Chapter 23
Ten Days Later and The Renege part 3: "Oh no he di'int, but oh yes he most certainly d'id!" Cont'd.
Sheriff Richard Zane Grimes IV, having left the parking structure did it completely submerged in a fog of emotions he hadn't felt in quite some time, also was a man in quite some deep trouble as well. And him looking straight ahead while stopped at a red light probably knew too somewhere deep down in his subconsciousness was one already sentenced! Which most definitely would be forever if he'd ever allow his heart to just go there!
And a "Good Lord! Give me strength pleaseee," was all the Sheriff at that moment had in him to muster-up mentally.
Because Rick Grimes now feelin exactly just like a newly reborn teenager, knowing he had to do better really needed help so that he could!
So why in the world fight any of what he was feeling with the knowledge that his conscious self would give it that good old college try; determined real hard to prevail and not fail when he most definitely no doubt surely will!
Easy, only because I should; two different people from two different backgrounds, divorce-mine, and age-hers! That's why, thought the man caught hard between want, duty, and what looked right.
Then the beat man, clearly weak in spite of that so willing constitution of his soon found himself taking a rather deep breath succumbing anyway with a great deal of tenderness, tenderly stole yet another longing look over at the cause of it all.
His Miss Rénald!
That spectacular young woman sitting quite quietly next to him all beautifully just a looking elsewhere out of her window.
And the officer sitting on the edge of his seat consumed with a lack of control to do any differently, and still real deep in a quagmire of his all messed-up emotions. Sadly while waiting there for the light to change had him feeling even more powerless. Because admittedly at that very moment in time with senses and both hands now semi secured in his own possession. Undeniably was doing nothing but currently missing the sweet young counselor's satisfying gentle touch. Which the memory of them and him having been physically caught up in Michonne's lovely hand's custody, unquestionably was surely a matter of front and center proximity in his mind. And that definitely without doubt was genuinely giving the man all kinds of warm lovely fits in every good way imaginable!
Then the smiling Sheriff Grimes quite content while unmistakably under the influence (hers) took off without delay once his light turned green.
And fortunate for all those out and about on the streets, even with a mind steeped in all kinds of sentiment, skillfully knew just how to handle the vehicle in addition to the afternoon traffic as well! Which indubitably was with the authority of someone who was used to having superb command of such except when dealing with self!
Nevertheless, the law man still did it all so very well as he confidently drove in and out of Atlanta's heavy downtown hustle and bustle with an even broader absent-minded grin; masterfully mastering the whole raging tempest all the way to Lance's in a blissful state of ease.
And that happiness was exactly the very same thing shared between he and his Miss Rénald also as they enjoyingly rode the whole way there with a very satisfied twinkle. Not to mention in a silence too that surrounded them perfectly as it cocooned the the pair in each other's hush. Definitely a very very cozy place where the absence of the sound of their voices were interrupted only by white noise as it soothingly came out of the smooth riding truck's amazing feeling heater. And not only did it silently blow such a welcoming warmth entrancing the two in its sweet heat permeating throughout the truck's cab, but amplified as well all the pleasure that they both were experiencing while caught-up firm in the other's pleasing company.
But who really needed words in order to convey anything of importance; most definitely not the law man and his Miss Rénald now that's for sure.
Because for the longest the king and the queen of those very long looks, where a nod of recognition from Sheriff Rick Grimes clearly is the precursor to a rather most definite kind of a strong and mighty good pull...Michonne's (her blinding smile too). Coupled with the surprising pair both smiling kinda coyly while just a eying the other with very few words, or if any are even spoken. And that certainly has always been more than enough for them to communicate.
So why should anything change now for the comfortable pair who's clearly been doing quite the exceptional job of the verbalizling or not. Which is more so a case in point right at this very moment with them both being so ultra careful not to overstep to rush anything. Especially with this being the couple's very first time of ever actually being all alone together; no kids, no puppies, nor anyone else could have easily found loads of adult things to talk about at anytime. Even so why in the world spoil their just right in order to make the just right ambience (them together only) better or any more wonderful!
Yet, the delicious solitude being shared by the man of the law and young counselor just like so many other great things in life, more times than most sometimes have to come to a swift screeching halt for whatever reason! And this instance would prove to be no different for the budding two! Because just as soon as all of that more than nice marvelousness was getting even more phenomenal. Suddenly had to all came to a very quick end when the law man placed his F250 in park.
