ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)
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		<h2 id="linktree">Play-By-Post: Light =&gt; Light: Human Small Groups =&gt; Topic started by: Meri on 02-12-2009, 23:04:32</h2>
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				Title: <strong>ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 23:04:32</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>02-12-2009, 23:44:58</strong>
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				"Don't you dare to threaten me!" Alexander told the man in front of me, remaining calm and without rising his voice. "I have far much on you that what you can come up about me. Besides i've covered everything, you can prove anything." he said with a grin "On the other hand..." <br><br>He held a file full of documents and tossed it at the man. "Here you can have a look at the copies." He let himself calm down, seeing how the colors faded from the other man's face. "I will have it on due time, you want a weapon, i'll give you a weapon, but on my queu not yours. You know the way out." The were getting daring he had to be careful. He sighed and rubbed his temples. Getting up and heading outside after hiding the file again.<br><br>He walked around the house looking for his daughter. He knew she should be around somewhere. "Maybe in the library..." he muttered heading that way, it was a big house and he prefered walking around that checking all the security cameras. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>03-12-2009, 22:37:08</strong>
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				Isabella sat in the brown leather wing chair, her legs tucked under her, a book open in her lap.&nbsp; Such a big house often had a chilling draft running through it, and she dressed warmly, black slacks that tapered to her ankles and a long-sleeved, shimmery silver top with a low-scooped neckline that showed off her assets without being vulgar.&nbsp; The back of her neck felt stiff and she leaned her head back a moment, partially staring at the ceiling.&nbsp; She had been reading the better part of two hours, and it was time to get up and let her sore joints stretch.&nbsp; Laying her book on the leather stand beside her, she stood and stretched her legs, arms reaching toward the ceiling.<br><br>Walking to the windows, which spanned an entire wall from two feet above the floor to the ceiling, she looked out on the west lawn.&nbsp; In the distance there was a grove of trees, where a tree house still stood.&nbsp; She smiled as she remembered her father telling her she could have one, then sending his hired men to build it.&nbsp; It was so strange that he could create microscopic wonders, but could not handle a hammer and nails.&nbsp; The day was picture perfectm wutg a cloudless sky and beautiful trees that had just started to turn with the seasons.&nbsp; <br><br>A sound near the door made her turn, then grin.&nbsp; “Hello, daddy,” she said as she went to him and wrapped her arms around him.&nbsp; “How is your day going?”<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>03-12-2009, 22:53:30</strong>
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				Alexander opened the door and saw her reading in the chair. He smiled and looked at her fondly. She remembered him of her mother who also sat on the couch to read, sometimes with Isabella on her lap. He saw her get up and walk to the window, he followed her gaze to the tree house. <br><br>He looked at it and shook his head, he would have built it himself if he had some ability with a hammer. He had to hire a few men more to build, he didn't regret it, the smile on her facewhens she saw it the first time was worth it. <br><br>He went inside and the door creaked slightly, he saw her turn around and smiled back when she grinned at him. He hugged her and gave her a quick kiss on her cheek. "It has been quite good so far, despite my investors manage to test my patience now and then. How about yours?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-12-2009, 01:01:56</strong>
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				Isabella smiled up at her father.&nbsp; “Oh, you know, my books keep me company.&nbsp; But I’d much rather be at the lab learning how to make nanobots.”&nbsp; She had, in fact, been reading a book on nano chips.&nbsp; She was determined to become as good a scientist as her father.&nbsp; At least she had proper textbooks, her father looking the other way when she ordered them.&nbsp; Most of the information today was on 40B flash chips, so small they were loaded into a computer the same way clips used to be loaded in guns.&nbsp; One set of 20 flash chips was encased in a small flat module that could be inserted into the computer, allowing one module to contain an entire library, eliminating books and other reading material and relegating all previous books to the various antique stores in most larger cities.&nbsp; Belle, however, loved books.&nbsp; She and her father had built their library one book at a time and she felt privileged to sit and run her hands down the spines and across the pages.&nbsp; Somehow, the information transferred to her more easily off paper than reading it off a screen.&nbsp; <br><br>She took her father’s hand.&nbsp; “Are you ready for some lunch, daddy?”&nbsp; She led him down the hallway to the dining area.&nbsp; They ate crisp meat and cucumber sandwiches and chips, talking about the days news and various general topics.&nbsp; When they finished, she asked her father, “Are you going into the office today?” hoping she could go with him.&nbsp; “Aren’t you supposed to have a meeting with some Ambassador or something?”<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>04-12-2009, 02:21:42</strong>
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				"Yes, i know you like your books." he said with a smile. He believed books were invaluable and he was glad that she had inherited that liking for them. He picked up the book shewas reading while he pondered her comment about learning to make nanobots. He sighed and looked at her. "You know i'd give you all you want, you just have to ask, but still..." He picked up the book she was reading and flipped a few pages.<br><br>He looked up when she grabbed his hand. "Show me the way." he said smiling at her and let her take him to the dining hall. He sat on the end of the table, her place beside him, he never liked eating at the opposite sides of that long table. He sipped his cup of wine tasting it, he had taken a liking for wine lately, he was learning slowly about it. <br><br>"Yes i have to go to the office, about the Ambassador i don't know if he will arrive or not, i didn't receive a confirmation. Still, it would be better to go." He sipped the last of the glass and called the butler to take away the bottle, he would reseal it later with a vacuum machine and a cork so it wouldn't spoil. "I'll go and get ready" he said getting up. "If you want to go we will leave in thirty minutes i have a few things i have to check before i leave."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-12-2009, 03:45:44</strong>
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				Belle went to her room to get ready, excited she might once again be in the lab.&nbsp; She wanted to compare the 'real thing' with the models in the book she had been reading.&nbsp; This was the best she could do without 'hands on' experience.&nbsp; She sat down in front of her vanity and brushed her long hair slowly, until it was shining.&nbsp; She had some time, so she enjoyed the act of getting ready.&nbsp; Perhaps a touch of perfume.&nbsp; She was almost ready to go, when she decided to change her shoes.&nbsp; Her silver strap-ons were not the best for walking up and down halls a lot, and their clicking noise as she walked would alert anyone nearby that she was in the area.&nbsp; She slipped on some 'sneakers,' always grinning at the description.&nbsp; Once she finished, she went back to the library to wait on her father, picking up her book once again.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>04-12-2009, 04:00:07</strong>
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				Alexander returned to his room and closed the door locking it, he headed to the tall mirror on the far wall of his room and placed his hand on it. It was actually a nanobot mesh which flickered for a second and his hand went through. He walked through it and through some sound proof doors.<br><br>At the other side stood some stairs which he went down swiftly. A small moan between pain and pleasure was heard as he arrived to the bottom. It was an area with many test stations, in some there were plants and objects but a few had people and animals. The moan came from a woman retrained to a stretcher, a label on her arm. "Experiment H456P, direct stimulation to pain and pleasure receptors in brain, third check" he said to a recorder that was on the desk. The woman had a blindfold on her eyes, an iv and a catheter, the last two were plugged to different bags on the wall. He checked the indicators and a few papers as he recorded his observations. He miled pleased and headed to the next, a simulation ran on a screen of different paths that nanobots could reach the brain inside the human body and diferent entrance points. He chcked the data and nodded, it was also going well, the man from earlier would be pleased.<br><br>He arrived at the library and kncked on the open door as he finished fixing his tie. "Ready to go?2
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>05-12-2009, 05:42:58</strong>
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				Isabella jumped up, eager to get there.&nbsp; She put her arm through her Dad’s and gave it a squeeze, smiling up at him.&nbsp; “I’m always ready to go with you, Dad.&nbsp; You know that!”&nbsp; She was a little surprised he had taken so long.&nbsp; It was a rare day that she had to wait on someone else to get ready.&nbsp; Maybe he was slowing down in his old age.&nbsp; She really didn’t like to think about that.<br><br>On the way to the office, Isabella looked at him.&nbsp; “So, Dad, what’s on your plate the rest of the week?&nbsp; I know you have that meeting with the Ambassador of….Spain, right?&nbsp; Why is he coming to see you?”&nbsp; She wasn’t terribly interested, just making small talk.&nbsp; The closer they got to the office, the more excited she was.&nbsp; Even though she had to be clandestine in her learning, it made her feel like a part of the company.&nbsp; Gave her a purpose.&nbsp; She was already getting some ideas about her future.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>05-12-2009, 06:07:54</strong>
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				"I believe the governent wants to see if they can make me give them a discount on the nanobots, for medical porpouses i hear. I'll hear what they have to say." said Alexander, placing his hand on top of his daughter's arm. "About the rest of the week, there are a few things i need to check tomorrow and the day after that, then i am all yours." he said with a smile. "Have anything in mind?" he asked and nodded at the butler as he opened the door for them and he stood outside waiting for the chauffer with limousine. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>05-12-2009, 14:33:58</strong>
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				Diego just arrived on the airport and walked out of the plane,his dark hair was being slowly whipped from side to side by the wind as his long black coat was moving as the wind blew,keeping his hands in his pockets he slowly descended down the stairs and approached a limousine"Well at least i get to travel in style."he said with a slight chuckle and got into the limousine"You know where you have to take me right?"he asked the chauffeur,a simple nod from him made him relax.<br><br>As the car started to drive Diego opened his briefcase and took out several papers"Seriously the government really want to get these nanobots,and they are prepared to pay a pretty penny for them."he looking through the papers.He started to wonder what this Alexander was like he only heard of him when the Spain government decided to buy the nanobots but other than that nothing he was either a genius or a madman,only time would tell.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 06:41:14</strong>
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				Belle discussed a possible outing with her father for the coming weekend, perhaps on their yacht.&nbsp; She always looked forward to being alone with him, he was so busy most of the time.&nbsp; Settling in, she remained quiet for the rest of the ride, looking out the window and thinking.&nbsp; She had not met the Ambassador from Spain.&nbsp; Her father seemed to believe a deal could be made and she would certainly do what she could to be of help.&nbsp; Sometimes, in the past, she would invite them to their home for dinner and drinks, playing the amiable hostess.&nbsp; She also had attended dinners with her father and potential clients at some of the city’s most prominent restaurants and private clubs.&nbsp; Whatever he needed her to do, she did, knowing her mother would probably have done the same.&nbsp; <br><br>She had never been to Spain, preferring other countries more in tune with their style of living.&nbsp; She would have to do some quick research so she could converse intelligently with the Ambassador and, hopefully, smooth the way for her father to make the deal.<br><br>The drive to her father’s office was not long, and as they stood outside she looked up at the gigantic skyscraper.&nbsp; As always, a tinge of excitement coursed through her.&nbsp; She would either be meeting the Ambassador, or visiting the lab.&nbsp; Either way, it would be a good day.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 06:48:55</strong>
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				Alexander nodded in agreement to the idea of the yatch. "Sounds like something we could do together, perhaps only you and me, or one or two of the house hold to attend us if you prefer." he said. He knew she liked the luxury they lived in now. He glanced at the window for a second and took out a PDA from his the casing in her favorite color. "This is for you, it's a prototype, so tell if it works well, to see if i should invest in them. It has connection to internet and other commodities"<br><br>He saw the car pull over in front of the company, the chauffer got down and opened the door for them, he got out and waited for Belle. He checked his clock, they were about an hour early, he had time to go check the lab and the work that his employees were doing.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 20:25:56</strong>
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				Diego's limousine was caught in bad traffic,glancing at his pocket watch he saw that he still had time until his meeting with Alex.Lowering the window that was between the driver and himself"Excuse me would you be so kind as to let me out here and come to pick me up at this address in four hours.I thought that i could simply walk over to the building it isn't too far or so i have heard "he said as he handed the driver a piece of paper where the address was written,the driver nodded and Diego walked out of the car hands tucked in his coats pockets as the wind blew his hair from side to side.Walking down the street towards the big building.Hoping that he wouldn't be late for the business meeting hoping that it would go good and that they will be able to reach an agreement. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 20:55:18</strong>
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				Belle was delighted that her father was going to the lab.&nbsp; It was much easier to walk in with him than slipping in unnoticed. His secretary informed him that the Spanish Ambassador had confirmed the appointment and would be there within the hour.&nbsp; Belle asked her to send a message to her new, blue PDA when he arrived.&nbsp; She waited impatiently, but quietly, while her father quickly looked through the mail, then followed him to the lab.&nbsp; <br><br>As soon as they entered, she made her way to Roscoe, one of the lab assistants.&nbsp; Roscoe was a cheerful worker, close to Annabelle’s own age.&nbsp; They had hit it off the first time they met, and it was Roscoe who most often showed her what she needed to see.&nbsp; She paid little attention to where her father was—she was in her own world now.&nbsp; <br><br>“What’s up?” she asked him as they slapped each other’s palm.&nbsp; Roscoe showed her a new assignment he had received to create a nanobot that could detect different types of metal in the blood stream, sending data to the lab if the amounts were out of balance, such as too much iron.&nbsp; Belle bombarded him with questions and the two of them were cocooned in their own world as Roscoe worked.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 21:37:37</strong>
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				"Thank you, i'll be back before he arrives if not offer him something to drink and tell him to sit down here and wait for me." He said waving his arm around the room that served as lobby to his office, his hand relaxed and with the palm upwards.<br>"You have mail, sir." said the secretary handing a few envelopes to him. He checked the adresses and flipped them into a tray, none were important, one caught his attention, it had the logo of a company he had made an special work for. He smiled delighted at the ceros that were on the check inside, he&nbsp; read the letter swiftly and nodded, it was an interesting assigment. "Lucy, call them and tell them i will take the request. The number is on the list, just check it with the logo." He slid the&nbsp; letter and the check in his suit's jacket inner pocket and headed for the labs, making sure Belle followed him through the security doors, only he and the crew inside could open.<br>He signed a few forms after reading him briefly, that were presented by different labs assistants, who went to file them and get to work quickly. He looked around, checking a few of the projects, and reading the logbooks. <br>He saw Belle go to...what was his name...ah yes, Roscoe, it was a brilliant guy, loyal and hardworking, if he kept it up he might get a promotion. He heard them talk and smiled, there she went again. He sighed and continued checking the other projects, he knew that this was pleasing for her, and althoug he tought it unnecesary, he wanted to keep her happy.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 22:09:27</strong>
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				Diego arrived at the building showing his ID card to the guard,the guard nodded and let him pass,while he walked up to the entrance he was observing the environment<em>there is sure a lot of scientist well i hope that they know how to do their job.</em>He thought walking into the lobby,smiling to the secretary as he walked up to her"Hello i am the Spanish ambassador and i have a appointment with Mr.Alexander."He said to her using his Spanish accent,<br>"Of course sir,he is busy but you can sit here while you wait for him do you want something to drink?"She asked him as she sent a message to Bella's PDA-The ambassador has arrived,and i think that you really should meet him-<br>"Oh a martini shaken not stirred."he said to her as he sat down in one of the sofas and waited for Alex.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 22:19:46</strong>
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				Isabella felt the PDA vibrating in her pocket.&nbsp; She took it out and read the message.&nbsp; Smiling, she told Roscoe she would see him later, then went to find her father.&nbsp; He was not far, speaking with one of the lab assistants at the other end of the room.&nbsp; She laid her hand lightly on his arm to get his attention.&nbsp; "Father, the Ambassador is here.&nbsp; Your secretary thinks I should meet him.&nbsp; Shall we go to your office now?
