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Count Down Surprise

Hello, fire starters. I have been holding back a secret that I can now share with you. (Well… I have other secrets too…. not ready to share though)

I will be attending BOOK CON 2026 at New Yorks Jacob Javits center. It will be 4/18 and 4/19. This convention will show case traditionally published authors and indie authors.

I will have a table representing Hypo Frost Magazine and my e bookstore. Not only that. I will have my own published book Rum Over Whiskey there.

I would be doing a disservice by not saying that I did try to reach out to authors on WordPress to see if they would like their work to be placed on my table and in my bookstore.

Unfortunately, I think they may have thought I was a scam or bot. I will try to reach out again. If you are curious about me and what I do. I will be officially starting a newsletter. I did try a test run, and it was ok but with all new things it takes time to master.

I am so excited to share this with all of you. Until next post. Have a great day.

Wolf (Flash Fiction)

Wolf

There is a sweet scent in the air. In a moment I will get what my body is craving.

Victim

Why do I feel like somebody is watching me? The minute I left my building. I didn’t feel right. It was a full moon. I felt like this could be my last night. Stupid right? Why would this night like any other night be my last night?

I left the building and made it to the corner when I felt it. Not sure exactly what I felt but all the hair on my body stood, and my heart was pounding as if I was running track in high school. Something is not right.

Wolf

I waited and stalked. The silly girl went through the park. Has no one ever told her never to walk in the park alone at night?

Victim

I was halfway through the park when I heard the rustling. I should run.

Wolf

Yes, run, I like my meat, tenderized. I like the blood pumping freshly through the veins. Run!

Victim

I ran into the forest. It’s not a forest, it’s a park, but it seems like a forest because I can’t get out of it.

Wolf

She fell. It’s time. I can hear her heart pounding and her whimpers of distress.

Victim

I made it to the trees —

Wolf

The bite was perfect. The sweet metallic blood was dripping down my throat. My claws ripped through the fabric into soft flesh. She had no time to scream and that’s how I like it. I did not want her to die without seeing who her killer truly was. Before her heart stopped beating and I ate it, I decided to transform into my human form.

“Yes, it’s me. Charlene”

Victim

“Amanda, why?”

Wolf

“Hunger.”

Goodbye My Lover pt 25 (Prepare!)

Darlene

I looked at Sammy and Noel trying to figure out what was so amusing. I decided to let it go since I was still feeling conflicted with what happened with Penny and L.

Sammy looked at my face and saw that I was forcing the smile instead of it being genuine.

“Hey, you alright?”

“Yea”

Noel was about to say something, but Sammy cut him off.

“You know sometimes there are people that come in your life for a reason and when the reason is resolved then those people are no longer a priority,” she said and handed me a cup of coffee that I liked.

I looked at her mouthed, ‘thank you’ and took a sip of my coffee. She knew and I was glad I did not have to say it out loud.

Noel just looked at us and a sudden understanding of what transpired had him smile.

“Do you need help with anything?” I asked feeling a bit better.

“I do but it’s in the back. Some things need to be sorted out in the stock room.” Noel said glaring at me as if I was stick of candy.

“I bet there is.” Sammy mumbled and walked to a table were three women sat eyeing Noel.

I walked to the back and heard Noel tell Sammy that he will back in a few. Once inside I felt when he stood behind me.

“Darlene did I tell you how I feel about the way you look in tight skirts.”

The tone he used was very husky with a promise for more.

“No, you haven’t.”

His warm breath fanned the fine hairs on my neck sending a delicious tremor through me.

“You said something needed to be put in order.”

He edged even closer, and I felt what was needed.

“I can take you now, but I won’t.” He said.

“Why?”

He stepped back and I swayed on unsteady feet.

“You want me too and I want you to ache for it.”

Eliza

I have put the word out that we are close to being invited fully in the lighter’s city.

Peter was still upset about the way Noel behaved but it only intrigued me more. Noel has a weakness and after all these years I doubt it has changed much.

Whenever I shooed him away, he would go to a girl that had brown hair and a contradictory disposition. Something that showed people one side of them and in the dark was another.

He did not want me, so I figure he has someone he has latched on to.

“Peter, we have to find the girl Noel is screwing.”

Peter looked up in his blood lust as he is being clawed by twins,

“What?”

“He is with someone and if we get her. He will not stand in our way.”

“Is that it or are you up set that he refused to put the leash you had on him back on.”

Sometimes I wanted to end Peter, but he is just as old as me and the fight would go on for far too long.

“I need for the plan to enslave the lighter’s to go as planned. The other’s will be here soon, and I have to make this happen.”