And that too had Michonne, even her Mr. Sheriff Sir himself mentally groaning in unison "Awww sucks!"
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Sheriff Rick Grimes, the always "Courteous is just who I am" kind of man now warmly dressed, and once more with those lovely blues insisting with no room for any negotiations at all. Clearly had no cause to fear any back sass or attitude like before, because this time his and Carl's special girl was willing to do everything exactly as her Sheriff had asked of his most precious cargo. And that was to wait patiently until he got out to (gallantly) hold open the door for her which Miss Rénald gladly did.
And when the lovely young woman was given an extremely warm hand to ensure the beauty's very safe exit, did it stepping down so near to the man of the law that it left them both, once more again in a definite waaay too close of a situation that was for sure to cause a problem. Nonetheless even if true neither one gave not much of a hoot to move either, and did not!
Naturally that position of theirs at that point had Michonne and Rick just that close to forgetting exactly where they were in addition to the reason for what as well!
But if not for a distant horn blowing along with the two being so stankin conscientious, purposely allowed themselves to remembered. Lance and him personally waiting. Which definitely did have a Sheriff with his lovely Miss Rénald reluctantly leaving much sooner than later with a whole lot of reluctance. Regrettably they both had those try-ons, fittings, and pin ups for that just right fit to be done. And say nothing of all those pictures needed (in days) for the up coming Christmas and New Year's Eve campaigns which both were currently very ignorant of. And the mastermind behind that not yet shared (great) idea, excitingly watching anxious for his girl M and the Sheriff's arrival. All of a sudden suddenly saw her and the designer's walking advertisement strolling along real close like and both all full of smiles too.
Lance smiled as well. A whole lot!
And him really-really enjoying the sight wouldn't even have been surprised to see the two pretties holding hands either, no one would. And also rather sad to see that they weren't thought.
"What a shame."
However, when the pair themselves saw Lance watching them with such an intense eye, parted. And that coy little move of theirs in itself produced an even much more knowing grin from the instigator in addition to some truths too said under the breath.
"Now just who in the world do those two think they're fooling anyway, really only themselves, that's who? Because anyone that can see truly knows better no matter how hard their Counselor and her Sheriff try pretending otherwise. And of course those not yet taken glossies of them together are going to be spectacularly something else too! L'il ole me can't hardly wait for that event to happen either!"
Then Lance still smiling while so close to rubbing both hands together in glee, along with his brain now on extra go noticed something missing! And immediately knew exactly what it was...they needed the one and the only (thank the Lord for that) Negan. The other half of the men apparel maker's most unforgettable favorite two promoters of all times.
Oh how delicious; the Sheriff, plus their M and the Blowhard could make such a perfect trio! And that was for many if not all of the store's up coming campaigns; be they billboards, posters, and or in print ads, which would most definitely be popping up all over everywhere!
Of course the thought of it all almost had the frock maker salivating.
Now just how fabulous would that be if only "Mr. Mouth" wasn't in Spain, Lance continued on with his musing and chuckled.
Indubitably the two inevitable love birds and the insufferable hubris Negan, whom Lance in truth loved like an annoying brother. Could, no certainly would do nothing but make his fashions along with so many of the other designers pop! And getting the three together also meant beaucoup dollar signs for his and Estella's bottom line in addition to everything else!
Honestly all that's truly needed now was for the smart innovator to find an innovative way in which to keep Sheriff Grimes, and Michonne from committing murder while modeling alongside the greedy spotlight hound. Which their clothing investor knew would be a very tall tall order indeed, but surely one in which the quite willing soul would definitely work hard to get done. Even if that meant him being the aggravation's constant personal bodyguard when around the two! And Lance amused nearly laughed out loud at the visual.
Then the ever clever and loving designer in order to get things rolling along. Happily placed both his very creative hands together and made a deliberate rather loud "clap clap" sound to get the attention of his always at the ready tailors, seamstresses, and assistants. And it all all happened just as Michonne along with her Sheriff entering the clothing store, entered the establishment not only unknowingly to strike gold, but make some very exquisite golden memories for all too!
And Lance with his next move already contrived in his head, while openly eying his favorite pair in conjunction with sporting a quite sly and devilish grin was to say.
"Chop chop! Now all hands on deck my lovies! We do have important things awaiting. Reeeemember there's only two days left before the big dance, and it's time to get our beautiful Cinderella and her handsome fella here ready for the big shindig.
"And guess what else kids?
