RECAP: "I'll tell you what- I'll find out for you tonight"
"Alright, alright- what's the catch princess?" he teased her, saying she is being so out of character, and oddly endearing. And he wants to know why?
"No catch- Gods, am I really that bad, that just a couple of little good deeds would raise peoples suspicions?"
"Define bad?" he teased,
"Oh shut up Martin!" she snorted and stalked away,
Allegra Van Allen decided to take the job. So far the job is easy. All she has to do, is sit in all the meetings Charles Force has. She doesn't do anything, just listen, and watch. While he does everything. She realized though she needed a knew wardrobe, so did Charles, who gave her, her own account joint with his. Trinity wasn't even aware that Allegra was working with her husband, until she called in, and Allegra answered,
"Force's Tower- Charles Forces office, how can I help you?" she chimed, Trinity right away felt her blood rush to her face, "Allegra speaking- hello?" Allegra chimed,
"Allegra Van Alen- since when did you start working for my husband?" Allegra felt her self pale, surely Charles wouldn't put her in the middle of something?
"Today. I'm sorry Trinity- I thought you knew- look if it bugs you I will just quit-"
"You think your so clever Allegra- you ought to be ashamed of yourself for what you put poor Charles through in the past- you need to lay off my husband- you had your chance Allegra- you blew it over some red blood- which I don't think he will ever recover from by the way!"
Allegra Van Alen sighed, she really wasn't prepared for this. She had really thought Charles told his wife,
"Look Trinity-"
"No you look Allegra- this is my family- and I'll be damned if I'm going to let some sleazy little hoe ruin it-"
"You crossed the line Burden- you have no idea who your talking too obviously- do mind your tone with your superior- and remember your place- you don't want to anger me- just because I am a daughter of the light, doesn't mean I don't have a dark side when need be."
Trinity was panting, on the verge of tears, she forgets where they come from and mostly what she is capable of doing. She remembers Rio, Rome, the battle fought and won lead by the best archangels in heaven who came down to help the lost- get back on gods good grace..
Trinity suspired, "Just tell Charles where having lobster tonight" then she clicked. Allegra waited and waited for Charles to come back. He left for lunch and never came back.
"I cant believe you brought me lunch today- you do know we have our own cafeteria here right?" Charles nodded, as he sat with Schuyler in the school quad eating his lunch with Schuyler, he needed her opinion about something important,
"I just thought it would be nice to have lunch with you on your first day back, check in see if you need anything"
"And, talk to me about something important- which is?" she knew him all too well. His looks, he flushed and smile wryly,
"You know me all too well- cant get nothing past you- your in tuned, good for you" he sighed, "I wanted to ask your advice in something important- I can take the truth coming from you- and criticism- so don't hold back on me"
"I wouldn't dream of it" she smiled assuring ,
"Remember when I told you about your mother and I being destined for one another?"
"Yes I remember everything you told me"
"Well I have fallen in love with her again- its in our nature, its like a gravity pull- you know what I mean?"
Schuyler then felt the presence of a certain lover boy her self, and turned her head in his direction, which was impressive, since she was searching him out, she then gazed at Kingsley while she answered,
"Yes, I know exactly what you mean. you can fight your nature all you want, but you cant stop it from transpiring when its apart of who you are - you wouldn't be happy would you? I mean, If you keep fighting your self?"
"Precisely- so then you understand what it is I'm trying to say?"
"More then you know." she smiled at Kingsley who waved with a wry smile talking with her friends. She turned her attention back to Charles, and sighed "You know I like Trinity a lot. She is amazing, beautiful and seems to be a loving companion- but your not in love with each other- you don't make each other happy."
"So what will you have me do- I'm torn between moral etiquette, and hierarchy obligation?"
"I cant tell you what to do- but lets face it- as long as our soul mates are around, we are going to feel the pull and it only gets harder more and more to resist them. I feel him there, the longing, and the pull. Nothing else feels right without them. Which is what made you so closed down back then. Before you say anything, I don't blame you- I would've been the same without Kingsley- I'm so happy for you, you became the best father I could ever hope for- and I want you to be happy- so if choosing to follow your heart will make you happy- then I have no disputes" he smiled, grabbed her hand,
"Thank you Schuyler- please forgive me for my sour disposition toward you back then, as you explained earlier, I was not happy"
"Nothing to forgive, when understanding comes to mind"
"Very wise indeed. I'm so proud of you Schuyler- I suppose I should get going, I got a lot of business to tend to"
"You sure do- see you at dinner" he hugged her. And then waved to Kingsley and his other kin, then left. She forgot to mention the little Photo shoot incident, and call him out on trying to play match maker.