Peter pushed his two skilled lovers away and sat up.

“You need to call them here now. They will take him out of the equation, and we can enjoy the spoils.”

I went to the couch across from him and held my glass.

“When they come, they all will be culled like cattle. Noel will be be-imprisoned in a hole till he dies. No, I am cruel, but I rather just rip his head off his body and drink from his beating heart.”

Peter smiled showing his fangs. “Well let’s go find the toy and take it away from him.”

Noel

I am so proud of my restraint around her. My body wanted to be possessed what it considers it owns but I want to wait.

I want her crazed with lust and want. We kissed and touched like teenagers that were not allowed to take things further. She was primed and needing but I need her to wait. So I sent her home in that state.

I went back to work and my mind went to Eliza and Peter. They are not going to take my threat easily.

I am not the same person they left behind years ago. I have killed numerous nighter’s and lighter’s since they left. The difference is I keep what I do off the radar. The people that need to know, know. I remember the first kill. The rush and the want.

I wanted to do it again. The feeling of life disappearing under my hands. The nighter’s fought back and it drove another kind of beast out of me. That part was loose for a long while.

Then I came upon this place. It was a crappy place. Ready to be torn down or burned down which every was quicker. I walked in and there she was Sammy.

She was young, dirty and feisty. She was put out of her coven because she was a wild witch. There was no place where she belonged.  A wild witch is feared by all covens. Can not be controlled or contained. That alone made her an outcast.

She knew what I was, which was a no brainer. We were no longer in hiding. Yet she was not scared of me.

That night we talked. We talked about things we never told a soul and would till this day take to the grave. So, when she tells me the word is out that they are spreading information of being invited into the city. I believe her.

“Hey, boss what’s going on in that head of yours? If you tell me something about Darkling, I am going home.” Sammy said with a smile.

“There is going to be a battle, Sammy. I don’t want anyone to get hurt.”

she chuckled. “That is a funny thing to want. The best you can do is to steel yourself from the pain when people get hurt.”

She knew I meant her and especially Darlene. I will have to get her to go somewhere to be safe.

“I have to go. Are you alright?” She asked in her normal way.

“Prepare Sammy.” I looked at her and she nodded.

(Are you with me out there? Things are moving and building. Let me know how you like it.)

Goodbye my Lover 23 Rated “R and M” For maturity

(This scene is intended for mature adults above the age of 18.)

Noel

I can hear her breathing speeding up and I have not even touched her yet. Whatever is going on in her head I bet I can surpass it.

“What?” She asked.

“Are you attached to that top?” I asked again looking at her nipple hardening from the chill in the air.

“No. It’s just a top.” She glanced down at it and then back at me.

I nodded and stood up. I grabbed the white wine I was drinking and went to fill her glass.

Once I finished pouring, she lifted it to drink, and I stopped the motion.

“That was not for you to drink.” She looked at me questioningly. I took advantage of the angle her head was tilted. I took the glass and poured it down her front.

The shirt was wet but not enough for me. I took the bottle and poured it slowly down her chin. It ran down her neck to her now adequately soaked shirt.

I lowered the bottle and cupped her breast through the shirt and squeezed her nipples that felt like little nubs of ice.

I turned her chair towards me and kneeled down making me eye level with her.

“What I do want is for you to watch me. If your eyes flutter close, then a little pain is required to keep them open.”

She nodded her head yes.

I did not lie when I said I wanted a drink. I took her nipple in my mouth and sucked the wine off her. I felt her shutter and when I looked up, she watched me drink her in.

I drew back and ripped her shirt in half revealing her to me. I took the other nipple in my mouth rougher than the first, she whimpered.

I released her with a popping sound. “Stand.”

She stood up without question. ” Take your panties off but keep the skirt on.

She took off the flimsy material covering her sex and put it the floor.

“Pleasure yourself.”

“What?” She whispered.

“Touch yourself as I watch you.”

“I never –”

“You have touched yourself?”

“Yes. But never in front of someone or standing up.”

I smiled at her knowing she wanted to cover herself.

“Spread your legs and show me what you like and if you’re good. I’ll lick you clean.”

She swallowed so hard I heard it. She opened her legs and lifted her skirt revealing her pussy to me. She began to massage the hooded nub in a circle will putting pressure on it. Her breathing was heavy with urgency, and I notice her hips rocked forward in a grinding motion, but she never dipped her fingers in.

She grabbed the table for stability while her hand moved faster in a circular motion. Liquid started to run down her leg slowly and she was close to cumming, I grabbed her wrist pulled it away and latched on to her clit and suck hard as she came. My tongue dipped in savoring her taste.

