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Post by Lonestar on May 29, 2011 22:28:11 GMT -5
Upon coming up to the elevator, the male realized that because of the storm, the system was shut down so he quickly detoured to the stairs and began the long climb up to the twelfth floor where their suite was. The sound of three pairs of shoes hitting the steps every second resounded off the walls and rang in the man's ears till after a while he became accustomed to the noise and suddenly missed it when they finally reached their level and stepped out into the hallway before approaching their door. Ayrn took the lead once they entered the hallway to the point of where she was nearly running toward the door. Hanging back with the teenager that they had just taken in, he smiled while watching her because he knew that the woman was simply concerned about the well being of her adoptive daughter who she had quickly grown to love: an emotion he was pleased to share with her in regards to the high school aged girl. Turning halfway back to look at the young shifter, he saw the nervous hesitation in the boy's step and slowed down till he walked stride for stride with the other. Flashing a confident and reassuring grin, he clapped the lad on the back and gave him a gentle push through their home's doorway once them came up to it so that the kid would not have the choice of second guessing whether or not he should be intruding. Stopping just inside, he watched as the mother and daughter pair embraced and exchanged words of relief only to step up and hug the teenager once his fiance had backed away enough so that there was ample space for him to do so. Stepping back after wrapping her into a tight bear hold, he turned to make introductions between the two growing shifters. Pirzi this is... I'm sorry son I didn't catch your name earlier. Frowning, he chastised himself for neglecting to even ask the boy for his name, but the runaway just smiled politely up at him then looked at the girl who was his age and looked away rather shyly before mumbling a greeting. "Jack. My name's Jack." Well Jack is going to be staying with us tonight and possibly a few more days until I can get everything set up for him in one of the pack member's homes. He stepped back and watched as the two greeted one another and interacted. Pirzi, the quick adapter and friendly person that she was, wasted no time in inviting the bloke along with her to take Cairo for her walk and the man was not surprised to see that the boy's eyes lit up in response as he quickly agreed. Holding in a chuckle, he watched as the teen regarded his daughter figure as if she was the most glorious thing he had ever seen in his life while the damsel called the dog to her and quickly attached the leash. Attention shifted to his lover as she suggested that they spend their time together in Damien's hot tub and he agreed to the plan without hesitation. The teenagers left to go retrieve Taelix just as the adults went into their room to briefly change into their swim appropriate clothing and grab towels before following the other's out the door. Standing off to one side, he let his lady lock the door then took her hand as they made their way to the floor above them, using the key that Damien had provided to get past the door barrier meant to keep out any unwanted visitors to the penthouse floor, and then were free to approach the co-owner's door. The four of them were able to spend some time getting some much needed rest and relaxation in the warm waters and against the strong jets before Ayrn and he said goodbye and made their way back to their own suite where they found the three teens camped out on the couch. He helped his woman set up the spare room for their guest and said goodbye to Taelix as the other boy left to return to Damien's penthouse where he and his mom were staying for the night till they could safely drive to their own home as he made his way to his own bed. Stripping down to his boxers, he fell asleep even before Ayrn joined in him their bed and woke along with her to the alarm that she had set. Rolling out of bed after her, he made his way to the bathroom and pressed a kiss to her cheek as she stood at the sink brushing her teeth. He knew both of their days would be full up: hers with helping Damien fix the damages done to the hotel and his with setting up a permanent place of residence for Jack and introducing the boy to what would essentially be his foster or adoptive family. Once Ayrn was done and out of the bathroom, he took a quick shower then dressed in his usual casual set of clothing since the fitness center would be closed till further notice due to damages and then he moved on to the kitchen where he made himself a quick breakfast of toast and cereal. The girls had already left to begin their days so it was just he and the runaway shifter who sat down to the breakfast table and shared the box of cereal. By glancing up randomly as they both ate, the bloke was pleased to see that the boy had plenty of appetite and ate as well as a growing shifter should. Once he was finished, the alpha made a few phone calls and found a family who was willing to house Jack. The husband was a shifter apart of his pack and though his wife was human, she knew about his secret and the pack which he was apart. They had a daughter, about the age of three, who they were raising up mighty fine and were eager to meet the teen who he told them about. Like Erixic, the husband had also had a rough few years when he first started to feel the effects of his shifter transitions and was therefore sympathetic toward Jack's position. Hanging up the phone, he informed the teen that he had found a family who wanted him to stay with them and asked if the lad would like to meet them. Staring at the elder in disbelief, the poor kid could only manage a nod in the affirmative as he swallowed the food he had been chewing. Immediately afterward, the boy took his bowl to the sink to show that he was finished though Erix knew that the boy was still hungry due to the look in his eyes. Deciding that if he was too enthused about this meeting to care about eating till he was full, the male decided not to press the issue and instead grabbed the keys to his truck off the counter and led the way down the stairs. First order of business was to retrieve his truck from the warehouse. Once that was done, he made his way over to the couples house and brought Jack to the door. With the assessment of an alpha, he watched the family greet the young boy and watched as the teen instantly seemed to connect with the couple, even playing with their young daughter when she came up to him and asked him to. Arrangements were made then and there and at every step he made sure to get the teens consent. The couple had already set up their spare room for Jack so Erixic felt perfectly comfortable letting him stay there while he headed back to the hotel. Only once he left their home did the bloke realize how late it had gotten. Absentmindedly, he wondered how Ayrn's day had gone and pushed the pedal a bit more to the floor as he wanted to return home faster so that they could have the conversation about their days that every normal couple enjoyed. When he was about five miles away, his phone rang and he looked down to see that it was his lover. Grinning as he answered the phone, he left no time for her to speak first as he instantly jumped into speech. Be patient babe. I'm almost at the hotel. He teased her, but the playful manner in which he had addressed her instantly dropped whens he told him about Pirzi. Ok, I'll turn around now and meet you there. Hanging up the phone, the baron was in high gear as he took a sharp U-turn and aimed his truck in the direction of the police station. He parked beside Ayrn's new car upon arrival and got out to go inside and find her. Coming up behind her, he heard the lady behind the desk tell his fiance that there was nothing she could do and his heart throbbed in pain as his lover seemed to droop out of hopelessness. Holding her against him for a moment, he tried his best to comfort her though touch, but stepped back as she gathered herself and headed for the door. Following along behind her, he left his truck at the station and got into the car with her and together they drove to child services to see what they could do to get Pirzi back only to be told once again that there was nothing they could do. Leaving the establishment, she dropped him off at his truck and they met back up in their suite at the hotel. Instantly, he moved to wrap her into his arms as he moved through the door and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. Don't worry Ayrn. We'll go to the trial, go to the meeting, and do anything else we can to get her back. She'll be back with us safe and sound before the end of the week. Holding her close, he felt the iron clad determination of a caring father who needed to take care of his family and knew that whatever it took to get the teenager back under the same roof as them, he would be willing to do it.