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 22:40:46</strong>
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				"Yes give me a moment." he said looking at her. He leaned over the desk looking through the microscope. He had his sleeve rolled up and held a almost unnoticeable needle in it. He poked the nanobot in the microscope with it and it sprung to life, moving around erratically. "Seems it's responsive, good work." he said looking at the assitant, he wrote an entry in the logbook and signed, he handed it to the assitant and left, his daughter beside him. <br>He leaned against the wall of the elevator as it went up, it was a very short ride. When they arrived at the office he fixed his suit and went to greet the Ambassador. "Welcome to Berei Enterprises, I'm Alexander Berei, CEO and head of investigation and development. This is my daughter Isabella Berei. How may i help you?" he said extending his hand at Diego. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>08-12-2009, 23:08:03</strong>
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				Diego stood up and accepted the extended hand"Nice to meet you Mr.Berei.I'm Diego Armando De La Vega the ambassador from Spain."he said as he let go of his hand,being a gentleman he turned his attention to Isabella"the pleasure is all mine milady i heard Mr.Berei had a beautiful daughter but your beauty is unspoken off ."he said taking her hand and kissing it softly,in the same time he took out a small box and handed it to her"A small gift from Spain."he said with a smile.<br><br>Turning his attention back to Alex his expression changed to that of a business man"As you might have know the government of Spain wants to buy some nanobots for medical research so they have sent me to see that this business ordeal goes smoothly and that both sides are happy with the reached agreement,shall we step into your office?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 00:59:48</strong>
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				Isabella was pleased with the gift, though she would wait until later to open it, unless, of course, he requested she open it now.&nbsp; She saw why her father's secretary wanted her to meet him.&nbsp; He was very handsome, perhaps a few years older than she, with a dignified air borne of aristocracy.&nbsp; His dark hair was slightly windblown, but she found that attractive.&nbsp; There was a depth to him, something that made him stand out from other men she had met.&nbsp; When he looked at her, his ice blue eyes seemed to draw her in, like a moth to the light.&nbsp; <br><br>Before they could retire to her father's office, Isabella stepped in front of the two men, directing her attention to the Ambassador.&nbsp; "Ambassador De La Vega, I thank you for the gift, though there was no need.&nbsp; It would please both my father and me if you would join us at our home for a late repast.&nbsp; I believe you will find our home both comfortable and accommodating for conversation.&nbsp; We have a lovely library of books, if you enjoy reading.&nbsp; Perhaps you and my father can retire there for some brandy afterwards.&nbsp; And I would welcome the opportunity to know you better myself.&nbsp; I am afraid I know very little about Spain, though I would love to learn more of it. Shall we say 7:00?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 19:04:49</strong>
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				Diego didn't pay that much attention to Alexander Berei he was intrigued&nbsp; by his daughter,she seemed fascinating with her silky black hair just laying over her shoulders and her blue eyes as deep as an ocean,he was momentarily lost for the world until her voice brought him back to reality."Forgive me but i had to give you something from Spain it would be rude of me to not acknowledge your beauty."He said leaning down and kissing her on the hand once again"Thank you for the warm invitation it would be my pleasure to visit your home which is as charming as you i hope.And i hope that you will wear the gift that i just gave you."He said once again kissing her hand,he was drawn to this girl she seemed to be full of life and appeared like a woman who knows what she wants from life,he wanted to know more about her,turning his attention to Alex he smiled"Well shall we go and work out a deal?"he asked him,with a smile,when Isabella would open the small box in it she would find a swan shaped brooch (http://mrsdollaway-stock.deviantart.com/art/Jewellery-24-127758491) laced with gold and diamonds
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 19:20:35</strong>
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				Alexander watched them waiting for Diego. He couldn't felt but feel a tinge of proudness when she made the offer of him joining them tonight. He smiled, her charm had already helped him to close some deals with many of his clients. He nodded when Diego confirmed the date. "Thank you for your gift to my daughter, Ambassador. PLease come in" he said holding the door of his office open. "Isabella, i'll go and find you when i'm done, keep your PDA on." he said.<br><br>He closed the door after them and took a seat in his chair, waving at the chair in front of his. "Please take a seat." he said. He took out a few files from his desk and turned on the computer plasma screen in front of him. A laser came from a small point below the screen and a keyboard was projected on the desk. He inputed the pasword and placed his thumb against the screen,he opened a few files, touching the screen.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 19:39:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For several minutes, Isabella remained in front of her father’s office, staring at the doors.&nbsp; Something about that man called to her, and she wasn’t sure if she liked it.&nbsp; She was not a lady who favored trysts with various wealthy men, and she doubted the Ambassador would be staying in town long.&nbsp; An obvious throat-clearing from the secretary brought her back to reality, and she grinned at her.&nbsp; “Thanks for the heads up,” she squeezed her shoulders up impishly.&nbsp; “He’s a hottie, that’s for sure.”<br><br>She meandered around the offices, speaking to several of the Vice-Presidents of various departments, then slipped away to the lab again.&nbsp; She watched Roscoe work, but the earlier enthusiasm didn’t seem to be there now.&nbsp; Her thoughts kept wandering to the Ambassador.&nbsp; She hoped he approved of their dinner.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 20:02:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego took the sit and picked up his suitcase placing it on the table,clicking it open and taking out several files,"As you can see the Spain government is prepared to pay around 26 million dollars for the nanobots they already are convinced that they work but since i am the one that is doing the final transaction i want to see if they work."he explained to him while he handed Alex the files.<br><br>All the while as he was talking to Alex his thoughts kept wandering off to Isabella he almost spilled out her name a few times instead of the words that he had prepared,<em>Now focus on business&nbsp; and later think about her,business&nbsp; now her later </em>he reminded himself in his head.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 20:29:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander examined the files carefully, they seemed to be ok. He confirmed the sum that Diego had said. He opened a program on the computer and turned the screen to Diego. "Ambassador, this is a touch screen as you may have noticed, these icons here are different videos showing different medical applications of the nanobots, or were you thinking of seeing them live?"<br><br>He noticed Diego seemed distracted, he could guess the cause but kept silent. "Ambasador?"<br><br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 20:44:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Belle, what's up with you?&nbsp; &nbsp;You aren't even hearing my explanation, are you?"<br><br>Isabella looked at Roscoe, realizing she had zoned out.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, Ros.&nbsp; Guess I didn't get enough sleep last night.&nbsp; Hard to concentrate."<br><br>"Yeah, right.&nbsp; I don't EVER get enough sleep, but it doesn't make me all mooney-eyed like that."<br><br>What could she say?&nbsp; He was right.&nbsp; She wondered what the Ambassador would be wearing tonight?&nbsp; She had a new outfit that she thought would be perfect.&nbsp; <br><br>"Belle!"&nbsp; She jumped.&nbsp; "Sorry, sorry."&nbsp; She worked hard to concentrate on Ros's project.&nbsp; She wondered what the gift was he wanted her to wear tonight?<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 20:50:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes?"Diego asked him wondering if Isabella already opened the box and saw the brooch inside,"Excuse me,now this will be fine."he said getting back into reality,he carefully examined every video that was there,seeing that they were alright he looked up to Alexander"Well the nanobots are perfect,i trust that the sum that my government is offering is alright?If it is then i guess this transaction is alright and validated."he said extending his hand as he stood up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 20:55:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, i think it is, the first batch will be delivered soon, pleasse sign this agreement before we close of the deal" said Alexander placing a stylus on Diego's extended hand and motioning at the screen that had the agreement open. <br><br>He glanced at his watch and slid his hand into his pocket and pressed a remote in it, a light on one of the shelfs blinked instantly and faded. He smiled and waited for Diego to sign. The experiments were still up and running back at home and he had acces to some of them from here.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 21:25:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle gave up trying to relate to the nanos for now, instead deciding to check out the International Sales Department.&nbsp; Every country had its own laws, and it was imperative that they always stay up with the latest bills being presented.&nbsp; She spoke to the Vice President, then mingled with the salespeople, most of them friends.&nbsp; She was happy to see that research had already been done for the Spanish acquisition and the paperwork he would be signing had all the proper legal jargon to keep it binding.&nbsp; She stuck her hand in her pocket and fingered the PDA.&nbsp; Why hadn't her father called her yet?&nbsp; She looked at a few annual reports, expense accounts and profit and loss statements, then gave up.&nbsp; She would just have to go to her father's office and see what was keeping him.&nbsp; Surely, his meeting with the Ambassador would not take this long.&nbsp; She got on the elevator and hit the button marked "Penthouse."&nbsp; Her father's office, which included the broad lobby where his secretary sat, was the only office on this floor, the elevator opening directly into the lobby.&nbsp; <br><br>When the doors opened, she stepped out and spoke to the secretary.&nbsp; "Alice, is my father alone?"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 21:37:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego took the stylus and singed where he had to"So are we done here?"he asked him as he returned the stylus to him,right now he wanted to return to his hotel room and rest up before coming to the dinner that they invited him to"You have done a lot for our country for selling the nanobots to us,thanks to you our medical field will improve."he said to Alex,he already started to think what he should wear,should he come dressed in casual or formal,so many things to do in so little time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 22:09:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's been a pleasure to do business with you, i'll remember to add your government to the list of our benefactors for the charity groups i'm running." said Alexander shaking Diego's hand. "So, Ambassador, are you still planning to humour my daughters offer?"<br><br>His eyes looked at the screen making sure everything was ok and he closed it storing the files and documents related to the purchase.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-12-2009, 23:02:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle strode through the door, anxious to get home.&nbsp; "Dad, are you ready?"&nbsp; She stopped in her steps when she saw the Ambassador.&nbsp; "Oops!&nbsp; Sorry!"&nbsp; Her face reddened.&nbsp; She should have waited for Alice to tell her if her Dad was alone.&nbsp; "I did not mean to interrupt."&nbsp; Since they were all standing near the door, she knew the meeting was over and they had just been on their way out.&nbsp; "Oh, Ambassador, I meant to tell you that we are very informal at home, so please don't feel you have to dress up."&nbsp; She smiled at him, taking in many little details she had missed at their first meeting.&nbsp; She looked at her father.&nbsp; "Were you on your way out?&nbsp; Because I'm ready to go home if you are.&nbsp; Or I can take a cab if you need to stay longer."&nbsp; She was so aware of the Ambassador's closeness the hairs on her arms tingled.&nbsp; Maybe she had time to get her hair done.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 18:36:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you i am sure that you are a very devoted man,if you need help here is my buisness card so feel free to call me when you need help with anything.Of course i am going to humour your daughters offer,i never reject a lady,and i am going to stay in town for some time until i am going to be needed&nbsp; back in my country."he answered with a smile on his face,he heard Isabella's voice and immediately his head jerked and his eyes looked at her,his heartbeating starting to get faster and uneven and small beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.<br><br><br>When he finally snapped back into reality he cleared his throat"If you don't mind Mr. Berei i could give her a ride home in my limousine,a pretty girl like her shouldn't go out all by herself we both know what kind of sickos are out there,that way she could get home safe,but only if you allow it?"Diego offered him with significant respect hoping that he didn't say something wrong. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 18:45:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, we are ready, don't worry, you aren't interrupting us." he told her with a smile when she entered the office. He heard the ambassador's offer and looked at him.<br>"I wouldn't allow my daughter to go on a cab, Ambassador, and about her traveling with you, it's her you should ask." said Alexander with a slight shrug. He motioned the secretary to call the limousine. He glanced quickly around his office and remembered something. He walked to a shelf and grabbed a file.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 21:09:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle looked back and forth between the two men.&nbsp; She was flattered by the Ambassador's offer of a ride.&nbsp; Her father, however, was ready to leave and it seemed quite selfish of her to allow the Ambassador to go out of his way to take her home when her father would arrive there about the same time. <br><br><em>Mr. Ambassador, I am flattered by your offer.&nbsp; It is very kind.&nbsp; However, I would not dream of putting you out when it is not necessary.&nbsp; I will go with my father and prepare for this evening, which I am looking forward to.</em> She smiled.&nbsp; <em>Until then</em>?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>10-12-2009, 21:30:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego smiled to her hiding his disappointment"Until then miss Isabella."he said walking up to her and kissing her hand,in a brief moment their eyes met and he felt that he was starting to blush,he was lost in her eyes,the ringing of his cell phone bringing him back into reality."Excuse me while i take this call."He said picking out his cell phone and answering it.<br><br>"Por favor, Diego aquí "He answered,deciding to speak in Spanish since he was used to it."todo es más, entiendo que significa permanecer aquí hasta que me obligará a estar de vuelta."As he spoke a smile could be see on his face,ending the conversation he turned to both of them"Forgive me for that my superiors wanted to see if everything went smoothly and they want me to stay here in case they want to buy something else."<br><br><br>(forgive me i know that my Spanish is bad,i don't want to make excuses but i only started learning it about a month ago so if a word is wrong don't hold it against me.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 02:36:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				((the grammar is wrong i could translate if you want.))<br><br>Alexander nodded and waited for him to finish talking on the phone. "It has been a pleasure to make business with you, see you tonight." he said extending his hand to Diego. "Let's go, Belle, we have to make one stop before we arrive at home."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 04:19:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle had much to think about on the ride home.&nbsp; She had called Clarise earlier to prepare tonight's meal.&nbsp; Clarise was their part-time maid/chef.&nbsp; Isabella took care of the cooking and cleaning when it was just her and her father, then Clarise came in once a week to do the heavy cleaning, usually preparing a casserole or something they could eat several times over the next week.&nbsp; Whenever they were entertaining an important guest, they paid Clarise extra to come in and prepare a feast, also cleaning up afterward.&nbsp; Clarise had been in their employ for many years, since Isabella's mother had died, and the three of them were all very fond of each other.&nbsp; Cooking was her specialty, so she enjoyed stretching her culinary skills at these occasional dinners.&nbsp; <br><br>Belle's father seemed deep in thought, so she didn't talk much.&nbsp; Her mind wandered back to the Ambassador, and she remembered the gift he had given her.&nbsp; She would wait until she was home to open it, but it was tempting to tear into it right now, since he had asked her to wear it tonight.&nbsp; Would he show any interest in her?&nbsp; So far she had not been able to tell his true feelings, knowing even if he despised her his position as Ambassador would require him to act pleased to see her.&nbsp; She thought about his offer to give her a ride home.&nbsp; That was very generous, and not necessary for any political facade.&nbsp; Perhaps there was a little bit of interest on his part?&nbsp; That made her smile.&nbsp; Yes, it would be an interesting evening.<br><br>She turned to her father.&nbsp; "Daddy, where is it you have to stop off?"<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 04:32:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's a beauty salon, only, if you want to though, a friend opened it recently and asked me to drop by to say hi. I can leave it for another day if you wnt to get home soon." said Alexander. <br>"The Ambassador is quite an agreeable man, isn't him?" Alexander asked her daughter, he wished to know if she was interested in him, from what he had noticed earlier, he had suspicions on both sides.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 18:35:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego watched them drive off until his limousine arrived,he got in and gave the chauffeur the address of his hotel"Just drive safely,okay."He said to the driver,as he leaned back into the seat tucking his hands in his pockets. His thoughts again went back to Isabella,did he get gave her a hint that he was interested in her? Is she interested in him or not? Would her father even allow her to see him? What would she be wearing tonight? What should he wear tonight? The questions just kept coming up one by one,he was so deep in thought that he completely forgot he needed to find a house where he could stay until he should be called back to Spain,since he didn't know how long she will stay here.<br><br>(Leo no need i should have seen that coming since i was being a smartypants.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 22:32:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle grinned.&nbsp; If she didn't know better, she would think her father had planned this all along, just for her.&nbsp; "As a matter of fact, Daddy, I was just thinking about getting my hair done for tonight.&nbsp; Do you think you could wait around for me to do that?"&nbsp; That would be perfect.&nbsp; She would look her best tonight.&nbsp; Strange, though.&nbsp; She didn't know why she was making such a big deal about this dinner.&nbsp; They had entertained plenty of foreign dignitaries before.&nbsp; And it wasn't like she got all moon-eyed over men.&nbsp; She could do very well on her own.&nbsp; She wondered what he would wear.<br><br>She realized her father was speaking to her just in time to hear him ask her about the Ambassador being agreeable.&nbsp; She shrugged her shoulders.&nbsp; "He seems pretty nice."&nbsp; She turned her face to the door so he wouldn't see her smiling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>11-12-2009, 22:48:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Really, what a coincidence. Of course i'll wait for you while you get your hair done." he said with a smile. He had tpught of this a few days ago, he hadn't foreseen the Ambassador's arrival but he was thinking of going out with Belle to a nice place, than spen ding the dy at home.<br>Alexander tapped his nose at her gesture, thinking.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>13-12-2009, 18:27:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego arrived at his hotel,the car stopping and a chauffeur opened the door to let him out,Diego smiled to him and walked into the hotel,the receptionist came to greet him "It's a pleasure to have you stay at our hotel,your bags are already here sir,you got the presidential suite enjoy your stay."The receptionist said,with a wave of his fingers the receptionist called the bellboy over"Take the ambassador to his suite."He instructed and returned back behind the reception.<br><br>"Follow me sir."The bellboy said walking into the elevator Diego followed him"I am going to need a bouquet of red roses sent to this address,can you tend to that and here is something for your trouble."Diego said as he walked out of the elevator taking the key to his suit and handing the paper where the address of Mr.Berei was,along with a 50$ bill,the bellboy nodding showed him that he understood as the elevator door closed Diego walked to the suite thinking what he should wear for the dinner.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>13-12-2009, 23:51:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hair all done, Isabella and her father continued home.&nbsp; “I’m glad you stopped by to see your friend, Daddy.&nbsp; He is fantastic!&nbsp; I’ll be going to him from now on.”&nbsp; She smiled and ran her fingers through her long silky strands.&nbsp; She looked glamorous and she was glowing.&nbsp; <br><br>By the time they arrived home, several hours had passed.&nbsp; Belle recognized Clarise’s car in the driveway.&nbsp; Clarise had her own key, and was no doubt busy prepping her food for the dinner.&nbsp; Belle sought her out immediately.<br><br>“Clarise!&nbsp; How are you?”&nbsp; She walked over and gave her a big hug. Clarise was the closest thing to a mother she could remember. Clarise smiled. “Can’t complain, who would listen?” she laughed.&nbsp; “By the way, there’s something for you in the library.”