“Noel.” She screamed out and she came a second time. I made note that she held back that first time we were together.

It’s funny how everyone thinks that we only hear and see the pulse beating from the neck.  As I savor her taste I pulse is beating like a base drum against my ear from her thigh.

I did not plan to sink my teeth in her yet, but I was tormenting myself the longer I waited.  I delved two fingers in finding that spot that made her go over the edge the other night and when I felt the telltale, she was about climax for the third time my fangs dropped.

She let out a cry and I sank my fangs in her thigh and drank my fill. I withdrew and sealed the punctures when she started to come down. I rose and looked at her to see if she was alright.

“Noel your eyes they are so light.”

My eyes tend to take over the color of the person that I choose to be with in this way. It would take several feedings before the color becomes permanent.

“You did so well but tonight has just begun and I want you to not hold back anymore. Before you lie to me, I need to point out that you just had three orgasms one behind the other.”

She looked away embarrassed about what happened.

“You are with me, and your release tells me that you feel comfortable enough to do it. Never look away from me when we discuss your pleasure.”

I lifted her up and took her to my bed that was nice a cool against her warm skin. I laid her down and pulled off the skirt. Her body was meant for me. I can see every part of her that I wanted to taste but tonight I will also leave a mark that shows she is with me.

Darlene

The way he is looking at me make me feel sexy and at the same time my insecurity does flare up and I want to cover myself from him.

“I had bitten you when you came that last time. Did it hurt?” he asked.

“No.”

“Good I will mark you here.  It would look like a birth mark, but other nighters will know what it signifies.”

I felt his hand on the soft part where my neck near my collar bone. His eyes were glowing and i should be unnerved but instead it was turning me on.

I noticed that he did not fully retract his fangs and I wonder if it was on purpose or is he as turned on as I am and just don’t give a damn that it is not pulled in.

His hand traced down to my hardened nipple and rolled it between his fingers. He pinched it and I felt pain that went straight to my clit.

“You are very responsive, and I want to know if you are willing to get these beautiful nipples pierced for me.” He leaned over and took it in his mouth and began to suck.

My brain was on overload. “Pierced?”

He let go and looked at me.

“Yes. I want to pierce you. I know it will heighten your pleasure. It does not have to be right away, but I would like it to be done soon.”

As he was talking, he sides his hand down and into my wet folds and withdrew in a rhythm that let a moan escape.

I did not notice when his cloths were taken off. He withdrew his finger and climbed on top of me letting me feel his length on my stomach and his pre cum on my skin.

“Ok.” I whispered.

He leaned in and kissed me, and it was deep and passionate. He spread my legs further apart and guided his shaft to it destination and pushed inside as I moaned into his mouth.

There was no time for adjusting since I was slick from the multiple orgasms.

We moved in a sync, and I wanted it to go faster. As if he could read me he increased the pace. I started to see little spot Infront of my eyes and once my orgasm hit, he bit down and drank me in.

The feeling is nothing that can be described but can be easily addictive. He withdrew his fangs and sealed the holes with his tongue, but it felt different.

That is when I realized he had not stop moving inside of me and his pace had increased more.

“Darkling hold on I need you.” He huffed out as he continued. He angled in a way that I felt him hit a spot that began to hurt. He seen the look I gave, and he continued.

Then I felt him. The warmth that is filled me and his movement stuttered to a stop.

He collapses half on me and half on the bed breathing heavily.

“Are you alright?”

I nodded but I knew I was going to be sore on the inside.

“I need to use the bathroom.” I told him and he withdrew his softened cock and covered his lower half with the sheet.

I went inside and looked at my reflection and the spot he bit. It was slightly raised but it does look like a birth mark. I went and took care of myself and went back to bed. He lifted the sheet so I could slide in.

“Are you alright with the mark?”

I touched it and it did not hurt. That little mark showed that I belonged to him, and I was more than alright with it.

“Yes.” I leaned up and kissed him long and deep.

It’s Me Fia. With Updates of What’s Going On

Good day to you all. I have been debating whether to post this picture of myself here or not. But if you follow me on Instagram, you have already seen it.

I wanted to give you all an update on what I am up to and why I had taken down the other short stories.

Let’s start with this. I will be publishing a book shortly and I will do the cover reveal soon. It is an adult romance with explicit sexual scenes. It has four different points of view and is an easy read.

After I publish that I will do a series of Novellas. I tend to write short stories here and not get into too much description. In this Novella, I will be descriptive enough that it is not nauseating.