"What did father want?" Mimi handed Schuyler a piece of gum. She put it in her mouth. She decided to not call Mimi on her white lie. She searched the glom to find sincerity where she least expected, which brought her to the conclusion that Mimi was only taking the opportunity to start all over with her. She was actually a little relieved that she made a best friend.
"Something you two might not like" Schuyler mouthed, Mimi's eyes went wide and Jack snickered,
"I knew it- now pay up" Jack held out his hand to his twin, Schuyler winced, realizing Jack probed her mind. She then started to choke out with laughter,
"You guys already knew about the whole-" Mimi grinned and groaned paying her brother 50 bucks,
"Who didn't know about Charles and Trinity's loveless marriage- its not like they are our real parents, though don't get me wrong dude, I love them like family- but ever since your mother woke up, he's been well, a whole knew person-"
Jack interjected, "Yeah, too happy if you ask me! he even whistles romantic melodies by Al Green? did you two hear him the other night?" Schuyler and Mimi nudged eachother on the arm and started to sing to the song he was humming yesterday- 'I'm so in love with you- what ever you want to do is alright with me!'
Every one including Kingsley was amussed by the little friendship interaction between Mimi and Schuyler. Bliss came over to the group with Oliver both arms hooked in one another's in a friendly way, but where was Dylan? And why doesn't anyone seem to notice? Thought Schuyler,
"Where's Dylan?" Bliss rolled her eyes,
"I don't know or care for that matter- he's decided to take Betty to the prom- can you believe the nerve of some people?" to tell the truth, Schuyler could believe it; these are the end times. What little battles they succeeded are only the beginning. And there will always be something waiting for you to overcome,
"Schuyler can I have a word with you?" Kingsley looked like he's been losing a lot of sleep.
She looked to her friends, Jack inclined to go ahead, it was safe. She felt her stomach dance with butterflies,
She sighed, she had to overcome her fears. This is the one she longs for at night. She nodded once and had then watch her things for her. She paused losing the nerve but Oliver then whispered,
"What are you waiting for Skye- he needs you, and you need him- we're here to support you- though you hardly need it" he added,
Kingsley frowned looking away, feeling rejected yet again, about to walk away, when he felt her arms wrap around his waist. He wanted to cry because of the sensation he received when they connected, she just rested her face upon his chest a bit, while everyone clapped,
"Finally! Kiss her already before I do it!" Jack joked, and Mimi hit his arm, in a playful manner,
"Sweetheart- you have no idea how much I missed you!" he kissed her hair and grabbed onto her tighter, "I want you so badly it's agonizing" he cried, lifting her off the floor.
"Actually I know what you mean- I missed you even when I didn't know who you were. But I remember now" she looked up into his blue eyes, all she wanted to do was get as close as she could- but it never seemed to be close enough. She wanted to get so close to him that they would be breathing each others breath of air to survive. She felt as if her legs would give in any minute,
"I love you Kingsley Martin!" she grinned, feeling proud to say it. Kingsley chuckled,
"Really? Are you sure? Because once you say it- you cant take it back ever!" he said,
"I love you Kingsley Martin. I've been wanting to tell you that for a long time now"
"Good. Because I so love you Schuyler Van Alen Martin" she blushed, as everyone sighed and smiled away in adoration.
"Awe!" Bliss had tears streaming down happy for her sister. "They're so sweet together"
"Yeah they are" Oliver frowned, Bliss looked up to Oliver,
"Oh- I'm so sorry- I didn't-"
He sighed and shrugged as the bell rang,
"We're good- plus I have you now right?" he grinned winking at her, they were playing it off to get Dylan' s attention. Which was working thoroughly. Oliver is just being a good friend. They are pretending to be a couple. Doing a great job at it as well. Though Schuyler could see right through their little ploy, she said nothing because Dylan seems to be sweating Bliss now. Which he should be.
