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Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Teebashy(f): 1:01pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Shaxee:i tink it is all abt a gal which was born with fish tail abi....how many season? |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 1:13pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Teebashy:i've watched it to season 9, there re still more season to watch |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 1:44pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Shaxee:Owk |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Teebashy(f): 2:00pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Shaxee:I can't watch more dan 2 season..if I do I will just be sleeping |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Toeyean1507(f): 2:07pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Abeg,make ona stop derailing dis thread o. Waiting for updates......................And a happy 2015 to us all |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:21pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Teebashy:alright, but i can see you luv reading stories! |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:26pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Toeyean1507:thanks dear! And wishing you the same |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:34pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** Uh, right.” Parker snapped out of it first, a mischievous smile spreading over his face as he wrapped his arms around Maya’s waist. “Man, I’m so lucky to have such a hot girlfriend.” Adriana smirked when she saw Maya wriggle a bit. Anyone less dense than Roman and her brother could tell Maya and Parker weren’t really dating. Thankfully, though, most people in Valesca weren’t that smart, which suited Adriana just fine. She had her own plans for Maya. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ********** “Ugh! Why do girls shop so much?” Zack complained, throwing two armfuls of shopping bags from almost every store on Fifth and Madison Avenues into the booth. “Who invented shopping anyway? This is like… torture.” “Well, you didn’t have to come with us,” Adriana pointed out, looking unconcerned. “You could’ve just stayed home.” Zack snorted. “Right. Valesca versusNew York. Gee, I wonder which one is more exciting? Although I probably should’ve stayed home. At least I could’ve played Halo,” he muttered. I just laughed. The Perrys’ relationship was just too funny. I stared happily out the window. It felt so good to be back in the city. “Hey, I never got a chance to thank you for the lunch, by the way,” I murmured to Carlo, as he slipped a seat next to me. For some reason, I didn’t want the others to know what he’d done. “It’s no big deal,” Carlo answered, smiling a bit. "I had to make up for that horrific Almond Joy experience somehow." I nodded slowly. "True, that was a pretty horrific experience," I agreed laughingly, before turning back to the others, who were still on the topic of shopping. More specifically, they were talking about boys and shopping. “…just because I understand girls doesn’t mean I necessarily enjoy shopping, at least not for myself,” Parker was insisting. “I’m not metropolitan, you know.” Adriana eyed him dubiously. “I don’t think that’s the right word.” “Isn’t it cosmopolitan?” Roman sounded bored. “No, that’s a drink.” “Isn’t it neapolitan?” Zack tried. Adriana rolled her eyes. “That’s an ice cream flavor.” This time, I rolled my eyes. “Metrosexual. It’s metrosexual, people,” I cried, throwing up my hands. “And this is what Valesca charges a hundred thousand dollars a year in tuition for?” “No, they charge that money so they can switch the chandeliers from Swarovski to Baccarat,” Adriana corrected me. “It’s good to see my money’s being put to good use,” I huffed. “I thought you were on scholarship,” Parker pointed out. “That’s not the point.” I fished through my bag for my phone as a waitress came over to take our drink orders. After all that shopping, everyone had agreed to stop for some refreshments before heading to some restaurant named Masa for a sushi dinner. “Oh, no!” I exclaimed. “What’s wrong?” everyone asked at the same time. “I think I left my phone in Barneys.” My face fell as I scrambled to get out of the booth. “I gotta go get it! My mom will kill me if I need to get another phone again. