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Well, I got a lot of reviews, but no GilbertDrone328, I'm sad.. BUT I still loved all of the reviews! (Even your review, cbarkins) Well I'm taking cbarkin's advice.
cbarkins: I'm taking your advice and I'm putting the mother back into place before it gets out of hand. I'm sorry the chapter wasn't it's best... well, not everybody likes everything. Well Mrs Orsino is a bit up there in the sky. She loves her son dearly, don't get me wrong, but she just doesn't spend enough time and is like a control freak... yep, the truth hurts. Well, now that Mrs Orsino is sure she doesn't like Viola, she doesn't like Viola. That ain't going to change! That won't cause any problems... well between Duke and Viola of course. Don't worry, Mrs Orsino will have to learn to deal with it. AND (I know, I'm not done!) I would've liked Viola to slap the crap out of Abigail, but Viola just seems to nice to do that. Abigail may have done some mean, NASTY, HORRIBLE, unforgiveable things, but I think Abigail will start to become her own nightmare... plus what Viola's going to do is going to kill her, without Viola laying a finger or saying a word to her. So that's what getting a flame-review is like... interesting... helps me think on how I can improve... I like it... sorta... well you get what I mean...
itsasouthernthing: I agree. Abigail never does seem to get a thing! She's so behind. But don't worry, she'll catch on quickly when the years she's missed go rushing by without her there, able to grab them and try to change them... LOL. Love the review!
ocOTHlover23: Thanks! It's good to hear you love the story. Well, I hate revealing too much about the future chapters, but Abigail is going to have a (unsuccessful) plan and the mothers are going to be whipped into shape. Don't worry. Duke and Viola are staying together... 100percent. I've had enough of Viola and Duke being away from each other. What is it, like 10 chapters?
Girlz-Rule: Your review was confusing with punctuation, but in the end I understood! It was really nice. Some people don't know a good thing when they have one... I think the ability to control the tongue in the Orsino family is a weak one. Mrs Orsino, Duke. Does anyone out there understand as well? It wasn't planned, I just thought of it then! Well, It's great to hear everyone is hating Abigail! LOL. Well, I try my best to update and so far, it's been going well, except for those two weeks where I was SUPER busy.
JoJo2753: The eloping was a joke... well there has been a lot of talk on that, for sure! The group does HATE Abigail, they all know what type of person she is. But with Olivia there, being the saint of them all, they were 'polite' and said yes. She invited herself really... so let me get something straight that might be confusing others. THEY HATE ABIGAIL!
ummmhilol: Great to hear you loved it! Well because your review wasn't the longest, the shoutout won't be either. BUT I do appreciate that you do review, it's lovely!
HarryPotterANDShesTheManFan18: It is getting good and I'm glad you are enjoying it! Like with 'ummmhilol', the review wasn't the longest, so the shoutout isn't either. But thanks for the review! I love them!
Ashley Garla: It's good to hear my idea of drama was a good one. I liked how Viola stood up to Abigail as well! I thought Viola is finally stronger and is NOT going to let that GIRL push her buttons!
FlamedAngel819: It's great to hear you've read the story chapter to chapter. I know you must be wondering why Olivia said yes when everyone hates her. Let me get two things straight that might make it easier to understand. ABIGAIL LIKE INVITED HERSELF. OLIVIA IS WAY TO KIND TO SAY NO, EVEN TO SOMEONE SHE HATES. There, I think that'll make things more understandable. LOVING to hear you're loving it! I can't believe you're actually begging for the next chapter. That was a WOW to me!
Sophia-Chad: It's funny. Some love the moms, some hate them. (YEAH I'M TALKING TO YOU CBARKINS! LOL! Joking) Some were serious about the eloping joke with some hating the joke and some liking it. BUT in the end, it all comes down to EVERYONE HATES ABIGAIL! LOL. Well I'm trying my best with the daily update (I really am! Those late nights, all hyped up on caffine and sugar, let me tell you, school the next day- BLECH!) The updates have been going well, except for those two weeks where I was BUSY AS!
pinkflamigos988: You are one of the people who don't like the idea of elope. There are some who like the idea. But it was a JOKE! LOL. Viola wasn't serious. Here is some oddball trivia: When Viola suggested eloping, Duke knew she was feeling better because she was cracking jokes! WELL, GREAT to hear you loved it. I'm not going to spoil the wedding... Hehe... It'll be a shock for ALL of YOU!
Well, those are done and out of the way! Well, I was missing some of the normal reviews! I was sad... felt unloved... but the great reviews made me feel better!