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Post by Ayrn on May 29, 2011 23:30:57 GMT -5
The day seemed to be terribly long even though in reality it had been no more than half of their day she felt as though it could have even been more than one day that they had been trapped underground and in the cement bunker and she felt like a caged animal wanting to get out and stretch her legs, this being one of the only times that the wolf affected her anymore. She had been much too busy in her own human life to spend the needed time as the animal counterpart, she felt as though she was letting down her race by being so out of touch with the animal but yet there was nothing drawing her to change it, she had always used the large charcoal wolf as an escape from the reality that was less than ideal but right now her life was bordering on perfect. She had Erixic back in her life and this time she knew that it was for good and they were not going to allow something silly to come between them and she had a daughter who she loved. By the time that they reached the hotel she felt her stomach sink when she saw the damage that had been done but she was more than relieved when she was told that no one had been harmed under the staff’s care and besides people being a little shaken up everything was running smoothly. It was nice to hear that the hotel had done well under such a situation since that was really the test of a successful business whether or not they were able to cope when something were to happen, something that could not be changed. She was barely able to contain her step as she then entered the stairwell and reached their door in a record time to then be thrown into the arms of the younger teenager. A broad smile crossing features as she told P that she was really glad that she was alright and they made their introductions to the boy that appeared to be the same age by their side and announced that he was going to be staying with them for the next little while until he was able to find a place for him to live on a more permanent basis. She really wished that they would be able to provide a home for the boy as well since she did not like to see the boy being moved around so much but it was just not right since the place was too small for another child and he was the same age as P so what if something happened between the two of them? Plus there was lots of people out there that wanted their own child. The boy seemed to think that it was a great idea when P invited him to come with her and the other boy that was staying in Damien’s suite to go walk the dog and both her and Erix then left to visit her best friend and spend some time with him and Haley Ann in the hot tub. This did not last long though since she was quite tired and knew that they were going to have a long day tomorrow. When she awoke she was dressed and out the door in record time not even waiting for the man like she usually did. She set herself to work until the dreaded event happened and she then made the call to Erix to tell him of what was happening. She was an emotional mess and it did not even seem to get better when the man arrived and wrapped her in his arms her mind was still on the girl that was not in her custody. Her stomach churned and she knew that the younger girl had made a mistake but everyone did that and it was just unfortunate that it was the night that the person had been there to check up on her. Sure Ayrn would reprimand her for being brought back to the hotel in a cop car but she was sure that the girl would have an explanation as to what had happened and why she had been in a dance club. She then realized that she needed to get the girl into a more serious program that involved dance if she felt as though she needed to resort to going to a club, she was talented and Ayrn had simply not done anything about it to keep her out of trouble. She was completely numb to any emotion right now and simply nodded when he told her that they would go to everything in which they were required to. She was sure that, that night she had not gotten even a wink of sleep and did nothing but toss and turn so at about three in the morning she got up from the bed that she shared with the man before then heading into the living room and sitting on the couch to simply be just as restless. The date was set for the meeting to be tomorrow and she was counting down the hours until she would be able to see the girl again, she had received a text message from the girl apologizing once again and telling her that she loved her and when she went to reply it did not go through and got sent back to her. By the time Erix was awake she had cleaned the entire house until it was spotless including washing the floors and washing all the dirty laundry as well as having baked cookies and made an extravagant breakfast. Expression was listless as she remained at the table and when he walked into the kitchen she handed him a plate with breakfast on it. She finished her meal before then taking the dishes to the sink in silence and grabbing her car keys, the meeting and trial was set to that morning and she wanted to make sure that she was ready and on time. Ready to go? She asked him quietly. The car ride seemed as though it was so long when in reality it was no longer than 10 minutes. She sat silently in the front seats of the room listening to both the judge and Pirzi speak and it sounded hopeless before they then announced that her drug tests had come back and been clean so therefore after talking with the therapist and other stuff she would be allowed to go back to Ayrn by the end of the week. The rest of the week was spent with her forcing herself to be so busy she did not have the time to think of the girl although P rarely left her mind and Cairo who looked depressed was a constant reminder of how she felt as well. Friday finally came and this was the day that she was supposed to get the girl back so she then was waiting in the office when the girl was brought to her and looked as though she had just been punched in the face though she did not waste any time to get her to the car and after their little talk they were on their way back to the hotel and where she belonged. She did not feel like the incident needed to be brought back up as long as they were under the same understanding and they were all back under the same roof. P knew that the lady would be back to check on her under more circumstances so therefore she would have to fly under the radar and she had come clean about being back with the boy that cheated on her and she promised the girl that she would speak to Erix about him on the behalf of the girl. The girl had then watched movies with her until she told her that she was going to go to bed before she was left with the man alone. I am sorry I have been so difficult lately. She spoke quietly looking up to him. Remember that Revikr guy that Pirzi was dating. She asked me if I would talk to you about him. They are back together. She gave him a second chance. Can you at least support her decision even though I know you did not like him to begin with? If it’s not going to work out she needs to figure it out for herself.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 2, 2011 18:16:54 GMT -5
Both of them were so tired that it did not take very long after they got home for them to retire to their bed. Wrapping her in his arms, he focused on trying to get a little shut eye, but just as he was about to drift off thankfully into slumber, the damsel moved out of his grip as she tried to get comfortable and the bloke had to strangle a sigh as it threatened to rise up in his throat. Early signs showed that this was going to be a long night and it was. With his lover tossing and turning beside him, he found it hard to go to sleep, but was able to after a while when he rolled away and gave her the majority of the bed space for her antics. In the morning when he woke to his alarm, the first thing he noticed was that she was not in bed beside him. Dread grabbed a hold on him as he rose slowly, kicking the covers off of his body so that he could move from the bed and go to the bathroom to use the facilities before heading for their bedroom door. Her already being up was not a good sign because it meant that after a night of restless in and out sleep, she had given up and gotten out of bed before her mind and body had gotten the amount that it needed. Before he even opened the door to their bedroom, he knew that every room in the house that lay on the other side of this barrier would be spotless. Cleaning was a habit that his lover got when she was anxious or upset about something. True to his summations, when he opened the door, the smell of chemicals from cleaning products as well as cookies and breakfast met his nostrils and while dressed solely in his boxers, he made his way to the kitchen. Meeting her gaze as he held out the already full plate towards him, he tried to decide if talking or silence would be best in this situation and when he did not get so much as a 'good morning' or 'how did you sleep', he decided the later would be the better option. Sometimes it was just best to let things go unsaid and wait till your partner was ready so that you did not force them to speak about something before they were ready to. Taking a seat at the table to eat, Erixic did however make his quiet support known while staying in her presence as long as he could. When he finished, he rose and handed her his dishes while also planting a tender kiss to her temple before returning to their room to change. Today was the day of the hearing and they were both rather rattled and nervous about it. Dressing in khaki slacks and a white polo, the male made sure he looked presentable to a court room before going back out into the house and nodding when she asked if he was ready. They moved towards the door and he placed his hand at the small of her back while they walked so that she knew he was there to support her when she needed it. She drove them to the court and also picked out the seats at the front of the room where he leaned back in a falsely relaxed position with his hand calmly stroking Ayrn's back as she in contrast sat forward in her chair, focused completely on what was being said and obviously oblivious to anything else that was going on around her. The male too was paying attention to what was being said though with each exchanging of words he was beginning to lose hope that they would be able to get Pirzi back. Finally, a ray of light could be seen when it was made clear that her drug test had come back clean and that no alcohol was found in her system so she was to be released to them at the end of the week. Erix let loose a relieved sigh and looked at his fiancé, expecting the same sort of reaction though little change showed in her. They were able to see the teenager briefly after the trial where he hugged her and told her that everything would be alright. Leaving without her was hard, but he was comforted by the fact that they would get her back. Because of the good news, he expected Ayrn to be a little better at dealing with the loss for the rest of the week, but instead it appeared to only get worse. She was gone from the moment she got up till well after the sun had set, burying herself in work in order to keep her mind off the teenager. He managed as well as he could and left her alone for the most part. Often times when he was alone in the house after work when she had yet to return, he would relaxed on the couch or in the bed with Cairo, taking comfort from the present that he had presented Ayrn with to make up for not getting her a Christmas present. Erixic had to work the day that they were supposed to pick Pirzi up, but he decided it was probably best that he let the two have a little alone time before he intruded so even when he knew that she was back home, he remained at work till closing time. Walking through the door, he greeted the girl he had come to think of as his daughter with a tight, long hug and a kiss on the top of her head before excusing himself to take a shower. When he emerged, he ordered pizza for dinner and then joined the girls in the living room to watch movies. Looking at his women, he was glad to see both of them smiling and suddenly felt very thankful for the life he had. Pirzi had school in the morning so after a while she bid them both goodnight and disappeared into her room. Unsure of himself around Ayrn for the time, he started to stand up, but was stopped by her voice as she apologized for how she had been acting lately. It's fine Ayrn. I know you've been stressed with the hotel repairs and worried about getting Pirzi back. I can understand. He replied, thinking that their conversation would then be over, but then she brought up the boy that had cheated on Pirzi and he sat forward in his chair for a different reason. Narrowing his eyes at the news that she and that kid were back together, he tried to control his anger and protective instincts and clasped his hands in front of him to keep them from making fists. When Ayrn asked him to support the teenager’s decision, his silver eyes flared and he found it hard to keep his irritation to himself when he spoke in reply. Ayrn, that boy is not trustworthy and I don't like Pirzi hanging around him. I've seen his type before. Who knows what all he is into! Drugs, excessive use of alcohol; I don't want her in that environment. I know she's old enough to make her own decisions and that I can't stop her from dating whoever she chooses, but I can't support this decision. The punk cheated on her for Christ sakes! I can't respect that. Shaking his head, he got up from where he had been sitting and paced around the room, trying to work off a little excess energy. Just then, his phone went off and he moved to answer it. On the other line was the shifter father who had taken in Jack. He informed Erix with clear regret and stress in his voice that their daughter had been diagnosed with leukemia the day before after they had taken her to the doctor for a regular check-up. They had spent the following day at the hospital doing tests and starting her on her first round of treatment. It looked good that she was going to recover, but the parents felt as if they could no longer watch over the young teenager with all that was going on with their daughter. After expressing his condolences and offering to help in any way that he could, he arranged to pick up the teen from their home the next day. Hanging up, he released a heavy sigh and squeezed his temples with his thumb and forefinger before rubbing his forehead. That was the couple that have been looking after Jack. I need to find him a new family to live with. Their daughter just got diagnosed with cancer and they are overwhelmed.