"Most importantly this will be their first time and a coming out date," Lance enjoyingly voiced having left out the word "together" on purpose, then continued on with an even more designing smile.
"Sooo, we've got to make everything just right and special for our virginal twosome! Capisce!"
And his family of extremely talented, besides well loved, in addition to certainly most definitely extremely well paid employees. Who naturally knowing their boss and his love for his M, also were aware of the fondness that the man held towards his newest model Sheriff Grimes. Good-naturedly eyed the two just as Lance was currently doing.
And the whole group together possessing wide-brimmed grins saluted the man while entertainingly giving the couple a wink said.
"Aye aye Capitaine, that we certainly do understand sir! They're virgins!"
And the friendly deliberated teasing by all did nothing but clearly cause an even more bothered Sheriff Grimes to straight-out helplessly blush! So was the same fate of everyone's M as she stood-by ever so close! And it was also despite the fact that the him and his her really-really trying hard not to burn with embarrassment did so hopelessly as their pesters looked on with a great deal of enjoyment too.
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Michonne standing there in the middle of one of her devious friend's very plush dressing rooms trying on yet another outfit, and somewhat still bothered by his underhandedness huffed slightly. The cunning machinator knowing exactly what she liked purposely had her favorite tunes streaming in there with her as well.
Now that just ain't right Mr. Garment maker, what a slick something you truly are!
And what exactly, Michonne at that moment hadn't a clue, but give her a few then she most certainly would give Lance a deserving moniker besides friend!
And Lance do you really think that's going to work on me? thought the counselor even though genuinely enjoying the music in spite of her being miffed if only a tiny bit by now.
You see even now after so many changes of clothing, and his M still not quite yet over the initial shock of the designer's stinkin scheming that had her on both the giving and receiving end. Could only shake her head at the man's ballsiness! Whatever else was she do?
And regardless the degree of her annoyance be it a tiny bit or a whole lot! It's still the principle of a thing since a little something can sometimes mushroom into something else and more!
Because Michonne trying on all those different items of Estella's, along with all the pictures taking definitely was nowhere near any of the plans that a girl had in store for herself for the rest of her day!
Well, glory be it sure does seems that they are now! And a surprise surprise as well that the stinkin stinker has finally gotten his way too! Naturally that's me his M after all this time (reluctantly) modeling for some of those campaigns ads of his!
Once again! Really Lance!
And Michonne having been resigned to her fate sometime ago, like almost from the beginning! Was also being the more than pliable friend that she most dutifully is still did exactly just as a good friend would have. Which was to still try on as many clothes as he brought her smiling! And naturally the man's very good friend with every fiber of her being could not think of one good reason in the world why either.
Just pure love, Michonne guessed rightly. Lance Amondè you really and truly are some tall nerves aren't you!
However the young counselor involuntarily getting herself back to peeved looked back at herself in the floor to ceiling walls of mirrors just had to smile too. Her Munchie, exactly just like milk was really doing its mama's body good (real good), and so was Lance's very talented wife Estella's outfit. But to be fair and if the truth be told, so had every last one of them before now as well!
Wow, that woman's nothing but a genius with a needle and thread, and let us not forget those busy knitting needles of hers too! Munchie's mama thought with a slight giggle as the girl admiring her body, turned a slight bit here, and then a slight bit there again for a quick look see!
And Estella's brilliance didn't stop with her designs either.
Oh-no, the very smart woman now having branched out into women fashion combined with her hand-knitted knitwear for both sexes, surely was nothing but a gold mine in the making.
But slating Michonne to be her one and only to showcase her wonderful new items. Clearly was a nervy move in spite of the young woman's unawaresness with her having come for the only one fitting. And that was almost two whole hours ago!
Which not only had their bone tired M well pass trying on that many of a outfits to the Sheriff's five total! Defiantly had the girl nearly crying out loud "foul and no fair!"
And just how in the world did the law man's Miss Rénald even know about the unfair discrepancy since being so drained? Well, though worn-out which the young lawyer surely was, politely kept count for reference just in case of a fight in which she intend on winning, that's how!
Because every last time Michonne posed for one of those photos that Lance begged for with moonpie eyes (twenty-one outfits last count), had a smoking hot Sheriff modeling along side dressed in either an Oscar de la Rènts, Armani (her favorite on the man), Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, or a Lance Amondè original.
