Tsunami (POEM) Rated R

Are you ready?

To let the waves roll in.

Want your taste,

Your sighs.

I want to claim you.

Your moans.

Your cries.

Let me show you how it feels.

Please don’t.

Deny.

What you really want,

I see it in your eyes.

I will promise to have you,

all night long.

Let me slip off,

What you have on.

Do you want a little more of me?

Open your thighs.

I see your walls are about to disintegrate.

Let me inside.

I push against the waves.

As they roll.

I want you

I feel your hips

You take control.

Grinds and crests

Crashes then rest.

Feelings rising from deep below.

Drawback fully,

Then consume me whole.

(Did you feel it? What was it like. Fia xoxo)

Beast in a Red Dress pt 6 (Team?)

Angel

Seventeen sucks. The best thing about this is my fake birthday is in two days. That gives me something to play with.

I got up a little early and did some intense yoga. My limbs needed to be stretched out. Normally I had other ways of being stretched but I am seventeen.

After yoga I did my routine quickly. Grabbed my duffle bag and my satchel and went downstairs to the kitchen. Marcus was up and dressed in a suit that complimented his build and caused a few thoughts to run across my mind.

I went to the frig and grabbed a bottle of orange juice and an apple.

“Angel have a seat.” He commanded. That tone was riling me up but I will let it go.

I went and sat down at the circular table and waited.

“I will be at school today. They are going to walk me around to get a feel of it. When you see me I want you to behave respectfully. Act like we are family and not this moody brat that you have been giving us.”

I suppressed a smile because I was better at acting seventeen then I thought.

“That is another thing. This attitude has to stop we are a team and have to act like a cohesive unit.”

“So, you want me to act like we are family twenty-four seven.” I said sarcastically.

“You see that right there.” He said leaning in. “If you were my niece, I would slap your ass till you realize that I am not someone to play with.”

I leaned in and whispered, “So I have to be blood for you to do that?”

That statement caught him off guard and that was what I wanted. I stood up as he straightened himself in his seat and drank his coffee. I grabbed my stuff and went over to him and kissed his cheek.

“Have a good day uncle.” I said and walked out to meet Tyler.

Tyler

What just happened that put a smile on Angel’s face. It’s a nice smile but then she saw me looking at her.

“Can we stop off for coffee?”

“You know caffeine is not really good for you.” I said as I took her bags.

“There are allot if things that are not good for me, but I do it anyway.” She remarked.

What did she mean by that. Is it this mission? Is this not the first time she was used as bait?

When we were on the road. I tried to see if she will divulge anything about herself.

“Well, I know Marcs talked to you about being a team. I thought maybe if I tell you something about myself then you can do the same.”

She looked at me with a look of what is up?’ written all over her face.

“I lived in Louisiana for a time and a woman who I thought was very hot tried to hex me and cause my dick to fall off.”

Angel looked shocked then laughed.

“Yeah, its funny now but if it was happening to you, you would rethink your life choices.’

“So, I guess it’s my turn. Well let’s see. Once I was accused of being involved with my English teacher. It was totally a lie. My friend at the time borrowed my clothes and snuck out to meet up with him.”

I smiled at that “My Friend” usage. It was her. “What happened?”

“Let’s just say, there was a shot gun wedding, and I am the god mother to their little Anna.”

I glanced in the mirror, and she smiled at the story. She was not making it up. It was not her. I turned into the coffee spot we went to and the woman that was there remembered me.

“Hey, you never came back.”

“I’m here now.” I said giving her my order and smiled.

“Well, when you get time off. Come see me.” She handed me the cup and hit had her number on mine.

I smiled nodded and pulled away.

“Why didn’t you go back yesterday?”

“If you must know. She is too giving.”

“Hugh?”

“Too giving. Too willing to give me her number, her time, her body. Who else did she give it too.”

“Oh” she said and drank her coffee.

We pulled into the school parking lot, and I went to open her door to let her out.

“Thanks” she said with a smile and went off to track.

Angel

The both of them are trying to figure who I am. I have to give them something to get off of me.

Track was the usual warm up and I talked to Jen most of the time. Then we had to do the One-on-one races. Somehow, I was matched up with Lennette Ward.

Once everyone had there run it was our turn. She could not wait to start to intimidate me.

“Yesterday was a fluke. There is no way you could beat me and you were warned.” She said bending over to stretch.

I sighed and knew she was going to feel this to her core.

“On your mark, get set. Go!”

The snap of the gun went off and I saw flames. I wanted to leave her in a trail of dust that she could choke on. After the first turn we were matched until I unleashed what I held back. The gap began to get wide and when we were on the second turn, I increased my speed that I knew everyone stood there with their mouths open.

I crossed the finish line first with her coming after. She went straight to me.

“Who are you? Your too fast to be here.” Her eyes glowing heated rage or was that something else.