I have also decided to that when I create my newsletters that I will be setting out call for beta readers. You will be the first to see what I am working on, and it will be in the genre that you prefer.

I will not change the things that I write because that is what I like to read.

Finally, My Goodbye My lover vampire romance is going to start to venture into a dark space. I wanted everyone to see the two main characters in a way that is relatable and funny. It already has steamy scenes, but it will go darker in a sexual nature. I do not write rape scenes.  No worries there but if you are preferable a vanilla person, I will let you know when the sex starts to change in color.

That is all the updates so far. I am pretty sure there will be more. Until next we meet. Keep the Fires Burning. Fia xoxo

Goodbye My Lover pt 14 (Unwanted Advice)

Noel

“Hey Sammy, I have Fritz coming in and covering for a few hours.”

She stopped wiping the counter and gave me this look. Today Sammy seems to be channeling her badass with her short hair sleeked back and black-lined eye’s.

“Why would he be doing that?’ Questioning me with her arms folded waiting for my answer.

“I am going to see a movie.”

“A movie?”

“Yes, it’s not that unusual. I am going to see a movie.” I said turning my back to her acting normal.

“It’s not unheard of but you have not done it in a while.”

“Well, I guess the drought has ended, Sammy. I was invited. So I thought, why not? Let’s go to the movies.”

“You were invited by who?”

I looked at her and said, “you know who by.”

“I just want to hear you say it.”

“By Darlene.”

“Darkling asked you out. Very interesting.”

“Sammy, can you just wipe the counter and stop bugging me?”

“Oh, I’m bugging you now? Let me tell you a little something. You are going out with a human. A regular old natural human and you are a natural born nighter.  There’s a few things you should know. ”

“Sammy. I am older than you. I may look like I’m just a few years older, but I have been around the block.”

“Yeah, that block has been turned to sand and rebuilt twice.”

Ouch she was hitting below the belt.

“You have been behind this shop for God knows how long and I have not seen you going out with someone if at all. If you do go out, you go out to the club to get your fix. And then you come back.

“My fix.?”

“You know what I mean? I’m not getting stuck on the technicalities, you know, what you go to the club for? Okay. ”

I turned around smiling at her because she was really excited for me.

“Now back about this date.”

“It’s a movie Sammy. ”

“It’s a date, boss. Humans. They’re not like how they used to be. You do not have to go and get her flowers. Because I know you were thinking about that.”

“Isn’t that the right thing to do to get someone flowers when you’re going out with them?”

“See what I’m saying? You were going to get her flowers. Do not get her flowers. You go to her door. dress nice, but casual. Don’t get too dressed up. Spray that cologne that drives all these little girls here. Insane.  Pull your hair back in a ponytail. You look really nice when you’re really neat.”

“Okay, Sammy, you make me sound like I’m two years old.”

“I’m not. I’m just trying to give you pointers.”

I’m not supposed to give her anything. There you go. You will but that is later. Now, when you go on to date, she’s going to want to do 50/50.”

“50/50 What?”

“She’s going to want to pay half, so you have to pay half.”

“No, that’s not how it will go.’ I said but she kept speaking like she did not hear me.

“She’s going to want to pay.  Let it go and you try to fight against your nature and let her pay half.” I will humor her since she feels the need to tell me all this but I have my own plans for tonight.

” Now, when it comes to eating.”

“We are just going to the movies.”

“She’s gonna get hungry. Take her to a nice restaurant. Let her eat and after she paid her part. You go and tell her that you’re going to use the bathroom.  When she thinks, you are going to use the bathroom, you go to the maître d and you tell them, reverse the charge and you’re paying for the meal.

“That’s deceiving Sammy.”

“No that’s being chivalrous under cover.”

“What am I going to do with you?”

Darlene

“You seem very cheerful today what’s going on with you?” Penny asked.

“Nothing. Just have good ideas and ready to get this thing on the road. We are all in sync.” I said a bit to enthusiastically.

“Now. Something else is going on. Spill.”

“I don’t have to spill anything. What’s going on with you two? What are you guys doing?”

“Well, I’m going over to my mom’s because she’s been sick for a bit.

Colt said,” I’m going to go out with a couple of buddies.” something must be up with them because Colt does not go out with buddies. That is the most masculine I have ever heard him.

“That’s nice.”

” What are you gonna do? ” Penny asked again.

“Why is it so important about what am I doing?”

“Okay, you’re deflecting this question way too much. What are you doing?” Now that sounded like Colt.

“I’m going on a date.”

“A date.” That’s when Penny stared at colt.

“I’m going on a date. It’s not a big deal.”

“Where are you going?” Colt asked.

