Bachelor Jarod CHAP 3
I'm truly sorry I haven't updated this in such a long time. But I'll try to keep it updated now…
NOTE: The Bold shows when they're thinking.
10 women left. Cordelia, Abby, Lydia, Miss Parker, Tasha, Maria, Rae, Tess, Claude, Lexi.
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It was an early morning in the mansion. The women were eating breakfast, wondering what today had to offer.
About half an hour later, O'Donnell entered, carrying an envelope.
"This is from the Bachelor, today you'll go on two group dates, with four of you in each, and two of you will get the chance to go on individual dates," he explained. He opened the envelope and brought out a paper. "Let's find out what Jarod has planned for you ladies today!"
O'Donnell started to read. "Good morning girls! Today is a new day for new adventures. On the first date, I would want, Cordelia, Rae, Abby and Maria. So girls, go get ready! The second group date, I want, Tess, Claude, Lexi and Lydia." Tasha, Andi, I'll get back to you with more information, I'm really looking forward to get to spend time with all of you. See ya soon."
The women started to talk, everyone was exited.
"Wow, you get to meet him alone, I would have wanted that too. But I'm really glad for you!"
Miss Parker spun around, startled. But when she saw Maria's genuine smile, she couldn't help but smile back. She had to admit, she really liked that woman. She liked the fact that Maria wanted to be her friend; she actually never had a "girl" friend before.
"Thanks!" Miss Parker said. Wow, I can't wait to get Jarod all to myself!
"Well, I would love to chat, but I have to get ready, Jarod will be here soon!" Maria said with a big smile on her lips.
"Go ahead, have a great time," Miss Parker said. She was surprised at the way she acted. But this time she knew she was herself, for once she was speaking from her heart.
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The first group was away, and some of the remaining women, were by the pool as they waited for time to go by.
Miss Parker walked down the stairs, dressed in her black bikini. She smiled as she thought of the way her life had turned out. Of course it was only temporarily, but shedecided to not think of that and just enjoy every minute. For once, she felt free to do what she wanted to.
As she saw Lydia sitting at the edge of the pool with her feet in the water, she got a strange feeling. That woman looked exactly like her. How was it possible? Miss Parker decided to have a little talk with her and walked in her direction.
All of the sudden, she felt someone bump into her. Everything went so fast she didn't even notice who it was before she lost her balance and fell into the water.
When she managed to get her head above the surface, she saw the blonde she recognized as Tess, walk away with a satisfied smile on her lips.
Miss Parker wanted to scream something ugly at her, she corrected herself – she wanted to kill that bitch, but she managed to hide her anger. You're gonna pay for that
Instead she swam up to Lydia and jumped to sit next to her.
"Hi!" she said, eyeing the girl next to her closely.
Lydia turned to look at her. "Hi! Excuse me for asking, who are you? I mean… I've been watching you… you look so much like me," she said.
Miss Parker nodded. "Yeah, I've been thinking the same…" she started. They sat there for a long time, talking, and Miss Parker started to realize this Lydia was really nice. Somehow, it felt so natural to talk to her.
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Another couple of hours passed and the limo which would take the other group to meet Jarod arrived. When they'd been on the road about twenty minutes, the car stopped at a small airport there a chopper was waiting.
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When the chopper finally landed, the woman saw Jarod waiting for them and hurried up to him.
"Hello everyone, welcome to…" Jarod paused. "Actually this island is too small to have a name," he smiled. "But it has mountains, and a wonderful beach and exciting caves… which I thought we could take a closer look at!" he added and the women laughed.
"That sounds like a great idea!" Lydia said happily, and the others had to agree. Would have been even better if the others hadn't been here…
Together they walked across the beach, and Jarod showed them the caves he had been talking about. There was a little cold inside, but the women didn't think of it, it was too exciting to just be there. When they got further into the cave, they realized Jarod had lit some candles, and there was a huge red blanket on the ground. There was a picnic basket filled with different fruit and a bottle of champagne.
"Wow Jarod!" Tess said. As she walked pass him she let her hand linger on his back for a while, she smiled. I'm gonna get you Jarod; the other women don't have a chance.
Jarod returned the smile. "Please, sit down!" he said.
The women did as he said and Jarod joined them. He opened the bottle and gave a glass to each of the women.
When they'd sat there for quite a long time, Lexi took the opportunity to get some alone time with the Bachelor. The other three women watched as they walked away from them.
"I don't like her," Claude whispered to Lydia. "She thinks she owns him or something," she added.
Lydia nodded. "Yeah, and I know someone else who does, she's even worse," she said giving Tess a meaning look. Claude had to agree.
"Hope Jarod doesn't choose her today," she whispered.
"Talking about me?" Tess suddenly asked, she gave the two women an evil look. You're just jealous.
"No! Why would we do that?" Claude said cheerily.
"No we have more interesting things to discuss than you," Lydia said coldly. I hate her so much!
Jarod and Lexi came back, right in time to stop the other women from starting a fight. Lexi quickly leaned in and kissed Jarod before returning to the blanket. She sat down and looked at the others with a satisfied look.