“Does it matter how I took you. I just did.” I said gaging her reaction. Then there it was.

Her breath caught and a glance to my mouth.

“Go away second.” I said it low enough that I knew she heard but no one else. There it was the tear with anger falling.

I went to get my things and I see Marcus with an older man in the stands looking at me. I smiled and waved. He nodded and continued his conversation, but the other man looked upset.

“Angel you shouldn’t have done that.”

“Why?”

She looked passed me and her brother was talking to her to keep her calm.

“He is very protective of his sister.” She looked concerned. “He is on his way over here she whispered.”

“Hey Jen, are you coming over to the house this weekend?” He asked.

“Yeah.”

“Why don’t you bring Angel over. I think she would like to learn the history of our family firsthand.”

“She might be-” I cut her off and said, “I would love to. What time should I be there?”

“At one.” He said and walked away.

“Why did you say yes?”

“Why not?” I said with a smile.

Home

The drive home was quiet. I guess they wanted to chastise me at the same time.

Marcus waited for me in the living room. I put my things down and sat and waited.

“I thought I told you not to do that. But you did it anyway.” Marcus said in controlled anger.

“We are supposed to work as a team, but you are not following what we need you to do.” Tyler said leaning against the wall.

“You told me when I got her, I was supposed to get information. You both wanted information. Well, I will get the information you need by getting close to these two.”

“How are you getting close? They look like they want to kill you.”

“This weekend I was invited to their home so Joshua Ward can give me a history lesson on their family.”

They looked at me more intense.

“He is going to hurt you. Don’t you care about that?” Tyler asked.

“Look I know what I am doing with these two.”

“Then enlighten us.” Marcus said a little louder than needed.

“Lennette is into me. She loved it when I beat her in the race, but she is unsure on how to play this out. Joshua is a bully and wants me to be afraid. He likes it when I am afraid. I am never afraid.”

I looked at both of them.

“You will get information this weekend. Now if you want to continue the act of being a team up fine. But I am the only one who is left out of these meetings you two have over me. Some team.”

I stood up and grabbed my bags. I stopped next to Marcus’s chair and said.

“Did that deserve a swat?”

Then I continued to my room.

Marcus

“Tyler who is this girl?”

He walked over to sit on the seat where she sat and looked at me.

“Marcus I don’t know. But what I do know is she likes to push buttons. Let her. She said she will get information then let her do it.”

Just remembering her standing by me with her ass inches away made me respond in a way that I need to control.

“Did you get anything with the head of the school?” Tyler asked.

“Nope. He kept talking about taking a vacation on some island. He was musing a lot about remembering on how it was to be young. Then we see Angel kick his granddaughter ass in a race. Well, the conversation stopped there.”

Tyler leaned in and whispered. “Did you catch what she said. That the girl is attracted to her. Do you think she is-”

“I don’t know and don’t care. But I don’t like the brother. We have to keep an eye on him.” I said giving Tyler a look that spoke more than words.

(What is going on? There is a lot of hormones in the air. Very interesting. Please give a like and let me know what you think. Fia xoxox)

Secret Ride 2 (POEM) Tamer Version

He came at night,

On a wind of heat.

A bead of sweat,

On lips so sweet.

“Come with me”

He whispered close.

They are all asleep,

Said, my sexy host.

I crawled out of bed.

On crumpled sheets.

A teddy that cling,

To my heat.

Just be quiet.

It will be fun.

No one will know,

Not even one.

Once inside the fun began.

I held on,

To my mystery man.

The ride was fast.

Loose and free.

For that night was meant for me.

Once it was over,

And I was back in bed.

A whispered goodbye.

And a kiss on my head.

When the dawn rose,

And I saw the first rays,

I went to my window,

And there he stood,

And there he’ll stays.

(How do you like? Let’s talk. Till Next we meet. Fia)

Goodbye my lover pt 22 (Do you want my bite?)

Darlene

I was six in the morning and I’m wide awake. I replayed what happened between us. Did I just commit myself to Noel? Did I know him to say yes the way I did?

He looked nervous asking me so that’s a plus I suppose. I got out of bed and shut the alarm off since it was unnecessary anymore. I went to my closet and threw on some tights, a sports bra and a T-shirt. I needed to run to clear my head.

Going to the gym is not an option. I did not want to overhear something else that will have me freaking out.

I grabbed my phone, put in my wireless headphones and my keys, and went for a run.

My imagination was at an all-time high. I picked him rising from a coffin half naked coming at me with fangs out on display. I shook my head laughing. That is definitely not Noel.

I ran past a sexy lingerie store that had this hot-looking top and bottom set that I told myself one day I would have a reason to own something like that.

I looked at the time and it was still early. I will come back later to get it. Tonight, will be my reason to get it. I felt my cheeks flush.