GilbertDrone328: If you are reading this, please note, I really miss your reviews! I wanna hear from you! To know you're reading! It can be one word... I just wanna know you haven't abadoned me... sniffle.
Mrs. Dom Masbolle: Okay, not everybody is able to produce a review everyday! I know some can but they are like two sentences (no offense and that was excluding cbarkins who can produce like fifty gajillion words of review) Well, make sure you review so I feel loved by all my readers!
And I've been checking my Stats and I've been getting more hits for each chapter than reviews! SO MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW! LOL. No pressure. They are just always sooooo nice (excluding this week's cbarkins! But I still loved it) SO! Let's get a move on!
Over the next few days, Elizabeth Orsino and Daphne Hastings did a lot of thinking. With Daphne, the last thing she wanted was for her daughter to be unhappy. With Elizabeth, it was slightly different. She just wanted to make the wedding nice as she didn't approve of the marriage. Viola lost it that day and once again refused to talk to the mothers. This time, it was for much longer. Viola was good at keeping silent treatments. Odd, isn't it?
Well, Abigail spent nearly everyday scheming, while modelling. She was flying over to Milan for some fashion show. Now she was modelling some big time labels. She wondered what was wrong with her that Duke didn't like. Abigail was going to stop the wedding, no matter what it took. Too bad she didn't have what it would take.
Duke was thinking as well. Everyone was thinking. What ever were they going to do? With his ill-mannered, control freak mother and Viola's not too bad but still not the best, control freak mother. He knew Viola wasn't going to give them another chance unless he could get to work together, civilised. Getting them to work together was thing. Getting them to work together nicely was a different story.
Duke decided there was only one person for the job. Olivia. She was organized and would keep the two ladies from ripping each to millions of tiny pieces. He called up Olivia and she said. She said she was glad to help, after what Viola had done to help her in the past. So it was settled. Olivia was going to be the peacemaker and helper in the planning of the wedding. Duke and Olivia hoped it would go smoothly so that everything was calm without drama.
Duke took Olivia along to meet up with mothers. This time it was the final straw. For Duke and Olivia, of course. They carelessy threw away Viola's last straw days ago. The two mothers and Duke along with Olivia met up.
"Mrs Orsino, Mrs Hastings," Olivia said, nodding to each one. "I think we all know why we're here."
"I think not!" Mrs Orsino snapped.
Olivia took a deep breath. "Well, Duke and I'm pretty sure Viola would love for the TWO of you to work TOGETHER to plan the wedding."
"I think it's obvious that Viola doesn't want us planning the wedding and that I will not work with her!" Daphne said harshly.
Olivia thought hard. She was good at the psycology thing. "Well. She doens't want you to plan the wedding if you two are going to constantly fight and argue. She'd love for you to plan the wedding. Without you killing each other," Olivia tried to say as calmly as possible. She then knew why Viola was so upset. The two ladies were revolting arond each other and right now, they were being polite.
"I'd be happy to work with her. If she pushed aside her thoughts about working alone," Elizabeth said. Duke rolled his eyes.
"Well, if you were fine to work together, why do you argue non-stop? Why can't you just share the responsibility? Make peace!" Olivia nearly shouted.
"We could work together nicely!" Daphne's voice was getting higher and higher.
Olivia decided to cool things down. "Okay, listen. Both of you. You both claim that you would be happy to work with the other. So why aren't you? You two are just going to have to work in a polite manner if you want to be invited to the wedding. Understand?"
"Yes," The two sniffed.
"That means no yelling, shouting, tipping over of hot drinks, no screaming, no murdering the other, saying things in a kind and lady-like fashion and MOST importantly, no fighting about who does what. You will do everything together! For example, with flowers. Mrs Orsino, you might want roses and Mrs Hastings, you might want calla lilies. Instead of having just one, you will have BOTH! The florist will be able to arrange them nicely. The dress is mostly Viola's choice and you have only so much you can contribute to her final decision. Do you two agree?"
"Yes," the two forced out.
"Now as part of making peace, shake hands." Olivia instructed. The two extended hands and the two barely touched each other before folding their hands neatly once again.
"Now, all we have to do, is get Viola to let them plan the wedding," Duke mumbled under his breath, sinking down into the seat.
"Duke!" Duke's mother's voice filled his ears. "Don't mumble and sit up straight!"
Duke mumbled a sorry and sat up straight. His mother gave him a look. "Sorry," Duke said in a strong, clear voice. When the two mothers couldn't stand looking at each other with sour looks on their faces anymore, they decided to leave. Duke and Olivia decided the last thing they needed to do was tell Viola.
"Viola... just give them one more chance!" Olivia begged.