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 2, 2011 22:08:05 GMT -5
She hated the way that she felt for the next week that the girl was away and she knew that she was not being fair to the man in her life and that was the reason that she was trying to stay away from him. She was trying to give him space since she knew that her patience was minimal to none and that there was no reason for it. Erix had been nothing but amazing to her. He seemed to be not too sure what was going to happen between them when she then started talking and apologized for the way that she had been for the past couple days and he uttered that he understood why she had been like that and then her stomach turned a little when she thought of what she was going to tell him next and she was going to fight for the girls right to go out with Revikr even though she knew that there were better guys out there for her and that the girl could do much better than a guy that had already cheated on her. A deep sigh then passed through her lips as she kept her voice low as she reached out towards the man catching the man’s jaw within her hands. Erixic, just hear me out for a moment. She then thought about what she was going to say. I know he is not trustworthy I hate that Pirzi is hanging out with him but I do realize that it is her decision to make and it is much better for her if we are not against them. I know that they will see each other no matter if we are against it or not so therefore if we at least pretend that we are not against it then at least we can keep a closer eye on both of them. She uttered gently. He caught his hands with hers with a small smile. Plus I also know that if you were ever told that you could not see me it would not stop you. She said with a small smile. He was then pacing along the edge of the room. He then picked up his phone when it rang and she waited patiently for the news that she was sure was going to come. She knew that it was about the boy that he had just dropped off with what was supposed to be his new family today even before the man then hung up and told her that the reason that the boy needed a new home was because the man’s daughter had been diagnosed with cancer. That’s terrible. She said for a moment and head was then rested in her hands and she realized that she had an idea. I might have an idea, Damien spoke of wanting to see if there was a child that he could help. I will talk to him. She then stood from her place on the couch and decided that she needed to go see the man right away as she headed towards the top floor of the hotel knowing that she needed to know for sure if it was going to be a possibility because she did not like the thought of the boy yet again getting moved around he had already run from his problems once and she knew that it was not going to take too much to tip him over the edge. I will be right back. She stated before then shutting the door and heading up the stairs and unlocking the door, the man then turned to look at her and glare. It’s called knocking Ayrn, what if I had been naked? He asked with a small smile before then turning back to the girl and walking towards the door where she had come in. I remember you telling me Damien that you would be interested in helping a kid in need when I told you that me and Erixic were going to go get Jack. If you still have the same feelings his new guardians did not work out, its completely up to you though let me know. They talked for another couple minutes where he then told her that he would make up his mind in the night and get back to her in the morning though she already had the feeling that with the kind of guy he was he was going to be getting ready for taking the boy in the entire night. She then jogged back down the stairs and into the place she now called home seeking out Erixic. She sat on the couch. I know we have not really talked about it since we have both been so busy but when were you thinking that you wanted us to get married? She asked him, it was true that it really had not come up since they had gotten engaged for the second time.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 6, 2011 13:53:32 GMT -5
Figure immediately froze as the woman reached out and took his chin in her grasp, his hard resolve crumbling ever so slightly while silver depths stared into calm emeralds. Quietly, he listened to her avocation for their teenage daughter and fought back dissenting comments that rose in the back of his throat. Pirzi was a strong willed and independent girl who he trusted to make the right decisions most of the time, but when it came to the opposite sex he knew that judgment could be a little hazy and the bloke therefore felt that she was not protecting her best interests by giving this Revikr boy a second chance. Still, knowing who she was, he knew that if they forbid her from seeing the punk that she would simply sneak around behind their backs to do so even though she loved them both and he had no doubt that the boy would do his upmost to see her. Sighing, he dropped his gaze from his lover's in a defeated sort of way though jaw remained clenched, a sign that he did not fully embrace the proposal that she had offered. Pair lifted again as her hand left his chin and instead she slipped her grip in his own, squeezing as she referenced his determination to be with her. Groaning a little, he leaned back and using the connection between their arms, pulled her onto his lap before wrapping thick extremities around her torso. A quick kiss was pressed to her shoulder before he shook his head and leaned his forehead against her arm. If that boy has the same feeling for Pirzi that I do for you, I might just have to kill him. Lips murmured in a half joking manner though the drake was sincerely concerned about such a thing occurring. To have such intense emotions for another while in high school was nearly unheard of and it this were the case between his adoptive daughter and her rogue boyfriend, Erixic knew that it would be best to split them up now, but because his fiancé had convinced him that showing no ill feelings towards the young relationship would be the best route for them to take, all the man could do was hope that the flame would quickly smolder and die. Getting up, he paced a little trying to let off a little excess energy when his phone rang. The prospect adoptive parents for Jack were informing them that due to the young daughter’s recent cancer diagnosis, they could no longer take care of the teen. Instantly, a list of the other members of his pack that might be other candidates for a home for the new shifter began to run through his mind, but he was able to focus enough on the phone call to arrange a time for him to pick up the lad the next day. Hanging up, he informed Ayrn of the situation and after a short pause where she expressed her regrets for the parents, the lady spoke of Damien possibly being able to help out. Looking towards her, his hand that had been at his temples fell to his side and a singular eyebrow raised in interest before he nodded when she told him she would be right back. Taking up a place on the couch to wait for her to get back, he flipped through the TV channels till he found a sports coverage while running his large hand over Cairo’s coat once the yearling had jumped up on the couch to join him. Not much time had passed before he heard the door open and looked over to see his mate walking back into their suite, locking the door behind her. So what did Damien say? He asked, releasing the dog that wiggled with excitement as she ran over to her owner. A tender smile cracked his features as he watched the animal greet her, but attention quickly shifted to the woman who then sat down on the cushions next to him only to be joined a few seconds later by the German shorthaired pointer that made herself comfortable laying across the lass' lap. The broadcast on the TV was ignored as the conversation turned towards the impending marriage and the male could not help but let a broad smile cross lips. Reaching across the distance, he grabbed her waist gently and pulled her closer to him, causing Cairo to scramble off of the couch to get out of the way of the two humans. Tomorrow. His husky voice teasingly whispered in her ear as he chuckled and let his teeth graze the soft flesh of her lobe in a playful bite. Leaning away, he turned more serious and tilted his head as he regarded her, wondering if he should not bring up what he had been thinking about for the past week. I would love to be married to you as quickly as possible, but we're both busy right now and I don't see us having much time to plan for a wedding. What do you think about hiring a planner? It'd be the more expensive path, but I think it'd work best for both of us so that we don't get too stressed trying to figure all of this stuff out on our own. Now if you want to go for it, I've already done some research over the past week and I can get in contact with a few planners who I'm considering and we can set a date to meet them and see if we like them enough to hire them. With the workout center having been out of commission and the woman busy with all the hotel repairs, Erix had a lot of free time on his hands and put it to good use working out the details of the wedding. He already had a few venues picked out, but had tried not to think too much on everything else for the color scheme and such was really up to the woman and he did not want to become too overwhelmed by the process. Sure, he did not want to be one of those couples who were engaged for a year or more before finally getting married because he simply felt like he could not wait that long to have her for his bride, but they had plenty of time to plan this out. He wanted to make sure everything worked the way that they wanted it to so that it would be a perfect day in both of their lives.