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:39pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** Do you want me to come with you?” Parker asked, perfectly playing the role of concerned boyfriend. I shook my head. “No, it’s fine.” I was already halfway out the door. “I’ll be right back!” I called over my shoulder. I nearly ran down the street back to Barneys, glad I was inNew Yorkso I didn’t have to feel too bad about knocking into people. When I arrived at the dressing room, I was relieved to seeTracywas still there. She looked surprised to see me. “Hello again, Miss Lindberg,” she greeted me politely. “Can I help you? Is there something wrong with your purchases?” She sounded worried, obviously thinking about her commission. I shook my head. “No, but did you find a phone by any chance? I think I might’ve left mine here.” “Oh, well…”Tracyglanced at the closed dressing room door. “A gentleman went in right after you left. In fact, he’s in there now, so after he leaves, perhaps you can do a check.” I nodded a bit impatiently. “Ok, thanks.” If that ‘gentleman’ steals my phone, I’m going to kick his butt, I thought, a bit appalled at how violent I was becoming. Stupid Roman Fiori. This was all his fault. A few minutes later, the dressing room door swung open, and a tall, sandy-haired guy walked out. My jaw dropped in shock. “James?” He looked up, his eyes lighting up when he saw me. “Maya!” he exclaimed happily. “What a coincidence!” “What—what are you doing here?” I stammered. I hadn’t spoken to him since the first time Roman ‘kidnapped’ me and caused me to break my phone. James shrugged, holding up a black suit. “I have an interview for an internship coming up, and I needed to get some business clothes,” he explained. “What about you? You don’t really strike me as the type of girl who shops at Barneys. And I mean that in the best way possible,” he added hastily. “Oh, uh, I was just here to check out some homecoming dresses,” I replied. “But I think I may have left my phone here…” “This wouldn’t happen to be your phone, would it?” James held up my Motorola. “Yeah, it is!” I couldn’t have been more relieved. I reached for it, but he held it out of my reach with a teasing smile. I stopped, confused. “I’m not giving you your phone back until I put something in it,” James explained, typing something into my phone. When he finished, he gave it back with a wink. “Now, you’ll have no excuse to not call me back.” I blushed, suddenly remembering how our last conversation had ended. “I’m so sorry about the other day,” I apologized. “My phone, uh, died.” Technically true. I was just going to spare him all the gory details. “It’s fine, don’t worry about it,” James assured it. A small smile lit up his face. “Although I do think you owe me a date for making me sick with worry like that,” he joked. At least, I think he’s joking. I turned even redder. “Um…well…” What do you say to something like that? “Come on, it’ll be fun,” he persuaded. Oh. So he hadn't been joking. “And we can do something outside of Valesca, get away from all those snobs for a bit. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by SusannaJohnson(f): 3:44pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
I think one of those Scions would have her head, if she goes on that date. Thanks for the updates Shaxee. This is absolutely terrific. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 8:53am On Jan 02, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** I was actually a bit tempted, but I slowly shook my head. “I’m sorry, but I can’t,” I replied, slightly regretful. James seemed like a cool guy, and he was pretty cute, but if Parker was being loyal as my fake boyfriend, then I had to be loyal too. “I’m kind of…seeing someone.” “Oh,” he said, sounding disappointed. “I suppose I should have guessed.” He gave me a small smile. “If you ever change your mind though, you know how to reach me.” I nodded, smiling back. He really was nice. “Well, I should go. He’s, um, actually waiting for me.” “Ok.” James nodded, gesturing to the suit. “And I guess I should pay for this before they think I’m trying to steal it,” he laughed. “Well, it was nice running into you again, Maya. And you tell that boyfriend of yours he's lucky to have you, so he better treat you right.” He winked at me. By now, my face could be mistaken for a fire hydrant. “It was nice seeing you again too,” I murmured, and with a quick wave, I headed back downstairs to the café where Adriana and the others were waiting. I couldn't stop a smile from spreading across my face though. It was so nice to see a friendly, down-to-earth face, though I couldn’t believe I’d been able to run into James in a city as big asNew York. What were the odds? ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ********** “Do I really have to wear this? It’s uncomfortable,” I whined, glaring down at the black cocktail dress I was stuffed into. “Stop being such a baby,” Roman said, sounding annoyed as he got out of the Town Car that had been chauffeuring us around all day. “That dress is Dolce & Gabbana.” “Considering Dolce & Gabbana seems to be Italian for I-can’t- breathe-right-now, I don’t really care,” I snapped. I narrowed my eyes. “How do you know that, anyway?” “They make men’s clothes too, but I can still recognize their cut.” Roman pursed his lips and gazed pointedly at Parker. “You need to educate your girlfriend on the finer points of life, if she’s going to fit in.” Parker chuckled, wrapping an arm around my waist. “She’s perfect the way she is,” he said loyally. "Aw, thanks, sweetheart," I gushed with exaggerated sweetness. Roman grimaced. “I’m about to throw up,” he muttered, not looking at us. “Maybe you shouldn’t go to dinner, then,” I said innocently. He ignored me. “Settle down, children. Masa’s a restaurant, not a playground,” Adriana reminded us, as we entered the sleek, dimly lit restaurant. We were immediately led to a table in the best part of the room. “It’s ok, guys, I got this,” Parker said confidently, right after we sat down. "Yeah, he knows all the best dishes," Zack said, nodding his golden head as he backed his friend up. I shrugged. I didn't really care. Parker was the one who’d suggested we come here. As he rattled off a bunch of orders to the waiter, I gazed around the room. It was so quiet and serene. And expensive- looking. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 8:57am On Jan 02, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** I was half-glad Adriana had forced me to wear this dress, because all the other diners were pretty dressed-up too. “You ok?” Carlo asked quietly. I nodded. “This’ll be the second time today that I’m eating sushi,” I realized. Carlo laughed. “Sadly, they don’t have Twix here as a dessert.” I smiled, feeling touched all over again that he’d gone to all that trouble to send me lunch. Ok, it had probably only taken a phone call, but still. It’d been so thoughtful of him. “Really? Well, maybe they have a vending machine in here somewhere,” I joked. Carlo let out another laugh. I took a sip of my water, pleased. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw an older couple enter the restaurant. The man had his arm around the woman’s waist, and he leaned down to whisper something in her ear before giving her a peck on the lips. The woman giggled. She had on a low-cut green dress that looked even tighter than mine felt, while the man wore a gray suit that actually looked kind of familiar. As I got a closer look, though, I suddenly realized why that suit looked so familiar, causing me to almost spit out my water. The man looked up, and we locked eyes. A horrified expression crossed his handsome face as I felt the bile rise up in my throat. No. No, it can’t be! my mind screamed, as everything else in the restaurant seemed to fall away, leaving only my churning stomach and shocked, frozen body behind. It CAN’T! I clapped a hand over my mouth, suddenly feeling unbearably nauseous. “Maya! What’s wrong?” I wasn’t even sure who asked me that question. I couldn’t seem to think straight right now. I pushed back my chair with a loud screech, causing everyone else in the restaurant to give me scandalized glares, but I couldn’t care less what those overdressed snobs thought of me at the moment. Biting back a sob and praying I didn’t throw up right there on the floor, I ran out of the restaurant, even as I heard the man frantically call my name. I burst through the doors and ran to the edge of the sidewalk, gripping a nearby lamppost for support as I dry heaved. Tears slowly ran down my face and blurred my vision, but they couldn’t erase the image of my father kissing another woman, a woman who wasn’t my mother, from my mind. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -READ ME--------------------------- ------------------------------ ---- Hehe, bet you guys didn't see that one coming, did you? A bit out of left field, I know, but it's quite relevant to the plot, I assure you. Aaannndd...James enters the scene again! What do you guys think of him? Love him, hate him, couldn't care less? Let me know! Thanks to everyone who read, vote and/ or commented, I love you all! Oh, and one more thing! I now have a FB page! Not much on it for the moment, but I'll be putting up character bios for my stories when I get a chance =) There'll be info about them there that you might not necessarily find out even if you read a completed version of this, so check it out! The link is at the bottom of my About Me section. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 8:58am On Jan 02, 2015 |
My fb page https://m.facebook.com/247MeshacksUpdate |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by almacherish(f): 9:02am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Very lovely story shaxee....... I think i'm #TeamRoman/Maya and #teamAdrianna/Carlo |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by almacherish(f): 9:11am On Jan 02, 2015 |
And about james, couldnt care less sha. He shouldnt like maya o... She belongs to Roman... Okay so why is maya's dad misbehaving ni |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Plaitex(f): 9:45am On Jan 02, 2015 |
almacherish:exactly team Roman/Maya. James shouldn't cum nd spoil d show |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by D9ty7(m): 11:19am On Jan 02, 2015 |