"I've given them about 18 million, 938 thousand 234 chances. Isn't that enough?"
"They just, they are, they just want to help. They even shook on it!"
"No." Viola's voice was firm.
"Please Vi!" Duke's voice now rang in Viola's ears.
The way Duke sounded, so cute and begging, Viola just had to say, "Fine. But only one more chance!"
When they hung up, Duke smiled. "Thanks Liv. You really are a miracle-worker."
Duke left and drove to find Viola at the park. She was standing in front of the empty goal. The ball was infront of her, as if she was ready for a penalty kick. Duke watched for a bit, to see what she would do. But instead of kicking the ball, she just stood there. Duke wondered why she wasn't kicking the ball. He got out and snuck up from behind. He wrapped her arms around her from behind. Duke felt her hands being placed on top of his and Viola's head turned to see him. She smiled.
"Hey," She said softly.
"Hey," he said in the same, quiet tone. "What's up?"
"Nothing. Just thinking."
"Ah. I see. About what?"
"I don't know. Just wondering."
"Wondering what?"
"You ask a lot of questions don't you?"
"Well, when you don't give me the right answer, I have to keep asking until I get a suitable answer."
"Fair enough. If you must know-"
Viola was cut off. "Yes I must know." Viola laughed.
"If you do have this urge to find out what I think about deep inside my mind, I was wondering if everything's going to be okay."
"With what?"
"Oh, everything. The wedding, our moms... us."
"Well, don't worry. I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. The wedding is going to be fine and well I can't say but I'm pretty sure our moms won't murder each other. But I don't know for sure. They'll always be the same. We can't change them and they can't change us."
Viola looked up at him. "I never knew you could be so deep and sensitive."
"Well, I hope you learn more and more about me everyday."
"I should've known. You were always, "It's important to talk."
"And I still am."
"That's good to know." Viola smiled before stretching her neck to give him a kiss. Viola didn't turn around, she stayed with her back towards him, but her head was turned giving him the soft kiss. Duke returned the kiss and the two stood there on the field. When they finally had to break apart for air, they rested their foreheads against each other.
"So what did the Great Olivia do to make them work together?" Viola asked with a grin.
"She's the Great Olivia, there is no questioning her."
"Oh I'm sorry. And you are the Wise Guy. Where am I in all this?"
"The mere follower and lover of the Wise Guy."
"Oh cracking jokes now are we?"
"Me? Jokes? Wise men don't have time for foolishness and jokes."
"So wise guys don't have time for girls like me?"
"Don't worry Vi. In my life you're definetly not a joke or foolishness."
"It's good to hear that I am not something that the wonderful, great, Wise Guy will just trade in one day for something better."
"Never. And I believe you left out charming, strong, handsome, intelligent," Duke added, counting them off with his fingers.
"And I thought you lost your bigheaded ego."
"I have. It's the truth."
"Well, say I didn't have time for such a wise, strong, handsome, wise, intelligent charming guy like you?"
"You wouldn't be wearing that ring on your fourth finger."
"Ah, so the Wise Guy is really wise."
"What do you expect? Me to have the IQ of what, a carrot?"
"I'm surprised you have an IQ at all."
"You just called me the Wise Guy. Please, get your facts straight." Duke started laughing but was cut off by Viola's lips crashing down onto his. He didn't object and returned the favor.
"That was a pretty nice kiss for a guy who is supposedly wise and macho." Viola said innocently.
"It's the least I could do."
"Oh was it now? Well, seeing that it takes up so little of your time and effort, I'll just have to try again to benefit in my own way." This time Duke leaned down to kiss her.
"It was the least I could do," Duke grinned cheekily when they broke apart.
"Well I'm glad. I only have so much to offer as I am only the follower."
"Even if you do have little to offer, it doesn't matter because you're the follower and the lover."
"In what do you mean by that?"
"I mean, don't all people with extreme wiseness or greatness need someone they can love and someone to love them?"
"Well sure, all people who are great have the whole world out there to love them, why did they choose the mere follower?"
"Cause he loved the follower, who is now becoming of equal status as other people of greatness."
Duke didn't realize that what Viola was saying was kind of like their life. Duke was this great big soccer star and although Viola was big, she wondered why after so many years, he came back... for her. She was asking questions all along and Duke had no clue. Duke didn't know that what Viola was saying was actually based on them, he just went along and it was what he meant. It wasn't just a bunch of words, it was what was true to him.
There. I hope you liked it. Some sorting out and a bit of fluff. I'll let you guys decide. Before I peace out, should I change my pen-name? I mean I review, but then i write ALOT! What do you think? Do you think it'll be too confusing?