&nbsp; <br><br>Belle’s brow’s went up.&nbsp; Clarise kept on working, humming a tune.&nbsp; She looked at her father.&nbsp; Curious, she headed to the library.&nbsp; It was pretty hard to miss.&nbsp; The marble stand just inside the doorway held a vase with a beautiful bouquet of roses.&nbsp; “Ohh,” she said, “They’re&nbsp; beautiful!”&nbsp; She walked over and looked at the card.&nbsp; “Until tonight, Ambassador Diego Armando De La Vega”&nbsp; She chuckled.&nbsp; The Ambassador she knew would never sign a card like that.&nbsp; The task had obviously been handled by someone else.&nbsp; <br><br>She smelled the delicious aroma of the roses, then remembered the present.&nbsp; She sat down quickly and opened her purse, bringing the gift out.&nbsp; She quickly undid it and opened a velvet box.&nbsp; She gasped, then fingered the beautiful swan brooch, edged in what appeared to be diamonds. <em>How can I accept anything so obviously expensive?</em>&nbsp; She took it out and admired it in her hand, then smiled.&nbsp; <em>My casual outfit is not going to do this brooch justice, but I already told the Ambassador it was casual.&nbsp; I’ll just have to let it outshine my wardrobe</em>!<br><br>She went to her bedroom and set the brooch, back in its box, on her dresser.&nbsp; Then she went to help Clarise.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 00:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm glad you enjoyed it, he will appreciate to have a regular client." said Alexander with a smile. "It is a good work indeed." he moved a loose strand of hair out of her face. <br><br>Once in the mansion he left instructions for the door and gate to be opened for the Ambassador. "Evening, Clarise, i'm glad to see you again. I'm looking forwardfor dinner, now if you two excuse me i have to go and get ready." he went upstairs, he saw the roses through the open door and smiled, seems his suspicios about the ambassador's interests were true, he eyed the card and left to his room before Belle arrived. "De La Vega, i'll have to check that name."<br><br>In his room, he took of his suit and got dressed in a green and yellow squared button down shirt and a pair of white pants. He went dwn the lab to check on the experiments. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 21:56:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego entered the suite,undoing his tie he walked over to the couch and left his coat and his white shirt on it,stretching out his muscular body he looked at the clock on that was above the fireplace it showed that it was 15:00 PM "Well i better start preparing for the dinner party."He said casually walking into the bathroom,he got to the shower cabin and turned on the water adjusting the temperature so that it would be just right.Sliding the rest of his clothes off he walked into the cabin immediately felling relaxed as the water hit his worn out body,with a slight sigh he leaned against the wall both feelings of cold and hot on his skin made him smile.<br><br>After a long and relaxing shower he stepped out and covered himself up with a towel walking to the mirror and observing his appearance"I could shave it wouldn't hurt."as he spoke he applied shaving cream and took a razor and started to slowly cut off the beard that was slightly visible watching not to cut himself,after a few minutes he was done cleaning the razor he walked out of the bathroom and went to the bedroom to see what he should wear for the dinner party.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>14-12-2009, 22:35:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella helped Clarise until she looked at the clock and saw it was time to get ready for the dinner.&nbsp; She went to her bathroom and stripped off her clothes.&nbsp; She lit some candles and poured her favorite bubble bath into the running water and took a deep breath, already feeling her body relax.&nbsp; She checked the temperature with her toe before getting in, then slowly slipped her lithe body into the warm, bubbling water.&nbsp; Mmm, that felt so good.&nbsp; She laid her head back against a pillow and stopped thinking, just enjoying the coziness, like being wrapped up in a warm blanket.&nbsp; She spoke, "Lights dim," and "music on."&nbsp; Like the bath, the music was soothing.&nbsp; Perhaps a little too soothing, as she fell asleep.&nbsp; She awoke when her mouth took on water, so startled she literally jumped into an upright sitting position.&nbsp; She looked at the clock on the counter and saw she had let half-an-hour sllip by.&nbsp; Chiding herself, she quickly finished her bath, then toweled off.&nbsp; Now she'd done it - she would have to hurry.&nbsp; She still had to do her fingernails, fix her hair again, paint her toenails and apply her makeup.&nbsp; Then get dressed and put on some jewelry.&nbsp; And the piece' de resistance--eau de cologne her Daddy bought her on her last birthday, at one-hundred dollars an ounce.&nbsp; She had been saving it.&nbsp; Her Daddy told her the alchemist who made it said it had properties in it that made men swoon.&nbsp; She laughed to herself.&nbsp; How funny!&nbsp; But it was mixed especially for her and, when it reacted with her skin, it smelled divine.<br><br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>18-12-2009, 02:27:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander smiled, pleased wih the results he was seeing and finished removing the cables and lines from the woman. He placed a set of clothes and a check besides her and threw a blanket over her body. He tapped the small earpiece on his right ear. "Experiment H456P, last check succesful, begin developing nanobot implementation from prototype, the subject is unplugged and ready, make sure she leaves the lab and the mansion, use the usual procedure and routes.". He tapped it again and flipped a button, the work station turned off.<br><br>He walked to the next one and looked at the subjects, most were tied and or chained, conscious and blindfolded. A few were asking to be freed and to be allowed to go home. He looked at them, somewhat with pity but shrugged, the subjects were given to him, no questions asked. He checked the screens in front of each and pressed a few buttons, one of them began shaking violently. He cursed and pressed the emrgency stop for that subject and lowered him down. He pulled of the lines carefully without releasing the chains. His hand slippe and some blood fel on his shirt and arms. He looked at it and checked a report, "Nothing contagious...good, just need&nbsp; shower." he took some notes and left for his room.<br><br>Later he sat in the foyer, reading a few papers related to the agreement he had settled with the Ambassador.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 00:49:27</strong>
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				After the relaxing shower and having a clean shave Diego felt relaxed and ready for the hard part what to wear?<br><em>Even if Isabella said that it was it would be casual he still wanted to leave a good impression on her,but why?Why did he want to try so hard to impress her?Why did she have such an effect on him he only met her a few hours ago and now he already wanted to impress her,why is that? </em>Deciding to put all that aside he moved to the more pressing matters,what to wear?<br>Spreading all of the casual clothes he had all over the bed and started trying out all the combination's that he could make.There was everything raging from shirts,T-shirts,waistcoats,jeans,pants and alike.After trying out every piece of clothing he had he finally decided for a black shirt and matching pants (http://andrewmoroney.com/Mysuit/images/Images%20500Wide/code_black_shirt001.jpg) and a white waistcoat on top of the shirt.<br><br>After the bath,the shave and picking out what to wear he was finally ready to go to Alexanders and Isabelle's house,taking a smooth black trench-coat and putting it on,he walked out of the suite,after leaving the keys on the reception,he walked outside.There was already a limo waiting for him with a smile and a nod he got into the limo and after the chauffeur closed the doors and got to his driving seat the limo started and drove off down the street.<br><em>I wonder if she got the flowers?And will she wear that brooch?</em>he asked himself deeply in thought and yet extremely happy and calm as he waited to arrive at his destination.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 01:40:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella was finally ready and took one last look in the mirror.&nbsp; <em>Not bad for a casual look,</em> she thought.&nbsp; She fingered the brooch and watched it shine as it refracted the light in the room.&nbsp; She was still amazed he would give her anything so valuable.&nbsp; He didn't even know her!&nbsp; She hoped he liked her outift (http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/a/a4/Jumpsuit.jpg) since it was new and she loved the way the silk played against her chest.&nbsp; With a little embarrassement, she noticed that her nipples had become hard and were poking against the fabric.&nbsp; She would have to think on mundane things before he arrived and noticed her unlady-like reaction to him.&nbsp; With nothing left to do and the meal well in hand, she retired to the library to wait for the Ambassador to arrive.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 01:56:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander waited for the Ambassador to arrive, he checked his clock. "A quarter left, he should arrive soon." he brushed a speck of dust from his white shirt. He looked at the book, now closed on his lap and got up to place it on a shelf.<br><br>He went upstaris and knocked on Isabellas door. "Are you ready?" he asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 13:46:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The ride went smoothly and soon the limousine approached a beautiful mansion,Diego observed it from the window and started to wonder if maybe the gift he gave her wasn't worthy.As the car stopped the chauffeur walked out and opened the door to let Diego out.Getting out of the car he smiled to chauffeur"When the party will be over I'll call you to pick me up." he told him walking up to the door and ringing the doorbell straining out any wrinkled pieces on his shirt and waistcoat waiting for someone to answer the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>20-12-2009, 14:11:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm in the library, Daddy."&nbsp; Looking at the manel clock, she saw it would soon be time for the Ambassador to arrive.&nbsp; She waited for her father to join her.&nbsp; She got out of her seat and walked to him, holding his hands.&nbsp; "Oh, Daddy," she smiled.&nbsp; "You look so handsome!"&nbsp; She kissed his cheek.&nbsp; After they spoke, she sat back down and continued her reading.&nbsp; <br><br>Belle was reading about Spain, trying to absorb some of the culture.&nbsp; She became so engrossed in it, she didn't realize the time until she heard the doorbell.&nbsp; She almost jumped.&nbsp; <em>He's here!</em>&nbsp; She put the book down and went to her bedroom, suddenly nervous.&nbsp; She checked herself in the mirror one more time, picking up her brush and running it through her hair.&nbsp; <em>Why are you nervous?</em> she asked herself.&nbsp; <em>You've entertained many important men here.&nbsp; Why is this one different?</em><br><br>She sat on the edge of her bed, her hands worrying in her lap.&nbsp; <em>Will he have a good time tonight?&nbsp; Will he like the dinner?&nbsp; Will he like my outfit?&nbsp; Will he like me?</em>&nbsp; So many thoughts were running through her head at one time she was gasping.&nbsp; She stopped her unending questions and took two deep breaths.&nbsp; Better.&nbsp; <em>Daddy should have seen him in by now.&nbsp; It's time to make my entrance.</em>&nbsp; Raising her chin a little and smiling, she walked to the foyer.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>21-12-2009, 00:56:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He heard her call him from the library and headed that way. He held her hands and smiled from her compliment. "You look beautiful too." He sat in front of her an watched her read, glancing at the clock now and then.<br>&nbsp;He saw her jump and head to her room when the doorbell rang. He grinned and shook his head and went downstairs. He motioned to one of the household to leave the door closed as he went downstairs. He grabbed both doors and opened them with a practiced grace. "Evening Ambassador, i assume your trip here was uneventful?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>21-12-2009, 21:51:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As the doors opened Diego smiled at Alexanders greetings "The trip was fairly pleasant,thank you."he said walking in the house looking around and examining the foyer,everything seemed to have a perfect fit,from the pictures to the color of the walls"I hope that i didn't made you wait too long."He said,extending his hand to Alex.<br><br>That's when he turned around and saw Isabella and immediately his heart skipped beat,<em>she is beautiful,and she looks hot,i wonder if i look good enough for her?Will she like me?Will she have a private talk to me?Would she go out with me?</em>The thoughts just started to pile up,and small beads of sweat could be seen forming on his forehead,he simply zoned out when he saw her and remained like that his blue eyes never leaving her side.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>21-12-2009, 22:33:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella entered the foyer to see her father shaking hands with the Ambassador.&nbsp; Her smile of welcome was genuine.&nbsp; She stood a respectable distance away in case they were speaking some business.&nbsp; She spoke.<br><br>"Mr. Ambassador.&nbsp; Welcome to our home."&nbsp; When he turned and looked at her, she was taken with him.&nbsp; He was so handsome dressed in black.&nbsp; And his eyes were piercing.&nbsp; She just stood there and stared for a moment.&nbsp; She remembered her hostessing duties and shook herself out of it, coming forward, her hand out.&nbsp; "I am so pleased that you have come.&nbsp; Please, let's move to the living room until the food is ready."&nbsp; She put her arm through his and led him.&nbsp; "Doesn't dinner smell wonderful?&nbsp; Oh, and the roses--they are lovely!"&nbsp; She put her hand to her brooch.&nbsp; "I hope you think I am doing your gift justice, Mr. Ambassador.&nbsp; It was very extravagant of you to give me this."&nbsp; They were now at the living room and the two men seated themselves, Belle playing the part of bartender and bringing them drinks.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 00:40:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm glad your trip was pleasent. I hope you like our home, but please come in." he waited for Diego to move inside and closed the doors. He looked around to see Isabella at the stairs, Diego looking at her. "Stunning as always, Bella." he said with a smile. He waited while she greeted Diego and followed them to the living room. <br><br>He sat on a couch opposite of Diego and took his drink from her. "Thank you." he took a sip and placed it on the small desk. "It's good, you still remember how i like it."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 16:37:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Trust me if i didn't know that the gift would be just right for you i wouldn't have bought it for you."He replide as they walked into the living room"Yes dinner does smell wonderful,and don't mention the roses it was the least i could send you."adding before he sat down.<br><br>When Bell returned with the drinks Diego took it and taking a small sip he tasted it"You are a great hostess miss Isabella.But please take a sit i am sure that you have some questions for me about my country as well as i have some questions for both of you."He said,trying not to sound too eager.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 17:12:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle sat down next to her father, her own drink in her hand.&nbsp; She took a quick sip, then set it down, before her nervousness was revealed by the ice cubes rattling.&nbsp; It was her first opportunity to sit still and appreciate the Ambassador's appearance.&nbsp; His blue eyes were remarkable, and his smile was model-worthy.&nbsp; She wondered if he had done some modeling in Spain.&nbsp; His shirt was tailored and accentuated his broad shoulders and small waist.&nbsp; His hips were, well, sexy.&nbsp; She immediately blushed and pulled her eyes back to his lips, afraid if she stared at his eyes he would be able to read her mind.&nbsp; "Mr. Ambassador, there is a lot I would like to know about your country, but first I would like to know more about you.&nbsp; How did you come to be the Ambassador for all of Spain?&nbsp; Do you like your work?&nbsp; You must have visited a lot of countries and met some very special...people.&nbsp; What do you think about our little piece of the world?"&nbsp; She immediately felt foolish, like a child asking why the sky is blue or the grass is green.&nbsp; Feeling restless, she jumped up.&nbsp; "Father, let me freshen your drink."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 19:32:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander looked at his drink that Bella had just given him and then at her with a quizzical look. He smiled and handed it to her. "Please, go ahead."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>26-12-2009, 22:01:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego waited for her to refill her fathers drink,and to return before he would start to answer her questions.She seemed to act like a woman who was unsure on how to react around him,and that made him think that she was attracted to him like he was to her.Maybe he should ask her out after the dinner,after all he had nothing to loose.<br><br>When she returned and took her seat again,he smiled to her softly"Well what can i say,at first i started out as a lawyer,but that didn't turn out as i thought it would,so after a few meetings with the former ambassador&nbsp; i decided to try and run for the position.After all what could i loose."he stopped to take a sip of his drink."So after a tiring campaign i managed to convince the people that i would fight for their interests and for the interests of the country.For now i adored my work especially when i meet people like your father and you who work to provide a better life for the people.i have traveled the world and i saw many places but still nothing beats Spain,this is a beautiful place,with a lot of parks and stuff but i adore the nature of Spain and the sea."he finished"I hope that i answered all of your questions in the proper manor?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 03:13:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella listened as the Ambassador told about his career, and found herself truly interested.&nbsp; He was obviously a man who knew what he wanted and took it.&nbsp; She admired people like that.&nbsp; Like her father.&nbsp; She found herself smiling as he spoke with such passion of Spain.&nbsp; She thought how lovely it would be to live by the sea.&nbsp; <br><br>Clarise stepped into the room and announced dinner was ready.&nbsp; They rose and Belle placed herself between the two men, escorting them to the dining room.&nbsp; When they entered, the table was set beautifully, with gold and crystal everywhere.&nbsp; Now Belle would get to say what she had been practicing in the kitchen.<br><br>“I hope you like what we are having tonight, Ambassador.&nbsp; <em>Cochinillo Asado</em>, roast potatoes and gravy, and Rioja red wine, 1994.”&nbsp; She whispered to her father, "<em>roast baby pig,</em> daddy.”&nbsp; She indicated a chair to the right of her father’s chair at the head of the table, “You may sit there, Mr. Ambassador.”&nbsp; She walked to her chair on the left side.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Christmas Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 06:05:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander listened Diego answer Isabella's questions with mild interest. He new about Spain as he had been there on a business trip and knew some spanish, although Isabella didn't knew he did. It was one of those contracts that he'd rather kept secret. Not truly illegal but still...<br><br>He took a sip of his drink ocasionally and got up when Clarisse came in. "Very well, let's head for the dining room, shall we?" He looked at the table and the group that was playing on the small stage to the side of the room. The tune was mostly piano and violin, but it was soft and delightful, quite fitting for eating. He nodded in appreciation at how everything ws arranged.<br><br>Alexander pulled Isabella's chair for her and sat after she did. He nodded at her words. "Sounds lovely did you helped Clarise?" he asked. One of the household workers with a texudo came over with the wine, took the cork of the chilled bottle and gave Alexander the cork. He examined the cork, moved it under his nose in a quick movement and nodded. He held his cup for the man and took a sip after a bit was poured. "I won't bore you with the description of the wine but it's quite good." He turned to the man and motioned to him to fill his cup, same for Isabella's and Diego's.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>28-12-2009, 22:14:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego took his seat,and just observed Isabelle's beauty,<em>Maybe she's already is seeing someone,and she is only being nice to since i did buisness with her father?If she is doing that she she is doing a marvelous job.</em>he thought for himself,the melodic tunes that filled the room he found them rather enjoying and they quite fitted with the whole arrangement.<br><br>Seeing that this glass was filled with red wine,he picked it up and brought it to his lips tasting the ruby colored liquid,a tangy and sweet taste filled his taste buds and excited them at the same time,as he swallowed he looked at Alexander and Isabella"The wine is excellent and so is the arrangement and i am sure that the food is excellent also."He said,as he secretly winked at Isabella a little bit flirtatiously.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 01:19:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br><br>Isabella’s heart flipped when she saw Diego wink at her.&nbsp; <em>Is he interested in me?&nbsp; Could it be he likes me?&nbsp; Does he have a girlfriend or lover back home?</em>&nbsp; She felt herself blush, which she rarely did.&nbsp; Her smile grew bigger.&nbsp; Perhaps he was suggesting he would like to spend some time with her alone.<br><br>“Gracias,” Belle replied to his compliments.&nbsp; “Clarise is an excellent cook.&nbsp; Please leave room for dessert, as we are having Flao' with Torrefacto Espresso.”&nbsp; I hope you like it.”&nbsp; <br>(OOC: A mint and anise flavored cheesecake with a rich, full-bodied coffee.)<br><br>She picked up her wine and sipped it, looking at the Ambassador over the rim, then smiling as she set her glass back down.&nbsp; “Perhaps the Ambassador could tell us more about Spain’s cuisine and his favorite dishes after dinner?&nbsp; Perhaps you would enjoy walking in our gardens?&nbsp; I find them very serene and beautiful.”&nbsp; Clarise entered the room and began serving the meal.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>29-12-2009, 06:27:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander took a sip of his cup and Clarise come in and begin serving the meal. "Thank you" he said when his was served. He reached for the napkin, folded up nicely like a swan and extended it over his lap. He muttered a short prayer and looked at both Isabella and Diego. "Enjoy your meal." he said with a smile.