Naturally a girl dog-tired still was well versed in who's designs were whom as she downplayed the amount of Sheriff Grimes wardrobe changes!
And neither did it happen to matter whichever one Sheriff Grimes was sporting either! Be it in a casual, dressy, or evening attire with or without a necktie of any capacity, or in a different color "and or style." Whichever way it was with whatever different kinds of shirts, the rather quite handsome man of the law did nothing but owned every last designer's creation in suits or coordinates to a tee!
And just why did Michonne even take notice of him though as bushed as she was from travel fatigue with very heavy eyelids too?
The young woman though clearly tired, surely wasn't all that too exhausted not to have her eyes wide-opened, all a noticing the very fine, more than noticeable Sheriff to have not taken notice of all that was going on with and on the man!
Because Michonne definitely pooped surely wasn't blind mind you!
And Sheriff Grimes doing it all clueless as he stood besides his her, did it also all so calm, cool, and collective with that certain smile. Readily giving it to the girl like he does always. Just a patiently posing and a waiting all dressed up in whichever Designer's frock that he'd just happened to be showcasing, waay up there on that top floor of Lance's multi level department store.
And him certainly all decked out like he was not only had the man looking extremely dashingly scrumptious, but mouthwateringly tasty too! Naturally of course the whole time while Sheriff Grimes was doin it all, truly did it innocent without any kind of malice at all towards Michonne. Which absolutely unquestionably made the bone tired and extremely hungry girl just want to go in all feline like with claws a pouncin!
GRRROWL!
Which she surely would ravish the handsome law man with ever so slow licks, tasting the pretty thing all the way to the center as if he was Michonne's most favorite tootsie roll pop flavor of all times-a great big old grape human size one to be exact; not stoppin until both she and he were good and plenty satisfied!
Mercy
And notwithstanding that, the man still unknowing also had the weary but smoldering young lady (a condition Michonne would respectfully place on hormones), hoping that their night at the upcoming Annual Law Enforcement Christmas Charity Ball was going to be some extremely fun fun. Which of course will surely be wonderfully filled full with a whole lot of the loveliness thought well past her all due to that past mistake of hers (Michael Rosslyn)!
But now because of a totally different kind of man; one extremely kind-hearted and very generous. Will of course only make the entire affair for the counselor something almost waaay too delicious to even contemplate on at anytime.
Yet Michonne just like a giddy teen girl sure would!
Because it is all sho' nuf too entertaining not to do so! Truly gifting her with the anticipation of something really fab to talk a whole lot about afterwards especially with Andrea and Eddie Mac too! Which again definitely will be all about the eventful night that the Sheriff, along with his more than ready Miss Rénald, who certainly more than excitedly can't wait to happen in addition to doing! Which Wii genuinely be something so undeniably unlike her ho-hum time there with Mike for the last six years for sure.
And Michonne totally caught-up as she absentmindedly danced to The Big Payback, along with her complete preoccupation of the that which has yet to be while looking back at herself in the mirrors. Unceremoniously was brought back to the present by the "tap tap" tapping of someone knocking at the door.
And that had best not be Lance with a 'Just one more thing' to wear either! she thought hoping hard that it wasn't.
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Lance Amondè all lovingly with a whole lot of pride proudly holding his, "One more very special marvelous something" definitely did have yet another totally different something special in mind for his M. And it didn't come alone either, no siree Bobby it surely did not! Because there it was accompanied with the man's very best genuine smile along with all kinds of confidence coming straight out of the wazoo. Allll were right there with him lightly knocking while standing there erect, tall, and all smiley outside of Michonne's dressing room door. Just a waitin so happily for his girl to answer.
Honestly the blissed-out man didn't want to be crafty or pushy. However, certainly, absolutely, and definitely would be if at all necessary just in order to press his point. Which he trying with great care, most surely was already purposely doing in addition to being as well!
And that credence of his clearly had the boy thinking that his M's answer would be nothing but an absolutely "Yeah, sure Lance. But just this one last time and no more today. Promise!"
Which his reply back would be a resounding "Yes Love! Anything for our M!"
However, if his girl, let's say said something otherwise. Really wouldn't matter, because the man with no intention of taking a "no" as a definitive answer like so many other times before, truly wouldn't!
Since way too much was riding on it to give in!
Sooo, if assertiveness won't get the job done with his favorite girl, then Lance would without any qualms, will just have to as a last resort use some good old fashion knee pleading! And that would be on both while just a hopin with everything in him that their special girl would completely melt; gladly giving in and do this for her old pal this one last time; at least for today anyway!