“We’re going to the movies.”

“The movies typical. How old are you? ”

” The movies is not first date material. You should go get something to eat, and maybe go to a club. Not the club that we went to, but a nice club and listen to some music.” Colt suggested.

” You guys can talk and get to know each other. Yeah, that sounds better than the movies.” Penny added.

“But I invited him to the movie. We’re going to the movies. ” I stood my ground.

“You invited him? Who is this woman sitting across from us?” Colt asked.

“I don’t know. Ever since the meeting it seems that Miss Darlene is showing who she truly is.” Penny said

“You know what? I just want to have fun and this is one of those times that I’m taking the initiative and I’m not waiting for someone to ask me out. I decided to asked him out.”

“Okay, that’s fine. What are you going to see? I don’t know what is out right now.”

” I’m on it.” Colt turned around and type on the computer to see what movies are out there in the theater.

” What are you wearing?”

I hadn’t thought about my outfit. I just wanted to go with the flow of things but now these two are making me nervous.

“Wear a dress.”

“Okay, mother.”

“Stop it. I’m being a friend. wear a dress. You look really nice in dresses. Why don’t you put your hair half up, half down too.”

“Okay, this is not America’s Next Top Model.”

“No, it’s not but I’m giving you advice. Your hair has beautiful waves. Put it half up, half down. Puta nice, pink, almost red lip gloss on and with your eyes just mascara because you want his focus on your mouth.”

Colt turned around. “Okay, there is no good movies out there. There is this horror movie out and I see it has six rotten tomatoes.

They continued the rest of the day in this manner until it was quitting time, and she was ready to go home.

“Have a good date.” they both said as they walked the opposite direction.

“Are you ready for chapter fifteen? If not get ready. the story has been semi-innocent, but things will be changing. Fia”

 

Goodbye My lover prt10 (Lonely)

Darlene

The meeting with the boss went well. Colt and Penny were especially ecstatic about landing a big client and I was as well but watching how they were giving each other nonverbal eye cues made me realise that I was not part of that friendship.

I won’t lie to myself and say that I am not lonely but it will be fine. I powered through this emotion before.

“Darlene so we’ll see you in the morning. We  have a lot to hash out.”

“Yeah, of course.”

“We will see the regular Darlene tomorrow. This one scares me a bit.” Colt said trying to make me laugh I think.

“The regular me will be back. Have a good night.” I told them both. I walked away from them because to see them walk away together would bother me.

I walked without thinking of the destination. I ended up back at the coffee shop and No was at the counter wiping it down.

I went in with a smile on my face that I had down packed from practicing and ordered.

“Hi, I know this is a coffee shop but do you have any chamomile tea?”

Noel looked at me with a smile and it faltered a bit.

“Yes, we have that. Are you alright? Did you not land the contract?”

“I’m fine. What do you mean? We landed it and we start work tomorrow.”

He nodded and went to work getting my tea. What did he see? I gave him my best smile.

“Here you go. If you like for celebration I have chocolate croissants on the house.”

“Thank you,” I said then it happened. A tear fell and then another.

He looked uncomfortable and I did not want that. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Wiped the tears away and asked, “How much I owe you?”

He looked at me then past me over my shoulder.

“Come in the back.” He whispered.

“Why? I will get it together. “ I reached for the cup and he grabbed my hand.

“Please, come in the back.”

I looked into his eyes and he looked concerned. I nodded and went with him in the back.

The room was nice and relaxing. With a loveseat. A mock waterfall by the wall and a lot of plants that seemed to grow without natural sunlight.

“Have a seat.”

“You have a business to run.”

“It; ‘s alright. I’ll be right back.”

I went to sit on the loveseat and felt the weight of my loneliness wash over me. Why was it hitting me so hard? I have always been alone.

Noel returned with the tea and sat next to me.

“What is the matter?

“I feel really ridiculous right now. I should be happy but I just don’t feel it.”

He sat there silently and let me drink the tea. The tears stopped flowing and a calm effect was coming over me.

“How do you feel now?”

“Better.”

“Good I had the air mixed with a calming scent to relax you. Now can you tell me what happened?”

“This is crazy I don’t even know you.”

“It’s easier to talk to someone you don’t know sometimes.”

“The day went as expected. I was prepared for the meeting as you can see. I dominated the man that I knew would crumble if I did that and we got the job.”

Then why are you upset?”

“I feel alone in this win. Ever since we went to that club. Colt and Penny are spending my time together without me and I feel it.”

He nodded in understanding.

“You feel like you lost your friends.”

When he said it out loud the tears started to flow again. He moved closer and put his arm around my shoulder. I turned into him and he let me cry it out.