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 00:27:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking his napkin he almost felt sad to unfold it it was so beautiful,but he didn't want to get and food stains on him,extending it over his lap he nodded to Alexander,"Bon appetite."he said to both of them.he waited for Clarise to first serve Alexander and Isabella,when his food was served he took his knife and fork and started to cut his piece of meat,cutting out a small piece he stabbed it with his fork and brought it to his mouth letting his taste buds enjoy the taste,swallowing it he smiled"My compliments to the cook this is delicious."taking a sip of his wine to wash down the bite.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 01:27:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“Clarise will be happy you are pleased, as am I,” Belle smiled.&nbsp; She wished they could all eat a little faster.&nbsp; By the time they finished their meals, had dessert and coffee, and retired to the library for brandy, another hour will have gone by.&nbsp; She was anxious to get the Ambassador alone in the garden.<br><br>The dinner went well, the small talk flowing easily, an occasional flirtation passing back and forth between Belle and the Ambassador.&nbsp; Dessert was served, which they all praised, coffee was savored, and they retired to the library, where Clarise served brandy.&nbsp; Belle was feeling relaxed and happy.&nbsp; She was pretty certain now that the Ambassador was interested in her and she felt sparks when he brushed her hand in passing.&nbsp; <br><br>They sat in comfortable, high-back chairs, Belle relaxing on the arm of her father’s chair, brandy snifter in hand.&nbsp; She listened quietly now as her father and the Ambassador talked shop. She wondered what the Ambassador would think if he knew how much of their conversation she understood.&nbsp; She sat like a dutiful daughter next to her father, but she also sat in a seductive manner, always looking through the snifter at the Ambassador as she sipped.&nbsp; Finally, the conversation lulled and she jumped at the chance to intervene.<br><br>“Mr. Ambassador, are you ready for your tour?&nbsp; We are very proud of our gardens.&nbsp; They, as well as our gardener, have been in several national magazines.”&nbsp; She stood up, extending the invitation with her hand out.&nbsp; She hoped it was an offer he could not refuse.&nbsp; <br><br>Not wanting to appear too eager, she looked at Alexander.&nbsp; "Daddy, would you like to join us, or do you have other business to attend to?"<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 02:16:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander had seen her daughters and Diego's reactions to each other during the dinner and while they headed to the library. It was certainly amusing to him the fact that he had caught her interest. He sat sipping his glass in the library. Ocasionally letting Issabella fill it again for him. <br><br>After the chat with Diego, he got up when she did. "No, thank you. You two go ahead and see the house, i'm afraid i have some affairsto attend to." he waited for them to leave, went to his office and down to the lab.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 18:53:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When Diego heard the invitation he immediately wanted to accept it,but he stayed silent in order to hear what Alexander would say and if he would accompany them.hearing hims say that he has some buisness to attend to made his heart skip a beat so he will be alone with Isabella,he couldn't believe his luck.Taking her hand and kissing it like a gentleman man would,looking up into her eyes"I'm sure that the tour will be as amazing as the guide is,i would love to see the rest of the house."he said and bowed.<br><br>"I am dreadfully sorry that you can't accompany us Mr.Berei but buisness is buisness."He said as he looked over at Alexander,extending his hand towards Bella"Shall we start the tour miss?lead the way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>30-12-2009, 23:53:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you for the compliment sir and please, call me Belle or Bella," she smiled.&nbsp; "There's no need to stand on formalities."&nbsp; She was about to be alone with him for the first time and she had goose bumps.&nbsp; She hoped he didn't notice.&nbsp; She led him into the arboretum on the way out, naming some of the tropical plants kept there.&nbsp; They had donned their jackets on the way out, since the wind was nippy.&nbsp; The garden was truly amazing, with many paths winding through the lush greenery leading to the rose garden, where benches and arbors abounded.&nbsp; On the other side of the rose garden were bush-high fruit trees, some bearing several types of fruit, thanks to grafting.&nbsp; Beyond that was a hothouse, where the gardener raised the seedlings and worked on graftings and cuttings.&nbsp; During the summer, their home was teeming with beautiful vases full of flowers throughout the house.<br><br>"Oh, you must see this," Belle said as she took the Ambassador's hand and led him to the hothouse where her favorite plant was kept until the warm season returned.&nbsp; Leading him in, she walked about half-way through the hothouse before coming to an area where plants were kept under ultraviolet lights.&nbsp; She walked up to one in particular, her face showing childish excitement, and pointed.&nbsp; "Have you even seen anything like this?" she enthused.&nbsp; "Our gardener created it, and he calls it "Vamp Rose."&nbsp; It was a beautiful rose, solid black with red fringe along the petal edges.&nbsp; It looked as if it had been spray painted.&nbsp; Belle reached out and cupped the flower in her hand, unable to resist, and leaned in to smell it.&nbsp; "And it has a lovely bouquet.&nbsp; So many of today's roses have little to no scent, but the Vamp can easily perfume an entire room."&nbsp; She hesitated a moment, realizing they were still holding hands.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 19:35:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander had taken a flower from the hallway and now it was in his pocket, complimenting the shirt. He took it in his hand while getting the lab coat on and removed the throns from the rose, leaving it in the desk. He tok the recorder and walked over a work sation. "Third day of experiments HJ1 to 10. Response to scents and sights both agreeing and disagreeing for the subjects has been satisfactory. I will begin touch tests on sensitive parts of the subjects." He fixed the thorns to pins on a machine and moved to the mechnism. "Anesthesic use has been forbidden by the client and the medical and consentment sheets indicate some ae allergic or refused it." He pressed a btton and the machine turned on. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 22:45:12</strong>
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				When Bella first took his hand he blushed a little but as she talked his natural color returned"So what you are saying that this one flower can perfume an entire room,wow that's really amazing."He said.Since they were still holding hands he started to blush again"But i must say there is one thing more beautiful than the flower in this room."He paused for a moment so that he could take her other hand with his hand"I must say miss Bella that your name suits you,it means beautiful in Italian and you clearly are beautiful.I wanted to ask you if you would like to go out with me tomorrow?"He asked her and immediately diverted his eyes,his dark hair fell over his eyes completely covering them,and a deep crimson blush was on his face. <br><br>While he waited for the answer it appeared like minutes were turned into hours,and those few moments of silence were lasting forever:Starting to wonder if he maybe was going a little bit too fats maybe she was just being a tease and nothing more,right now he had to look like a idiot.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-01-2010, 23:54:25</strong>
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				Isabella blushed when the Ambassador complimented her.&nbsp; Standing right next to the fragrant rose was almost intoxicating.&nbsp; When he took her hands and asked her out, she started singing on the inside, doing her best to keep from jumping up and down and yelling, "Yes! Yes! Yes!"<br><br>She glanced at her brooch again, thinking such a gift required one to be sociable with the giver anyway, but she had the extra luck of wanting to be with him.&nbsp; Her face lit up as she smiled.<br><br>"I would like that very much, Mr. Ambassador.&nbsp; And, if I may say so, you look as handsome in your casual clothes as you do in your business suit.&nbsp; A rare talent indeed."&nbsp; <em>Oh, that was stupid.&nbsp; What an idiot he must think I am!</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 16:42:28</strong>
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				"Implnt rejected." said a voice flatly from the computer. Alexander punched the desk and got up, rubbing his brow with two fingers. He took the recorder. "Experiment II342, STD control, Log 20, The tenth implant has been rejected also. It seems the biological comptibility of the material isn't enough. I'll proceed to add biological agents to the implant's surface before insertion, it might help with the bonding. If it is unsuccesful...a new solution will be necessary. I'll proceed to clean the surface with an standard antiseptic and corrosive solution." he tapped pause the button of the impnt ang took the implants and dropped them in the solution. A short hiss was heard as they submerged, he blood and other particles were cleaned. He tpped the recorder button again. "So far the tests on sample organs has been partialy succesful regarding the STD treatment. The organs are kept alive in normal conditions, still the rejection is directly on the implant and nt on the nanobots. Further investigation is required."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 18:29:59</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54340.msg2607087#msg2607087">Quote from: Meri on 04-01-2010, 23:54:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Isabella blushed when the Ambassador complimented her.&nbsp; Standing right next to the fragrant rose was almost intoxicating.&nbsp; When he took her hands and asked her out, she started singing on the inside, doing her best to keep from jumping up and down and yelling, "Yes! Yes! Yes!"<br><br>She glanced at her brooch again, thinking such a gift required one to be sociable with the giver anyway, but she had the extra luck of wanting to be with him.&nbsp; Her face lit up as she smiled.<br><br>"I would like that very much, Mr. Ambassador.&nbsp; And, if I may say so, you look as handsome in your casual clothes as you do in your business suit.&nbsp; A rare talent indeed."&nbsp; <em>Oh, that was stupid.&nbsp; What an idiot he must think I am!</em><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Hearing her say yes made him the happiest man on earth,when he heard her compliment he smiled"And i must say that you look exquisite in this casual wear as much as in your dress when i first saw you."he leaned closer and kissed her cheek,pulling back immediately .<br><br>"<em>Oh now what if i am moving forward too fast,what if she would change her answer to no now</em>?"Smiling to her he tried to find a way out of the situation,he only knew her for a few hours yet he was already kissing her,that's no way for a gentleman to act.While all this was happening in his head he didn't let go of her hands.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 22:27:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella could feel the edges of her lips stretching widely.&nbsp; She couldn’t help it, she was feeling so happy.&nbsp; Almost giddy as a schoolgirl.&nbsp; She couldn’t remember when a man had affected her like this.&nbsp; When he kissed her cheek, she almost giggled.&nbsp; It still felt warm from his lips.&nbsp; For a moment she stood there, holding his hands, drinking in his face.&nbsp; She wanted to take her finger and trace his soft lips, perhaps letting him taste of her finger.&nbsp; She blushed, realizing where her mind was going.&nbsp; She quickly spoke.<br><br>“Well, that’s pretty much the tour.&nbsp; I guess I better head back and help Clarise clean up.”&nbsp; She made no attempt to move.&nbsp; In fact, she was having quite a little fantasy about him taking her in his arms, saying something like “I’m sure Clarise can manage by herself,” then kissing her passionately.&nbsp; Wow.&nbsp; She had to quit watching those “Gone With the Wind reruns.”&nbsp; Still, she was content to just stand there and look at him.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 23:36:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexande moved the implants to different flasks labeled with different color tabs. "Moving the implants to the biological agents, i will leave them there for the night to ensure proper covering." he turned off the recorder and removed the plastic cover and then his gloves, taking the recorde with him, the cover ensured it was clean. <br><br>He sat on a computer and began typing some code fo rthe nanobots, "It would be a long night..." he muttered taking a sip of a flask. He presed a few buttons and brought an image of the grounds curious to see what his daughter was up to.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>05-01-2010, 23:51:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was debating if he should kiss her or let her go,finally his heart won over his mind-Pulling her closer he held her around her waist,he leaned down and gently kissed her lips,embracing them with his own.Holding the kiss for a minute he pulled back and looked at her with a deep crimson blush on his face."I'm sorry i don't know what came over me,it's just i knew that i wanted to kiss you and now i did kiss you."<br><br>He was nervous since he really felt that he liked this girl and he could bare if he would to mess everything up."<em>Maybe i really did come on too fast and too hard but she is just so beautiful.</em>"he thought inside his head hoping for the best.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 03:50:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella was stunned when the Ambassador took her in his arms and kissed her.&nbsp; It was just like in her fantasy, only better.&nbsp; His lips were warm and soft, and they molded to hers perfectly.&nbsp; She breathed in his cologne, forgetting about the Vamp Rose.&nbsp; His scent was more enticing.&nbsp; She closed her eyes, concentrating on the strength of his arms around her, holding her close.&nbsp; This was what she had been waiting for.&nbsp; A man who could take her breath away.<br><br>Slowly he moved his lips away, and she watched the blush rise from his neck into his face.&nbsp; He swiftly apologized, saying he couldn’t help himself.&nbsp; So sweet.&nbsp; Not at all like you would expect from an Ambassador.&nbsp; Before he arrived she would have expected him to be pompous, proud and dominating in speech and action.&nbsp; But the way to her heart was a gentler way.&nbsp; A way that spoke volumes about his respect for her as a woman.&nbsp; And his desire.<br><br>Once she caught her breath, she spoke, her hands still on his chest.&nbsp; “There is no need to apologize.&nbsp; If you did not notice, I accepted your advances.”&nbsp; She smiled sweetly.&nbsp; “Please do not concern yourself with such matters.” She moved closer so their noses were almost touching and looked into his eyes.&nbsp; As she did so, she allowed her lips to hover very near his, in a teasing manner.&nbsp; “There is one thing, however, that I think we had better get straight right away.”&nbsp; She lowered her eyelids halfway, her lips touching the tip of his nose.&nbsp; “Would you allow me to call you something other than Mr. Ambassador?”<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 20:56:50</strong>
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				Alexander watched at the screen and nodded. "An interesting catch indeed." he tought and pressed a button the window changed from full screen to a small box on the top eft corner. He continued working on the coding in front of him. He heard a few moans of discomfort and got up to check on the experiments.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 23:23:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her move her lips near his made him blush even more"So does that mean what i think that it meas you are interested in my because of your own wishes not those of your obligations?"he asked her,inhaling her sweet perfume.He didn't know why but it made his head feel dizzy and his knees started to shake like he was suddenly insecure standing on his two feet,moving a little bit closer ht allowed her lips to touch the tips of his nose fully.<br><br>He lowered his eyelids halfway,and just stood there for a second enjoying the felling of being so close to her,"You can call me Diego."he finally said it in a low voice it felt almost like a whisper,as his warm breath blew across her lips.Taking her by her hands he lowered his head down again claiming her lips once more,enjoying their sweet taste. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 06:35:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When Diego told her his name, she smiled.&nbsp; “Diego,” she whispered quietly.&nbsp; When he leaned down and kissed her a second time, she knew this was what she wanted.&nbsp; She greedily kissed him in return, then stepped back, suddenly realizing how brazen she was acting.&nbsp; He still held her hands and she felt his warm flesh against hers.&nbsp; She swallowed hard and blushed.<br><br>“Um, I guess we better head back to the house now.&nbsp; Father will be wondering what happened to us.”&nbsp; She smiled and let go of one of his hands, holding onto the other and moving slightly toward the doorway.&nbsp; Leaving now was one of the deepest regrets she had felt in a long time.&nbsp; It was only because of the promise of another meeting that she could tear herself away.&nbsp; It had been so long since she had cared for anyone besides her father.&nbsp; But she knew her father would be worried if they were gone too long, so she resigned herself to it and led the way back into the house.&nbsp; Once they were there, she began to look for her father.<br><br>“Daddy?&nbsp; Are you here?” she called as they headed toward the library.&nbsp; No sign of him.&nbsp; “That’s strange, “ she mumbled out loud.&nbsp; “Perhaps he is in the kitchen.”&nbsp; No sign of him there either.&nbsp; “Well, I guess he went to his bedroom.&nbsp; Perhaps he will be right down.”&nbsp; She sat down in a chair near the dining room, but popped right back up.&nbsp; She wasn’t one who could sit still when there was something on her mind.&nbsp; She grabbed Diego’s hand again, taking him with her, not thinking about the possible impropriety of it, just concerned about her father’s whereabouts. <br><br>She knocked on her father’s bedroom door.&nbsp; “Daddy?&nbsp; Daddy are you in there?”&nbsp; No answer.&nbsp; How very strange.&nbsp; She looked worriedly at Diego.&nbsp; “I don’t know where he could be!&nbsp; He wouldn’t have left the estate with company here.”&nbsp; Just then there was a slight noise in the bedroom.&nbsp; She knocked again.&nbsp; “Daddy?”&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 06:55:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Damn!" Alexander muttered getting up and heading to the entrance, he went through the mirror and arranged his clothes and wiped the sweat away, he took a few minutes to cool himself off. He checked once again on the mirror and walked to the door.<br><br>"Were you looking for me?" he asked opening it and looking at both of them. He noticed they were holding hands, appreciating the opportunity to change topic. "I see you enjoyed the tour around the estate and got to know each other."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 18:05:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego patiently followed her while she searched for her father, gently holding her by her hand to show her that he was with her all the way. He wanted to ask her what her father does but by the time he managed to open his mouth, the noise was heard in her fathers room following her he decided to keep his&nbsp; questions at bay at least for now. As the door opened Diego squeezed her hand affectionately showing her that she shouldn't worry.<br><br>As soon as he saw Alexander he let out a sight of relief seeing that he was okay, hearing his question made him blush, "Well i must that you have a real fine estate here, and that's not the only marvel beauty here." Speaking while he looked at Isabella forgetting that they were still holding hands.<br><br>He knew that it was probably time for him to leave but he couldn't he wanted to spend more time with her, somehow the thought of them meeting again forced him to admit that he needed to leave. "I won't bother you any longer it's prime time that I return to my hotel room. Thank you for the wonderful meal and the chance to talk to both of you."<br><br>leaning closer to Isabella he whispered" Are you free tomorrow at 7 maybe?" he asked her referring to their date. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 21:40:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella went forward and kissed her father lightly on the cheek.&nbsp; “Daddy, what took you so long?&nbsp; I looked everywhere for you and was getting worried.”&nbsp; She saw him look at hers and Diego’s hands clasped together and blushed lightly.&nbsp; He had gently squeezed it when her father finally appeared, and she felt more at ease with him there.&nbsp; Her father asked about the tour.&nbsp; <em>He’s deliberately changing the subject,</em> she thought to herself.&nbsp; She knew when her father did that it meant he was trying to keep something from her.&nbsp; She wondered what it could be.<br><br>“I showed him the Vamp Rose, Daddy.&nbsp; I still can’t believe our gardener created it!&nbsp; You don’t have to go very far in to pick up its scent.&nbsp; I’m sure he will get some kind of award for it.&nbsp; He’ll probably be in Homes and Garden again!”&nbsp; They made some more small talk, but it was getting a little awkward standing outside her father’s bedroom, and he didn’t show any signs of coming out.&nbsp; <br><br>Diego remarked that it was time for him to leave.&nbsp; “I’ll see you out, then,” she quickly said.&nbsp; Her father seemed glad to let her do that.&nbsp; They said their goodnights, then she walked to the foyer with Diego.&nbsp; She waited until they were at the door before answering his earlier question.&nbsp; “Seven would be lovely.&nbsp; But I don’t know where we are going. How should I dress?”<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 18:47:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well where would you like to go, maybe on a nice dinner then a stroll under the moonlight?" Diego asked her placing his hands on hers and pulling her closer to him kissing her lips once again, savoring their sweet taste, he just couldn't get enough of her he wanted to kiss her every minute of every hour of every day from now on.<br><br>"But I don't fear I think that you look good in everything, why even now i can't revert my eyes from your perfect body." he aded as he broke the kiss and observed her from her head to her toes nodding with approval.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>08-01-2010, 21:09:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is a wondrous flower, he has some remarkable skills." said Alexander nodding. He was glad that his daughter had enjoyed the evening, after all he always had her happines in mind. He checked his pocket watch and noticed it was quite late already.