And the man really in all truth hadn't meant to be so covetous of either his M or the Sheriff's time, still wouldn't really do anything any differently while having the two there with him.
Especially Michonne.
Because naturally when the iron is hot, one best strike immediately!
Which is exactly what he has definitely been doing along for sure!
Lance earlier having been in his zone for quite some time clearly all up in a heavenly bliss of randomly choosing quite a myriad of outfits for his girl. Quickly developed yet another smashing mind explosion which positively did happened right after the fact mind you of him slowly realizing the obvious. Candidly was truly out of this world surprised when it suddenly did hit his intuitive creative mind. His M trying on all those assortment of garments of all styles and designs...surprisingly none needed to be tucked in or let out!
Miraculously nothing or very little about her well proportioned body had changed; seeing that the young woman was way over three-months pregnant and all. Remarkably the counselor was still the perfect size four with two exceptions; her breasts and hips, which only accentuated every last one of his Estella's garbs! So why should one more exquisite one more thing be any different?
Now if that very slow revelation had been a snake...someone genuinely would have been in some mighty big trouble wouldn't they?
And Michonne loving the man with all her heart, and let us not forget battling jetlag too! Still allowed the designer to have his way up to the twenty-second one; certainly no more, at least not today (anyway). And the patient and smiling Sheriff Grimes did so too when Lance with the quite special something up his sleeve, and a tux in hand came to him first.
Those two just had to be the pièce de résistance of his and Estella's first Spring campaign together, especially before baby (Munchie) decides to make a showing.
Besides, Sheriff Grimes and Michonne were just naturally too cute together not to be captured for posterity. Theirs, his and Estella's including all those print ads, in addition to billboards, and store posters too!
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Forty-five minutes later...
A very striking Michonne after having had some very close attention paid to both her hair and make-up (like any of that was ever really needed), and a very pleased Lance Amondè along with two of his seamstresses following her close behind. And the young woman pooped still gracefully crossed the whole length of the designer man store's second floor and acquired an audience.
Here and there were shoppers situated throughoutalong the sideline as the delicate beauty handsomely made her way to the elevator.
And there waiting inside just a smiling and pleased as punch was Estella admiring her baby and Michonne too! So humbled was the designer as she watched the lovely young woman beautifully approach wearing the loveliest of all her designs. Michonne sincerely was a really good friend as well as a very good sport!
Then the mighty pleased Lance having finally gotten his way and with them all now snuggly fit inside the lift, proudly hit the button labeled To The Top. Exactly where more of the magic definitely will be happening if the satisfied man has anything to say about it. And that he most certainly does!
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Sheriff Rick Grimes, unequivocally without question the other half of Lance's spectacular plan. And the man of the law naturally all reserved while waiting patiently there in the middle of his dressing room clearly was a man on watch. Which he most definitely was doing easily with a great deal of suspicion for the designer's very next whatever it was to be. Because the very close-lipped man, full of all kinds of surprises hadn't told him anything except to just wait. And that he certainly was doing all fabulously dressed too.
Then came a rapid rapping of someone's knuckles hitting against the door followed by a "Lance is on his way up Sir." It was Avory, the designer man's very keen assistant who with a very broad grin was more than ready to give him a very good one once the man opened the door. And Rick thinking himself ready for the whatever of Lance's did just that with a smile of his own, and right away obediently followed her.
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Richard Zane Grimes IV curly haired, all handsomely shaved, and unquestionably even so much more sexier to boot! Really did look good enough to eat dressed all impeccably so to the nines in an Oscar de la Renta tux. And surprised didn't even fit the emotion that he was experiencing standing up on a staired elevated platform right next to an elaberatedly decorated altar. Which just happened to be positioned under a wide flowery arched trelles of multi colored roses in a flow cascading to the floor. And with him now knowing exactly what Lance's whatever truly was there in front of the backdrop of a wonderful spring event, certainly didn't know precisely how to feel about any of it. And him seeing just how close to home it was nearing steadfastly kept that smile of his in spite of everything.
But the unexpected astonishing thing that had a Sheriff now earnestly smiling a whole lot more, as well as swallowing rather hard, surley hadn't been one that he was prepared for when first laying eyes on his Miss Rénald coming from around the coner. And doing it the girl did truly all breathtakingly so after she and the dress had been properly prepped for their shoot. And Michonne walking all rhythmically down the aisle to Jodeci's Love U 4 Life, not only got his attention even more, but also started the extreme "click clicking" of the photographer's very expensive camera as well.
