even know what was going on? Was anyone home?
My gaze settled back on Amy who looked more uncomfortable by the minute. The frisking had yet to stop and was taking longer than it usually should. I scrunched my nose wondering why something seemed wrong with this picture. He sure was making sure he didn't miss anything.
Pants, shirt, and sho-WHOA where the hell was he putting those hands?
Having enough I stomped over to the over-friendly police man determined to stop his hands-on approach of the law. Grabbing Amy I got as far away as possible. He stood up completely unperturbed and proceeded to …take his shirt off?
Mina clapped her hand emphatically and practically skipped over to the radio. Putting in a tape and turning the music up she turned around to watch this cop gone bad.
I was dazed.
Dazed and confused.
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I turned fully prepared to yell at Mina when an unidentified flying object fell right on my head. Flailing around I scampered left and right attempting to dislodge the foreign article.
Mina being ever so nice decided to lend a helping hand. Quite effortlessly she pulled the offending object off my head never missing a beat. Thankful for my sight back again I helped poor Amy stand up.
I had totally forgotten I was holding her the whole time I ran. She looked a little bit frazzled but who wouldn't after being dragged on the floor by a screaming (but pretty) maniac?
She gave me a look that meant we would be having a little talk later.
I gulped and attempted to make a speedy exit Amy in tow. I froze staring at the cop before me. It seems the object that had obstructed my view was now identified.
Judging by the Speedo being the only thing left on him the object must have been his pants. I covered Amy's eyes and screamed to the heavens the pictures of his pelvis thrusting thoroughly engraved in my mind.
"MY VIRGIN EYES!"
Almost passing out and taking Amy with me I fell to the floor.
All of the pieces were coming together. (Forgive me I'm a little slow)
The reason Mina had been so giddy from the start and when she had no problem with this man arresting her. Dumbfounded I looked to Raye for guidance.
I found her stuffing one dollar bills down his speedo while molly took the rear enjoying every minute. Knowing better than to go against Raye at this moment I shrugged my shoulders and stood up.
Why try to beat 'em?
When you could sure as hell join 'em!
I fished through my purse for all the ones and fives I had leaving Amy to come to terms with her predicament
"Save some speedo for me ladies!"
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This was hilarious.
Not only were Greg and Andrew incapable of coherent speech, but the sight they made was priceless!
I drove silently hoping I wouldn't wake them. Greg was slumped over Andy who had sometime during the drive fallen into his lap. Greg, ever innocent, still had his bloody tissues stuck up his nose.
Seeing as how breathing through the nose was out the only other route was his mouth. Aside from the drool that was coming out of Andrew's mouth and the nasty sounds coming from Greg's they mad a lovely couple. I chuckled and turned into my parking spot.
Turning of the engine I turned to the two sleeping beauties. My best bet was to take one at a time. I'll think about the sleeping arrangements later.
I hefted Andrew up before he could completely soak the front of Greg's pants. I looked at the stain nodding sadly. That was not going to dry anytime soon. Greg was not going to be a happy camper.
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Step by step I made my way. I had never thought of it before but now I was glad I didn't live at the top of the building. Knowing better than to take the steps I worked my way over to the elevator.
I can't take too long.
Not only is my car unlocked but I have a very drunk very wet Greg sitting in the back. Andrew was getting heavier by the minute. I set him down and pressed the up button hoping it would hurry. Hearing that familiar ding I picked up the sack of potatoes waiting for the door to open.
I pressed the button to my floor and hummed along to the familiar music flowing through the speaker. Wasting no time I opened my door as fast as I could and threw Andy down on the couch not bothering to see if he was okay or to turn the lights on.
Now for Greg.
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I ran hoping to get there a little faster. This wasn't the safest neighborhood and I knew that better than most. I heard laughing and knew to speed it up.
They were there.
Surrounding my car doing who knows what thinking I wasn't there. I waited for the right moment and showed myself. "Get out of here before I call the cops you little bastards!" Fist shaking all out rage consumed me. I chased them far enough until I knew they were gone.
My car was trashed but that wasn't what I was after. I looked inside and saw Greg sitting there.
"Oh Greg. I'm sorry man."
They had gotten him.
Everything he own was gone but a picture of Amy and his boxers. I knew this wasn't funny but I had to laugh at the unfairness of it all. Not only were his clothes gone but I was right about the drool.
It HAD seeped through his clothes and had gone straight for his boxers.
Those kids had done a terrifyingly good job of ruining things. They had drawn all over his body with some type of marker. With my luck it was permanent. Every bad word in the English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese dictionary had to be on his body. His face was no joke either.
They had done a number on him.
Silently I hefted him up locking the doors and trudging to the elevator.
What a party….
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What a party!