<br><br>"I see you two get along more than i had expected..." said Alexander with a chuckle, seeing them kiss. He had followed them to the door since it was expected of the host to see the guests out. "I guess we'll see you tomorrow Ambassador, good night." said Alexander. He watched the look on their faces when they noticed he had seen them kiss.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-01-2010, 00:09:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego’s lips were warm and sweet as they touched hers and she melted into his kiss.&nbsp; Her eyes closed, savoring the feeling, and she automatically leaned her body into his.&nbsp; When their lips parted, she smiled, not changing position, then opened her eyes.&nbsp; “That would be lovely.&nbsp; Until tomorrow then.”&nbsp; She squeezed his hand as she slowly stepped back.<br><br>She jumped when her father spoke, not realizing he was there, her mind had been so filled with visions of Diego.&nbsp; She felt a similar response in Diego’s hand, and saw a redness run from his neck into his face.&nbsp; She grinned shyly at her father.&nbsp; “Yes, we get along quite well, it seems.&nbsp; We are going to dinner tomorrow night.”<br><br>Her father said goodnight and she reluctantly let Diego’s hand go as he stepped out the doorway.&nbsp; She watched, her father behind her, his hand lightly rubbing her shoulder, as he got into the limo and waved goodbye.&nbsp; She crossed her arms and rubbed her shoulders, leaning against the door post as the limo drove out of sight, the reflection of the headlights illuminating the shrubbery lining their terrace.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-01-2010, 21:37:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He spent those final minutes while the limo didn't leave yet to look at Isabella one more time until tomorrow, as the car slowly drove on the main rode he leaned into his seat smiling. He had a date with a beautiful woman, and he got to rest from his duty as Zorro even for some time. Although Alexanders behavior did seem a little off, and it was strange how the first time he wasn't in his room but when Isabella knocked the second time he walked right out. He had to give this some thought.<br><br>The limo drove in the street passing other cars until it finally reached the hotel, Diego stepped out and walked up to his room, unlocking it and closing the door as son as he was in, getting out of his clothes. Putting on his pajamas he crawled into bed and soon he fell asleep. Dreaming of Isabella and him on a private beach for two.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 04:36:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Tomorrow night? Very well, he seems to be a fine man." said Alexander closing the door. "I will go to sleep early, good night Bella. Rest well." he kissed her cheek and headed for his room. Once there he removed his clothes and slipped into his pajamas, somewhat sleepy. <br><br>He checked a few data about the experiments and got ready to sleep, leaving a few instructions and turning the computer off. Yawning, he walked to his bed, got under the covers and promptly fell asleep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 05:09:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“Goodnight, Daddy,” Isabella said before she went to her own bedroom.&nbsp; She took off the brooch Diego gave her and carefully laid it in her jewelry box on her vanity.&nbsp; It had new significance to her now, and she treasured it above all her other jewelry.<br><br>She removed her clothes, slipping into a black, silk chemise and tap pants.&nbsp; Then she sat at her vanity, tied her hair back, and opened a jar of cold cream, using a small sponge to begin removing her makeup.&nbsp; When she was done, she went to the bathroom and splashed her face with cool water until it was well-rinsed and had a healthy glow to it.&nbsp; She dabbed her skin with a towel, then returned to her vanity, where she began her nightly ritual of cleansers and lotions that helped her skin repel the toxins in today's air, food and water.&nbsp; When she finished brushing her hair, she brushed her teeth, then crawled underneath her satin sheets and rose duvet, sinking into the feather pillows with a sigh of contentment.&nbsp; It was less than two minutes before she was sound asleep, a smile on her face, her hand on the pillow next to hers, rubbing his cheek and whispering sweet nothings.<br><br>When morning arrived, she sank lower under the covers, hiding from the light.&nbsp; She knew her father would soon come knocking, wanting to know if she wanted breakfast and if she planned to ride into work with him today.&nbsp; She had already decided she would decline his invitation this morning in favor of shopping.&nbsp; Tonight would be her first date with Diego, and she didn’t have a thing to wear.&nbsp; If he asked her, she would agree to meet him for lunch, then go back to the office with him for the afternoon.&nbsp; If not, she knew her Father would call for a car to pick her up and bring her home.&nbsp; <br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>14-01-2010, 22:44:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Waking up to the annoying alarm clock Diego grunted a bit, while he sat up in his bed. Sitting in it for about ten more minutes just to wake up fully, before he got out of bed and walked over to the bathroom. Walking up to the bathroom mirror he splashed his face with cold water until his skin was well moisturized. Using the towel to removed the excess water, he then brushed his teeth. After that was done giving one final glance at the his appearance followed by an approving nod he walked over to the closet. Taking out a white T-shirt and jeans he got dressed. After what he walked down to the restaurant for some breakfast.<br><br>Using his cell phone he made a list of things to do before his date with Isabella, he still didn't know where he would take her, but he decided for the always acceptable dinner with candles in a fancy restaurant. Before walking into the restaurant he found one of the bellboys, approaching him he handed him some money and a note "I am going to need you to send some more flowers to the address from yesterday if you don't mind, and use this note." He said the nodding told him that the bellboy understood. After that he walked in the restaurant for some healthy breakfast consisting of, fruit tea, lightly baked toast and grape fruit.<br><br>Not too long after a flower delivery man was at the house of Alexander Berei he had a nice bouquet of white roses and a love note written on red paper in them. Ringing the door bell the delivery guy waited for someone to answer the door.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 01:59:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander woke up early as usual, half an hour before sunrise. He strapped the weights to his ankles and wrists and got in his jump suit for his morning run. He did it always if he could and usually headed into the forest paths. When he returned, he exercised for an hour and then took a shower. He got dressed, and slid his feet into slippers going down the hallway. <br><br>Looking at his watch, he checked it was stil early and went to the kitchen to fix breakfast for himself and Bella. Once everything was ready he headed upstairs and knocked on Isabella's door. "Bella, good morning, are you coming down for breakfast?" He waited for her to answer ad the get ready and headed down with her.<br><br>"Are you driving with me today to work or perhaps you wan-t me to drop you somewhere else?" he asked and took a sip of his tea. A knock was heard on the door and he frowned slightly. "Who could it be...?, please go and check." He told the butler that waited beside the kitchen door, in case they needed anything.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 03:15:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella was not surprised when her father knocked on her door.&nbsp; She slowly stuck her head out from under the covers.&nbsp; “Okay, I’m coming.”&nbsp; She rubbed her eyes, yawned, then got to her feet.&nbsp; She did not have time to get dressed while he waited, so she fastened a pale green robe about her that reached to her ankles.&nbsp; She ran a brush through her hair, then slipped her slippers on her feet and padded to the door.&nbsp; She greeted her father with a kiss to the cheek, then followed him down to the kitchen.<br><br>After a cup of coffee, she felt much better.&nbsp; She thought she could hold a conversation now.&nbsp; “Well, Daddy, I need to go shopping for my date tonight.&nbsp; The stores won’t be open for several hours, so I’ll just stay here, and maybe you could send a car for me around ten?&nbsp; If you like, I can ride to your office afterward and we can have lunch.&nbsp; Does that sound good?”<br><br>Before he could answer, the doorbell rang.&nbsp; Her father asked the butler to answer it and they both stood in the background, just out of sight, wondering who it could be.&nbsp; If it was a visitor, Belle was ready to sprint up the staircase to her bedroom.&nbsp; She watched the butler open the door and speak to someone, but he was blocking her view.&nbsp; When he turned around, he was holding a vase of white roses.&nbsp; She gasped.&nbsp; Were they for her?<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>16-01-2010, 22:10:07</strong>
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				The butler held the flowers when he noticed the red note inside them. Gently taking it out so that he won't harm the flowers he looked at it "Miss Isabella i think that these are for you from your secret admirer." He said with a light chuckle. Walking up to the table the butler placed the vase in front of Isabella and handed her the note, before he walked out to prepare breakfast for them.<br><br>On the red note it read - First time I saw you, I was scared to touch you. First time I touched you, I was scared to kiss you. First time I kissed you, I was scared to love you. But now that I love you, I'm scared to lose you! And tonight i want to make you feel like a princess.<br>Signed Diego-<br><br>Meanwhile Diego finished his breakfast and he was heading into town to find some appropriate clothes for his date, or at least he was going to make reservations in one of the restaurants. Not knowing what Isabella liekd he hoped that he wouldn't make a mistake and choose the wrong kind of restaurant.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>17-01-2010, 04:18:59</strong>
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				((they were having breakfast already...))<br>"I bet i know who sent them" said Alexander amused at the flowers. He moved over to the table and looked at the white roses. "An interesting choice, white roses simbolize spiritual love and confession, they're called the bridal rose" he said chuckling. Bendign over to smell them he grinned and looked at Isabella, waiting for her reaction. "Although they can also mean 'You are heavenly, I miss you', perhaps that was what he intended."<br><br>After finishing their breakfast, he got up and helped to clear away the dishes before going to get ready for work. He looked for Isabella before going, he was wearing a black suit with a red tie, one of the vamp roses in the chest pocket. "I'm leaving now, Bella. I'll send the car for you at ten. Call me before returning to the office i have a meeting and i'll be outside the building ofr most of the morning. Tell the Ambassador i sent my regards." Alexander said, handing her a sealed envelope. It contained the information about the shipment of the medical supplies and equipment he had asked for his country.<br><br>Alexander gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Still, i'll try to be free by then. If i'm not, have fun at your date." He turned around and left, getting in the car and heading for the city, a client wanted to meet him in a private place downtown.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>17-01-2010, 05:36:51</strong>
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				Sitting at the table, Isabella read the note that came with the roses.&nbsp; As she read, she put her manicured fingers to her lips, rapidly blinking to keep the tears at bay.&nbsp; He loved her?&nbsp; He said he loved her!&nbsp; And in such a romantic way!&nbsp; <em>I can't believe it!</em>&nbsp; She touched the note with a fingernail, as if checking to make sure it was solid and not an illusion.&nbsp; Then she held it to her chest, a huge smile on her face.&nbsp; Her father walked over to smell them, teasing her that he knew who sent them and what they meant.&nbsp; She rose from the chair and hugged him hard, laughing.&nbsp; "You are right, Daddy.&nbsp; I am sure they mean I am heavenly!"&nbsp; She had folded the note and put it in the pocket of her robe.&nbsp; She wasn't ready to share this with anyone, not even her father.&nbsp; She had to see Diego and look in his eyes, see if it was really true.&nbsp; Then, and only then, she <em>might</em> tell someone.<br><br>She followed her father to the foyer to see him off.&nbsp; He explained that he might be out of the office most of the day, and to call first before coming.&nbsp; He was wearing one of the vamp roses in his lapel, and Belle fingered it carefully.&nbsp; "You are going to perfume the whole office with that, if you go," she smiled.&nbsp; "It is truly the most glorious thing I've even seen, or smelled.&nbsp; We are so lucky to have our gardener, aren't we Daddy?"<br><br>He handed her a sealed envelope, asking her to give it to the Ambassador if he was not able to meet with him before their date.&nbsp; She watched him leave, waving goodbye as his car pulled away.&nbsp; Then she pulled the note out of her pocket and read it again.&nbsp; She squealed loudly, then ran up the stairs, thinking about what she would buy today that would be just right for their first evening alone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>19-01-2010, 18:42:10</strong>
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				Diego finished searching for the restaurant and now he was in a store trying on various shirts and tuxedo's, but for now none of the ones he saw suited his taste. Some were too big, others were too small, some were too loose, others too tight. But still he couldn't feel mad about not being able to find the right clothes for the date, his date was with one of the most beautiful women on earth, and he wanted her to know that he fell in love with her from the first time he sat his eyes on her.<br><br>Starting to wonder if maybe his note was too much, that maybe she didn't love him yet, but he couldn't help it. Her figure was perfect, her skin was heavenly, her eyes were like two deep oceans that enveloped his heart and wouldn't let it go. He could still taste her sweet lips from the kiss they shared yesterday, and just that alone made him smile and await the date that was getting closer by the second.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>19-01-2010, 20:36:10</strong>
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				"Here we are, i'll call you back, be careful when leaving, i don't llike the looks of this place, go out through another route." Alexander told the driver before getting out of the car. He had been here once, not on business but with his friends, that was years ago. "Since then, these few blocks have changed a lot." he muttered going inside quickly. "The pot of gold" he said with a chuckle, remmebering the joke behind the name. <br><br>Inside, it hadn't changed much, in contrast with the street outside. It was the same irish pub his friends dragged him to on his 21st birthday. He scanned the tables looking for a familiar face. "Over here" whispered a voice behind his back from an open door. Alexander headed inside carefully and took of his coat, placing the vamp rose on the table. "Our gardener sends greetings..." <br><br>The figure at the other side of the table leaned forward, the room was too dim for Alexander to look his face. "Good, good, i see you've come, you can pick that rose up. Let's get to business. This are the specifications, this the check with the first half and these are the files of the test subjects and their consentment forms." Alexander check them briefly and nudded, placing all in one folder. "This will take some time, and i hope that check is a third and not the half." The man chuckled and motioned to someone behind him, who moved forward and gave Alexander another check. "You are a good businessman, now let's discuss what i expect. Louie, bring Mr. Berei his drink." <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>21-01-2010, 04:45:51</strong>
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				Isabella sat in the library, enjoying a cup of coffee, leafing through a new magazine.&nbsp; She was anxious to get out and shop, but the stores would not be open for another two hours.&nbsp; Until then, she was stuck in the house with little to do.&nbsp; When she had finished her coffee, she took her cup to the kitchen and looked out the window at the garden.&nbsp; She immediately relived her evening with Diego, seeing the Vamp Rose, and his sweet kisses.&nbsp; She saw her reflection in the window, smiling back at her, and she blushed a little.&nbsp; She was acting silly.&nbsp; She was a grown woman, for heaven’s sake.&nbsp; A woman who wanted the world to take her seriously.&nbsp; If anyone saw her now, they would not believe she was more than a teenager with a first crush.&nbsp; <br><br>Deciding to do a walk-through of the house, a weekly habit to make sure everything was in its place, she meandered slowly down the hall, ending in a large, glass-domed room where an inside swimming pool was located.&nbsp; She went to the edge of the water and sat down, dangling her bare feet in the cool water.&nbsp; Even though it was heated, the room had a chill to it that kept her from swimming.&nbsp; As she moved her feet back and forth, her hands on either side of her flat against the concrete, she stared at the moving water.&nbsp; It always mesmerized her.&nbsp; She wondered why people had such a strong attraction to water.&nbsp; She thought she could watch it for hours and never notice the time.&nbsp; <br><br>“What was that?”&nbsp; She turned her head to see what she had heard.&nbsp; There was nothing moving except her.&nbsp; “Who’s there?” she called.&nbsp; Still nothing.&nbsp; Then she heard it again.&nbsp; It was muffled, and not identifiable.&nbsp; She could now tell it came from somewhere outside the room, but where, she couldn’t say.&nbsp; Strange.&nbsp; It wasn’t scary, just unexplainable.&nbsp; When she no longer heard it, she got up and walked back to her bedroom.&nbsp; A nice, long soak in the tub would feel wonderful, then she would get ready to shop.&nbsp; <br><br>It wasn’t too long before Isabella was in her favorite store, J.D. Poole’s, where she sat in a deep, plush chair as models walked by her in the clothing the dresser had picked out to show her.&nbsp; She ended up buying three dresses and one gown.&nbsp; Happy with her purchases, she called her father to see if he was ready for lunch.<br><br>“I’m sorry, Isabella, you’re father hasn’t come in yet,” Lucy said.&nbsp; “He called and said he might be out all afternoon.&nbsp; Is there something I can do for you?”<br><br>Isabella sighed.&nbsp; No lunch with her father meant no trip to the office.&nbsp; She had been hoping it would make the day go faster if she stayed busy.&nbsp; “No thanks, Lucy.&nbsp; Would you call the car to pick me up, please?”<br><br>“No problem.”&nbsp; The phone disconnected.<br><br>When Belle returned home, she put her purchases away, then returned to the kitchen.&nbsp; Sometimes when she was bored, she liked to bake.&nbsp; Perhaps she would prepare a white pizza for their supper tonight.&nbsp; She got one of their cookbooks down and began perusing recipes.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>21-01-2010, 22:51:43</strong>
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				Diego spend the entire afternoon in the store trying on various tuxedos, until he finally managed to get the right one. On the drive to the hotel he looked at his watch he still had 3 hours before he would need to go pick up Isabella for their date. Arriving at the hotel he made his way up to his room, with his purchase, when he got in he threw the tuxedo on the bed and walked to the closet opening it he observed himself in the mirror while he was trying on several shirts that could go with the tuxedo. Finally he decided to wear a white shirt, and the tuxedo. <br><br>After that he walked into the bathroom and got into the shower cabin turning the water on he relaxed under the warm water as he leaned up against the wall. He was thinking about the restaurant he picked and what Isabella would be wearing, he was certain that she would be beautiful in everything. The alarm that sounded said to him that he had an hour till he had to go and pick Isabella for their date. Turning off the water he got out of the shower and shaved his small beard that was starting to show. After that was done he got dressed and called the limousine, walking out of his room and locking the door he walked down to the limousine adn got inside. As the car drove him to the the Berei residence.<br><br>Soon it was seven p.m and Diego ordered a limousine which took him to the Berei residence, as the limousine stopped Diego walked out, he was wearing a black tuxedo and a white shirt under it, his hair was combed and had no hairs sticking out, his face was shaved. Taking a deep breath he walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. The butler came 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>24-01-2010, 20:54:43</strong>
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				Isabella’s hobby was baking.&nbsp; She had acquired the love of it from Clarise, who was as good a teacher as she was a chef.&nbsp; Pulling the warm apple pie from the oven, Bella breathed in the aroma appreciatively.&nbsp; She was glad to know she had not lost her touch, it had been so long since she had made anything.&nbsp; Her life as of late had been consumed with learning about her father’s business.&nbsp; Now she had something else in her life to think about.&nbsp; <br><br>She set the pie on a cooling rack, smiling at the thought that her father would come in and smell the aroma of his favorite dessert wafting through the house.&nbsp; That way, if she wasn’t there when he arrived, he would still feel her presence.&nbsp; What a lucky girl she was to be so close to her father.&nbsp; Especially since he was her only parent.&nbsp; <br><br>She cleaned up the kitchen, took off the apron, then washed her hands at the kitchen sink.&nbsp; Thankfully, she hadn’t broken a fingernail while she had busily prepared the pie dough and the ingredients.&nbsp; Taking one last look around the room, she headed upstairs to get ready for her date.&nbsp; <br><br>She stepped into the shower, letting the warm water splash over her as she filled her loofah with body lotion and soaped up her chest and neck, her face tipped up toward the ceiling.&nbsp; She wondered what the evening would be like.&nbsp; They would go out to eat, of course, but Diego (she loved the way that name rolled off the tongue) had not indicated how to dress.&nbsp; She hoped she had made the right choice.&nbsp; <br><br>Back in her bedroom, her terry robe tied around her, she sat at her vanity and dried her hair, letting it curl naturally.&nbsp; As she brushed it, she wondered if Diego liked hair like hers.&nbsp; Long and black.&nbsp; Maybe he preferred blondes.&nbsp; A lot of men did.&nbsp; Well, he had picked her, hadn’t he?&nbsp; <br><br>She went to her wardrobe and pulled out her dress, laying it out on the bed.&nbsp; She hoped it was appropriate for the evening.&nbsp; He had mentioned a walk under the moonlight, so she didn’t think he expected an evening gown.&nbsp; She slipped into her white lacy underwear, garter belt, silk slip, and then her dress.&nbsp; She looked in the mirror and thought she looked nice.&nbsp; Then she slid her hose up her smooth legs and attached them to her garter belt, then some simple black shoes with 1” heels, practical for long walks.&nbsp; The final decoration was the swan brooch.&nbsp; A spray of perfume, one final check in the mirror, and she was ready.&nbsp; <br><br>(http://[url=http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/4c/Blue_dress_and_swan_pin.jpg]http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/4c/Blue_dress_and_swan_pin.jpg[/url])<br><br>The doorbell rang and Belle’s heart jumped.&nbsp; She told herself to act natural, then slowly descended the stairs, crossed the foyer, and opened the door.&nbsp; Diego took her breath away.&nbsp; He could have been on the cover of GQ, he was so gorgeous.&nbsp; Belle just stared for a moment, then caught herself and invited him in.&nbsp; “You look absolutely…wow, Diego.”<br>After a short conversation, she took a white cashmere shawl from the coat closet.&nbsp; “Ready?”<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>24-01-2010, 22:00:52</strong>