Which was just as Lance wanted with not one of their movements or poses to be missed.
And the officer of the law elated even if Michonne's face was partially shielded by lace didn't think it possible but there it was...proof positive that his girl would leave and then come back looking even more beautiful and inviting than when he last seen her an hour ago.
Because there the beauty was coming oh so closer wearing one of the most splendid of any kind dress that the Sheriff has seen on any one woman ever!
Estella certainly had out done herself, and that was clearly with his Michonne in mind.
And the outstanding garment gracing her form did it perfectly just like a glove. Accentuating all that was the young counselor; doing it all so just right in all the right places. Which made Rick Grimes' earlier apprehension now a long gone thing as he stood standing a whole lot taller with a much broader cheese, continuing that concentrated eye gaze of his with gusto. Because the young woman wearing that outfit had of course made it like no one else ever will, his day too!
The creation genuinely right up Michonne's alley was a vintage slim fitted off the shoulders backless ivory white floor length wedding dress. Who's bodice made of Alençon lace had tight sleeves embellished with seven mother of pearl buttons from the wrists up. And the rest of the dress made of luxurious Sade silk completed its exceptional look. However, what made it even more spectacular and opulent was a full hi-lo detachable six foot train made of the same material as the dress's skirt with yards and yards of Alençon trimmed lace underneath, capping off the masterpiece definitely finished.
And on the beauty's lovely head, sat a delicate vintage real diamond and pearl tiara, which went perfectly with the cathedral three tiered ivory white veil made of the same lace under her train traveling beautifully behind. Was all, especially the Sheriff Her loudly shouted elegance, same as the bridal bouquet made of real cascading white lilies and roses that Michonne held proudly in front.
And Sheriff Grimes looking out at her the way that he was made the girl see herself exactly like he did, which was truly beautiful as she slowly walked her way up to the handsome man with an equally broad smile of her own. And the young woman's measured pace, all at the direction of the photographer was clearly done to naturally draw out the excitement felt by a groom excitingly waiting for his future. Which the look on the Sheriff's face certainly did not disappoint at all as he openly with a great deal of impatience, that clearly was in evident eagerly and restlessly waited her arrival.
Naturally the celebrated photographer Mark Charles Kaster having been directed by his boss Lance Amondè didn't disappoint either. And him religiously taking the plethora of photos did so specifically from the moment the law man's eyes lit up upon seeing his pretend bride-to-be walking towards him in a tempo indicative to every bride's slow walk to her destiny. Then the task of the world famous photographer went into overdrive once the two looking beyond happy met at the flowery off white podium. Pulling off the most perfect of a pretend union ever and doing it genuinely with a flawless flare.
Especially when the Sheriff delicately with so much love raised the blusher up, and placed it carefully atop of Michonne's hair curled high up in a Bouffant Bun.
And all the reactions of the make-believe couple, chiefly the groom's before, during, and after removing Michonne's veil caused everyone there watching hearts to speed up with each gesture; including Rick and Michonne's as well! And him with those blue eyes turning dark with want and not being able to help it found himself lovingly cupping his Hers head for a time afterwards. Tenderly looking into the young woman eyes as both his thumbs with a feathery touch brushed against the sides of her bewitching face. Holding the girl just so until he felt her slowly relaxing willingly in all that was him.
And Lance still having not gotten what he was looking for with each and every last angle imaginable captured, quickly got yet another idea. And that he even quicker whispered into the willing ear of the more than competent very talented photographer.
Then the spellbound in addition to quite satisfied Rick Grimes, once again at the direction of Mark Charles placed both his hands around Michonne's bijou waist instead. And slowly guiding her closer into his body stopped only when he knew exactly when they were close enough just as the man with the camera had asked.
And Michonne standing there breathless was given something to do too.
Which was to allow him as she all wide-eyed anticipating the glorious whatever that was just about to happen, did. And in order to do something with her needy hands purposely placed both on the Sheriff's upper arms in lieu of his beautiful face like she would have so enjoyed doing. Exactly just how she'd wanted to back at the office as Maxwell's Fortunate playing in the background deliciously sat every lovely thing in place. And most definitely made every minute second there with Rick Grimes absolutely copacetic!
That Lance Amondè was not only a brilliant designer, but also quite the mood maker with his chose of music too.