“Look they are your friends but I think you are confusing work friendships with real ones.”

“I am tired of being alone. I’ve done it but –”

“I have an idea if you are willing.”

I looked up at him.

“Would you like to come here Wednesday and help me and Sammy out in the Evening? We are hosting a reading get-together and it is larger than we expected.”

“I have a job.”

He laughed and nodded and started to wipe my face.

“I do know that. This is just to get you out of the same old routine and I would appreciate it.”

I looked at his chest and realized I was being held close. He smelled like coffee and sweet citrus.

I pushed away and nodded my acceptance.

“I will help.”

He smiled showing a little pointed canine.

“That is the first time I’ve seen your smile. You are a nighter.”

He stiffened at the comment, and I regretted it.

“It does not matter to me. Thank you for listening. How are you back here with me while running your business?”

“I put out a sign on the door. Will be back in twenty.”

“Thank you for the tea.” I stood up and I felt him looking at me.

“You dominated him?” He asked.

“I took acting class in high school and I can study what personality I need to be and put it to action.”

I went into mode and looked at him. I moved in close and whispered, “Tell me the time I must be here and I will only say it once.”

He smiled and threw my concentration off.

“You’re good. I like that side of you.”

“No that is not a side that is acting.”

“Okay.”

We left the back and I felt at ease. I told him good night and went home.

 

Noel

 

Wow, she is something. The way she looked, smelled, and walked in. I wanted to pounce, But her smell was off. It was tinged with sadness.

Once the tears started to fall, I felt like I needed to calm her down. The first thing I thought of was the back room.

Sammy has been in this room once and she said that she did not like it. “I feel claustrophobic.”

I took her by the hand and walked her to the back.

Her skin was soft and warm. I told her to have a seat and I went out to make a quick sign that we were closed for twenty. We never close.

I went back there and changed the setting on the air. The light lavender scent calms people.

Sitting next to her I could feel how upset she was.

Finally, she let it out. She was alone. She was tired of being alone and she thought she made a real connection with those two.

We talked for a while and finally, she calmed down. She even tried to show me her dominating skills.

I did my best not to laugh. Once she bent close, I wanted a taste of those lips. Instead, I pulled back.

Tonight, I am supposed to meet with Eliza and Peter. They were coming here, and I needed her to leave soon.

“Okay please be here at six. I will need you to work for four hours. Are you alright with that?”

She smiled and nodded. 

I walked her out and she waved goodbye. Taking the sign down I stepped aside to let a few customers in that were waiting.

I served them mindlessly. My thoughts were jumbled with what I needed to find out from Eliza and Peter and how I was reacting around Darlene.

Hi fire starters. How are you liking these two.A bit emotional this part but we all break down sometimes. Let me know how you like it. Fia xoxo

 

Goodbye My lover pt 9 (landing the client)

Darlene

 I woke up from a caffeine-induced sleep to realize my phone alarm was sounding off. I set it for two hours before I have to leave.

I have a ritual I do when I have to face intense situations like landing this job.

I rose out of my own warmth and trudged to the bathroom. 

Looking in the mirror it did not surprise me that my hair and face battled with my pillow, and it won.

My eyes were puffy, my cheeks lined with pillowcase imprints and my hair was in a state of fight or flight.

“Well, Darlene let’s get it back together. “

It took 20 minutes to resemble myself.  I went to my phone and looked at the checklist I created for today. 

The first two are done. Now to complete the rest.

************

It was time to go and I was ready. I was focused and zen at the same time. My clothes were in my go-getter navy blue suit white shirt and blue heeled shoes that I pulled out for important situations. 

My makeup screamed look at my lips. I intentionally wore a red so deep you could not look away.

Grabbing everything I needed I headed out with determination.

I went straight to the coffee shop to get the coffee that I was promised, and I saw the cashier from yesterday there.

There was only one person online, so I was next, and I was ready to apologize. I walked up to the counter, and she looked up and asked, “What would you like today.?”

“Hi. I want to apologize for the way I acted towards you yesterday.”

She looked at me as if she did not know what I was talking about.

“Yesterday I was very rude to you, and you called me Darkling,” I said.

Then I saw the light bulb go off in recognition.

“Wow, you clean up really nice. Thanks for the apology.”

“Thanks.”

“There is a coffee I am supposed to make you for today I was told. So if you wait for  a few minutes I will have it ready.”

“Thank you.”

She smiled and went to work on making the special brew for me. I looked at the digital clock on the wall and I had only a few more minutes to spare before I turned and left.

“Here you go. Just like I was instructed.”