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				When she opened the door Diego remained speechless, it was like a angel was standing before him. regaining his composer after a few minutes he walked in, during the small talk he could hardly be focused on the topic. Since he was mesmerized by her, hearing her voice only deepened the hypnosis. He wasn't&nbsp; even aware that she complimented him. "And you look... well you look divine Bella!" he managed to say, it was like he forgot where he was for a moment. Finally snapping out he bowed and took her hand kissing it gently "I am ready, and I hope that you will enjoy what i have had planned for tonight." as he spoke he straightened up and took her hand in his as their fingers intertwined.<br><br>As they bot walked out he waited until she would lock the door, in front of the house a white limousine was waiting for them, Diego walked Isabella to the car and helped her get inside. He followed her closely after, the chauffeur closed the door and got inside the driving seat. The car started and they were driving toward their first destination. Diego was sitting close to Isabella keeping his hand around her as he poured a glass of champagne for her "Did you like the flowers i sent you my earthly angel?" He asked her as he ran his fingers through her dark hair gently felling how soft it was. If anyone would ask him he would tell them that she was the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth, and no blonds could even compete with her.<br><br>He was looking her straight into the eyes, felling mesmerized by her beauty. He wondered maybe he died and gone to heaven cause her beauty was only for the eyes of angels to behold. Her dress was fitting perfectly on her body, which was perfect. Her curves were fitting perfectly in the dress, and her skin was soft. She really had that heavenly appearance that not many girls could managed to obtain.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>24-01-2010, 22:46:21</strong>
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				Belle grinned at Diego’s reaction to her.&nbsp; Apparently he approved of her dress.&nbsp; Once they were in the limousine, he asked her if she liked the flowers he had sent her.&nbsp; She looked at him quizzically.&nbsp; “What flowers?&nbsp; Did you send me flowers?”<br><br>When he looked confused, she laughed.&nbsp; Reaching into the top of her dress, she pulled out a small piece of red paper and handed it to him.&nbsp; <br><br>First time I saw you, I was scared to touch you. First time I touched you, I was scared to kiss you. First time I kissed you, I was scared to love you. But now that I love you, I'm scared to lose you! And tonight i want to make you feel like a princess.<br>Signed Diego-<br><br>She smiled.&nbsp; “I keep it close to my heart, Diego.&nbsp; And the flowers were amazing.&nbsp; You are spoiling me.”&nbsp; She leaned forward and kissed him.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>24-01-2010, 23:15:48</strong>
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				Embracing the kiss he savored the taste of her full red lips. Once she pulled back he smiled at her, "Well you deserve to be spoiled, since you are perfect." Taking the note he read it out loud one more time, before he handed it back to her. [color=]"Tonight it your night, and I tend to show you that what is written on that note are my true feelings towards you."[/color] He whispered to her.<br><br>Leaning forward he claimed her lips once more, and held the kiss for a minute before he pulled back. "Did your father give you a curfew, when do you have to be back home?" He asked her, when he was near her he acted like a teenager instead of being a grown man.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 00:11:48</strong>
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				Belle grinned when he called her perfect.&nbsp; “I wouldn’t go that far,” she chuckled.&nbsp; <br><br>He read the note out loud to her.&nbsp; Hearing him say he loved her with his own voice, his own lips, stirred her in a way she had never felt before.&nbsp; When he said he was going to prove to her he meant it, she felt shivers run up and down her spine.&nbsp; He gave the note back to her and she watched him as she slowly stuffed back into her bra.<br><br>He kissed her, taking her lips fully, and she gave back just as freely.&nbsp; She felt lost when he pulled back.&nbsp; <br><br>She laughed, “A curfew?&nbsp; I’d like to see him try!”&nbsp; She took his hand and put her other hand on top of them, bringing her lips very close to his, her eyes inches from his.&nbsp; “I’m a grown woman, Diego.&nbsp; You are the only one who has any power over me now.”&nbsp; She waited for him to kiss her.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 13:08:39</strong>
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				Just the mere closeness of their lips made him go insane, leaning forward he kissed her once more, nipping at her lower lip, while his hands rested at her hips. Pulling back once more he smiled to her. "Well then I'll try to not let the power get to my head." he said laughing a bit.<br><br>Soon the limousine stopped and the chauffeur opened the door so that Diego and Isabella could get out. Diego got out first so that he could help Isabella. [color=]"Well here we are my angel."[/color] he said to her as they were standing in front of the restaurant <em>Le Treis Schik</em>.<br><br>leaving the chauffeur to have some free time Diego escorted Isabella inside, due to the pre-made reservations their table was already waiting for them. Once the head waiter escorted them towards it Diego pulled up Isabella's chair so that she could sit down and pushing it back once she was sitting. Once he sat down he took her hand in his and looked her in the eyes. "I hope that you don't mind but i already made the order for our food.""<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 18:51:53</strong>
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				Isabella relaxed in the limo, enjoying Diego’s company and attention.&nbsp; He was a true gentleman, always thinking of her first.&nbsp; She loved the feel of his hands on her body, and the taste of his lips was as sweet as honeysuckle.&nbsp; <br><br>When the limousine stopped, she looked out the window and saw the name above the entrance, <em>“Le Treis Schik.”</em>&nbsp; She turned to Diego with eyes dancing.&nbsp; <br><br>“Diego!&nbsp; I have always wanted to go here!&nbsp; Daddy would have taken me, of course, but it seemed more of a place for couples to me.&nbsp; Thank you so much.&nbsp; I didn’t think I would ever get to see inside this place.”<br><br>She took Diego’s hand as he helped her out of the car, escorting her inside.&nbsp; She was very glad she had decided to dress up tonight.&nbsp; The place was gorgeous, shiny silver, gold and crystal everywhere, beautiful dishes and dim lights, waiters in tails, everything a little girl dreams of seeing one day!&nbsp; She wanted to hug herself, but put her arm through Diego’s instead.&nbsp; <br><br>She was like a kid in a candy store.&nbsp; As they were escorted to their table, she looked in every direction at the décor, awed by it all.&nbsp; Again she turned to Diego, smiling and giving his arm a sqeeze.&nbsp; “It’s lovely, isn’t it?”<br><br>Diego held her chair out and she slid into it, scooting forward as he pushed her chair back to the table.&nbsp; Then he sat down opposite her and took her hand. <br><br>"I hope that you don't mind but i already made the order for our food.""<br><br>“Of course not,” she replied, taking a sip from her water glass, “I trust your taste implicitly.&nbsp; After all,” she smiled, setting the glass down, “you ate quite well at my house, so I know our tastes are similar.”&nbsp; <br><br>The Maitre’d brought wine, pouring for Diego and awaiting his approval.&nbsp; Once he received it, he poured for Isabella, then bowed stiffly and left the table.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 20:56:40</strong>
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				"Well like I said I am going to make you feel like a princess." Diego said as he gently ran his fingers across her hand. As the Maitre'd who brought and poured the wine for them Diego looked Isabella with a smile.<br><br>Soon the waiter arrived and brought the appetizers first, bringing two plates and placing them in front of Diego and Isabella. Diego let go of Isabella's hand so that she could eat without being interrupted " I hope that you will like the appetizers these are Curried Quail eggs (http://www.cookstr.com/photos/recipes/842/medium/recipe-842.jpg)."<br><br>He waited for her approval smiling sweetly to her, "So tell me a little bit about yourself."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 21:34:33</strong>
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				Diego continued to hold her hand, gently running his fingers across it, sending little ripples of pleasure up her arm.&nbsp; She was sorry when the waiter arrived with the appetizers and Diego had to let go.<br><br>Curried Quail Eggs happened to be one of her favorites, but she just smiled as Diego waited for her to approve.&nbsp; She took a bite of one of the delicate eggs on a scrap of bread soaked with the curry sauce, her lips closing over the fork as her eyes grew wide, then closed in pure ecstasy.&nbsp; She chewed and swallowed, then opened her eyes to gaze at him in pure delight.&nbsp; <br><br>“Oh, Diego!&nbsp; These are the most scrumptious, delicious quail eggs that have ever entered my mouth!&nbsp; They’re divine!”&nbsp; She delicately gathered another bite on her fork, holding herself back from inhaling the whole dish, as she was certain she would have done if left alone at home.&nbsp; She tasted the next bite, closing her eyes once again and delicately teasing the egg with her tongue until it rolled off the fork and covered her taste buds with intimate flavors that wrapped her tongue in luxury.&nbsp; She moaned with pleasure.<br><br>Again, she opened her eyes.&nbsp; “Oh!&nbsp; I can’t believe how wonderful these are!&nbsp; She moved to put her napkin to her lips, but unable to waste even the merest bit of the liquid gold, she moved her index finger to her lips, delicately wiping off the sauce, then putting her finger in her mouth and sucking it off.<br><br>She noticed Diego staring at her, and blushed heavily, feeling the heat emanating from her cheeks.&nbsp; She lowered her head, looking up at him as she did.&nbsp; “Oh, please forgive me, Diego.&nbsp; I am afraid my manners gave way to my addiction to this wonderful dish!&nbsp; From now on, whenever I pass this restaurant, my mouth will water and I will probably drool over the memory of these eggs.”&nbsp; <br><br>This time she did take up her napkin and delicately dab at the corners of her mouth.&nbsp; Then she clasped her hands in her lap and shrugged her shoulders up.&nbsp; “I can hardly wait to see what the main course is!”<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 21:49:14</strong>
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				Seeing that she approved Diego also took a bite out of the Quail eggs, she was right they were divine. hearing her moan when she tasted them made him blush and smile lightly. "Well I guess that we found your favorite dish." he said with a smile.<br><br>After a few more bites he was finished, gently dab the corners of his mouth. "I am glad that you liked them, ah here comes the main course. I believe that we are having&nbsp; Sauteed Chicken in Chive Wine Sauce (http://www.acefitness.org/healthyrecipes/images/large/MP4834.JPG)." Just as he said it the waiter brought the plates to them, as the aroma of the cooked chicken, mixed with sauteed parsley and the sauce of the Chive wine enticed their senses. "I don't think that I have told you this but I like to cook, and I was nagging at the chef cook here to show me their best dish, this was it and I do hope that you will enjoy it.".<br><br>He said and a piece of the chicken on his fork first just enjoying the aroma then he took it inside his mouth allowing his taste buds to taste perfection. This time it was his turn to moan, this dish was divine and he was having dinner with the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 22:11:04</strong>
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				Isabella sat quietly as the main course was served.&nbsp; It smelled heavenly, but she was quite embarrassed about her earlier behaviour.&nbsp; She would eat the rest of her meal properly without, dare she say it, making love to her food.&nbsp; Indeed, a wonderfully divine meal was sometimes as good as sex.&nbsp; At least, that was what she heard.&nbsp; <br><br>“You cook?&nbsp; Oh my, Mr. Ambassador,” she teased.&nbsp; “You are truly a man of many talents!&nbsp; Perhaps some day we can create a dish together, you and I.”&nbsp; She raised her glass of wine and looked at him suggestively over the rim as she sipped.<br><br>When the main course was served, she waited while Diego took his first bite, wanting to see his reaction this time around.&nbsp; When he moaned, she quickly put her hand to her mouth to contain a delighted laugh.&nbsp; She raised her glass. “You and I,” she smiled conspiratorially, “are one of a kind.&nbsp; We must keep our secret from the masses, lest they use our love of food against us.”&nbsp; She sipped her wine and grinned widely.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 22:29:18</strong>
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				"Well it's now like we are sleeping with the food now is it." He said to her in a whisper, before he rose his glass and took a sip in perfect harmony with her. As both of them still emitted slight moans from tasting the food.<br><br>Once the main course was finished Diego gently dab the corner of his mouth. "Forgive me for not speaking before but the meal was divine, but I would love to make a dish with you, as long as we are making one together."<br><br>Once she was done he took her hand in his and looked her in the eyes. ""I know that we just met, but i feel like i have known you all of my life, and I am confident enough that I could say this to you Isabella I love you with all my heart." he said to her leaning down and kissing her hand softly.<br><br>Then right on cue the waiter brought the desert. he brought one big plate filled with Layered jello hearts (http://dobetter.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/jello-tray-small.jpg), and he brought two smaller plates on which was a Cold Raspberry Souffle (http://www.itv.com/img/310x233/Cold-raspberry-souffle-Rosemary-Shr-3dbd1c52-434f-48c8-8666-97ec8f23fb29.jpg) desert.<br><br>Diego smiled as he looked at the desert in front of them. "I hope that you don't mind but I thought that my sweetheart could use something sweet at the end of the meal." He said waiting to see her reaction.<br><br>(Well I hope that you liked the meals that were served on this date.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 23:10:45</strong>
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				By the time they had finished the main course, Isabella felt like she had eaten her way to heaven and back.&nbsp; Never had she tasted such an exquisite meal.&nbsp; Looking at Diego across the table, she wondered how anything could ever again match this night.&nbsp; It was like the entire evening had been choreographed by celestial beings just for them.&nbsp; <br><br>Diego must have been thinking along the same lines, the way he was smiling at her.&nbsp; “…I would love to make a dish with you, as long as we are making one together.”&nbsp; <br><br>Isabella made a tiny “awww,’ sound.&nbsp; “You are so sweet, Diego.&nbsp; But don’t get too mushy over it.&nbsp; I’m a terror in the kitchen.”&nbsp; She smiled innocently, rolling her eyes.<br><br>Diego took her hand and she studied his beautiful eyes as he looked into hers.&nbsp; He spoke, but when he was through, all she could remember was “…I love you with all my heart.”&nbsp; Then he kissed her hand.&nbsp; Both her arms broke out in goose bumps, and she was smiling so wide it felt like it would crack her face.&nbsp; <br><br>Before she could say anything, the waiter reappeared with dessert.&nbsp; Isabella groaned on the inside, already feeling full, but one look at the Raspberry Soufflé and her stomach said, “Move over chicken, here comes ecstasy.”<br><br>She gasped at the plate of jello hearts, so colorful and sweet.&nbsp; When he said&nbsp; his sweetheart could use something sweet, her heart just melted.&nbsp; “Oh, Diego,” she shook her head, still smiling, “you have blown me away.&nbsp; This…this beautiful setting…,” she swept her hand over the jello hearts, “it’s just the most wonderful thing anyone has ever done for me.”&nbsp; She rose from her chair and came over to him, hugging his neck from behind and kissing his cheek.&nbsp; A single tear spilled from her eye and rolled down her face, dropping onto his shoulder.&nbsp; “Thank you, darling.&nbsp; Thank you so much.”<br><br><br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>25-01-2010, 23:52:20</strong>
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				When she stood up and hugged him he was taken back slightly, but he hugged her back. "Well I did say that I will make you feel like a princess and I meant it." When he felt the trail that her tear left he looked at her "come on don't cry, I only wanted to make you feel special."<br><br>He waited for her to return to her seat, but still something occupied his mind "Thank you darling." when she said that he felt like he was flying. Once she returned to her seat he use the small spoon and grabbed one of the jello hearts, "Try it if you liked the first two dishes then this one will... well let's just say that it will make you feel wonderful."<br><br>The whole night was perfect for them, but the best part was still to come, the walk under the moonlight. But he looked forward to one more thing he looked forward to hold her in his arms, and he couldn't wait to kiss her again to taste her full red lips when they would return to her house. He knew by her actions that she had the same feelings for him and his heart was soaring to the heavens because of that. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 18:40:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella tasted the jello heart and was surprised at how good it was.&nbsp; Each layer had something different in it to tickle her tastebuds.&nbsp; It appeared to be set upon some kind of biscuit, and topped with cinnamon.<br><br>“Mmm, delicious!”&nbsp; Belle said, as she finished the first bite.&nbsp; “I don’t believe I’ve ever had that before, but it will definitely be a new favorite!&nbsp; She spooned another piece up, then held it in front of him.&nbsp; "Your turn."&nbsp; They spent the rest of their evening feeding each other dessert and laughing quietly.&nbsp; She finished her dessert, then delicately wiped the corners of her mouth, taking a final sip of wine to wash it all down.&nbsp; <br><br>Once she set the glass down, she put her hands in her lap and exhaled happily.&nbsp; “Diego, I do believe this is the best meal I have ever eaten.&nbsp; Now I am sorry that I didn’t come here a long time ago.”&nbsp; She reached over and took his hand.&nbsp; “Thank you for a lovely, lovely dinner.&nbsp; I hope we can come here again some time.”<br><br>She knew the night was not over, they still had a moonlit walk ahead, and she was looking forward to it excitedly.&nbsp; It would be her first gaze at the moonlight with a man who loved her.&nbsp; She could see them sitting on a bench, her head on his shoulder; or standing by the water, arm in arm; or standing under a large oak, embracing.&nbsp; She eagerly anticipated feeling his warm lips against hers again, and the feel of his strong arms as he embraced her.&nbsp; Yes, this definitely would be a night to remember.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 21:03:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As the desert was finished Diego observed Isabella as she sat there, he couldn't help but smile. "Well my princess are shall we go?" He asked her as the waiter came and brought them their coats since Diego payed for everything when he made the reservations, Diego took Isabella's coat and waited for her to stand up once she did he helped her get the coat on, sneaking a gently kiss on her neck.<br><br>Once both of them were dressed Diego led Isabella out of the restaurant. Once they were out he let her place her hand through his and they walked over to the park just as the sun was starting to set down and the moon was rising. "I am really glad that you enjoyed the dinner my sweetheart." He said to her as they walked into the park.<br><br>Diego led her to the lake that was in the middle of the park and from which the moon could be seen perfectly as it would rise above the buildings, and another romantic thing was that when it's light would hit the lake it would appear as the whole lake was made of silver.<br><br>"I thought that maybe you wanted to see the moonrise first then we could go for a walk." He said as he turned to her and held her in his arms. Soon their eyes met and he leaned forward his lips gently touching hers, as he kissed her passionately. Just as the moon was raising on the night sky and it cast it's silver light on the happy couple. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>27-01-2010, 01:17:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When they were ready to leave, Diego helped Isabella with her coat, kissing her neck as she slid into it.&nbsp; Little shivers went down her spine and she smiled.&nbsp; Diego was always a gentleman, and she appreciated his attention.<br><br>Outside, dried leaves dressed in gold and brown swirled gently as the breeze picked them up and pirouetted, then gently released them back to the ground to dash across the way until another dancing breeze picked them up again.&nbsp; The last golden rays of the sunset painted the sky with golds, blues and mauves, a spectacular painting no artist could match.&nbsp; They walked to the park, Isabella’s hand on his arm, lightly leaning against him.&nbsp; <br><br>Toward the center of the park was an area with a lake which, due to the late hour and cool temperatures, was deserted except for a duo of playing squirrels and a handful of pigeons looking for a bedtime snack.&nbsp; Diego stopped there and turned to Isabella, taking her in his arms and holding her, suggesting they watch the moon rise before walking further.&nbsp; She melted into his embrace, holding him tightly, her head pressed against his chest.&nbsp; <br><br>When they looked at each other, their love evident in their eyes, the moon’s first glimmering appeared above the rooftops, and as their lips gently touched, the lake turned to shimmering silver.&nbsp; <br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>27-01-2010, 19:29:40</strong>