And immediately the very savvy Lance having noticed a change in both of their body languages, like a sly fox smiled a whole bunch. And knowing he was just seconds away from getting exactly what he was there after-.
That is up until Munchie deliberately got into the mix; interrupting exactly what Lance had orchestrated from the very start of the photo session. A kiss!
But the movements of an annoyed baby and the rumblings of hunger caused the two to share something else instead before any of that could even happen! Because their feisty fetus along with its mommy's empty tummy wanting a whole lot of recognition wanted it now.
And Rick having felt both, rather handsomely looked down at Michonne. And while smiling bent in closer whispering this in the horrified young woman's ear said.
"Well well Miss Rénald was that your heart going all a flutter for me, or was it clearly you and Munchie declaring your desire to have been fed about now?"
Michonne extremely embarrassed with no intention of ever admitting that it was both giggled out while hiding her face in her pretend groom's chest. And in a whisper of her own deliberately told a half truth of,
"The latter sir."
Clearly that was that; they'd been there long enough. Definitely no more picture!
And disappointing Lance was a no brainer of any conscience as Michonne's protector declaring in a very deceive voice said.
"Sorry Lance, this shoot is over, because I'm taking Miss Rénald (and Mucnhie) to get something to eat, and that's now! We've been here long enough don't you think?"
Naturally extremely unhappy as well as devastated, the talented menswear maker's thinking was, Oh noo are you kidding me? Please, please not yet! Knew too that the law man also meant business.
And Lance undoubtedly knowing that his charm would do him no good this time begrudgingly with a very hurt heartbroken smile agreed. And that was despite the fact if he hadn't a clue to why they were done when so close. Especially with him hoping not just for the one kiss but maybe even two or more long one shared between the unawares Sheriff Grimes and his always ever lovely lady Michonne.
All because of a Munchie! They we're oh-so "Close but no cigar!" Boo-hoo and woe is me.
However unbeknownst to the heavy-hearted and dejected man had gotten exactly what he was there for after all. They'd definitely hit payday with the last frame of a very special moment, Munchie's.
Mark Charles had it all stored in his camera and could be seen on it's LCD screen at anytime! Which he did with a tap on the designer's shoulder which distinctly brought a cat that swallowed a canary kind of grin to the man's face.
There it was, something so much better than any ole kiss ever! Since the look on the Sheriff's face towards the woman he so delicately had encased inside his arms was priceless. Since the simplest part of love plain and simple is just love itself plain and simple!
Not only was the perfect shot of them depicting pure intimacy sell the dress. But so much more as well...the idea of romance in the deepest degree. Which was certainly evident with Michonne lovingly laying her head up against her handsome groom's chest, smiling happily as he held her near with lips ever intimately close to his new bride's ear.
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"Shane are you sure my baby boy will love these games cartridges I bought, or should I just go back and get him the Xbox too!" asked Lori looking over at the man smiling back at her. Carl's anxious yet exuberant mother wanted to get everything just right for her boy's Chirstmas. While Shane was just happy at her being happy since losing their boy in court to Rick.
And the fretful mother besides wanting her child happy, also and naturally quite unbeknownst to Shane planned on getting closer to her son's dad as well! Because in the delusional woman's mind there still was a chance for them as a family. Especially so since Lori and her bedmate, along with the rest of the Henderson clan having received an invite to Rick's parent's farm for Christmas Morning Brunch, knew that there just has to be! And by showing her heart (Rick Grimes) that she could do better simply would. Which no doubt will cause the ex to take a very special notice of his son's mother even more while she tried.
And her having not being left out of the Grimes family celebration certainly, most definitely was a good sign to the out of touch with reality woman that there surely was still a chance! A very mighty good one at that!
Then the happy smiles that she and Shane each were sporting soon turned into frowns when both spied an enemy.
Rick mesmerized with Michonne while she ate as they sat really too close together in the mall's food court. Well that's exactly how Rick's now very annoyed ex saw it anyway.
And Shane unlike Lori not wanting to eeeeven be bothered with any of it at all openly steered her toward elsewhere. And that was to anywhere before the woman on the road to seeing a sea of red hot hate got into some unneeded trouble. There were just too many other restaurants around to serve them that were far far away from his and Lori's ex, and the man's new lovely whatever! Which was definitely a very good move on Rick's ex-partner/friend's part too, since the Sheriff hadn't been as much entranced as he was trying hard to broach a matter. And certainly was not in any mood at all for Lori's company nor her kind of surprises either. Because there was something truly bothering the Sheriff, and had been for days, but more so now then ever before.