“Thank you so much.”

“He said to give this to you. There is not a price for this yet.” She said then gave me a wink.

The thought that he gave that instruction to me made me smile. I needed to go so I left and headed out to the office.

***********

The office was buzzing with staff in several states of anxiety. This client if landed will move this company higher in the ranks of…

“Wow, you look ready for war,” Penny said as she looked me over.

Colt just whistled.

“So, we are sticking to the plan.  Penny, you sweeten the idea, Colt you pick up steam with how we can help move it forward and I will make the kill shot.”  I said.

We all nodded and went to our desks and waited for the clients to arrive.

The clients were late, and they came with an extra person. The person they brought with them is.

Phillip J. Boosun this man is known to make things happen. Sometimes good and sometimes bad. It all depends on his mood. I was ready for him.

 

They were ushered into the conference room by our manager. I turned and looked at them and saw the same determination I had in landing this contract.

We rose and walked in formation. Penny was in front, Colt’s at her right and I took the left. When we entered, we could tell they were ready to leave. Penny could read the room better than I could and started to sweeten the mood by sympathizing with their need to go and to wait any longer than they had to is uncalled for.

The CEO nodded his agreement.

“Let me start by saying that we value your time. Now let’s talk about what you came here for. How we are going to move  Xercetancial into the future.” Penny said laying it on thick like honey. After five minutes Colt took over and emphasized the benefits of using the company.

They listen intently and they all seem to go for it except Phillip J. Bosom.

Colt was winding down and I waited for Philip to shoot down the idea.

“This sounds great, but I do not possibly see the profit for such a venture,” Philip said then looked at me.

I sat there and stared directly into his eyes without blinking.

“You would not see the profit because it is not for your eyes to see. You are an advisor correct? Do you do the books as well?” I paused for effect.

“You will make money. Even better and to the point when you think of a volcano erupting and spewing lava. Replace it with thousands, millions of dollars coming to you.”

“Those are sweet words, but you have nothing to back it up.” He said looking smudged.

I stood slowly and deliberately.  I lowered my to a level parent would reprimand a child and put a little heat behind my words.

“If I was not confident in what I propose, you would not be here today.”

He looked at me swallowed and eventually lowered his gaze. Knowing he would not win this.

“Amazing, are you leading the project?” the owner asked.

I aimed my gaze at him but pulled back on the heat.

“It is a joint endeavor. “

He nodded his head in understanding. 

“Let’s get the ball rolling on this. I believe this will work .”

Our manager finally got out of stunned silence and walked to his office to iron out the logistics. 

Once the door shut. Penny and Colt looked at me like I had 3 heads.

“What?”

“What was that? And who are you?”

I looked at them and whispered. “I did my research and knew he would cower down when confronted by a dominant personality.”

“Well, you’ve never shown this side of you. Maybe we need to rethink the name “prude”.”

I smiled and shook my head.

Let’s go out this Friday to celebrate.” Colt suggested. 

I nodded my agreement and then we left to conference room to be greeted by a message from the boss.

“When they leave, I want all three of you in here. Prepare for a long night.”

The three of us looked at each other and smiled.

 

Noel

 

When I went out to do the night shift I received an odd look from Sammy.

“What is going on in that mind of yours?”

“You are not going to say anything?”

“About?”

“About this morning and how Miss Darkling looked.”

“Stop calling her Darkling. I saw her on the screen.”

“And?”

“She looked good.”

She stood there glaring at me not hearing what she wanted. I did like the way she looked a bit too much and I have to lock that away.

“I’m leaving for the night and if you want to act like what she wore didn’t stir something in you. You are only kidding yourself.”

“Sammy she is just a customer.”

“Yeah.” She said looking at me as she grabbed her satchel. “See you in the morning before you go into hiding.”

I smirked at her because she knew why I do what I do. It would freak lighties out if they found out that natural-born nighters can withstand the sun.

“Good night,” I said to her and went to clean things up with my thoughts straying to her and what she looked like this morning. I was pleasantly surprised by her; I saw her when she apologized to Sammy with sincerity.

I also saw when she walked off and the view from the back was as good as the front.

“Excuse me can I order the deep roast.” a voice said from a man in jeans, a hooded sweatshirt, and a nose ring.

‘Noel snap out of it now.” I chastised myself and returned to work.

(They got the job. What will that mean to the trio. Noel he is another mater all together. We will see how this unfolds. All comments welcomed Fia xoxo)

 

The Seven Deadly Dwarves

It was a clear evening for my eighteenth birthday party. I decided I did not want a big bash. Instead, I only wanted the people I cared the most about around me. It narrowed down the list a lot. I invited Joanne, my best friend since first grade. We are never apart. I guess the fact that we are the only kids in our families made us close.