“Darlene, he has already seen you naked. Stop acting like a child.” I scolded myself, but I couldn’t help it. tonight, we will be together officially, and I am nervous.

I started running again and tried to listen to the music to drown out my thoughts.

I ran five miles and made it back to my place before my phone rang.

I looked at it and the time. It was eight fifteen.

“Hey Penny is something wrong?”

“Why are you breathing so hard. Did I interrupt you doing something?”

I rolled my eyes as I put the key in the lock.

“I went for a run. You never call me on a Sunday morning. So spill.” I told her once inside my place.

“I was just checking up on you.”

“Nope that is not it. Why are you calling me?”

I can her hear sigh so loud that I could feel it through the phone.

“We are taking a break from each other”

“Wow you guys move way to fast. What happened?”

It took a minute then she blurted it out. “He wants to try something, and I am not ready.”

Now it was my turn to sigh because the conversation was pulling a wisdom tooth with a long root.

“Listen if you are not ready, he has to respect that. Did he get mad?”

“No, it was more like I feel stupid because I wouldn’t even try.”

“Don’t feel that way. He will be back. Listen I need to take a shower. I will talk to you tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow? You’re going to leave me in my time of need?’

I stopped and looked in the mirror and nodded yes to myself.

“I’m sorry but I have plans. I will talk to you tomorrow.”

Before she could pry, I hung up. That felt good. I knew she would leave me if the shoe was on the other foot. Now I need to take a shower and make myself look decent.

Noel

I got up an hour before the sun went down. To my surprise i was not the only one that was up before the sun rise.

I shook my head because as I slept all I could think about was Darlene and what I wanted to do to her and have her do to me.

I went to the kitchen and pulled out some stored blood. It was alright. Then my thought went back to the night she let me taste her blood. How warm and succulent it tasted.

I had to stop on this train of thought. I went took a shower and made sure my bed was moved back in place. I have not brought anyone here. I want to make sure everything is set right.

I picked up my cell and ordered a car to pick her up. Made sure the store was covered and I ordered take out.

I can cook but tonight I plan to do things that will fill me in more than one way.

My fangs descended in my mouth, and I imagine the old lady that comes in the shop with the niece that looks old enough to be her sister. My fangs retracted and the semi hard bulge went away.

“Darlene tonight I will show you what it means to be with a nighter.”

Darlene

I was ready. I wore a loose caramel top and a blue jean skirt. I packed an overnight bag and I was able to go back to the store to get the lingerie. I carried everything that woman would need and once I closed my bag a notification came on my phone letting me know the car was here.

The drive was smooth. We were out side of the city. We drove up the mountain that over looked it and I realized where Noel lived. he owned the house that no one knew who owned it.

The house was a master piece of acurtecture. Who ever created it did not want to disturbe the natural enviroment. It was like the house grew out of the ground.

The car drove up to the front and Noel was standing there waiting for me. He looked like an angel ready to commit sin. My mouth watered seeing that he remembered that I liked his hair out. Suddenly I was feeling very warm and thirsty.

When he came to a stop Noel came to my door and opened it for me. I stepped out and he brushed a chaste kiss across my lips.

“Hi” he whispered looking at my mouth.

I managed to say “Hi” back with some sound. He reached past me and grabbed my bag.

He reached for my hand, and we went inside his home. I managed to keep my mouth from falling open. when was on the outside did not reveal who the man really was?

We stopped at the door and took our shoes off. He motioned to the slippers waiting for me.

“I had to guess your size. I don’t have anyone over, so I bought them on the internet and had them delivered along with other things.”

I stood and looked at him questioningly.

“Other things?”

“You do have to eat right. Unless you were turned from the time, I left you.”

He looked at me and I could tell he was teasing me, but I still could not help but feel foolish.

We walked further inside, and I felt like I was walking on a mirror. The black stone floor was shined to perfection. He had an indoor waterfall separating the lower lever seating area from the open dining area.

There were various plants that grew as vines. Some in bloom and some looked deadly. I walked past a pretty crystal bud and was about to touch when I felt his breath on my neck, and he whispered.

“You really want to be bitten, don’t you?”

I pulled my hand away and looked at it while he continued to explain. This is an insect in it’s transition stage. Once emerges it with be a death moth. The most beautiful insect I have ever seen. And has a penchant to want to bite.

“Why do you have this in your home?”

“It was here before me, and I will not evict it because I want to live her now.”

I smiled at the way he took consideration on the insect’s preference of living quarters.

“Will I die if it bites me?”

He laughed now and I felt annoyed.
“No, you won’t die but it may not want to leave your side because you taste so sweet.”

I smiled at the way he said that.

“Come on let’s get you settled in, and I can get you something to eat.”

“You must be hungry too. It around dinner.”

A look crossed his eyes, and I could tell he already fed.

His bedroom was large and there was something sweet in the air.