The stripper was long gone but the memory wasn't. We all sat exhausted by satisfied. "Know that we are all broke what do you want to do?" I got crazed looks from the whole lot. Molly snickered and Amy blushed before she said anything.
"Mina you seem to be the only one that is broke. We all knew to use sufficient funds for our male entertainment."
Crestfallen I knew when I had been beaten.
"Oh."
Serena could not hold in her mirth and the giggles came full on. Everyone joined in laughing at my expense. I sugar-coated my voice before smiling politely. "I'm glad to see everyone is having fun laughing at me!" The laughter didn't stop there.
Before I knew it a smile had crept onto my face at the looks of happiness everyone else had. Forgiving them for the moment I joined in laughing. And you know what?
It felt GOOD.
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We cleaned up and change into clothes more comfortable for sleeping in. Serena had cracked a joke earlier about sleeping in the nude to which started a laughing fit between us to which I had never seen the likes of.
In order to stop our laughing a pillow had been thrown.
Knowing who it was I turned a steely glare Raye's way. When she denied all claims to throwing the pillow I got my revenge by crushing her with one.
Hearing the giggles I ceased suffocating Raye long enough to find the owner. Amy smiled before waving and erupting into another fit of giggles.
"Amy how could you? I thought you loved me!" Hearing Raye's muffled protests of 'I'm dying under here!' I raised the pillow and gave her a sheepish glance.
"You should never trust the quiet ones right Raye? Eh heh." She was out for blood. I cringed and fumbled to safety as she crept closer a sinister look in her eyes.
"Wait! Why are you looking at me like that? Put the pillow DOWN Raye! AHHHHHHHHHHH!"
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Serena giggled pulling the rest of the feathers out of my hair. Amy and Molly stared at me consolingly but I knew they weren't sorry. They were on HER side!
Raye stared at me triumphantly looking every bit of the part of the cat who got the cream.
I sneered at my so called friends who had not come to my rescue when I needed them most.
"Traitors."
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No one could sooth my rage.
They all tried oh believe me they had.
They even tried to use chocolate! Can you believe it?
I could be cynical when I needed to be. They needed to know my wrath would come upon them with an iron fist! An iron fist DAMMIT! I was still finding feathers from my little..mishap with Raye. She was still smiling like the Cheshire cat! It must feel good to vent your anger like that.
I was feral.
Serena had tried to talk to me and had almost gotten her hand bitten off! They weren't going to get to me. They would never! I had no weaknesses! They could take that and shove it up their—
"Mina?"
I turned to see Serena ready to try again. She held out her hands and a delicious smell wafted to my nose.
Chocolate.
She didn't really think that would work when it didn't the second time did she? I huffed and turned away. She followed me obviously determined to get my forgiveness. I closed my eyes determined to shut her out. The smell was killing me. I willed myself a small glance at the small package in her hands.
Oh God.
Godiva.
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I had forgiven them.
But not before getting them all back with some pranks of my own.
Sere was right about one thing. I contemplated it as I waited for the them all to feel the slugs at the bottom of their sleeping bags. 10 minutes passed before terror filled screams filled the air.
"MINA!"
I settled back into my bag for the best sleep I had gotten in months. Smiling to myself at what a genius I could be when I put my mind to it.
What was it I was thinking about again? Oh yes!
Payback is hell!
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Bored.
I am bored beyond belief.
My sources were giving me nothing on Serena Stone. It's as if she doesn't even exist. No family or friends know of her in Tennessee. This was quickly going nowhere.
The only thing I have to look forward to is Andrew's payback.
That pesky voice inside my head gave me one more thing to look forward to.
My expose.
I frowned spinning around in my brand new office chair. My office had been fully refurnished and now looked better than ever. Part of me was thanking that little prick for trashing my office in the first place.
I need to think about something else other than that stupid fight. Ever since that date it's been even harder to get her out of my head. Every little thing now reminded me of a familiar little blonde who was slowly falling in love…with Catcher Block.
Dammit.
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I slammed my hands down on my desk. What was wrong with me? Why was I feeling like this? Her clear blue eyes haunted my dreams at night growing darker with lust and want. Desire coursed through me. Losing my tie and unbuttoning the first few buttons of my shirt I tried to relax.
NO good.
I imagined her just as I had seen her that night in the restaurant. The look in her eyes said it all. She had wanted me. Badly. The scary thing was I had wanted her too.
Just as bad.
Her lips exploring places I wish she had that night came back to haunt me. The vision came up.
Limbs tangled two sweaty bodies in motion, her panting in my ear. Seeing her body writhe under mine begging for more. The moans and gasps of pleasure became real as the woman herself.