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				Diego kissed her while he ran his fingers through her dark hair, still holding her close to him with his other hand. The felling of her lips against his was divine, and he never wanted it to stop. As the wind started to slowly pick up the speed he pulled her even closer shielding her from the cold air. Pulling away slightly he looked at her "Well my princess shall we take a walk towards a more private location that is shielded from the wind or do you want to stay here and look at the beauty of the lake?" He asked her as the wind started to toss their hair from right to left.<br><br>He didn't want this night to end it was both magical and he was felling that he found his soul-mate, he knew that she probably felt the same about him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>28-01-2010, 03:21:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella’s lips pressed into Diego’s as her tongue playfully flirted with his mouth.&nbsp; Her life was perfect now.&nbsp; What else could there be?&nbsp; She had a wonderful, doting father, a future in robotics and a wonderful, romantic man in her life who was a good kisser too!<br><br>As their lips parted, he called her “princess.”&nbsp; It wasn’t the first time and she was quickly becoming used to it.&nbsp; It suited her, because she felt like Cinderella.&nbsp; <br><br>“The lake is absolutely beautiful,” she answered his question, pulling her hair from her face as the wind whipped it around, “but I guess we should go somewhere a little less windy, or we may get blown out to sea.”&nbsp; She held his hand and let him lead her down the path that she hoped led to her future.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>28-01-2010, 18:54:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With a smile he lead her towards a small terrace that had a cover over it to shield it from the wind, inside were some chairs, a stereo, on the floor rose petals were laying and next to the chairs in a bucket of ice was a bottle of champagne. Seeing how she looked at him made him smile innocently "Well maybe I had all of this planned out." he said in a low tone voice leading her to the chairs, grabbing two glasses that were near the bucket.<br><br>he opened the champagne slowly and carefully, so that it won't pop too hard before he poured some of it in her glass "Tell me would you like to dance my princess?" He asked her placing his hand around her waist and pulling her closer to him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>28-01-2010, 21:33:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They moved away from the lake and Diego led her to a covered terrace.&nbsp; When they stepped inside, Isabella’s mouth dropped and she gasped.&nbsp; It was like something out of a fairy tale.&nbsp; Chairs, champagne, rose petals, music.&nbsp; She looked at Diego, his silly smile giving him away.&nbsp; Putting her hand over her open mouth, she let Diego lead her to the chairs.&nbsp; “Diego!” she whispered.&nbsp; “You are really treating me like a princess!”<br><br>She watched as he took the champagne from the ice bucket and opened it carefully, then poured her some in a glass.&nbsp; <br><br><em>”Tell me would you like to dance my princess?”</em><br><br>“Indeed,” she smiled as he drew her close.<br><br><br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>28-01-2010, 23:48:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After they both took a sip of the champagne he took the glasses and placed them on the table near the bucket. With a smile as he observed Isabella he walked over to the stereo and turned it on. Soon the whole covered terrace was covered by the sound sound of Beethoven's 5th symphony. Letting the music run he approached her, bowing he extended his hand and offered it to her. <br><br>Once she accepted he pulled her closer his right hand was holding her right hand gently while his left hand was resting on Isabelle's lower back. In the rhythm of the music he moved his body along with hers all the time he looked her in her beautiful eyes and smiled "My God you eyes are so beautiful my princess." He said in amazement gazing upon her beautiful eyes.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>29-01-2010, 00:19:26</strong>
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				Once in every woman’s life, if fate smiles upon her, she finds her dream man. Sometimes the timing is wrong.&nbsp; Or perhaps the first impression is misleading.&nbsp; But if the fates are truly in your favor, everything comes together as it should and you have found your true love.&nbsp; <br><br>Isabella knew this was her time.&nbsp; She wanted a life of romance, and Diego was well equipped to provide it.&nbsp; As they danced to Beethoven, Diego holding her close, his hand lightly on her back, she felt like she was dancing on air.&nbsp; They were both experienced dancers and a passerby, seeing them now, would&nbsp; think they were seeing a performance.&nbsp; <br><br>His gaze never left her eyes and she was hypnotized by his.&nbsp; A common phrase came to her; <em>If this be a dream, I wish never to wake.</em>&nbsp; Truly, at this time of the evening, as the light of day dimmed, the shimmering lake had its first real competition for most beautiful sight in the park.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>29-01-2010, 18:40:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The song came to an end, Diego was still holding Isabella close to him. Leaning down he kissed her softly on her lips, after he pulled away from the kiss he smiled to her. "This night is magical, and if I may say you are the most beautiful sight in this park. The stars and the moonlight are nothing compared to you." He said leading her towards one of the chairs. After he sat down he sat her on his lap still holding her by her hand.<br><br>He knew that he found his soul-mate that was a fact ever since the dinner party at her house. Even there they found out that they were attracted to each other from the start, and now they were already acting like they were going out for years. <br><br>"So tell me my princess where do you want to go tomorrow?" Asking her he leaned up and gave her a peck on the cheek as he waited for her answer.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>30-01-2010, 01:21:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella ‘could have danced all night,’ so perfect was this moment, but all too soon the music stopped, and she stood still, wrapped up in Diego’s arms as he leaned down and kissed her.&nbsp; He sweetly told her she was more beautiful than the stars and moonlight, then led her to a chair and sat her on his lap.&nbsp; They were so comfortable with each other it was like they had been lifetime companions.&nbsp; <em>So tell me my princess, where do you want to go tomorrow?</em><br><br>Belle considered it, wondering if her father was home yet and what his plans would be for tomorrow.&nbsp; Perhaps he would want a meeting with Diego?&nbsp; But she had already given him the papers for the deal, so maybe their meetings were over.&nbsp; At least business meetings.&nbsp; <br><br>“Diego,” she sighed, resting her head against his, “I don’t know of anything that could top this night.&nbsp; It has been so magical.&nbsp; Anything I can think of seems so mundane.”&nbsp; Then she thought of something he might enjoy.&nbsp; “What about horseback riding?&nbsp; There is a stable just outside of town with acres of fields and woods to ride in.&nbsp; We could even have a picnic if the weather is not too cool!”&nbsp; She thought of her father again, because he used to love taking her on picnics when she was younger, and she frowned.<br><br>“I think something is bothering my father, Diego.&nbsp; He still spoils me, of course, since that is what he is best at, but at times he seems so far away, as if we were in two different worlds.”&nbsp; She looked at Diego seriously.&nbsp; “When you met with him, did you notice anything, I don’t know, different about him?”&nbsp; Then she chuckled.&nbsp; “Of course not, how could you?&nbsp; You only just met!”<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 19:37:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well it's been a while since I have been on a picnic but I must admit it does sound tempting, at what time should we meet princess?" Asking her as he leaned up and gave her a gentle kiss on the lips, his hand running along leg before it rested at her knee. He only wanted to be with her and he didn't care where it was or how long would it be as long as he was near her and he could keep her in his arms.<br><br>Hearing her question, he pondered before looking at her with a honest look. ""Look if you want, you could stay home with your father and find out what you think is bothering him." Recommending to her with a smile, he didn't want to come between her and her father. And he thought that maybe deep inside she wanted to stay home with her father to see what was bothering him. <br><br>But Diego did notice that Mr. Berei was always looking at one of those pocket computers, while they were having their meeting, but that wasn't alarming he was a busy man and maybe with that he was keeping in touch with his other clients. Placing his hand under her leg while his other hand was still on her back he stood up with her in his arms. Slowly moving around the terrace kissing her occasionally on the neck and the lips.<br><br>"If the lady wants to go home I would be happy to oblige, unless she wants to stay here and enjoy the romance some more?" asking as he stopped in the center of the terrace and kissed her passionately&nbsp; allowing his tongue to venture in her mouth slightly. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 21:32:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle was glad Diego was interested in the picnic.&nbsp; She knew Clarise would beg to make her famous chicken salad croissants.&nbsp; Diego’s hand ran along her leg and she felt shivers run up both legs, the tenderness of his touch bringing her all sorts of pleasure.&nbsp; <em>Oh, it is grand being in love.</em>&nbsp; She gasped as she heard herself thinking.&nbsp; It was the first time she had admitted to herself that she was in love.&nbsp; Even though Diego had been claiming his love for her, she had been loathe to use the word herself, wondering how anyone could fall in love in such a short time.&nbsp; But there, she had finally said it, even if it was just to herself.&nbsp; She was in love.<br><br>Belle laughed lightly.&nbsp; “Do not think for a moment that I would rather be with my father than you, Diego.&nbsp; Although I wonder at his behavior as of late, staying at home would bring me no closer to it.&nbsp; He is rarely home these days, except when we plan it, and when he is home, he retires to his bed early, so it would do me no good to wait for him,” she grinned devilishly, “all alone, in that great big house, by myself, with no one to hold onto and kiss me and love me.”&nbsp; She kissed him, then leaned her head against his shoulder, sighing contentedly.<br><br>Suddenly Diego picked her up, making her squeal happily.&nbsp; He moved about the terrace, their lips touching often, sometimes kisses to the neck.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>"If the lady wants to go home I would be happy to oblige, unless she wants to stay here and enjoy the romance some more?"</strong><br><br>Belle did not answer immediately, as her lips were consumed by Diego’s in a passionate kiss.&nbsp; She gladly accepted his tongue as hers bantered with it playfully.&nbsp; When they broke the kiss, she spoke.<br><br>“The lady wants to go home and the lady wants to enjoy the romance some more.”&nbsp; She shivered slightly.&nbsp; “It is a little cool tonight, although I did not notice it until just now.&nbsp; Would my guest like to retire to my library for an after-dinner drink and, perhaps, a little close company?”&nbsp; She kissed him, then pulled back, giving a seductive smile, “Please?”<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 22:05:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well maybe you should call me when you are all alone in your big house so that I come and kiss you and love you." He replide devilishly. Stopping and letting her feet touch the ground once again. Deciding to leave the champagne and that he would return for it after the next day he lead Isabella out of the terrace the cold air was starting to pick up. Looking over at her he placed his coat over her shoulders so that she could stay warm until they get to the limousine that was waiting for them outside of the park.<br><br>"I get the felling that you don't want me to leave your side tonight my lady. I gladly accept your invitation." He said eying her seductive smile as he licked his lips. They had their romantic walk through the park under the moonlight while they were walking to the limousine. The chauffeur was already holding the door opened and waiting for them. Once both of them were inside he closed the door and walked over to the drivers seat. The limousine roared to life and it soon and it started to drive towards Isabelle's house. Inside it was nice and warm so Diego took off the coat from Isabella so that she would get a heat stroke.<br><br>Diego was kissing Isabella on her neck while his hand ran up and down her leg from her knee to her thigh. "I have a felling like we have known each-other for all eternity, my princess!" he whispered in her ear before he slid his lips to her neck and started to gently nip at it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 22:16:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle found herself sad when her feet touched the ground again, but enjoyed Diego placing his coat around her and holding her close as they walked through the park.&nbsp; <br><br>He accepted her invitation to stay by her side once she was home, looking at her seductively.&nbsp; Shivers ran up her spine as she wondered what was going through his mind at that moment.&nbsp; Once inside the limo, Diego continued to seduce her with a rain of kisses on her neck, his hand sliding up and down her thigh.&nbsp; He told her he felt like they had known each other for eternity.&nbsp; “I feel the same way,” she moaned as he nipped at her neck.&nbsp; <br><br>A part of her mind told her to stop what they were doing.&nbsp; There was danger ahead.&nbsp; She knew it was true, but found herself unwilling, or unable, to stop it.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 22:30:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego was kissing her sweetly and passionately, his fingertips were running over her thing touching her through the dress. He knew that he should stop but he couldn't or he wouldn't want to stop. Just as his hand was about to start to explore her body even more the car stopped as they arrived at her house. Pulling back he looked at her I am having some second thoughts maybe we should just call it a night?" He said. In his voice it was obvious that he was hesitating but he did care for her and he didn't want to ruin everything by not being able to control his hormones.<br><br>Opening the door he helped her get out of the car and he held her in his arms he was looking at her with admiration and love it was clear that he was having a mental battle should they walk inside together or should they call it a night. He was looking at her like a beacon of hope to help him make a decision.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 23:39:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle had melted into Diego’s arms as they rode toward her home.&nbsp; Every place he touched exploded with desire, and she was very close to giving into it.&nbsp; When his hand began to move to more intimate places, she shuddered, not wanting to stop him, but knowing she should.&nbsp; Then the limo stopped.&nbsp; She looked out the window and saw she was home.<br><br>After Diego helped her out of the car, he held her close, then looked at her with a question in his eyes.&nbsp; A question she knew she would have to answer.&nbsp; She hesitated.&nbsp; She did not want him to leave.&nbsp; She wanted to stay in his arms forever.&nbsp; But no one had been allowed to go this far before.&nbsp; Her home was her sanctuary, and she had decided long ago there would be no path worn to her bedroom, nor would she take a chance at her father walking in on something embarrassing.&nbsp; She looked at Diego with lusty eyes, unable to change them.<br><br>“Come in with me, Diego.&nbsp; Just for a little while.&nbsp; &nbsp;I want to sit beside you and hear more about Spain and your passions.&nbsp; I want you to hold me close and kiss me.&nbsp; I want to feel your arms around me and your hand on my leg or arm, or back, stroking me softly.”&nbsp; Her voice began to falter as she freely opened herself up to him.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>31-01-2010, 23:55:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he followed her to the door waiting for her to open them. Once she did he walked inside the house was different now it had a more mysterious glow to it. Taking her by her hand he held her lovingly as they made their way to the library. Once they were there he followed her to the sofas. Kissing her softly as he sat down he pulled her on his lap again. Placing his hand on her leg he stroked her softly moving from her knee to her thigh allowing his fingers to dance barely touching her dress.<br><br>"Spain is beautiful especially at Summer time, the sandy beaches, the flowers the clear sky all is perfect: But the only thing more perfect than that is you." The last part he nearly whispered as he leaned up and kissed her softly on the lips then he moved to her neck. her body was driving his senses wild, he would love nothing more then to just show her how much he wanted her, how much he wanted to be intimate with her. It was like he didn't care for anything else now that he was with her, his hand slowly moved inside her dress starting to touch her skin just an inch away from her private parts.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>01-02-2010, 00:29:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle’s heart was racing as Diego led her to the library.&nbsp; The strength in his hand made her own feel weak and small.&nbsp; Yet somehow she liked that, felt protected by it.&nbsp; Before she could fix him a drink, he had pulled her into his lap and started kissing her again.&nbsp; As he spoke of Spain, his fingers danced lightly up and down her thigh, causing a low moan to escape her lips.&nbsp; <br><br>When his fingers strayed a little farther, very nearly to her private area, she jerked.&nbsp; Suddenly her face was aflame and she began to stutter.&nbsp; “Don…don’t you want that drink now?&nbsp; I know I could use one.”&nbsp; She quickly got off his lap and walked to the bar, pouring both of them a brandy, noticing how her hands shook when she picked up the glasses.&nbsp; Returning, she handed him his drink, then stood there a moment, finally deciding to sit beside him, busying her lips with the glass as she sipped.&nbsp; She was at a loss what to do next.&nbsp; She wanted him, badly, but she had never allowed herself to go there before, except once when she was young, and then it wasn’t in her home.&nbsp; If she gave in now, it would forever change things and it would no longer be just her and her father who shared this house.&nbsp; Still, Diego was so difficult to resist.&nbsp; She didn’t know what she would do if he began kissing her like that again.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>01-02-2010, 23:45:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking the drink from her he sipped it slowly. Observing her while she was sitting next to him. With a flirty smile he placed the glass on the table and moved next to her, leaning up and kissing her gently on the cheek and his lips slowly moved down to her neck. His hand moved around her waist and pulled her closer to him this time he only kept his hands at her waist while he kissed and nipped at her neck "Bella when should we meet for out picnic tomorrow?" Asking her between kisses.<br><br>He wanted her badly, but he didn't know if she felt the same, when she moved away from his first tries he wondered if he should just call it a night. But that was invalid since she did ask him to come inside for a drink, he was being confused at what she wanted and he guess that she was also.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>02-02-2010, 02:37:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle felt her need for Diego growing, and all she could do while he fondled her neck with his lips was gasp and emit low moans.&nbsp; She had her eyes closed, letting the touch of his lips on her ignite the flame within, even the feel of his hands on her waist, holding her snugly against him, heightened her arousal.&nbsp; She took in the smell of him.&nbsp; She kissed his forehead, tasting him.&nbsp; She heard his own breaths deepening, his voice growing huskier.&nbsp; <em>Oh, Diego, do you know how turned on I am right now?</em>&nbsp; She was scared out of her wits.<br><br><em>”Bella, when should we meet for our picnic tomorrow?”</em>&nbsp; <br><br>She tried to speak, but his kisses were so distracting!&nbsp; Instead, her lips dipped down and sought his own, kissing him passionately as her arms wrapped around his neck, her hand at the back of his head, encouraging him to stay where he was.&nbsp; Somewhere in the back of her head warning bells were going off, but their clamoring had dimmed as the evening wore on.&nbsp; Finally, with great difficulty, she broke the kiss, smiling into his face as she traced his soft lips with her finger.&nbsp; He was still holding her tightly against him.<br><br>“Diego, I somehow find it easy to be quite honest with you.”&nbsp; She lightly kissed his lips, then smiled into his eyes.&nbsp; “I want you, Diego.&nbsp; I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anyone.&nbsp; But my background holds me back.&nbsp; My father raised me to guard my heart and soul, and I have already given you all of my heart.&nbsp; I also feel a responsibility to guard his reputation, and yours.&nbsp; If the gossips and paparazzi even suspected I might be sleeping around, they would drag the Berei name through the mud, and yours along with it.&nbsp; &nbsp;Our picture would be on every rag in the country.&nbsp; “Spanish Ambassador in bed with Nanobots?” or something equally stupid.&nbsp; You know yourself they would be happy to do so.&nbsp; Spain would probably haul you back so quickly we wouldn’t have time to say goodbye.”<br><br>The last words were choked out as the thought of it coming true brought tears to her eyes.&nbsp; <br><br>“I don’t want to lose you, Diego.&nbsp; Look how I tremble as you hold me close.&nbsp; Must we be intimate for you to spend time with me?&nbsp; Can we not sit here and love each other as much as we can for the time being?”<br><br>She did not know how to tell him that she required some kind of commitment before she would risk going that far.&nbsp; So far, the only future they had was the next date.&nbsp; But she did not want to push him into anything he wasn’t ready for, or didn’t want.&nbsp; It was just her personal, private belief.&nbsp; She would never do anything that might risk her father’s reputation, or his company.&nbsp; <br><br>“If you want to leave and walk away, I would not hold it against you.&nbsp; I have no doubt there are numerous beautiful women, just in your hotel alone, who would be happy to spend a night in your arms … as would I.”