“You smell the honeysuckle. It grows over there in the corner. ”

I looked and there it was the flower in bloom. He showed me where the bathroom was and were I can keep my bag. The bed was made for this room because was no way it could have been carried in here.

“You look a little pale. Are you hungry?” Noel asked.

“Yes. I did not eat since morning.”

We went to the kitchen, and he pulled out the food that was in takeout boxes and I laughed.

“I would have cooked but I did not prepare for you to be here in time I figure this was the second best I could do. It’s Tai food. Is that alright?”

I nodded not caring what it was. I needed something. We sat down at the table, and I began eating. Noel had a glass filled with wine and watch me eat.

“Can you say something while I am eating. This is making me uncomfortable you are watching me.”

“I like seeing you swallow your food.”

Did he say that or was that my imagination?

“What?”

“Never mind. You said that you never tried anything other than “normal” sex.”

I felt my body warming from embarrassment. I nodded yes.

“Ok we will have to come to an understanding then. Tonight, I will hold back but I will need to bite. You said you want me to bite you before.”

I could not look at him because I felt like a child being caught saying something out loud.

“Yes.”

“Look at me.” He spoke.

“I promise to make it pleasurable for you. ”

“Will it hurt?”

“Some pleasures come with pain. Is that changing your mind?” He waited for my answer. I can take it.

“No, it does not.”

“Once I bite you, you will truly be with me. You are still your own person, but other nighters will smell me in your blood.”

He took another drink of his wine and kept his eyes on me.

“Like a claim.”

“Yes.”

My heart was racing because I wanted him, and I want this.

“Take off your bra.” He said.

My eyes grew wide because I did not expect him to sound so husky.

“Do not take your top off.” He commanded.

I unhooked my bra and pulled the steps out and down my arms taking it off. My nipples pebbled under his gaze.

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Goodbye My Lover pt 18 The Visit!

Noel

I slept comfortably in the back of the coffee shop. I will go home tonight to actual get some real rest. It is about that time that I need to return home.

I walked out to the front of shop, and I see Darlene sitting at one of the tables with a coffee, her right leg tapping and watching the sun go down.

“What’s going on Sammy?”

“Not sure. she came in looking like she was on the verge of panic.”

“Well giving her coffee is not a good idea.” I whispered.

“That is not coffee. That is the calming tea that I make. You should be thanking me. She really is not acting like herself. She’s waiting to speak to you.”

I looked around to see where my cup was.

“Here. I went to the club and got it myself. It’s fresh.” Sammy handed it to me and went to the customer that was waiting at the register.

I took the cup and took a swallow of it. Already I feel awake. I walked over to her and when she seen me, she took a drink of her tea.

“Hi, I didn’t expect to see you until tomorrow.”

She gave me a slight smile and her eyes darted around making sure she was not overheard.

“What is it Darlene?”

She licked her lips and whispered, “I wanted to talk to you about last night.”

I sat across from her so she did not have to look up.

“Okay. Do you regret what happened between us?”

she shook her head no and took another sip.

“We should have talked about things a little more before we proceeded though.”

She was making what we did sound like a business exchange.

“Darlene what is wrong?”

She whispered her question when I took another sip of my drink.

“Do you have Vamp BI?”

I swallowed so hard I thought the whole room heard it.

“What?”

“You heard me. Please do not ask me to repeat it.”

I stood up, took her hand and walked her to the back. Once there I realized that the pull-out bed was a mess. she looked at it and then straight at me.

“Noel we were just—” She stammered.

“Darlene, I did not bring you back here to ravish you. What made you think I have Vamp BI?”

I was at the gym and these two ladies were talking about it and how they had to put the brakes on being with a nighter because of it.

I stood there not believing what I heard but she looked very concerned.

“I do not have Vamp BI. That only occurs in 1 in a thousand. It is spread from a bite that is taken in a place that –”

“A place that what? Where would you have to bite?”

She looked very worried.

“A bite on the neither region when it is thoroughly aroused.”

“You mean during an orgasm after oral.”

I nodded hoping she would understand.

“And you have been tested? You do not have it.”

“No, I have not been tested. I have not been with anyone that I would bite.”

“So, you don’t know for sure?”

“Darlene why are you acting this way?”

“I gave you my blood last night.”

“Yes, you did. I did not bite you. it’s transmitted that way.”

She turned around and her heartbeat started to slow down.

“Would you get tested?”

“Why?”

“I want you to–bite me eventually.”

I stood there looking at her back and my cock awakened to the word “Bite”

She turned around to face me and I knew she was serious.

Darlene if we go to that step you will have to be sure. There are things I will want to do that you may not be ready for.

“Like?”

(the front of the shop)

Sammy

They walked in and I could feel the maliciousness off them.

“Hello, is Noel here?”

