Hazaa!! At last, the moment has finally arrived! To those who have been sleeplessly waiting for my stories return, this is for you! I was on hiatus for quite an extended period of time, and then I realized... I need closure!! This story has great promise and I promise to continue with it until completion!! – Thanks for standing by me – you wont regret it!!!
We pick up where we left off – if you forget, I don't blame you. You should start from the beginning (that's precisely why I kept the chapters short!)
"What is it?" Lorelai impatiently questioned the caller. She was greeted with silence on the other end.
"Helloooo?" Now she was being playful. Suddenly, all that remained was the dial tone.
"I don't believe it! They hung up on me!" Lorelai shouted with great disdain.
"I'd hang up on you too!" Rory snapped back.
"Ack! Snubbed by my own flesh and blood, I think I might cry!" Lorelai sarcastically retorted.
Once again, their infantile arguing was interrupted by the incessant ringing of the now termed, 'evil phone.'
"My god, what is this, the Springer hotline?!" Lorelai screeched. She abruptly grabbed the phone and answered more appropriately this time – well, kinda. "You've reached the Jerry Springer hotline, how may I direct your call?" – Rory's laughter in the background was unmistakeable.
Finally, a confused female voice answered back, "Lorelai, is that you – is this supposed to be some kind of joke?" Lorelai knew immediately whose voice it was, that high-pitched, 'holier than though' voice that belonged to none other than Nicole.
"Uh, yeah Nicole – hi, its me. Sorry about that, I didn't know it was you." Lorelai felt completely awkward and embarrassed.
"Yes, well I'll get on with what I need to say – no need to prolong this conversation any further." Nicole really had a way with words. She explicitly continued, "I caught wind that there is to be a 'Captain's Ball' on the ship this evening and I thought it best to warn you right now, that Luke will not be escorting you, nor will he even contemplate the possibility of dancing with you. And you, under no circumstances will suggest such an absurd possibility to him – is that clear? I intend on occupying ALL of Luke's time, because he is after all, MY Boyfriend!"
Lorelai was overwhelmed by the tone and severity of Nicole's words. She was completely caught off-guard by this sudden outburst and truly had no response that she believed suited the situation. "Nicole, I, I, I'm sorry, I had no idea you felt this way - " Lorelai paused briefly and was suddenly overcome with emotion, "You know what Nicole, I'm not sorry – I have done nothing wrong and I will be attending the Ball tonight with or without Luke by my side – is that clear?!" Lorelai surprised herself with this impulsive outburst, and yet, she felt incredibly relieved.
Nicole was once again rendered speechless. She muttered something angrily to herself, then pulled the phone closely to her mouth, as if her voice wasn't already loud enough, "Ok Lorelai, if this is how you want things to be – Game on!" And with that, Nicole slammed down the receiver in a fit of rage. Their conversation had officially ended.
It was safe to say that Lorelai was rather flustered following her argument with Nicole. - Rory had been intently listening throughout the heated discussion. She eagerly questioned Lorelai regarding the outcome.
"What was that all about Mom – What did Nicole want?" Rory was in desperate need of some answers.
"How did she even get this number?" Lorelai thought aloud regarding Nicole. "She's a witch!" Now she was making light of the situation, I think.
"Mom, did you not hear a word I just said?" Rory just simply rolled her eyes and continued, "What did Nicole say to you – was it about Luke?"
The word 'Luke' seemed to wake Lorelai from her trance-like state and she finally acknowledged her daughter, "Uh, yeah – Nicole, well she didn't say much really, except for the part where she demanded that I stay away from Luke or else."
"Or else what?" Rory was on the edge of her seat.
"Oh, I dunno, she said something about a game – like she wants to play a game or something. Well Nicole, if you wanna play a game, how's 'Go Fish' – I throw you overboard... and You go fish!!!"
Rory couldn't help but laugh at her mother's latest antics. "Mom, don't be insane – that game of yours authorizes some jail time to go along with it!"
Lorelai was laughing too and hardly in the mood to discuss Nicole any further. "You know what kiddo, come hell or high water," Lorelai paused briefly to admire her pun, "Ha hah – high water!" then she continued – "I will be going to that Ball tonight! So, look out cruel world, cause here I come!"
That's all for now folks...more is on the way – And it will arrive to your happy homes very shortly – but it needs a little help to get there, possibly a Fed-Ex!
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