"After school then boyfriend?" she smiled, as he dropped her at class,
"Of course babe- now hows bout a nice kiss?" Bliss blushed and kissed Oliver. (just so you know: Schuyler hasn't performed the sacred kiss on Oliver- I hate the fact that in the book it kind of felt to me unfair how Oliver had been there for Schuyler since day one, and even though he loved her, he didn't want to just spring it on her- he didn't make demands of her, and yet she still went for the kiss that she should've never gave him- i dont know its just my oppinion- i loved Oliver in the book. and feel he needed a break)
Kingsley Martin had Schuyler next period so they sat together, and were communicating telepathically,
'So when are you going to be ready to come home, where you belong sweetheart?' thought Kingsley to Schuyler, she sighed and just shrugged in reply. She gets nervous as it is, but not the bad kind of nervous - she just isn't ready yet. She wants to get used to his presence again, she is still a bit traumatized from the incident, but is slowly getting over it.
Kingsley sighed dramatically with a groan, letting his head drop to the desk, grabbing everyone's attention. Including the attention of the teachers,
"I'm sorry mister Martin, was there something you'd like to share with the class? Or were you intentionally trying to disrupt my teachings?" the teacher snapped, someone's having a bad day. It was the substitute today, her name was Miss Pugh.
He groaned again annoyed, and brought his face up, impassively,
"I'm sorry Sweetheart-" he winked at her mischievously, "I didn't even see you up there while ago- perhaps I need to get my eyes checked, maybe my hearing as well, because I've learned nothing at all from this class today" She flushed sheepishly and glared dangerously at Kingsley and right away he knew what she was about to say,
He stood up raising both hands in the air muttering "Yeah, yeah, got it babe- I'll tell the headmistress you send your regards!" he winked at her, giving the class a choke fit of laughter. Everyone were laughing so hard they could cry. Schuyler shook her head grinning,
'Your so bad!' she sent to him telepathically. Kingsley was still by the door, asking Schuyler to follow him. The teacher was on the phone complaining about Kingsley, saying he's a delinquent he pouted groveling on the floor making everyone else laugh out again. Schuyler pursed her lips, and managed to sneak out.
They ran to the janitors closet, Kingsley's little office, he made friends with the janitor.
"Why didn't you tell me about Allegra working for you?" Trinity suspired, "I feel humiliated, now everyone is going to be talking- make a scandal of it-"
"Trinity calm down- lets talk about this like civilized human beings"
"We're not human beings Charles, and I will not calm down!- that harlot insulted me today on the phone- and threatened me- I don't like it at all, I want you to fire her, and I want you to fire her now!" Trinity glowered, Charles sighed, knowing exactly what happened and that Allegra did no such things, he felt it through their bond. In fact it is growing even though they have yet to bond in this cycle. He turned away from her
"Watch your tongue when regarding Gabrielle-" he hissed,
"Fine. Then fire her!"
"I will do no such thing Trinity- listen to yourself, and think about what your asking of me? If you had a chance to be with your partner again would you?"
"How dare you!"
"Would you?" he pressed, and Trinity's whole body trembled as he went to her and pulled out her chair so she can sit down, he for the first time, hugged her in a long time, not once had he shown such affection.
She sobbed for a while then finally calmed down.
Charles handed her a Handkerchief. And she wiped her tears then her nose,
"You know what my answer would be- just like I know I could never make you into the man your destined to be. And I also know you cant help feeling the way that you do- I'm just, I'm just scared to be alone- I'm so used to having you at my side-" he stopped her and hugged her tighter,
"You wont be alone, I promise you that- you will always have my friendship Trinity, no matter what happens, you know I will never forsake your friendship. But this marriage has always been for show- it was never love- you and I both know that, we don't even share a bed anymore"
She nodded, "I know. Your absolutely right. So what now?"
"Your welcome to stay here- or whatever you decide- this doesn't have to be nasty- we're above all that, you and I"
"So we should divorce then- right?"
"We don't have to- the marriage is for the red bloods appearances, anyway- I'll give you half of everything including Force Towers if you'd like?" she shook her head, then caressed his cheek,
"That wont be necessary Charles. I got my own money- you know that. Would you forgive me for attacking your mate the way I did- she was innocent- I was the one who tried to make her feel inferior and provoke her- but as always, she remained unfazed and kept her temper at ease- I swear that women doesn't have a bad bone in her body" she muttered to her self getting up so she can get packing. She needed a vacation away from the media. She hated the media, and didn't want to made out to be the next desperate housewife divorcee in town. So without another word, she was gone. She left without another word to anyone else.
Allegra was already off the clock, and decided to use the company car to go shopping. A driver.
"Do I just call you when I'm done shopping, or what?"
"I'll be here waiting of course"
She winced incredulously, then laughed "Don't you get bored in here? Are you sure?"