I could feel myself above her wanting, needing to be further inside as we joined in that ancient way. My name rolling off her lips not Catcher's as same exploded impressively and the feel of her in my arms as we lay together.
Feeling my pants become two sizes too small I knew it was time to get up and leave before things got worse. The air was stifling and I wanted out.
Feeling fresh air come over me out side I rushed to my car before anyone could see me in my current state. Driving as fast as I could without getting caught I sped home. All the cold showers in the world may not help what I was trying unsuccessfully in my pants.
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5 cold showers later nothing had changed. Now freezing I padded around looking for some decent clothes. I heard her everywhere, Calling my name or just feeling a simple caress.
The fantasy was creeping over into reality. I tried everything I could to block them out. Deciding the best thing to do was put my mind yet again on something else I turned on the TV.
"Famous author of Down with Love one of the most eligible bachelorettes--"
Sigh.
Would nothing ever go my way?
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Sleep was a good idea.
I crawled into bed loving the feel of silk sheets against bare skin. I closed my eyes hoping to finally get some peace from these visions. Know maybe they wouldn't bother me anymore. Slowly I drifted off to sleep.
"Darien…I want you….
I woke with a startled and stared at the clock.
3:25 am.
I sighed and pulled my knees u to my chest looking for some form of comfort.
I may never get to sleep again.
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I knew my heels were getting on everyone's nerves. Pacing in them was no real joy either. The clacking was even getting on MY nerves! He was late and I was worried. We had sent Andrew out and hour ago and he had come back with less than worthy results.
Normally I wouldn't have been so frantic. If he had chosen any other day it would have been fine for him to go missing. Any other day wouldn't have been important. This day was.
Our wedding day was!
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Serena had finally convinced me to stop wearing the heel down on my shoes. I looked at the clock anxious to know where the hell my fiancé was. The wedding ceremony would start in 10 minutes. It was his fault if the guests got restless. You would think his parents would know where he was but that was a dead end too.
Crap.
As the ten minutes slowly ticked by that old familiar song of ours played. Becoming Sweethearts Cannot Happen But. They girls went down the aisle first with the guys as their partners. After constant begging I had agreed to let Serena go first and be the flower girl. She just wouldn't let roses be!
That left Raye with Chad, Mina with Andrew and Molly unfortunately with her partner Maxwell. It had taken some pleading from her also to get him to be in my wedding.
The way these couples were looking at each other you would think they were the ones getting married. Andrew and Mina looked a little uncomfortable at first but who said I couldn't play matchmaker? They needed to stop being babies and make-up. Even I had to beg to get Raye to be Chad's partner down the aisle.
I know she likes him. They were just another couple that needing to grow up, get married, and have lots of babies that will call me Auntie Amy. I giggled some of the tension seeping away.
It all came back with a terrifying thud when the wedding march began. I composed myself and took my first step to becoming a bride.
Now if only I had a groom.
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People stood and cameras flashed. None of that meant anything to me. I just prayed to whoever was listening that Greg Would run through those doors before I made it to the alter.
I was at the alter.
But he wasn't…
The crowd settled down waiting for the ceremony or the groom no one could tell. I just hope he hurried.
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People were getting restless.
The girls stood tall and the guys mirrored them. I knew I could count on them to stay calm. I may have looked it but I was a raging sea of emotions. I looked around steadily.
People were getting tired of waiting I could tell.
But not me.
I would wait.
I could stand here all day if it meant I would get to see him eventually. I have waited all of my life for him and if I have to I will wait longer. I stood just as I had when I had entered. I wanted him to see me exactly as I had been when this whole wedding had begun. Some people would call it foolish to think like that.
I didn't.
I loved him so much it hurt. I knew he wouldn't let me down and that was all the encouragement I needed. So here I would stand. Waiting for him. His love, his eyes, his heart, his mind, the way he looked at me, or maybe just the smile he gave me after a hard day at work. For that I would wait forever.
Cause he was worth waiting for.
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The priest had thought this had gone on long enough. An hour had passed and still no Greg. I shook my head and told him we would still right here till I saw him walk down thus aisle. I pleaded with him to understand that he wouldn't stand me up.
He nodded his understanding and raised his voice to give everyone an explanation.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please excuse the absence of the groom. He will arrive shortly there were some…obstacles that needed to be handled. I let a sigh escape. Not the best excuse but it would do.
And so we waited.
Where are you Greg?
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I'm sorry! It's not ten pages! It's like 7! 3 pages off! i just wanted it out! i had nothing more to write without giving up where Greg is! I now have the biggest bruise on my back from the stick! I thought it would kill me to not end it there! It was longer! Admit it! Do ya guys like it! I need feed back! I will add the next chapter in the next 2 days! Be looking out! I'll do responses then! She won't stop poking me! Ow dammit!