"Lydia, can I steal you away for a moment?" Jarod asked.
"Of course," Lydia, gave Claude a look of triumph, then she got up on her feet and walked with Jarod out to the beach.
"It's nice to get some alone time with you," Jarod said.
"I could say the same," Lydia said with a warm smile.
"Jarod, can I ask you a question?" Lydia didn't wait for him to answer. "Sometimes I get the feeling that you know Andi from before… do you?"
Jarod was a little taken aback by her sudden question. But he couldn't tell her the truth, no one was supposed to know he and Miss Parker knew each other.
"No I don't," he finally said.
"Okay, I was just wondering… oh and, the fact that we look so much alike, I talked to her today, she had apparently gotten the crazy idea that we could be related somehow," Lydia laughed a little. "But we just made it clear that it's impossible. And besides I'm much younger than she is," Lydia looked proud as she said it. She smiled, "Well at least four years!" she added.
Jarod nodded. He didn't want to tell her that he had actually thought the same. But maybe he was wrong then. They say everyone have an identical twin somewhere out there, maybe Miss Parker just met hers.
Jarod had to smile. It was actually kind of fun, and he had to admit, Lydia was very beautiful. She looked more passionate, more wild and free than Miss Parker did. But it doesn't change the fact that I do love Miss Parker, dammit… why do I have to love her? Things would be much easier if I didn't…
"Maybe we should get back to the others now," Jarod said.
Lydia nodded. "It was nice talking to you," she said.
"And I'm sure we'll have a lot more opportunities like this," Jarod walked closer to Lydia, she looked up at him, looked into those beautiful brown eyes. Jarod kissed her, and she responded happily.
Jarod really liked Lydia; there was something special about her. But as he kissed her, he couldn't help but wonder how it would feel like to kiss Miss Parker like that.
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The day quickly passed and it was time for the next rose ceremony.
As O'Donnell and Jarod walked into the big hall, Jarod couldn't help but think of his date with Miss Parker. It had really been great; she was so amazing when she was herself. He had to admit, this day had been one of the best days in his life. I wish it could be like this forever…
--O'Donnell--
--It's time for another rose-ceremony, who will be chosen and who will be sent home, broken-hearted?--
"Ladies, it's now time for the rose ceremony, this time two of you will have to leave us," O'Donnell said. He turned to Jarod, "When you're ready."
"First I have to say that I had a great time today, you are wonderful women all of you," Jarod said.
Jarod picked up the first rose.
"Lydia."
Lydia gladly walked up to him. She hugged Jarod "Thank you!" she said happily. She was so glad he let her stay, she really liked Jarod.
"Maria," Jarod continued. "Maria, will you accept this rose?"
"Of course," Maria said.
"Great!" Jarod gave her a hug. She was a really nice woman, and he wanted to get to know her better.
Miss Parker watched as Jarod picked up another rose. Was he going to give it to her? He had to let her stay. After the date today, she had realized that Jarod was what she needed, how could she have survived without him all these years? She loved him so much… I'll die if you don't pick me, you have to!
She heard Jarod call out Tess' name. As she saw the blonde walk up to him with a smile on her lips, she wanted to scream out loud, how in the world could Jarod like that bitch!
The next woman who got a rose was Abby, Miss Parker sighed. Abby was nice, but she didn't like the fact that Jarod choose any other woman than herself. She should be the one…
Cordelia and Lexi got their roses too and Miss Parker didn't want to admit it, but she started to become really nervous. What if he didn't pick her?
Just as if he could have read her mind, Jarod called out Miss Parker's name. She sighed relieved. God, why did he have to scare her like that all the time? She walked up to him with a big smile on her lips.
"Andi, will you stay?" he asked.
"After the date we had today, I want to get more from you than just a rose," Miss Parker whispered seductively. "But a rose will be just fine!" she added as she just realized what she had hinted. Shit, why did I say that?
Jarod smiled and hugged her tight. She is amazing!
When Miss Parker had returned to her position, Jarod picked up the last rose. He held it for a while, looking at the women.
"Claude," he finally said.
"Oh my god!" Claude exclaimed. She hurried up to Jarod. "Thank you!" she smiled.
"I presume you'll accept this rose;" Jarod laughed. Claude was so happy all the time; she was really nice to be around. He hugged her. And when Claude returned to her place Mr. O'Donnell entered the room again.
"Those who didn't get a rose, take a moment, say goodbye," he said.
Rae said goodbye to Jarod, she wasn't surprised she had to leave, she never felt the connection with him that she was hoping for, and she was sure Jarod hadn't felt it either.
But Tasha was surprised, she couldn't believe Jarod sent her home, they had such a great time on their date… maybe she was wrong, maybe she was the one who had a great time. She gave Jarod a hug, said a few words. Then she and Rae went to pack their things. Jarod was a great man, whoever he ended up with; she hoped he would be happy.
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TBC
AN/ The next chapter should be ready in about one week!