It was his promise to Michonne combined with two other things. And that was them going to the Annual Law Enforcement Christmas Charity Ball on Saturday as a couple, in addition to not really knowing how to dance well, and wrongly their age differences. Which sadly had the man of the law stupidly going on YouTube while she was away and viewed last year's event (really the last seven). Then clearly without justification allowed his fears more than anything to off color everything in his mind concerning him with his her, and their upcoming night together.
To be truthful Rick Grimes being the man that he is, and having asked the young woman in the first place was in order to take the wind out of her ex's cockiness. The full of horse manure excuse of a man really had rubbed the Sheriff rather furious. Mike being all nervily, thinking he could just barge right into the law man's Miss Rénald's home uninvited. Then him talking a whole lot of noise without getting smacked or hit hard with something was definitely not justice. However the emotionally mad law man promising the counselor a date for the extravagant event, right there in front of the smug wood rat surely had just the exact over the top weight to it. And the look on the ex's face was well worth it all up until reasoning barged in...Rick's!
Nevertheless, when the Sheriff finally did voice something to Michonne, like he couldn't dance. Well not exactly so like those on YouTube at least, which he should have told her much earlier than now. Certainly had no intention of exposing his really-real concerns; he's being so much older than she. Still sadly didn't know how to stop while ahead, And then foolishly added more hurt to his insult by trying to reassure a very stunned young lawyer. Who up until that little disclosure of his, really-really tried hard to finish off her banana split until the law man nervily himself said this with a smile.
"Well you see Miss Rénald, I'm just freeing you up so that you'll have a very full dance card is all. We can't have you being no wallflower now can we. And that's even though I'm still taking you, but now just as a friend instead of on a real date."
Then Michonne more than stunned but downright angry-mad thought, "Now what the Hay (remembering Munchie)! First Lance being a stinker with my time, and now the Sheriff with his 'Oh sorry my bad oops bomb!' There's just has to be something funky going on in the water somewhere!"
And at that very moment, if Sheriff Richard Zane Grimes IV had had a lick of sense would have surely felt that he was clearly in a throat level heap of some very smelly doody of his own producing, and quite the chill too! Certainly was it all an unknown factor to him that he was dealing with a whole lot of stuff on two different fronts as well! Because in addition to Lori having a hissy fit, he now dangerously has yet another woman (blameless this time) in the mall hurting besides being completely disappointed all due to him.
Because Michonne not really a woman that wore her feelings on her sleeve, neither a shrinking violet was she either. Yet certainly was a straight out visionary that definitely knew how to mul-ti-task. Meaning she could one, smile quite politely and two, still be burning up inside simultaneously without even breaking a sweat with her mind shrewdly set in her future;just ask Mike! And that's clearly so sooo unlike the Sheriff's extremely spoiled ex Lori. Not only is she a natural born schemer, but one woman who loves to screech and scream as well when not getting or having her way. And that's definitely anything that she wants; be it good or be it bad! Because when Lorette Elizabeth Henderson (now back to Grimes naturally) makes up her mind about something. No matter whatever it is (Rick), most surely without a second thought consequences be hanged over and over again!
And also unfortunate for the rather dense law man, even though his Miss Rénald's facial expression having not changed one iota was still one woman not to have her upset with instead of his boy's mother. Because suddenly all of a sudden the slow to perceive fellow now has on his hands a quite pissed off yet still smiling mad as heck irate black woman to deal with. And not the scowling mad as heck irate white woman that Shane was now somewhere in the mall having to placate Lori with words of assurance.
"Just look at it like this babe. At least come Christmas Morning it'll be just you, a very happy and smiling Carl along with those gifts you bought him minus Michonne. Because she'll be four whole hours and hundreds of miles away right back here!"
And neither of the two woman that had the law man placed squarely in their crosshairs at this point in time had any intentions of relenting or backing down!
However the one who did nothing but matter the most to the good Sheriff; Michonne his Miss Rénald. Was now one woman certainly filled with that certain kind of intent. An agenda of not only having a really, really-really great time at the Ball, but one also bent on procuring that extremely full dance card in the process! Which categorically is going to be soooo minus any of his help eeeven before the music starts.
And I can't wait for you to see exactly just how fast I do it too buddy!