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 6, 2011 23:02:50 GMT -5
If she had any say in the matter she knew that her first choice for P would not be the boy that had already proved to be enough of an asshole to cheat on her with someone from a band. She knew that if it had been in her situation knowing that he was very involved in music she would never be able to trust him again though she knew that she needed to trust P and even if the girl got hurt at least she knew that she would be able to be there for the girl when she was needed. She hated the thought of someone hurting her but sometimes it was necessary to have a little bit of heartbreak and she would not be the type to ban her against seeing someone since that would then break the trust she even now had in the girl. She would not give the girl any reason to have to sneak around, they were just teenagers and obviously there was something between them if the girl who was usually so stubborn and defiant had decided he was worth a second chance. Erix appeared to still be perturbed by the idea but he seemed to come to realize that they were sort of stuck between a rock and a hard place since if they forbid the girl from seeing him she would simply go behind their backs to see him anyways. He seemed to be complient for now and this seemed to cause her to smile a little that she was able to get through to him even though a lot of the time when they clashed they were never able to find neutral ground though this time she knew that she brought a lot of good points to the disagreement and she knew that this was the first time that they had been able to work through something that they did not agree with eachother on so it was a step in the right direction for the two of them. He then pulled her into his lap and she allowed body to conform to him as arms wrapped around her and kiss was place along her shoulder as he announced that if the boy felt the same way about P as he did for her that he would have to kill him. Eyes were rolled. You are so dramatic Erix. They are teenagers, in highschool. She uttered with a small chuckle and smile. When he announced that the foster parents of Jack were not able to keep him Damien had instantly jumped to her mind and she announced to him that she would be right back before having the meeting with Damien. When she returned the door was locked behind her before she then moved to the couch as the dog jumped down to wiggle at her shins where she petted the animal for a moment before sitting on the couch with the man and curling up beside him resting her head on his shoulder. Damien wants to take him in. He’s talked to me about this before that’s why I thought about him. And I think it’s a good idea, he would be able to provide a stable place for him to live along with anything else that he needs and he is around enough to know a few things about shifters. What do you think? She asked looking back at him wondering if this announcement of Damien wanting to help the teen being a surprise. The dog took her spot that she seemed to frequent stretched out along her lap but that was short lived when the girl then asked about them getting married which caused him to reach over and pull her closer causing the dog to skitter across the hardwood floor rather frantically. Poor Cairo. She uttered looking offending with a glare before husky words were comprehended. Him telling her tomorrow and this caused a brilliant smile to cross lips. I wish it could be that easy. She informed him. He then asked her about her thoughts about getting a wedding planner. Of course, though I still want to do as much as we can do ourselves as well, but a planner would be great to help out and take care of all the last minute details. I agree with you. She knew that she would not be able to do all of it by herself and that would be silly so bringing another person especially someone that was a professional into it would be perfect to make sure they would both look back on it fondly. She re-positioned herself on his lap until she was sitting sideways and leaning back on the edge of the arm of the couch with a small sigh and coy smile. Who is going to be your best man? Have you decided yet? She asked curiously. She had not even thought about the bridal party on her side, she knew that she would ask Haley Ann to be a part of it as well as Bricaza and Pirzi would be in it but other then that it was off her mind. Of course Damien would be the one to walk her down the aisle and this brought a small smile to her features. Erixic and Damien and now P being the most important people in her life.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 16, 2011 11:15:53 GMT -5
Brow cocked to one side as the damsel easily dismissed his threat to kill the poor teenager if he had intense feelings for their adoptive daughter as him being dramatic. Rich chuckles escape as she defended herself by claiming that the duo was only in high school because instantly his memories of the short time he had spent at the secondary education level came flooding back. Do you remember high school babe? I do. Even at the ninth grade level I had girls all over me. Plenty of who thought they would one day get to become Mrs. Matthews I'm sure. It's not as innocent as you make it out to be. Neither that boy or Pirzi have settled hormones at this point in their life and if he has feelings for her that are even a quarter of what I feel for you, there won't be anything he wouldn't do to get himself into her pants. That’s just how teenage boys are. Smirking, he let the subject drop there then received the unexpected phone call which took his fiancé away from him momentarily while she went to ask her best friend about taking in the runaway shifter they had rescued earlier that week. The time apart was worth it though as she returned with good news. Quietly, he listened to her advocate for Damien as a suitable foster parent, but he really did not need to hear why she thought he would be a good match for Jack. Already the man was on board with the plan the instant she suggested that the hotel's co-owner might want to take the kid in. Over the past year since they had become more involved in the hotel's business, Erixic had gotten to know the other man and now considered him a close friend that he could trust nearly as much as he could trust his mate. No one needed to tell him that Damien would do a good job as an adoptive dad for a lost boy because he knew it already. Sure, it would be a bit less ideal since the teen in question was a shifter and his possible parent was human, but that was only because the alpha had hoped that by housing Jack with members of his pack that the boy would be exposed more to the atmosphere and learn more about his body and how to control the shifting. Despite this, the male knew that with Damien, Jack would be at living at the hotel and with all the shifters swarming the place, he was certain that some level of exposure was bound to happen. The match was better than he could have hoped for so when she asked him what he thought, the male could not hide the broad smile that met her. I think it's a great idea. I'll phone Damien and the couple tomorrow to sort out the details so that he can pick Jack up. With that subject covered, the pair moved on to the topic of their wedding with a little more excitement charging the air. As Cairo scrambled to get out of the way of her owner's body that was quickly tumbling towards the couch, the male let out a string of laughter that only got louder with his woman's comment. Ah I think she'll forgive me. He counter, watching as the dog moved out of her hiding place once things were settled and wiggled her way over to lay at his feet with the nub tail of her wagging busily as if to prove his point. Gaze shifted back to his partner as she agreed to his suggestion of them hiring a wedding planner, leaving her man with a sense of accomplishment and responsibility. He had done well in thinking that plan out on his own now he needed to see it through which he planned on starting the next day. Talk moved from the more serious matters to their bridal party when she asked him who was going to be his best man. John. He replied without hesitation, having already thought out who he wanted to stand next to him while he waited for her at the altar. And I was going to ask Damien, Dario, Taelix, and a few more of the pack to stand with me to match whatever number of women you want. Have you thought about your side? He asked, curious to see how many girls she had thought of to ask to stand with her. Another idea stuck him and he quickly tacked on another question, feeling as if he needed to know so that he would know if they had an issue on their hands or not. What about color scheme? Please tell me you are not going to go crazy and have the bridesmaids wear a hot pink. I'm not so sure how good I'll look in a hot pink vest. Vocals teased, knowing his girl better than to think she would choose such a color for their wedding, but he was curious to see if she had thought about what color she wanted her girls to wear on their special day.
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 18, 2011 0:47:09 GMT -5
Erixic was the type to be intense in everything that he did so when he stated that if the teenager felt the same way that he felt for her that he would be committing a murder the only response he really got was her rolling her eyes at him with a small smirk that uplifted the corners of kissers. When she told him that they were just in high school she thought she might get away with the comment for him to just leave it but he had other thoughts and tonight seemed to be a night for them to bicker though it was light and playful between the two of them since it did not relate to anything life threatening knowing in the end that they were going to have to let the relationship that neither of them supported run its course with their teenage daughter. Who knew being the adoptive mother to a teenage girl was this stressful sure she had heard it from many people though she had never taken them very seriously. When he asked her if she remembered high school she nodded with a small smile. Yes, very well actually I do remember Damien carrying out strict interrogations of any boy who wanted to speak with me, this seemed to scare off most suitors. She laughed at her use of the word. Mrs. Matthews, sorry there’s only one of those and the spots taken. She uttered to him before brow was raised at the last comment in that series about if his feelings were a quarter of what Erix felt for her that there was nothing that he would not do to get into her pants and a gasp left her lips. Are you saying that’s what all your intentions are, to get into my pants?! You were a teenage boy not too long ago, sir. She tried her best to keep a straight face but ended up bursting into laughter the moment that it managed to pass through her lips and a playful glare met steel colored eyes. The moment then turned serious when he started to talk about the boy that they had just picked up from the warehouse the day of the storm. Apparently the couple that took him were not able to keep him and she then spoke of Damien having mentioned something like this to her before and excused herself to go talk to her best friend. It was nice living so close with him and she reminded herself that she needed to start spending a little more time with the man knowing that he was going through a rough time since he had just broken up with Laina and that he was now alone. When she returned Erix told her that he thought that it was a great idea and she beamed with the fact that he agreed with her. She looked offended when the dog then took her spot on the couch with her just for him to make her move and take the spot he told her that Cairo would forgive him and eyes were rolled but he was right since it was only seconds before the dog then hopped lightly onto the end of the couch curling up by his feet with her tail wagging. When she asked him who was going to be his best man she smiled when he told her the name that she was positive that she would hear. I am glad, they will be excited for that. He then continued to name people that she had expected to be a part of the wedding and this caused a small smile to rest on kissers. Well I don’t have many close girlfriends but I talked with Bricaza about it when were on the cruise and obviously Pirzi and Haley Ann and I was thinking about asking Julian even though I have not spent too much time with her. And Damien is going to walk me down the aisle. We agreed on that way back in highschool. She then paused for a moment thinking before he asked her about the colour scheme. I think you would look sexy in neon orange, then the bridesmaids could just wear jump suits instead of dresses. Giggling she then poked him in the ribs. No I was thinking grey and maybe pale green? Did you have any ideas?