“He’s in the back of the shop. He’s a bit buisy at the moment.”

The woman turned and looked around and the other, a man wearing a leather jack staired at one of the customers in the back. He was staring at his laptop and did not realize he had just been marked.

“Who should I say is asking for him?”

“Tell him Eliza and Peter are here to visit.”

They went to the table off to the side, behind the guy on the laptop. I went to the back, and I hated to do it since it looked like Noel was moving in for a kiss.

“Sorry about this. But Eliza and Peter are out in the front asking for you.”

Noel looked at me then at Darlene.

“Sammy take her out the back. I’ll explain tonight I promise to call you to continue this conversation.”

I walked towards her and aimed her to the back. She did not like it and I wouldn’t either but those two out there are bad news.

“Listen Darlene he is not brushing you off. He likes you but I think he does not trust those two that just came in.”

“Okay.” She said looking back. “Call me if you need help.”

I smiled at her and nodded. What would she be able to do?

(What do you think is going to happen? Wouldn’t you want him to ravish you? Let me know your thoughts. Until next time. Fia xoxo)

Goodbye my Lover pt 13

continuation

“Why are you still standing there?” I looked over my shoulder looking at Sammy.

“What do you mean?”

“You seem to be frozen where you stand, and we have people’s hands going up for coffee or tea or some kind of beverage.”

I just shook my head to clear it from my thoughts.

“You’re right, I’m sorry. I’m on it.” I went straight to getting their orders, serving them their coffee, and having little polite conversations. A lot of the nighters were smiling, big smiles and their eyes were glowing.

I know that was a sign that they were a little bit too interested in me, but I just took it casually knowing I was in a safe place. Noel will not let any of them attack me. I kept on going and I offered some of the lighters, some coffee or some tea, or any of the other items that were selling. It went perfectly well.

It was only one night, and I had the best time. When the last lightie left with a nighter. I just looked at Noel and whispered to him, “Is that okay?”

He looked at me and said,” As long as it’s consensual. We have nothing to do with that. They had a good time. They paid for their services, and it looked like you had a good time as well.”

I smiled and put down the cloth.

“I did have a good time.”

Noel gave me this look. ” Where have you waitressed before?”

” What gave it away?”

” The way you were interacting and serving everybody their coffee or their tea without making mistake. And without dropping anything gives me the idea that you used to be a waitress.”

“I was a server, not at a restaurant though. I served at home because I had a lot of siblings and I had to serve them. So yes, I was a waitress in in a sense.”

Sammy and Noel started laughing.

“Okay, so the experience you got was because you had to serve your siblings. ”

I looked at them both like ‘Don’t laugh’.

“It was a lot of us. My parents did not believe in reproduction control. So yes, there was quite a few of us.”

The laughter continued. I have never seen two people enjoy the fact that I came from a large family as much as they did.

“How many are we talking about?”

I looked at my feet hiding my cheeks when I said ten.

They both stopped laughing and just looked at me in amazement.

Sammy took off her apron and put it down. Snapping out of her trance.

“I will be here early in the morning, and I guess I’ll see you when the sun starts to go down.”

“Yes, you will Sammy. Have a good night.”

Sammy walked past Noel and whispered, “Do not with her, too Fertal.”

“Bye your darkness you did okay tonight.”

“Good night, Sammy.”

She waved and left. I went to the back of the counter to retrieve my bag and was about to say good night to Noel.

When I stood up Noel was right there. Right behind me.

” Is there something wrong? ”

“No. I just wanted to thank you for helping us out tonight. It would have been a bit much for me and Sammy to handle on our own. Normally when it’s that kind of a crowd, I would have to hire an extra hand. I just appreciate it. So here.” He handed me an envelope.

I opened it wondering what was inside and then when I saw the amount of money, I closed it quickly and handed it back.

“Noel, you did not have to pay me for this. I really enjoyed helping you guys out. Free of charge. It’s not a problem.” I told him.

Noel face hardened. ” I don’t run my business like that, and I don’t owe anybody. You did help us out and I do appreciate it. But I will pay for you working tonight. If it’s too much. Then take out of it what you think is appropriate that you earned and then just hand me the rest back. But I will pay you for working at the coffee shop tonight.” He was serious.

I sighed and looked in the envelope and I took out $100 Because honestly, I didn’t need the money. But I do understand that I was rubbing him the wrong way. It was way too much money he had in the envelope, and I was not raised to take advantage of people that way. I took out the $100 handed him the rest of the money in an envelope. And I said, ” Thank you so much for the money and now I’ll leave.”

As I tried to move, he stood in my way again. “Is there something else wrong?”

“No. Well, I wanted to do something.”

He stood there looked around and then looked back at me but this time it wasn’t his usual look. His eyes weren’t glowing either. I wasn’t really afraid that he was hungry. But the tension that was starting to pick up in the air was a bit uncomfortable.