And d9ty7 is still very much around here. Happy New year to you guys, Shaxee and his fans, those that I am familiar with, Almacherish, Thronekid, Amiablejudy, JulietAkk and those that I am not familiar with. Shaxee, 2015 is the year that you'll take over the literature section. Your name would be registered on everybody's lips. Kip it up man. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 11:58am On Jan 02, 2015 |
D9ty7:why do you think so bro! I never wanted to be like i know more than everyone here! You guys re the best! I luv you all |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 12:06pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Shaxee:i luv ur stories shaxee..they are just real! bae,,mor updates @love&hate too,,m following both stories |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by frank317: 12:13pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
@ poster, this is very wrong... This story bus not urs and you are here taking glory for someone else's work. What do u stand to gain? Ur conscience knows the work is not yours yet you pretend to enjoy the compliments. Let me advice you. Pick up a pen and put down your own story... It actually feels good knowing people love ur work |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 12:14pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
sophieabou:thanks dear |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by frank317: 12:15pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Stop copying peoples work... Give them the link to the story so that the real writer can be acknowledged |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 12:27pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
frank317:you need the link? Here is the link! www.coolval22.com/Vforum/topic/all-ive-never-wanted-a-novella/page/12/ |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 12:27pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
frank317:check it out yourself www.coolval22.com/Vforum/topic/all-ive-never-wanted-a-novella/page/12/ |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 12:54pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** CHAPTER TWELVE Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now Wish right now, wish right now ~"Airplanes" B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams When I'd finished dry- heaving, I straightened up and slumped against the lamppost, my throat and eyes raw from crying. Tonight was turning out to be the worst night ever. The fact everyone around me seemed so happy just made me more miserable. I stared up at the sky, where the stars winked down at me. Please, just let me wake up and find out it was all a horrible nightmare, I silently pleaded. Please! I was still standing there, hoping to wake up, when I felt someone touch my arm. “Maya, look at me,” he pleaded. And I knew that I wasn't going to wake up. Because this wasn't a dream, it was my life. I yanked my arm away, glaring at my dad through eyes puffy from crying. No. Actually, he wasn’t even my dad anymore. The dad I knew couldn’t afford to go to restaurants like Masa— one of the most expensive in the world —with some slutty bimbo, to boot. He didn’t lie to his family about going on business trips. And he definitely, definitely did not cheat on my mom. “Don’t touch me,” I spat, ignoring the hurt look that crossed his face. “I don’t even know you anymore.” “It’s—it’s not what you think,” my dad stuttered. “Why don’t you just let me explain?” “Oh, really? So what? Did I somehow hallucinate in there and imagined that you kissed that woman in there? Did the meaning of ‘going on a business trip’ change into ‘going to an expensive dinner in New York City with a bimbo’? Because unless those two things happened, then it’s exactly what I think!” I screamed, ignoring the looks passersby were throwing us. “I—we—she’s—“My dad stopped, obviously at a loss for words. “How could you do that to mom?” My lower lip trembled, and to my horror, I felt the tears rise again. My dad let out a deep sigh, running a hand through his hair. Though it still held no flecks of gray, his face was weary, and for the first time, he looked every bit the 43-year old he was. “Perhaps we should talk about this at home,” he suggested quietly. I couldn’t believe it. He still had the nerve to say the word home? “No!” I spat hatefully. “I want everyone to know what a scumbag you are!” “Maya! Watch your language! I’m still your father, you know.” “No you’re not! I hate you!” And with that, the tears started falling again, so that I barely noticed when someone pulled me protectively into his arms. “I hate you,” I repeated, sobbing into the person’s chest. I didn’t even really care who it was, I just needed someone to lean on right now. “Come on, why don’t we get you out of here?” I dimly heard Adriana suggest. “I’m sorry to interrupt, Mr. Lindberg, but I think it’s best if Maya’s left alone for a bit.” Obviously, she’d caught at least part of my rant. I heard my dad agree in defeat, and before I knew it, the person whose arms I was in ushered me into the waiting Town Car. It wasn’t until then that I finally looked up. |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Teebashy(f): 1:11pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Wow......Maya's Dad y |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 1:23pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