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 19, 2011 2:43:07 GMT -5
Chuckles emit at her description of high school, an amused smirk overcoming handsome features as he met her gaze, perfectly content as they were on the couch with her sitting in his lap. It figures Damien would do that. He commented, easily able to picture the other man sitting behind a desk in a darkly lit room while across the table sat a random teenager who had been unlucky enough to ask Ayrn for her number, his arms and legs tied to the chair in which he was seated and the singular light in the room dangling from its connection from the ceiling and swinging back and forth between the two males. At her gasp and the last comment, the bloke could not help but let loose yet another series of laughs, his brow rose as he managed to quiet down enough to where speech would be possible as he met her gaze. Maybe not, but I've already accomplished that task remember? It happened after the first date we ever went on and you disappeared into the bathroom for a good twenty minutes after the fact. Ever since then I haven't been able to get enough, though I'm glad we graduated from you hiding from me behind a closed door afterwards. Vocals teased lightly, knowing that she would probably not be able to resist battering back with a reply of her own that would most likely somehow blame him for her running to hide in the bathroom that first night. He was rather disappointed when the moment was interrupted with more serious matters and the chance to return to their previous conversation was instantly dismissed. Thankfully, once she returned, a new conversation picked up as they began to discuss the plans for their upcoming wedding. Ever since their renewed engagement while on the cruse, the pair had really not gotten the chance to talk about what they wanted for a wedding and though the man suspected that nothing had changed from what it was nearly a year ago now when they were first engaged, it never hurt to talk things out and get a clear idea of what your partner was interested in and what was completely off limits. Nodding to her approval of his best man choice, the bloke could not help but to agree with her assessment though he doubted the news that he wanted John to be the one to stand right beside him at his wedding would come as a shock to either the man or his wife. After all, his longest friendship was with John and Julian because they had all been within the pack under Max's leadership and through that connection Erixic had gotten the chance to play the best man in their wedding what seemed like so many years ago. Listening to her choices for possible bridesmaids, the man could not contain the beaming smile that he directed towards her especially when she spoke about including Jules although she did not know the woman all that well. You are absolutely amazing. How is it that I got lucky enough to have you fall so desperately in love with me that you agree to marry me twice? Letting his thoughts escape through his mouth, the shifter exposed his feelings in a quick gush to his lover just as he pressed his lips to hers before inquiring about her color scheme. Eyes instantly rolled as she spoke about dressing him in neon orange and her bridesmaids in jump suits though he was thoroughly enjoying the chance to play around with his mate. When she poked him in the ribs, he made quite a show of wincing and shooting a disgruntled look at her while moving his hand to rub his side where her finger and stuck in between his ribs. I like the idea of a green color. I think it would work well for us. Are you still entertaining the thought of going away for our wedding or would you rather have it here now? We could do it in the cathedral off 15th Street and have the reception here if you wanted, but if we take a little trip for the actual wedding our ceremony and the aftermath would be a little less formal. Leaving the subject open for debate, the man knew he would be fine with whatever she chose because he simply would be pleased to get married to her. It did not really matter to him where they were or what they wore as long as it fit the dream she had of how she wanted her wedding to be. Glancing over at the clock, he noticed that it was getting rather late and before she could protest, he picked her up in his arms and started towards their bedroom, using his feet to push the door further away from the jam gently and closing it behind them a little too firmly though he did not want the dog following them to bed this time. You, darlin', need to get yourself in bed so you can be ready to take on the world with your best friend tomorrow. Lyrics teased as he set her down on the bed, stepping away briefly to take off his shoes and strip from his current clothes before climbing into the bed and beneath the covers. As usual, he instantly reached for her as they lay out beside each other and placed a tender kiss to the tip of her nose, nuzzling her affectionately before sighing contently and rocking back onto his side in a comfortable sleeping position with lids closed. Good night. I love you. He told her, waiting to hear her reply before allowing himself to drift off into sleep. The next morning, they woke at the same time and then both busied themselves getting ready for the day. The male spent most of his day in the fitness center running through an inventory list and making sure all the equipment that they had brought in to replace the few machines that had gotten damaged during the storm were all in perfect working order. After work while he was waiting on Ayrn to join him in the lobby so they could take the elevator up to their suite together, he placed the calls to the different event planners and ended up booking two appointments with different women for the next day, hoping that his wife-to-be would have a free schedule for then. When she came to him, he greeted her eagerly with his usual smile and a quick kiss before taking her hand and beginning to walk towards the elevators. We've got two appointments tomorrow to meet with planners. One is at 9:45 and the other is at 1. Can you make those?
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 19, 2011 3:56:50 GMT -5
Damien had always been exactly like a brother should be to their sister, even though they had not met until the later part of their high school he had adjusted to their life together and her in the same house effortlessly, caring for the girl who at the time had been an emotional and mental mess. After all who would not be considering where she had come from? It had not taken him long to break through the walls that she had put up and find out the history she tried her best to forget and become her guardian. He was the one person before Erix that she had always been able to count on and she knew that she would always be able to count on him. It was strange to think that the two of them never really fought with how close they had always been. Both of them tried their best to be able to please one another and to look out for their best interests so really what was there to fight about, even when they lived together in the apartment that he now had in the top of the hotel she could not even think of one occurrence in which they had fought, well with the exception of when she announced that she would be leaving to Hitari with a man that he had not even been allowed to meet. To tell the truth she had been a little terrified for him to meet Erixic thinking that the two of them would clash terribly. Erix at the time was everything he was trying to protect her from. Their relationship stemming from a one night stand that neither of them had been proud of, she looked back on it now as something meant to be though. She was a different person now from the feeble and terrified girl he had met in the forest, a vulnerable mess. Of course he looked as though he was picturing her best friend interrogating all the boys with their raging hormones that made the mistake of wanting something to do with her and weeding through the ones with less than honorable intentions. This of course did not leave much of a choice for her which was why she had not really dated in high school. You were the exact guy that Damien was trying to protect me from, or at least I thought you were. You have no idea what he thought of me when I told him I was moving to Hitari with you and I would not even let you meet him because I was terrified of what he was going to think. She said with a small chuckle it all looked so ridiculous now since both of them had changed so much and developed into responsible adults who shared an adopted daughter and a life that people only dreamt about. Her mood lightened a little with the next comment that left her lips. What you do not realize, dear, is that if there had been an escape route from your bathroom I would have been gone. She said with a small chuckle. Everything in their demeanor then changed when they were speaking about serious matters involving the young shifter they had just brought home from the warehouse. But as soon as they had figured out what was going to work out for him she turned back to the effortless conversation passing between the two of them. Back when she met him if you would have told her this would be where they would be in two years’ time she never would have believed it. When she turned her attention back to the wedding she stated the people who would be her bridesmaids adding his best friend’s wife at the end wondering what he would think about it. This seemed to bring a bright smile to his face as he then asked her how he got so lucky to have her agree to marry him twice and utter that she was amazing. Why thank you, I guess you are just lucky. She said with a small smirk. Lips were pressed to his in a tender kiss and to her it seemed to break off much too soon and small sigh left her lips when he pulled away bottom lip jutted out in a pout for a split second before she informed him that orange was her color choice. He knew better than to think it was serious as his eyes were rolled and this pleased her that she was able to annoy him lightly. When she poked him he recoiled looking a combination of offended and faking the pain. She nearly muttered wimp under her breath though stopped herself as she finished that she was thinking about green and possibly a grey colour. The two seemed to go well together. He then asked her if she was still thinking that they should go away for the wedding and she shook her head. No. The hotel is a large part of my life and a lot of the people who are going to be present are part of the staff so therefore I do not think it to be a good idea to leave the hotel with no staff left. Plus it will be really easy to house all the people that are flying in. Damien requests to be a part of the planning of the reception and he wants it to be here in the ballroom of the hotel. I told him I would discuss it with you but I think it would be nice. The guests would not have far to go to their rooms. After she then finished talking he picked her up from the couch and she stayed still in his arms as she was being carried to their bedroom. He stated that she needed to get the rest before tomorrow and she was about to argue when a yawn parted jaws briefly and palm then covered her mouth before settling against his chest. He then crawled into bed with her and she immediately curled up beside him. The way things seemed to work out between them was nothing short of bliss as he kissed the tip of her nose and she closed her eyes as words were then uttered to her. Night Erixic. I love you too. Words were quiet and spoken with a smile. The sleep that she got that night proved to be restful and she was surprised when they awoke at the same time the next morning and were ready for their day. When breakfast was finished they were on their way down to the lobby at the same time when she then walked into the offices to see that Haley Ann was just leaving a small smile crossed her lips. Hey. She uttered softly before then continuing on to the office that held her best friend, the papers looking like a tornado. What on earth it happening in here? She asked him picking up the file folder at the door and listening to what he needed her to do for the day nodding before then starting. She needed to decorate the ballroom for a business event being held there tonight. So her first stop was at a party store where she rented the traditional decorations before returning to set them all up and pick up food and everything else needed. The day was spent running around crazily and she was relieved when she finished and met up with her future husband at the fitness center. He asked her if her day was free tomorrow and told her that they had appointments for two different planners with a smile she then voiced her answer. He took her hand leading the way to the elevator and she followed with a brilliant smile. I set tomorrow aside to start looking for dresses, but for you I suppose I could post pone it further. When they reached the door she unlocked it and immediately started on dinner for the three of them when Pirzi made it back. Pirzi told me that she was having a try out today after school for a group that trains back up dancers. Her teacher thought she would be the best to send out of the group. She informed him, not too sure if the younger girl would have told him about it. When the younger girl came into the apartment she was able to tell that it had went well with the beaming smile crossing the girls lips.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 24, 2011 13:23:17 GMT -5