Then there is Collin. I made it a point to invite him. He was everything that my dreams wanted. In real life well he tends to be the opposite of the dreamy Collin. Finally, I invited Evy. She graduated from Preston University last year, but we became close over the summer holiday. She was not the person she was portraying to everyone. She was my rock.

“Amanda come down and let’s get this started.”

That was Arnold my cousin who had to come because well—he’s Arnold. You’ll see what I mean when I get down there. I looked one more time in the mirror and gave myself that “They are going to die when they see you” look. Then laughed.

I ran down the stairs to see that my party was a little bigger than I anticipated. I walked out and the three most heinous girls from school were there. “Why are they here?”

“Amanda, you need to be more social. Collin brought them. He said that you told him he could bring someone.” My mom whispered. Then she kissed me and went out to the backyard and served refreshments.

I managed to move and go out to my guests.

“Amanda, wow you were hiding a lot with those baggy clothes you wear.”

And here we go.

“Yeah, I really did feel the need to show the goods until today,” I told Willa one of the three girls.

I looked at all three in order of importance. There is Yona, the leader with the white hair anyone has ever seen. Viola, yup her name is Viola after the instrument. Her second in command and then there is Willa. Willa is thin, endowed on top and it matches the bottom. The one thing about Willa that you need to know is she’s that she is the mistress of deceit.

You want a fabrication of what you did last weekend when you were with your family. Willa will be there for you.

The music was good, and the party was on its way. Joanne made it over to me and gave me a hug.

“Welcome to the newly adult group. How do you feel?”

I looked up then back at her and stuck my tongue out.

“Oh girl, you got a tongue piercing. Does your mom know?” She looked genuinely concerned.

“Yes, no worries. I wanted to have something to signify that I am eighteen.”

“Ok, but it also attracts certain people.”

“Don’t believe everything you hear,” I said then looked at Collin looking at Yona.

“Is it me but does it seem that they are closer than they were before?”

Joeann slowly turned away from me.

“Spill it.”

“Well, you don’t want me to believe everything I hear.”

“Joany spill.”

“Remember in math when we learned about Vectors.”

“Yeah, it’s an object with magnitude and direction.”

“His object increased in magnitude and aimed in her direction. Which she did not deviate from.”

Did she just tell me that those two are —

“You mean that they are adulting. The adulting that adults do behind closed doors?”

“You got the point.”

We still speak in code since we have not quite adjusted to being considered an adult around our parents.

“This party is nice but a bit too dull for me,” Viola said as she licked some frosting from my cake off her fingers.

“My sentiments exactly.”

I knew that voice. That was grans she made it.

“Oh no the elderly arrived,” Willa whispered.

I went to my grans and gave her a hug, she smelled of vanilla, cherry, and something spicy. I pulled away and I saw that she looked different too.

“Gans, you look different.”

“Well, that’s what happens when things come out of retirement.”

What did she mean?

“I cannot stay but I did promise you something and I will keep my word.”

I looked at everyone staring at me, and I wanted to curl up and die.

“Grans you can give to me another day.”

“What are you embarrassed about? What could she be giving you that is turning you that shade.”

“Well, I promised a story.”

Everyone laughed and I wanted to run but Grans held me in place. I looked at her and she had a mischievous look in her eyes.

“Elise, can you bring me a chair.”

“Are you going to sit on her lap?” Yona asked.

When my mom brought the chair, my Grans whispered something to her, and she nodded her consent.

What was going on?

“Alright from my understanding all of you are now “New Adults”. So I do not have to hold back. If you still consider yourself innocent then please leave now.”

Everyone stopped laughing and looked at me.

“Grans?”

“This is the story of The Seven Deadly Dwarves.”

“Oh boy a retelling of Snow White,” Arnold said.

“There is snow in the story but this is not what you think it is.”

“Fine. Let’s hear it.” Arnold said.

Evy finally made it to the party, and she looked tired. Her outfit looked great, but she made it to my party after she had to work.

“Did I miss anything?” She whispered.

“Everyone sits, relax, and let me tell my story.”

Everyone found a seat and waited. I went over to Joeanne and sat near the potato salad.

“ The door slammed open from the sheer force of Janette riding Lucus to orgasmic completion.”

“Wait, what did you say?” Willa asked the question we all wanted to ask.

“Do you want this story or not?”

We all nod in unison.

Well I felt like beginning a fairy tale of my own. How it warms you. Fia xoxo