"It is my job- please take as long as you like" she couldn't believe it. This is luxury. She didn't have this kind of luxury before. She could get used to this.
She bought different types of business women suits. Shoes, you name it. The forces even had a personal shopper waiting there. Charles called in and told their shopper to be waiting for Allegra. And she was there.
She had a bunch of nice expensive attire. When she noticed the price of something she had to stop the women from scanning,
"Is something wrong Miss Alen?"
"This is too much money- I cant -"
The woman inclined it was alright,
"He said you would try to stop me- he also made me promise that you got only the best of everything- which I did. You can have a seat honey- Ralph will take care of your bags."
"But-"
"Go on- I promise its alright" she sighed,
"I guess I'll sit here then- but are you sure you don't need me for anything?" at lease to help with all those bags? She thought, the woman just smiled and shook her head. Allegra decided to leave with one of her outfits. She was wearing Dior, a red dress, with matching heels, her hair up in a French twist career women hair style. She looked like a new women. Just then her phone buzzed,
She answered it,
"Hello?"
"How's your shopping going- having fun I hope?"
"Oh Charles- I have to pay you back surely- I cant accept-"
"You can. And you will. You owe me nothing- just let me take care of you- wait, before you say anything - I already had a talk with Trinity as I told you I would-"
"Charles- how could you not tell her-"
"Allegra, please don't worry about it- she is gone."
Allegra bit her lip nervously, "I feel horrible"
"She isn't angry about it- she admitted she would've done the same thing, had she been in our shoes"
"Ok. But I still feel bad."
"Lets talk about it over dinner- how about you come over, we'll all have a family dinner- the twins, your girls, their mates- and of course Lawrence, how about that?"
"Fine. As long as I get to wash the dishes"
"Dish washer darling" he laughed, she flushed,
"Do you realize a woman could get use to this pampering Luxurious lifestyle?"
"Good. I want you to get used to it- because from now on, you'll receive nothing but the best"
"See you tonight then"
"Good" they closed the connection.
Kingsley and Schuyler made out in the Janitor closet quarters for the rest of school period, or at least until the Janitor needed his quarters back already.
Schuyler didn't want to separate from him yet, she frowned, when the Forces ride arrived,
"Ok sweetheart, see you soon" Kingsley kissed her again,
She groaned, "If I go to your house for a bit will you take me home after?" he was taken back, but delighted,
"You know I will lover" she ran to tell the twins that she will be home by dinner. They grinned and teased her,
"Shame, shame, shame" Jack teased,
She ran to Kingsley, and he had his Austin Martin waiting as well.
"Sweetheart, are you sure about this? I mean you don't feel nervous about being alone with me any more?"
"Should I?" she purred,
"No- of course not- I would never hurt you, you know that right?" she nodded impatiently.
As soon as they got home, they ran inside, up the stairs and into their room,
"Slow down sweetheart- what's the rush, relax" she already had her pants off, and was working on her shirt. He knew she wasn't ready for that yet.
Schuyler suddenly suspired and crossed her arms, "But-" she flushed sheepishly, feeling ashamed of wanting that. She also felt as if he was rejecting her,
"Schuyler wait- what is it sweetheart, I didn't think you were ready for that-"
"Well I am ok- just forget about it- the moment past already anyway!" she was angry now? What did he do- he just wanted to enjoy having his wife home in their bed, in his arms finally, after all the wait and torture they've gone through within the last couple of weeks.
"Please don't do this to me Schuyler-" she was trying to walk away, but he stopped her,
"You made me feel like I was doing something wrong" she frowned, god he missed her so much, that adorable innocence when she looks like a cute big child perking her lips in a pout when she wants to get to her way.
"No my love, you got me all wrong- I meant that I wanted to enjoy the feeling of just having you in my arms again for a bit-" he huffed then frowned avoiding her gaze, then said "I waited a long time for this sweetheart- and having you here like this-" she practically attacked his lips with her own.
Just like always, an interruption occurred, Kingsley's phone rang. It was Charles, he answered the phone and was informed of the plans for dinner tonight. Schuyler grinned to herself because she knew why. He did it. He chose to follow his heart. Charles is finally going to bond with his soul mate. His other half. Her mother.
Schuyler took a shower and was getting ready for the family dinner when she started to feel light headed, she felt herself fading, and then her body started to lose control, trembling and convulsing, as she fell to the floor. Everything went dark.
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