“Noel. He leaned in and brushed a soft kiss across my cheek then another near my ear causes me to shiver. Then he backed away. “Thank you.”

I just touched my cheek and looked at him. “Was this what you give to other people that you hire?

” No, it’s not what I give other people that are hire but I wanted to thank you properly and I would be lying if I didn’t say I was a bit attracted to you. I will never go any further unless I’m invited. So, thank you for helping for tonight. And I hope to see you tomorrow.”

I walked past him and around the counter. I was about to leave when I turned around and thought why not.

Noel, do you ever go out other than the club from this place?”

“How do you know I go to the club?”

“I was assuming.”

He gave me this look that was unreadable.

” What do you have in mind? “He asked.

“Well, there is a new movie out and I don’t like going to the movies by myself. So, I was wondering if maybe tomorrow or the next night. If you’re available, we can go and just enjoy a movie and then you can come back and work at least. If that’s the only amount of time that you have to be away from your shop.

He looked at me and there was something that went across his eyes. And normally I’m a very good reader of people’s faces and what they do and what they mean. I just could not figure out what he was thinking.

“Darlene I would love to go out with you to the movies. Not tomorrow because it’s too short to pop up on Sammy. And it’s too short of notice for me to get her help. It will have to be the night after. ”

“Okay, great. So, we’ll go to the movies. And I’ll see you then.”

“Are you not coming in tomorrow for your coffee.?”

“Oh, I’ll definitely be in for my coffee. Tell Sammy that darkling is going to be here bright and early for her mix of elixir.”

He laughed so hard. I couldn’t help but smile.

“Have a good night, darling.”

I looked at him. I asked, “Darling?

He’s said, “Darlene.”

“Okay, you and Sammy love to play with my name. But I could have sworn you said darling. Have a good night. No.”

Then walked out.

Noel

I cannot believe how well she did tonight night. She served seven tables. Made no mistake, remembered everybody’s name and did not need to write anything down. She was like a superb waitress.

Sammy even gave me a nod to tell me that she approved of Darlene with the people. If she didn’t work somewhere. I would have hired her right away. But then again, if I would have hired her then I can’t date her.

It has to be one or the other. And right now, I’m not dating her and I’m not hiring her so I’m stuck. The night ended perfectly, and Sammy made her exit. I took my opportunity to thank Darlene the way I thought I wanted to thank her.

I wanted it to be innocent and chaste, that I even surprised myself by kissing her a second time near her ear where I felt her pulse beat on my lips.

We are adults. Grown men would kiss a grown woman on the mouth but I’m a nighter and she’s a lighties. And if I take these things too fast– I can definitely end up ashes, so to speak.

She asked me out on a date, huh? That surprised me. Movies.

They’re dark in the movies. And we’ll be walking back at night. Hmm. Things can happen during that night. But yet, I’m going to take it slower with her.

The night when she came in here, crying because her friends thought of her being a certain way is not something I want to repeat. I want her to be relaxed around me. I want her to trust me. And I do not ever want her to shed one tear because of me.

Slow and steady is the way we’re going to go.

Now, Eliza and Peter, what am I going to do about them? This community center is not a good idea. I’ve been doing some research. The way they want to build this community center is the center of the lighties’s territory.

If that center is built there will be a lot of deaths and they will have no protection because once a nighter crosses inside the lighties’s territory, you’re giving them the okay to do with ever they want with whomever they want. I refuse for them to use these people as feeding bags without consent. ‘Eliza, I remember when I used to follow you. I remember when I was ready to make you, my world. And I also remembered when you left me.’

That night when she left. She gave me this look as if I meant nothing. No, I refuse to go backwards. And I refuse for her to do what she’s planning to do. Now, I just have to find out who’s behind this construction and how I will have to stop it.

Why is it always good with bad? Why can’t the good just stay good? Whatever. One night at a time.

“Now I gave you two parts in one day. Let me hear your thoughts. All comments appreciated. Fia”

Goodbye My Lover part 12.5 (Book Lovers Unite)

It was raining all day and all day long I watched Penny and Colt talking to each other as if I were a third wheel.

I kept my mouth shut and I kept my composure because without me they would have never landed this job.

“Why are you so quiet today, Darlene? You’re not giving us any input” Penny asked.

“Oh, you guys noticed that I’m here, because since I came in today, both of you have been nonstop chatting to either about work or something you guys did last night, or god knows what.”

They both looked at each other.

“We’re so sorry. I guess we are leaving you out of things.”

“It’s fine. As long as we all are on the same page with this job. We have to make sure everything goes well or else it is our butts on the line.”

We all agreed and once again, we pulled it together to become the team that we strive to be. At the end of the day. Colt and Penny invited me to go to the movies with them. And I told them that I had other plans and they both gave each other this look. As if I would never have other plans unless it is with them.