D9ty7:Hapi new year bro,wish u a blissful year ahead |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 1:32pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
frank317:But it comz frm his website,izn't it? So,allow hm do hz thing,had d writer wanted to b d one t receive d glory,he cud have been d one posting it cuz ima pretty sure d writer'z aware of this,owk? Kip it up bro and dnt let sidetalks distract u@ Shaxee |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Toeyean1507(f): 1:50pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Me don't think d digress is necessary jo. I mean Maya's dad and d bimbo. But. Since d title is all she neva wanted,I think it'll still fit in as no one wants a broken home.............Thanks for d update |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by frank317: 1:53pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
thronekid: U guys should stop promoting evil... The guy is a fraud yet u are willing to play along with him. That's how u guys make our society messed up, tomorrow you will start claiming the victim. He posted a fake website, check this link out www.wattpad.com/story/287053-all-i've-never-wanted |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:15pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
frank317:remember taking permission! All stories posted in our site coolval22.com, even the once from nairaland here to our site! We dont just copy other people stories without Em permission!! So take a site and watch me continue this story!! |
Re: All I've Never Wanted... A Novella by Nobody: 2:59pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
***CONTINUES*** I blinked in surprise. Even through my tears, I was able to make out the planes of Roman’s face. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ********* “Do you think Maya’s going to be ok?” Zack asked, leaning over to whisper to Adriana as he stared at where the brunette was curled up in her seat, sleeping. “She should be fine. She just needs some time.” Adriana sighed. Poor girl. She’s already been through so much since school started. “What bad luck. Out of all the sushi bars in all the world, he had to walk into ours,” Parker said jokingly. Adriana rolled her eyes. “It’s nice to see you still have your sense of humor.” Parker shrugged. “Adultery’s practically a fact of life in Valesca. Some people hide it better than others. And some take it better than others.” He looked over at where Roman was sitting, staring down at his untouched glass. There was a zoned-out expression on his face. “There’s nothing we can do except make the most out of it.” She didn’t want to admit it, but Parker had a point. Affairs were more common than luxury cars in their town —they just ranged from discreet Mercedes to flashy Lamborghinis. “Should someone wake her up? We’re almost there.” Parker checked his Rolex. “And she still hasn’t eaten yet.” “I’ll go do it,” Carlo offered. He’d been unusually quiet—the way he was in front of the other students in school—since the dinner incident. “No. I will,” Roman suddenly said, taking everyone by surprise. They all stared at him. Ignoring their shocked glances, Roman stood up from his seat and made his way down the lushly carpeted aisle to where Maya was dozing. “Wow. Did he have a brain transplant or something?” Zack’s eyes were wide. Carlo raised his eyebrows. “Should you really be surprised?” “No, I guess not,” Zack allowed. “I suppose he is the best person to go talk to her right now.” Adriana, though, didn’t say anything. Instead, she kept her eyes trained on Roman and Maya, a small smile playing on her lips. It was time to just sit back and watch the show. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** *********** “Maya, wake up.” Someone was shaking my arm. They seriously needed to go away. “Wake up!” “Leave me alone,” I mumbled, snuggling deeper into my seat. I could feel the delicious cover of sleep evaporating, and I was not happy. Whoever it was sighed and dropped my arm. Good. Now maybe I can go back—was that pasta? My nose involuntarily twitched as the delicious smell home- cooked Italian food wafted into my nostrils. Reluctantly, I opened one eye, my mouth nearly watering at the sight of the huge bowl of pasta in front of me. “That got your attention.” Roman smirked, taking the seat opposite me. “You think you’re so clever,” I muttered, even as I sat up straight and grabbed a fork, eagerly digging in. |
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