From the time he got up it seemed, the male was instantly busy doing something. At first, he had made breakfast for both himself and the two girls in the apartment with him before then going down and starting out the day early at the fitness center. He was not there alone for long however as the employees quickly showed up and then kept him even more distracted from the paperwork he was trying to finish by constantly running around and pausing what seemed like every couple of minutes in order to ask him a question about this and that. Two of the employees that he had originally hired with Damien's consent had moved the week before the storm and though they were quickly replaced in the books by two new workers, the pair did not have much experience in the industry and were still in the early stages of their training so Erixic spent a few hours assisting them in learning the ropes since the guy who usually did the training was out for the day with hay fever. Despite how busy his body continued to be as he moved all around the center and assisted both customers and his employees in accomplishing their goals, his mind continued to wander from the task before him and instead to the conversation that he had with his fiancé the night before. Occasionally, he would catch himself smiling off into space while thinking about the first night they had been together which he would quickly hide though he could not deter his train of thought. Life had been so different for him back then. When they had run into each other in the park, the man had been appalled and intrigued by the woman who had instantly been recognizable as a fellow shifter though they had both been in their wolf form at the time. Even before he saw how beautiful she was, the bloke had intended on asking her for a date and was not disappointed when she had agreed to see him later that night. Of course, what had happened between them when they had returned to his home after dinner was the consequence of the moment and nothing that the drake had thought would occur so quickly, but he had not stopped the progress either. Afterwards, he quickly found out that he was enthralled by the lass though she had gone into the bathroom immediately once he had given her the space to move and that was the moment when his interest turned into infatuation. If he had known back then that she had been looking for a way to escape from him, the confident drake that he was would have crowded her in an effort to try and give her a reason to stay by playing his charms though he was glad that did not happen because then she would have been terrified of him and never would have accepted when he had called her the next day to ask if she wanted to go out again. At times, Erix still found he was amazed that the man who he once was had been attracted to such an innocent, insecure girl that she had been. Usually, he avoided relationships and therefore steered clear of ladies that could complicate that decision. Ayrn had definitely been the type of girl to draw out the protector in him which could only possibly lead to them starting up a relationship because no male in their right mind would give up what they considered theirs to another. He was rather glad that he had not met Damien until after the pair had returned to Hitari because first impressions were always important and with the other being a protective brother figure, he was sure that disapproval of the very self assured man he had been would be issued. Instead, much needed time had been allotted for him to mature and grow closer to Ayrn before he had been put in a position where he needed to impress upon her best friend just what sort of man he was and what she meant to him and the situation had turned out for the better. Now he was much more relaxed and instead of being jealous of the very close relationship that his girl had with another man, Erix was able to recognize it for the sibling love that it was though he had occasionally suggested that he thought otherwise during heated arguments that had passed between he and Ayrn. The friendship that Damien and he had started to develop turned out to be rather beneficial and the shifter was glad that the co-owner would be in charge of the reception because it meant that there would be one last thing on Ayrn's mind while she stressed over the details of their wedding. Staying in town really was the best solution for the both of them and though it would take longer to plan than a get-away wedding, he knew it would be worth the extra wait and effort. During his lunch break, the man made the calls to the wedding planners, giving them both a few details about the wedding to make sure they had an understanding of what he and his fiancé would want before scheduling two appointments with the two, one a man and the other a woman, who seemed to have the best grasp and enthusiasm for the event. Because he had left the center to make the calls and quickly down his sandwich, the male was surprised when he came back into the building and found a generous bouquet of red roses sitting on the counter of the greeting desk just beyond the door. Frowning, he rounded the corner and looked at the card, curious who would have had flowers delivered to the center and was shocked to see that the arrangement was for Haley Ann. Picking up the delivery by its base, the man thought nothing of it as he moved into the main section of the center and then yelled out at the woman where she was helping a pregnant customer do exercises on a fitness ball. Instantly, she looked up at him to see what he wanted and he lifted the vase for her and everyone else in the room that had looked at him when he had yelled out across the room, to see. Instantly, a red twinge crept upon her freckled cheeks and she quietly dismissed herself from the customer who was grinning broadly at her to come up to him and take the flowers rather quickly. Gray depths followed her as she moved towards the counter where she paused to read the card before running her hands over the blossoms with care before suddenly seeming to realize she was admiring her gift out in the open and quickly dashed into the locker room from which she emerged a moment later with her facade completely blank. Though interested to know who the roses were from, the male knew better than to ask and instead returned to his work, deciding to talk to Ayrn about it later to see if she had heard any woman gossip about Haley Ann seeing anyone. By the time he met up with his woman after the work day was done, the incident was forgotten in the back of his mind as he focused instead upon their upcoming marriage ceremony. At the mention of her already having plans to look for a dress the next day, he felt guilty about not checking with her before placing the appointments, but she eagerly said she would set the shopping aside for another day in exchange for coming with him tomorrow. Kissing the top of her head as they walked into the elevator before leaning forward to press their floor's button, the man silently showed his appreciation before resting against the wall of the contraption as it took them upward on its steel cables. Who are you going to take with you to get the dress? He asked, curious to see if they were anyone he could get information on the clothing that was supposed to be a mystery to the groom traditionally up until the time of the ceremony. They began unwinding from the day as he took a shower and dressed in comfortable clothes that he could wear around the house once they reached their residence and she told him that Pirzi had try outs for a training program that day and he found that though they did not know how the girl did, he was proud of her and knew in the back of his mind that she had gotten in. When the teen walked through the door, her broad smile and excited attitude was enough to let him know that she had been accepted as expected. Gently elbowing her adoptive mother who was busy cooking pasta at the stove while he peeled and sliced zucchini, the male drew her attention from her task while grinning proudly across the way at their daughter. I think that beautiful smile means that try outs went well. He told Ayrn in a playful tone with his voice loud enough for Pirzi to hear. Within the next little while, he hugged her and congratulated her before she told them that she would be receiving her final answer later that week. They ate dinner together as usual and the conversation flowed between them smoothly up until the women rose to take the plates to the sink while Erixic secretly fed Cairo some of the left over grilled chicken as he put them into Tupperware. The ease of the night was interrupted as the girl asked for permission to go to Los Angeles that weekend for her graduation present. Frowning and instantly looking up from the dog to direct his gaze towards her, the man noticed the nervous expression she had though still could not guess why she wanted to go to California. What's in LA this weekend? He asked, crossing his arms over his chest as he leaned back against the counter, glancing over at Ayrn to see if she had any idea of what their daughter had planned. When she told him that Revikr would be playing a concert there, his jaw line hardened and he bit his tongue to keep from immediately declining her request though it was rather obvious by his expression that he did not want her to go. However, his better judgment knew to let Ayrn respond and so he stood there silently as the two women began to discuss it.
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 25, 2011 23:55:44 GMT -5
Who ever thought that the two of them would have lasted together to not only keep the spark that seemed to be so powerful between the two of them but also settle into a lifestyle where they were living together and not only that they were engaged with a teenage daughter. It seemed almost surreal as she awoke that morning to discover that she was not the first one to be up as she rolled over to realize that the other side of the bed was cold from the recently vacated spot beside her. She threw her feet over the edge of the bed to then make her way to the bathroom to have a quick shower and blow dry her hair as it well in loose waves along her shoulders before she dressed for the day that she had informed Damien she would be free to help him out all day and she knew that the man would make her run around like a chicken with her head cut off since she was taking over one of his days which meant that it would be insanely busy. She sat at the table for a few moments with both Erixic and Pirzi before she started on her day leaving at the same moment to then take the elevator down with Erixic and they parted ways as she made her way to the offices and a lingering kiss was left on his lips scandalous enough that she knew it would be on his mind for at least the first couple moments that he was in the fitness center before he was then able to distract himself with the paper work she was sure that he would be doing since he did all the paperwork for the fitness center since it took a load off Damien’s shoulders. She thought that this was appropriate since he knew what was going on with the center every day. The day passed at a record speed since it was true to what she had thought and she was so busy that she felt like she was run off her feet for most of the day but by the time she was finished she was both excited for the business party that was happening knowing a lot of her thought had gone into the planning and they would be pleased with the way that it turned out. When she then met the man before the elevator a broad smile crossed her face. He kissed the top of her head before they then stepped into the elevator together and he asked who she was going to take to get the dress with her. Brow raised slightly. And why are you interested in that? The suspicion clearly written on her face as she knew that he was one to scheme. Strangely enough I am taking Damien with me as well as the bridesmaids like Haley Ann, Pirzi, and hopefully Julian. She then leaned close to whisper to him with a small smirk. But if you are looking for hints as to what it might look like they are all sworn to secrecy and you will just have to wait to see it since it will not be even entering the apartment, I don’t trust you not to look. This comment proved to him that she knew him very well as she then stepped out of the elevator as it stopped on their floor. After changing into a pair of shorts and tshirt that was appropriate for the weather she then set to work on helping the man make dinner and she had her back to the door as