“Um, where are you going?” Penny asked.

“Oh, I’m going to see some friends.”

“Friends?” Colt asked

“I do have other friends then you guys. You know?”

“No, we don’t know. Since you’ve been here it’s all about me and Penny. Now you’re popping up that you have other friends. Is this your way of just brushing us off and pretending you have friends just so we don’t feel guilty?” Colt asked.

“Oh my god, you two need to get over yourselves. I do have friends and I’m on my way there. I’m a bit late. So, I will see you guys in the morning. I’ll bring the coffee this time. How’s that?”

“Okay, sure. You know we–”

“Yeah, I know what you guys have. I’ve been with you guys like you said since I got here. So don’t worry about it. I’ll bring the coffee and I’ll talk to you later.”

I turned my back and walked off very quickly not wanting to see their expression and not caring what they were saying to each other. Because honestly, it was my fault that it went this way. I clung to the very first people who at least gave me an iota of attention because I was the new girl. I need to stop that. I am a person that people would like to know.

It took me fifteen minutes to get to the coffee shop. I see Sammy is wiping down all the tables. And Noel seems to be doing something in the back. Once I opened the glass door a smell I’ve never smelled before in the coffee shop captured my scenes and made love to me in a very scent-ual way.

It must be a new creation of Noel’s. I thought looking at him skillfully working.

“Hi, I’m here to help.”

Sammy looked up from wiping the tables.

“Well Darkling, nice to see you again.” I frowned at the name.” Listen, I’m sorry. It’s gonna stick. You are darkling, and don’t take any offense to it. I think it’s a cute name. So that’s why I keep calling you darkling it is not to get on your nerves. I just thought it was funny and I just like it okay.?”

“I’m not gonna take offense by it since you’re telling me it is coming from a bad place and not that you’re going at me.”

“No, I wasn’t going at you. I just thought it was funny. And it just is a cute name.”

“. Okay, what do you want me to do?”

“Well, I’m wiping down these tables and I’m almost done. Behind the counter. There are little named tags for the tables. I need you to start putting the tags on the tables before the clients get here. They should be here in another forty-five minutes. That is why the last people that are in here right now are wrapping it up.” She said this giving the people a hint that they need to wrap up and leave.

Instead, they just looked over their laptops and gave her this look as if you’re not rushing me, I paid my money. That kind of look.

I laughed and went straight to the counter and put my bags down near a little stool that was behind them. I took the name tags. Out and looked at them. I just couldn’t help but smile. The first one said, “Fangs are not.” And I looked at Noel and he didn’t give me one iota that he saw me smiling at these name tags.

“Are you really going to put these on the table? fangs or not and the second one is if you got them bite them. Like what is going on? what kind of thing is this tonight?”

“They have a very easy-going reading club and tonight is authors and readers. So, they wanted to have fun and wanted to be all-inclusive, like I told you. You’re going to have some lighties and you’re going to have some nighters. Why not have fun?”

“Um, can I ask you something? Are they all about fangs and biting?”

“No, keep looking.”

I went through and scrolled down. I came to one that said, “I glow” and I could not help but let out a laugh that was so not me. Noel turned around was like, “Did you snort?”

I was like “No I did not snort. Ladies do not snort.”

Then Sammy turned around and said” Yes. She snorted and sorry, Darkling I had to out you.”

I had the biggest smile, and this is the most relaxed I’ve been in days. Yeah, it’s kind of sad that I do miss Penny and Colt but at the same time, I’m making new friends and they’re easygoing. We finished wiping down the tables and setting up the name tags. Noel had three different pitchers of newly brewed coffee that he wanted to try out for this event.

Slowly but surely, the readers and the authors started trickling in. I watched the different people and realized that they weren’t that different. They look the same. They have odd mannerisms. Some of them really engulf the whole concept of being a nighter. With the dark clothes and the fangs being out and present. Dark eyeliners and spiky hair.

The lighters, oh my goodness, you would swear you’re watching a B-rated movie with hair up ponytails and a ribbon. The pinkest outfits were as if they were waiting to be attacked. Then you have the other ones that are just very serious about their reading and their authors.

You can tell by the way they wore tweed clothes and, the little briefcase and glasses that may not be prescription but made them look studious.

I could not help but just smile because this was very comforting to me, believe it or not, and I was doing something out of the ordinary.

A young woman wearing dark rimmed glasses and dark red lipstick that made her skin look very anemic stood to make an announcement.

“I would like to welcome you all here for the second annual Book Lover’s Unite. A place where it does not matter if you are a nighter or a lighter. It only matters if you love literature. I want to remind you of the rules. No aggressive behavior of any kind to the staff. they are here to make our time together a memorable one. If those of you feel a bit peekish please raise a finger and go to our host Noel and he will see to your needs. That is all.”