he was the one that was facing it when the girl walked in home from school and she was gently nudged before deep vocals spoke the next words to her. She then moved in the direction of the younger girl to wrap her arms around her in a hug before Erix did the same and congratulated her even though she announced that she had not been accepted quite yet she had a feeling that there was no way that Pirzi would not have tried her hundred percent and they would be impressed by that. She was stunned by the way she was able to dance. When they had finished dinner and were putting the rest of the plates away and Erixic moved to feed the dog Pirzi then turned to Ayrn asking if she would be able to go to LA the upcoming weekend for her graduation and before she was able to ask Erixic asked her what was in LA in the coming weekend and judging by the nervous look on her face and the fact that P had not been going out much recently that she realized that her boyfriend must be there for some reason. After the girl announced that her boyfriend was playing a concert there she badly wanted to tell the girl no but knowing that would not be appropriate since soon she would be off to college and out on her own and while Ayrn hoped she would stick around for as long as possible she knew that the girl would be almost an adult and able to make her own decisions about what went on her life, so she did trust her enough to then allow her to do something like this. Though there were going to have to be rules about it. She was able to catch her future husband in the background practically fuming but he did not speak and he was on his best behavior. I will let you know that I really do not like the idea, but I will not say no right away. If you are able to find a group willing to go, I might consider it, why don’t you see if Jack and Taelix can go? She asked knowing the two boys had no interest in the girl past friends so they would be perfect chauffeurs and she also knew that Tae really did not like Rev. The girl nodded and seemed a little relieved by the time she then said her good nights and soon Ayrn was walking in the direction of her and Erix’s bedroom. I am proud of you. She uttered gently. I know you wanted badly to tell her no, but she’s almost graduated she needs to make her own decisions a little more and I see nothing wrong with it if she manages to get Taelix to go with her and a couple others of the group of her friends. The next day she awoke being excited, knowing it was the day that her and Erix would get to go meet with the two planners. After breakfast was made for the three of them, waffles with syrup and fresh berries she then did a few errands before they then changed to get ready for the appointment the first on being with the man. They made their way to the garage and she walked to the passengers side of the truck knowing he would want to drive.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 28, 2011 8:42:01 GMT -5
Poor Damien. Surrounded by all those women. The male commented, shaking his head and acting like it was a real shame for the other man and that he had earned Erixic's pity while at the same time ignoring the worthy accusation that she had placed on him. A second after the words had left his lips however, a slight frown furrowed his brow as a thought struck him and he seemed to be contemplating something. But then again, maybe he's smart. One single man, lots of women..... Though Haley Ann is the only single one in the group that isn’t our daughter. The events from the day before came flooding back into his mind as he remembered the flowers that someone had sent the shifter woman while she was working at the fitness center and he suddenly realized that he had not informed his wife of this discovery. Retaining his calm and collected exterior while inside bubbling over with excitement, the bloke pulled his wife-to-be closer to his side nonchalantly before again speaking. Perhaps from what I saw yesterday maybe even Haley Ann is no longer single. With eyes twinkling with mischievous intentions, he baited the line and waited for her to bite before bending slightly in order to lean over her shoulder to whisper in her ear with his mouth inches from the sensitive area. Someone sent Haley Ann flowers to the fitness center the other day right after work. A dozen red roses: the type of flowers only a man who wants a chance would send a woman he was perusing. Leaning back, he let the information sink in for her and before she could comment on it, the ding from the elevator sounded and the metal doors were sliding apart to allow them to step out onto their floor. The rest of the night passed just like any other night might up until the time after dinner when Pirzi asked permission to go to Los Angeles in order to see the boy whom Erix considered a poor excuse for a boyfriend though he kept his opinions to himself and became suddenly rather busy doing dishes while Ayrn handled the situation, telling the teen that she was free to go as long as she took a few friends. While not completely satisfied with the answer because it still meant that the girl was going to see that punk, the adoptive father knew that it was the best route because they really could not tell her no without appearing to be completely steadfast against her having a relationship with Revikr which would surely cause her to rebel and with Taelix going the alpha could be confident that his daughter would be taken care of and it was also a plus that the fellow teenager happened to have an aversion to his best friend's boyfriend as well. After Pirzi had excused herself to go to bed and the dishes were finished, the adults moved on to their own bedroom with the woman expressing her pride in her man. Sighing, he listened to what she said, knowing that she was right while at the same time rejecting the information because he did not want to have to accept it. Once she had finished, he pulled her closer to his side in their bed, but made no further movement as he continued to stare up at the ceiling, obviously distracted by the subject of Pirzi. I know. We have to trust her to make her own decisions, but I just want to keep her safe and happy. Turning to look at his mate, he managed a weak half smile as he leaned down to kiss her forehead. You women will be the death of me I swear. He muttered jokingly before finally seeming to let go of the subject and settle into the mattress to sleep. Goodnight babe. I love you. He whispered just as he closed his eyes and let himself drift off to sleep. The next morning, he woke to a half empty bed as usual, but the smell of waffles smoothed over the disappointment. As quickly as he good, he got into the bathroom to brush his teeth and shower before dressing in a pair of nice jeans with a dark wash, a baby blue t-shirt, and Converse that matched the same color to race into the kitchen. Smiling the moment he saw his fiancé, the bloke snuck up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her off her feet for a brief moment, hoping that he had surprised her enough to where she would squeal, while laying kisses down along her neck and jaw. Upon setting her back on the ground, he nuzzled her hair affectionately before letting go and grabbing the plate of waffles that were already made to take them to the table. Smells amazing babe. How'd you know I would be hungry? Lyrics asked playfully, a childlike sparkle to the man's eyes as he looked at her for her reply before turning to the plate of waffles and putting two on his plate to smother them with butter and syrup. Though it was obvious that he was hungry, the man kept his bites small enough to where he would not have to shove them in his mouth and got through the meal with a clean shirt. While Ayrn was off doing other errands, Erix engaged in a relaxing conversation with Pirzi and checked on the fitness center once she had left, before returning to their suite in order to meet his woman. Once she was ready, they made their way down to the garage and headed towards the truck whose keys he had already in his hand. Moving with her to the passenger side with a smile, he opened the door for her then shut it behind her before moving to the driver's side and climbing into the seat, buckling up, and starting the engine. Following the directions that the receptionist for their first appointment had given him, the pair arrived at the office of the male planner with ten minutes to spare. Parking out in front of the building, the man got out and met Ayrn at the front of the truck where he took her hand before leading the way inside. Sitting at the desk was a receptionist looking rather frazzled as she juggled the calls for the day. Remaining standing, the bloke waited patiently until she had enough time in order to tell her that they were there for their appointment. She nodded and attempted to smile at them, but was quickly busy again with her phone calls. Deciding to take a seat, the man looked behind him to see a couch against the wall and gestured in its direction at his mate. Letting her chose where they were to sit, he then took the seat beside her as they waited for the planner to come see them. He lost track of time as to how long they were sitting there, but he knew he was becoming agitated and very impatient once the planner did finally come out to the reception area and call them back into his main office. Glancing down at his watch, Erixic was alarmed and instantly put off to see that the other bloke was nearly twenty minutes late and they had even arrived early! Though usually quite opinionated, the alpha managed to keep his comments to himself as the planner described his vision for their wedding and reception. It sounded nothing like what they would like and the colors that Ayrn had picked were not even included. He was rather relieved when the appointment was over and they were free to leave though he paused when the planner told them they could schedule the next appointment with his receptionist as they were walking out the door. Instantly, his stubborn pride was triggered and the man turned on his heel to look the planner straight on with an authoritative stance. We will call if we want to schedule another appointment. He told him in a calm voice with an underlying angered tone. His opinion of the planner had been formulated and if he had anything to say about it they would not be returning for a second appointment. The planner seemed dumbstruck that someone would speak to him as Erixic did and could only manage to stare with his mouth partly ajar as the couple walked out of his offices. Remaining quiet during the drive to their next appointment, he waited to hear Ayrn's impression before voicing his own and trying not to dread their next little meeting. If all planners were like that there was no way in hell they would be hiring one. He would make all of the arrangements himself if he had to, but he had no interest in hiring someone who did not take their interests and wishes into consideration or someone who was not professional enough to not be punctual. As it was with the other appointment, the pair arrived early to their destination and the male was instantly struck by how the offices of this next planner looked like a house. Getting out, the same routine was carried out as they entered, but instead of being met by a receptionist, he saw the planner herself standing at the desk going over some paperwork while gnawing on the end of a pencil. The instant they walked in, she looked up to see who it was, glancing at them over her pointy librarian's glasses, before smiling and straightening to approach. "I always like a couple who are a little bit early. I was just going over the numbers again to prepare for our appointment. I'm Daphnia Minx and it is a great pleasure to meet you both." Speaking with a smile upon her face, the woman pulled down her glasses so that they were hanging onto her neck by a chain before thrusting her hand out to shake with both of them. "If you follow me I have us set up in a side room." She informed them before gesturing for them to follow as she led them from the main area into a smaller room that was covered with samples in the colors that they had requested. Instantly impressed, the males previous excitement about the day returned as he sat down beside his woman and listened to the presentation that the planner without having to consult her notes once. While she spoke, he squeezed Ayrn's hand under the table to get her attention and smiled then winked at her before looking back to the planner as she finished up her last idea for the decoration of the reception and asked if they had any questions. Hoping that his mate got the same vibe from the woman as he did, the drake sat straight instantly in his seat and regarded the planner curiously, seeing that her body language was eager, but patient as she waited for their reply. Making his decision then without bothering to check first with Ayrn, he met the woman in the eye and was very pleased when she met him with a stare of her own. Just two: where so we sign and when/where will you like to start?
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Post by Ayrn on Jun 29, 2011 13:05:09 GMT -5
When he then commented about poor Damien being surrounded by all those woman she laughed with a small smile. It was true that he would be a little out of his element in the middle of the dress shop though it would make up for it getting to be around all the women who were going to be present. When he then commented that Haley Ann was the only single one that was no their daughter a glare was sent to him. As much as you do not want to admit our daughter may be a teenager and involved in a relationship that is not as serious but she is not single either. She knew this was going to bother him though so she reached out to run a hand down his forearm allowing her fingers to then wrap with his. She was then intruiged when he made a comment about Haley Ann not being single either. Sure she talked to the girl a lot usually but lately she had been so busy with both the hotel and wedding plans. She made a note to herself that she was going to have to make sure that even in the next few weeks that she did not end up deserting her friends, she was simply going to have to make time to see them and spend time with them and the first thing in the agenda was going to be asking her about who had been the one to drop the flowers off in the fitness center and why she did not know about it. She was glad though because Haley Ann was an amazing woman and deserved to be happy with someone. Just because she had a teenage son did not mean that she could not date again. She then turned back to Erix since he appeared to be waiting for a response from her. I will ask her about it, then let you know since I know you are dying to know. Her eyes were rolled at him as she shot him a small smile. The rest of the evening turned out to be much like the ones she was getting used to they finished making dinner for Pirzi to come back from her try outs just in time for the meal. Then the question came up about her asking if she would be able to go to LA for the weekend. After the discussion her attention was then turned to the handsome blonde man who had been standing off to the corner pretending to be very exuberantly washing dishes and feeding the dog. After they finished speaking and he announced that her and Pirzi were going to be the death of him she then chuckled. And what if eventually we have a child and it’s a girl? Then you will just go crazy. She told him with a smirk before uttering her good nights and falling asleep comfortably in his arms as she was now accustomed to. When she awoke in the morning she quickly set to work preparing the waffles from scratch before then placing them on the table for the three of them to eat and he arrived just on time as he always did when there was food involved. Well, you are hungry most of the time. She stated with a laugh. I have perfected the techniques of waking you up. I don’t even need to be in the same room, just start cooking. While when they first met she had not been the best cook since she had lived with Damien too long and with his Italian heritage he loved to cook she was starting to get a little better now. After they finished their meals they went off on their own business to then meet back in the garage when it was time to head to their meetings with the wedding planner. From the time that they arrived at the first one she had a feeling that it was not going to work out since when they sat in the waiting room she felt as though she was in the waiting room of a doctors office and when the man was late she was able to feel Erix beside her getting more and more irritated by the moment. Even though they had been less than pleased with the man he then asked them to schedule a second appointment on their way out and she was sure that her fiancé was going to lose it but he remained calm as they then headed back to the truck to head to their next appointment that looked almost as if it was in someone’s house and that was usually a sign that they had a lot of pride in their work. She liked the woman from the moment that they were introduced and lead into a room that already had the colors that they had picked out sitting on the table and they were shown some of the things that she had in mind which were close to what she had pictured. He seemed to be impressed and mirrored her enthusiasm when he then told her that they wanted to make a second appointment. She was happy with the decision as she found his hand beneath the table and squeezed it before everything was set and they were walking back out to the truck. I like her. The rest of the day passed easily and she was so excited for the next day where she would be picking out her dress. In the morning she took Cairo for a walk and left the apartment before it was even really light out, carrying out errands to try to take her mind off the nervousness before she was set to arrive at the store. When she got there Damien was already there sitting in one of the chairs and he stood to then engulf her in a hug in a greeting and the rest of the girls made their introductions before they then got started with the reason that they were there that day and she tried on what she felt was a billion dresses before one really stood out to her and she deemed it to be the one. It was then that Damien announced the presents he had for the bridesmaids and presents them all with matching necklaces. After the bridesmaids dresses had been chosen she then was cornered by Damien telling her that their parents were going to be arriving later that afternoon and requested that they come out for dinner with them and she nodded, Damien’s parents were a little … different but they had loved her and cared for her so she loved them still. They had not even met Erixic so apparently they were going to stay awhile to make up for it. The rest of the bridal party had been invited so she hoped that at least some of them would show up. When she returned home she was beaming when she found Erixic in the fitness center. Come on, someone can take the rest of your shift, you are coming with me. She told him with a bright smile grabbing his hand even if she was going to have to drag him out of the door but she highly doubted it. She did not leave him much of a choice. Heading towards the elevator she wrapped her arms lightly around him. Before now our wedding seemed like something so surreal, today is the first day that it has really felt like it is happening. Picking out the dress made me a little nervous, but in a good way. She told him. And now you are going to have to do something that might not be too high on your to-do list. You get to meet my adoptive parents. They are flying in this afternoon and expecting us for dinner. The rest of the afternoon was spent getting ready until they were both dressed, she wore a stunning black cocktail dress with a light cardigan over top and her hair was piled in an updo with light makeup. They then met with Damien in the lobby and headed to the fancy greek restaurant, they were standing in the line for their reservation when she turned to be met with the eyes of Damien’s mother. Ayrn. So stunning dear, I have missed you. Why have you not been home to Italy? The lady then wrapped her in a hug before kissing both her cheeks and turning to the man beside her. And you must be Erixic. It is a pleasure to meet you. She stated before then turning to Damien who seemed to be having a serious chat with his father who hung back and barely spoke back.
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Post by Lonestar on Jun 30, 2011 21:55:08 GMT -5
Good. I'm glad we agree on that one. Lyrics replied to her, a smile shooting in her direction as he led her to the passenger side of his truck where he opened his door for her to get in. They drove back to the house and talked a little more about the wedding plans before Pirzi got home and then they spent some quality time together watching TV before the teenager excused herself to go to bed. It was not long till the adults followed her lead and were soon asleep in their own bed. They woke up in the morning and he got ready for work, kissing her on the cheek as she came in from walking the dog as he was heading out. Have fun finding your dress today. Find the most expensive one you can. He told her with a teasing smile, knowing she would understand that he was just joking before disappearing for good outside into the hallway. Arriving before everyone else like always, he opened the door and turned on the lights for the fitness center and then went about the usual morning duties making sure everything was in order before starting on the stack of paperwork that he had left over from the day before. As the workers began to arrive, he greeted them, but merely glanced up from the papers in front of him to do so. They knew their duties and did not need him to hold their hand to tell them what to do anymore. The two trainees partnered up with two of the older workers who they would shadow for the day as they learned the different mechanics of the machines and workouts that the center commonly suggested to their clients. About halfway through the day just as he was finishing up all of the papers that needed to be done, he glanced over at the door as it opened and wafted a familiar scent across the draft to him and lifted an eyebrow in questioning at his fiancé as she walked up to the host desk and told him he was taking off the rest of the day. Opening his mouth to protest, about to tell her that Haley Ann was not there to take over if he left, when he shut it again and yielded to what she told him, knowing it was better to not argue with her over this because eventually she would get her way. Whistling loudly to get the nearest worker's attention, he was pleased to see that it was one of the pack who walked up to him and he gladly passed the job over to the other man. Within the next second, the vixen was pulling him out the door, wasting no time now that she had gotten him to agree to leave his work place. She said nothing till they got into the elevator where she trapped him against a wall and wrapped her arms around him before finally speaking. Smiling down at her, his arms extended around her body till hands were clasped and rested at the small of her back, pulling her only a little closer to him than she had been before. Yes it's really happening. Finally everything is in motion to where you can be my wife. You're lucky that it takes dress shopping to make you nervous. Just thinking about it makes me nervous. Resting his chin on the top of her head, he frowned when she started off telling him that they had something else to do that day that would not be high on his to-do list and he began to dread hearing what was in store for them. Would they be looking at flowers? God that would be boring. He was not at all interested in what sort of florals they had at their wedding or what was in your bouquet, but if that was what she wanted him to come with her for then he would endure the torture. She surprised him by saying that her parents were in town and wanted to meet him. Hands moved to her arms and pushed her away from him briefly, a frown furrowing brow as he looked at her. Why do you think that would not be high on my to-do list? Meeting the people who took care of you for any amount of time is definitely my upmost priority. Making sure he expressed how important he felt this dinner was, the bloke then relaxed and stepped out with her on their floor in order to go get ready. After taking a shower and splashing some cologne onto his skin around his neck, the man dressed in his favorite gray button down and black slacks to match. Once they were both ready to go, he grabbed the truck's keys and took her down to the garage level where they got into the vehicle then drove to the Greek restaurant where everyone was meeting. They were the first to arrive and had just gotten in line to confirm their reservation when Ayrn glanced behind them and was met with an older woman’s vocals. Turning, Erixic watched as they embraced, instantly assuming that this woman who was shorter than both he and Ayrn was Damien's mother and therefore Ayrn’s adoptive one. Assuming one of his charming smiles that his fiancé claimed he used simply to get his way with women, the man bent at the waist and kissed the elder lady on the cheek as she finished speaking, hoping that he was not intruding too much in her personal space, but feeling the need to be a little less formal than a handshake especially with a female. No ma'am. The pleasure is mine. It's great to finally meet you. He uttered then glanced over her shoulder to see that the father and son had finished their talk and were now joining the group. Shaking first Damien's hand and then his fathers, Erix introduced himself before they were called up to get their reservation to be seated.
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