Everyone applauded and the meeting commenced. Until one of the authors decided to stand and read from her book. Then everyone, even the nighters were dead silent. It got to a point where I almost heard the drop of water from the tap hit the cup because it was so quiet. And when she finished her last line, they all stood and applauded in such a rambunctious way that you cannot deny that she was the best author out there.

“Are they bringing you in? Let me know. 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.

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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)

Goodbye My Lover.Part 1 (Is That Really Your Name?)

I cannot remember exactly the moment when I felt it. It was a small thing barely noticeable, but it was there. The feeling that this is not all there is. I was sitting in a hotel lounge having lunch with Penny and Colt. We decided that we needed to celebrate our win by crushing Judia and his team.

“Did you see their faces when the CEO announced that they were awarding us the opportunity to pitch to the new client of Xentan ?” Penny said raising the overdone fry to her mouth.

“Of course, we did. We were sitting right next to you. What was really gratifying was his coloring.” Colt said.

“His coloring?”

“Yes, he went from pink to crimson to ashen white in a matter of minutes. I thought he was about to faint right then and there.”

The three of us laughed because it was true. I was enjoying my time with them, but I was not fully present. My mind kept flying ahead of me and I need to embrace the now. I decided to go to the counter to get a refill on my drink. The woman at the counter was no longer there. Instead, a man wearing a white shirt, black pants and a name tag that said, “No.”

“Does your name tag say, No?” I giggled as I asked.

“Do you believe everything that you see?” The man asked without looking at me once.

Was he serious? “It clearly states on the name tag No. So, I believe what I am seeing at this moment.” I know I sound annoyed, but I did not like being patronized.

He looked up and I realized who I was talking to. I looked out the window and it was dark. Penny and Colt kept talking as if the sun was still up. I looked back at him, and he looked normal. Except he had a nicely trimmed and thin lined beard. It looked elegant if you can call facial hair that.

“You believe my name is No, instead of asking me if that is truly my name.” He said as he leaned in a bit, I smell something very succulent.

“Well, what is your name?”

“Noel.” He said and took my cup from my hand. His fingers grazed mine and it felt like a feather. As his back was turned, I looked at him. Why was he working here? His kind never come this far into the city from what I heard. He turned back and placed the cup on the counter.

“Well Noel you need a new name tag or else everyone will call you No.”

He smiled and I got a quick glimpse of his teeth. My breath caught at the sight.

“I will make sure I will get a new name tag. Have a nice night.” He said to me. I finally got the courage to look into his eyes and he turned away. I took my cup and another customer behind me sighed so loudly that I was sure they could hear her outside.

I quickly walked back to the table and they both looked at me stunned.

“What?”

“You just talked to Noel.”

“Yeah. He was a bit snotty if you ask me.”

“Snotty? What century are you in, Darlene?” Colt asked with his eyebrows pinched together.” Never mind that. Noel owns this place, and he does not talk to anyone, but he talked to you.”

“He’s the owner?” I slouched down in my seat. “I just insulted the owner.”

“YOU DID WHAT” they both said in unison.

“Yeah, I told him that he needs to get a new name tag that did not say No on it.”

They both looked at each other as if they were communicating in their minds.

“Please speak.”

“He is not going to change the name tag because young women and men tend to try to pick him up and he points to the name tag.” Penny said as if it was common knowledge.

“Why don’t we just go. It’s late and I need to wake up early tomorrow.” They agreed to leave but I felt that strange feeling again. I looked at the counter and woman wearing two ponytails was there.

“Where did he go?” I whispered.

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Noel

I didn’t want to speak to her. I was waiting for Sammy to start, and she wanted a refill. Once she started with the name tag, I planned to shut her down but the air. The damn scent that lingered on the air had me look up.

She looked like the normal lighties. Her hair was dyed a horrific shade of blonde. She should get her money back and she wore a lip stick shade that was meant for her grandmother. Not a woman her age. I quickly glanced at her, and she wore a business suit that was not flattering. Everything about her seemed off. Like a person trying to fill the shoes of someone that has long passed from this world.

As the conversation progressed, I could tell she was hiding something by pretending. I leaned in to see if she would react to me and she did. Her pupils dilated a bit and her pulse sped but she continued to play it cool. When she finally left, I heard one of them say her name, Darlene.

I shook my head. She has obviously not been with our kind and by the way she acted she wouldn’t.

“Sorry for being late. Melba would not fall asleep, and my mom came late to sit her for me.” Sammy said.

Sammy is a terrible liar. She was in bed with someone and could not make it here on time because of it. I nodded my head and went to the back. She was a good worker, and she needed the money so I will let it slide this time.

My mind went to the woman at the counter. Why is she on my mind? I need to eat. That had to be the explanation. I grabbed my coat and left. The club is over a mile away and I can get what I need and be back before the late-night rush.

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