&nbsp; She anxiously searched his eyes for understanding, her own eyes so wet they blurred her vision.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>02-02-2010, 18:57:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Listening to her voice, he clearly heard the honesty in it. With a smile he placed his hand on her I understand, and i want to tell you that I am willing to wait as long as it takes before you are ready. I want you also but I was worried that I was going too fast, and besides we don't want your father to catch us do we now." He knew that she was right, and he respected her opinion and her way of life. The last thing he wanted was for her to be in every tabloid in the country and for his country to take him back to Spain away from her.<br><br>Looking at her with a flirty smile he moved closer to her "But that doesn't mean that we can't kiss and make-out right?" Asking her he leaned up and kissed her on her lips again before he pulled back. "I understand everything and I want you to know that I respect your beliefs and like I said before I am willing ti wait as long as it takes.&nbsp; So tell me at what time should we meet tomorrow? He wanted her badly but it was a high risk that if they would do anything now that could destroy any kind of relationships that they could have started, not being able to make himself to be away from her he gently brushed his fingers on her cheek before he stood up and took his drink walking around the room sipping it slowly.<br><br>"If there is any possibility for us to have a relationship I won't risk anything to lose you because i couldn't control my urges. he said walking behind the sofa and leaning on it holding his drink and smiling to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>03-02-2010, 02:32:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Belle breathed a sigh of relief.&nbsp; Diego was insisting that he understood and respected her beliefs.&nbsp; He would wait for her, he said.<br><br><em>But that doesn't mean that we can't kiss and make-out right?</em><br><br>She grinned, ready to pick up where they left off, but he rose and paced around the room, drinking his brandy slowly.&nbsp; She hesitated, not sure why he had moved away from her.&nbsp; <br><br>“Diego, what are you doing?&nbsp; I thought we were going to sit holding each other.&nbsp; Is it your fear of losing control that places the sofa between us?”&nbsp; She was confused now.&nbsp; She wanted him to hold her and cover her like a blanket, soft and warm, and inviting.&nbsp; Was she being selfish?&nbsp; Perhaps he understood the necessity for space more than she did.&nbsp; She hung her head.<br><br>“I think eleven o’clock would be a good time to arrive at the stables.&nbsp; Then we can share our picnic around noon.&nbsp; If that’s all right with you.”&nbsp; Although her thoughts were of sadness, her voice betrayed her as it came out husky and needy.&nbsp; She pulled herself together, smiling up at him.&nbsp; “Thank you for staying with me, Diego.&nbsp; It is getting late.&nbsp; Perhaps you are wanting to go?”<br><br><br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>03-02-2010, 19:45:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey I just needed to stretch my legs a bit." he said walking up behind her and after he placed the brandy on the table he placed his hands around her waist and pulled her closer to him kissing her neck as he did so. "[color=]"Better?"[/color] Now really asking a question he teased her mostly as his lips never moved from her neck.<br><br>Stopping the kisses for a short while so that he could sit down he leaned closer to her as his warm breath billowed over her neck. "Eleven o'clock it is then, should I wear something special or should I just dress as I usually do?" His fingers danced around her stomach over the fabric of her dress. Having her close to him was divine and he loved it, he wanted to hold her like this and to kiss her all night long.<br><br>"If you want me to leave then I'll leave." he said looking her in her beautiful eyes as they looked like they were glowing in the dark with a bright blue glow like two deep oceans taht were reflecting the moonlight from their surface.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>03-02-2010, 20:41:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just then Isabella’s cell rang.&nbsp; She looked at the readout.&nbsp; “It’s my father.&nbsp; Excuse me a minute, please.”&nbsp; She stood up and walked across the library to the large windows and spoke quietly for a few minutes.&nbsp; At one point her shoulders slumped.&nbsp; When she finished, she turned back to Diego, who had stood when she got up, and put her hands on his shoulders.<br><br>“That was my father.&nbsp; But I already told you that.&nbsp; He called to say he has to fly to Utah to speak with an unhappy customer.&nbsp; He won’t be home until tomorrow night.&nbsp; Now, wasn’t there something you said about if I found myself all alone in this big empty house?”&nbsp; She smiled seductively.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>03-02-2010, 20:48:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I said that if you ever need someone to love to you and to kiss to call me." he said as he leaned down and kissed her softly on her lips. "Do you want me to spend the night here just in case nothing happens to you?" He asked her teasingly, his hands moving down to her waist and stopping there his fingers were happily dancing on her hips.<br><br>"Now where did we left off ah I remember." Smiling seductively he continues to kiss passionately letting his tongue prod her mouth and get reacquainted with hers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-02-2010, 03:44:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Getting the reaction she had hoped for from Diego, Isabella let him draw her close and kiss her passionately.&nbsp; As their lips reunited their tongues wrestled with each other, slipping over and tasting the foreigness of the other.&nbsp; She ran her fingers through his hair, wishing this moment could be frozen in time, her body locked with his in passion.&nbsp; She could feel her control slipping away, wanting this man so much.&nbsp; <br><br>Unexpectedly she broke away with a cry, her eyes wide with pain.&nbsp; She placed her hand on her chest and quickly dropped down to the sofa, her face gone pale.&nbsp; She looked up at Diego.&nbsp; "I...I'm sorry.&nbsp; I think my father is in danger!"&nbsp; Her eyes looked frightened and needy.&nbsp; "I can't explain it, it has never happened before, but a moment ago I was seized with a great fear for him."&nbsp; She quickly stood up again and wrapped her trembling arms around Diego's waist, her cheek pressed against his chest.&nbsp; "Oh my God, Diego.&nbsp; Do you think something has happened?"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>04-02-2010, 05:52:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That was close, dumb drunkards." Alexander muttered, wiping a trickle of blood from his mouth. He went to the counter and told the bartender to call for an ambulance. Taking out his cellphone, he called the chaufer and told him to pick him up.<br><br>"I'll have to go back home and get changed" Alexander checked his clock and shook his head surpirsed. "Is it that late? That took long. Too bad it ended like that, neverthless, i have the payment so i'll begin..." he tought as the limousine pulled up. "Take me home and plaese make sure a hot bath is ready, also some vandages." he muttered dozing off.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>04-02-2010, 18:14:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close to him his fingers soothingly ran through her hair. Kissing her forehead he walked her over to the sofa and sat her down handing her the phone. "Call him, he has a cellphone. Don't worry I will be with you the whole time I am sure that he is alright." He said to her with a honest smile. Knowing that she cared for her father more than anything else he understood why she was frightened. He really hoped that he was ok.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-02-2010, 18:44:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella smiled at him and brushed the back of her hand along his cheek.&nbsp; "You are so considerate, Diego.&nbsp; And so caring.&nbsp; Not many men would put up with a goose like me.&nbsp; Especially when things were just getting ... interesting.&nbsp; They would probably accuse me of doing this deliberately.&nbsp; But not you."&nbsp; She kissed him sweetly, then dialed her father's number.&nbsp; Her hands still shook, not knowing what she might hear on the other end of the line.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>06-02-2010, 00:22:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexander woke up with a sight start when his cellphone rung. "How long did i slept?" he muttered still with his eyes closed. "A few minutes sir" the driver answered "There's still about 20 minutes before we arrive." He nodded and took out<br>the cellphone, noticing it was a call from home, probably Isabella. He had already told her he wouldn't be home until tomorrow, so either something happened or she was worried he hoped it was the later. <br><br>He took a couple of minutes before answering to control himself, worrying Isabella might not be the best. "Alexander here" he said. He eyed himself and frowned, she would still be worried when he arrived.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 04:49:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“Daddy?” Her voice trembled.&nbsp; “Oh, Daddy, are you all right?&nbsp; I had the most terrible experience just now.&nbsp; I felt this awful pain, and I immediately thought you were in danger.&nbsp; Is everything okay?&nbsp; Please, tell me the truth.&nbsp; I have to know if I’m crazy or not.”<br><br>She reached over and felt for Diego’s hand, her head turned away from him, and held it tightly.&nbsp; It was, in truth, the most scared she had ever been.&nbsp; The pain that had wounded her was real, and she still felt a soreness from it.&nbsp; She swiped at the side of her mouth, feeling like she was drooling.&nbsp; It made her realize for the first time what it would be like not to have her father by her side.&nbsp; <br><br>She released Diego’s hand, instead running her fingers up and down his thigh, not even knowing she was doing it, as she waited for her father’s voice to tell her everything was all right.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 04:59:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I..." Alexander hesitated for a moment, lowering the phone and noticed he was biting his lip. It was a gesture he used to do before, in fact he couldn't remember the last time. It meant he was struggling with what he wanted to do and what he knew he should do. <br>He remembered her daughter feeling something like that when her mother died. He also remembered she cried in his arms for a while before he managed to calm her down. He sighed and took the phone again. "Yes, i'm okay now...i'm heading home, there was an incident in a meeting in an informal place. I will be home soon, i have some minor wounds, luckily they were too drunk to be a real threat, i got distracted so they used that brief opening." he said in the phone.<br><br>"Please don't worry, i'm okay, realy, i'll be there soon. I asked the driver to call fro clothes, a hot bath and vandages to be ready. Sorry for interrupting your date. How was the dinner?" He wanted to distract her from the issue at hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 05:28:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The moment her father hesitated she knew something had happened.&nbsp; "Daddy?&nbsp; Daddy?"&nbsp; Her fingers grabbed part of Diego's leg and made a fist, her nails digging in.&nbsp; As he told her of the incident, she gasped and her face went white.&nbsp; She grabbed the phone with both hands, as if it would jump out of her grip if she didn't hold it tightly.&nbsp; "Daddy!&nbsp; What kind of an incident?&nbsp; Wounds?&nbsp; Oh, my God!&nbsp; Why did they hurt you?&nbsp; I don't understand!&nbsp; What kind of a meeting was this?"&nbsp; For the moment, she forgot Diego was there.&nbsp; Tears were running down her cheeks.&nbsp; "Yes, Daddy, come home.&nbsp; Right away.&nbsp; Hurry home!"<br><br><em>"Please don't worry, i'm okay, realy, i'll be there soon...How was the dinner?"</em><br><br>Isabella almost laughed.&nbsp; He was trying to distract her.&nbsp; An old trick he had been using since her mother died.&nbsp; But it stopped her climb into hysteria.&nbsp; "Don't try to change the subject, Daddy.&nbsp; Just hurry home.&nbsp; I love you.&nbsp; Bye."&nbsp; She hung up the phone, took a deep breath, then looked at Diego, wiping at her eyes.&nbsp; "I guess you heard all that.&nbsp; I can't believe someone tried to hurt him.&nbsp; Why would anyone do that?"&nbsp; <br><br>Her emotions had soared and her adrenaline was pumping ferociously.&nbsp; She needed to let it out.&nbsp; Scream, or throw something.&nbsp; Or...she looked at Diego and her eyes turned dark.&nbsp; She threw her arms around him.&nbsp; "Kiss me, Diego.&nbsp; Kiss me like you've never kissed me before."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 05:44:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexader, somewhat relieved, leaned his head back and closed his eyes again. Explaining what had happened would be tough, still he wouldn't lie to her. He had always found a way to tell her about his business without lying and without letting her know about the darkest parts of it.<br><br>"Well at least she seemed to calm down with the last question." he said to himself. The reflection on the tinted window was somewhat...messy. He arranged his shirt a bit and the makeshift bandage on his arm, he checked the red mark on his shirt, it seemed the bleeding had stopped. The stab was headed for his stomach, he had managed to move aside and it only nicked his side, still it was another wound to dress once he returned home. "I wonder if the Ambassador...Diego is there with her."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 16:42:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Diego heard the whole conversation, from the moment when she held him by his hand to the moment when she grabbed his leg. Just from her reactions and from the way how she paced around the room while he held the phone. Made him realize how much she cared for hm.<br><br>When the conversation was over he walked up to her and placed his arms on her shoulders soothingly. Just as he was about to answer her question, she placed a new offer to him. <br><br><em>"Kiss me, Diego.&nbsp; Kiss me like you've never kissed me before."</em> Placing his hands around her hips he pulled her closer and brought his lips to hers kissing her passionately and fiery, his tongue running up and down her lower lip, before it ventured inside her mouth and started to dance with her tongue. The adrenalin was pumping through his body and his blood was on fire he wanted her badly and the kiss only made it harder for him to control his urges.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-02-2010, 21:50:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabella grabbed at him, pressing her hand firmly into his hair, trying to take from him whatever she needed to get through the next hour.&nbsp; His kiss was passionate and exactly what she wanted.&nbsp; She kissed him back just as passionately.&nbsp; When she finally had to come up for air, she looked up at him, her desire evident in her eyes.&nbsp; She saw the same things in his.<br><br>She leaned against his shoulder for a moment, just letting him hold her tight.&nbsp; Then she spoke.&nbsp; “Diego, I need you right now.&nbsp; I need you to hold me and love me.&nbsp; I need you to love the pain right out of me.”&nbsp; She hesitated.&nbsp; “Father said he will be home in about&nbsp; 20 minutes, so we don’t have much time.&nbsp; &nbsp;I … I just want to feel you more.&nbsp; I need to feel you more.&nbsp; We don’t have much time…. maybe just a little more than a kiss?”&nbsp; Her body was in suspense, waiting for some kind of relief.&nbsp; She tentatively moved her hands down and began to remove his jacket.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>08-02-2010, 20:35:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close he kissed her passionately, as his jacket was slowly starting to ease down his shoulders. His hands ran up to her shoulders and began to remove her coat, once it was off her shoulders he throw it over the couch. His lips moving from her lips to her neck while his right hand moved to her back holding her tightly while his right hand ran up and down her arm to her shoulder starting to remove the straps of her dress slowly off her shoulder as it moved.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-02-2010, 01:03:11</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54340.msg2719053#msg2719053">Quote from: Immortal Cherubin on 08-02-2010, 20:35:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Holding her close he kissed her passionately, as his jacket was slowly starting to ease down his shoulders. His hands ran up to her shoulders and began to remove her coat, once it was off her shoulders he throw it over the couch. His lips moving from her lips to her neck while his right hand moved to her back holding her tightly while his right hand ran up and down her arm to her shoulder starting to remove the straps of her dress slowly off her shoulder as it moved.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>This was better.&nbsp; Get her mind off her father and her worries, instead focusing on Diego and what he was doing to her.&nbsp; She sighed heavily, her face tilted up as he kissed her neck, eyes closed.&nbsp; Her mouth was slightly open, her lips swollen.&nbsp; She clawed at his back, wanting only to feel his body pressed tightly against hers.&nbsp; When he came back to her mouth she sank into his kiss, at the same time reaching down and tugging his shirt out of his pants, wanting to run her hands up his chest.&nbsp; She stopped breathing for a second when she felt her strap fall loosely off her shoulder, finding the mere thought of it highly arousing.&nbsp; They were slowly, yet desperately, undressing each other and it was intoxicating.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-02-2010, 21:19:44</strong>
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				His hands stopped on her shoulders as her straps of her dress were loosely standing on her arms. It only took a small push and the top of her dress would fall down. His kisses trailing down her lips nipping lightly, felling that his shirt was starting to get pulled out made him blush. They were getting out of their clothes, and it was arousing, even more when his hand lightly brushed against her breast when he moved it to help her&nbsp; tug out his shirt from his pants, that made him shiver a little.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>12-02-2010, 00:49:35</strong>
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				The car pulled up the drive silently, Alexander made sure his cars were always well tuned. They arrived early since the driver knew a secondary road that allowed them to avoid the traffic. "Thanks for the picking me up." he said getting out of the car with a bit of effort. <br><br>He walked to the front door, wondering how his daughter would react to his appearance. And the fact that he arrived faster than he had expected and told her. "Your bath is ready i will..." said one of the maids, as she moved fast to help him. He inerrupted her and stopped her with a subtle gesture. "I'm okay, just a bit roughed up. Where's my daughter?"&nbsp; <br><br>"In the library, with a guest, the man that came last night." said the maid, before biting her lip and hesitating over helping him or not. "I'm okay, really, just go and make sure the bath is warm." He walked up the stairs silently, holding on the hand rail and moved over to the library, he pushed the door open, seeing both of them on the couch. "Ahem...." he muttered, not knowing what else to say, before going inside and closing the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>12-02-2010, 01:29:27</strong>
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				Isabella was in heaven and all the clouds made her unable to see beyond Diego’s face.&nbsp; His hands on her shoulders, running up and down her spine and her arms, were driving her to distraction.&nbsp; She continued clawing and pulling at his shirt until he helped her pull it out, then she quickly ran her hands under the front of it, feeling the tight, toned muscles of his chest, the heat that pleasantly warmed her hands, the subtle movements as he breathed in and out. She started to unbutton his shirt, needing more than that.&nbsp; She wanted to drop little kisses all over his chest, then feel it pressed against her, touching the bare skin of her arms, her neck … her breasts, which were so hard and throbbing she thought they might hold the dress up on their own.<br><br>Just as she undid the last button and pushed his shirt aside to gaze at his magnificent body, the door opened.<br><br>If Belle had ever jumped higher in her life, she couldn’t remember it.&nbsp; She yelped and grabbed Diego’s arms.&nbsp; When she saw it was her father, her face turned beet red and she quickly pulled the straps of her dress back up on her shoulders.&nbsp; She sensed that Diego was doing some rearranging himself, standing behind her, but she could not look away from her father’s face, afraid he would show disappointment in her.<br><br>“Daddy!,” her words rushed out.&nbsp; “You’re early.&nbsp; I thought it was going to be twenty minutes or more.&nbsp; Why, it’s only been,” she looked at the mantel clock, “ten!”&nbsp; She cleared her throat, ran her hands down the dress to make sure it was smooth and in place, then hung her head a little, but not enough not to see he was hurt.&nbsp; <br><br>“Oh, Daddy!,” her hand went to her mouth as she gasped.&nbsp; “You’re really hurt!&nbsp; Oh dear God, did someone stab you?” She went to him quickly, touching his hands lightly as she tried to hold his arms out and look at him better.&nbsp; Her face had gone pale as a ghost.&nbsp; She was having a little trouble breathing.<br><br>“Diego!&nbsp; Come look what they’ve done to my father!”&nbsp; Oh, Daddy, you’re hurt all over!&nbsp; And your lip is bleeding! How did you make it home like this?&nbsp; You should have gone straight to the hospital!”&nbsp; She let go of his hands for a moment and ran into the hallway.&nbsp; “Helen!&nbsp; Helen!&nbsp; Bring the first-aid kit and some extra band aids and gauze.&nbsp; Be quick about it!&nbsp; Daddy is bleeding to death!”&nbsp; Then she ran back into the room.&nbsp; “Daddy, lay down on the couch, please!&nbsp; You need to be tended to.&nbsp; I think I…I…oh, no, …” as she began to slump to the floor.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>12-02-2010, 16:50:32</strong>
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				"The fact I'm early does not condone the way you...enjoy each others company in such fashion. You barely know each other for crying out loud..." he kept himself collected and his&nbsp; voice tone flat. He was not the type to get riled up and on the other hand, he couldn't without hurting himself. <br><br>Alexander raised a hand before she replied. "Still, i know you are a woman, not a child. This behaviour...at least try to make it private, the risk of being discovered is exciting but not proper for a lady of your upbringing. Neither for a man of your position, Ambassador." he said rubbing his brow with the thumb and middle finger. "And I'm not in a condition for such surprises." he muttered the last with his eyes closed.<br><br><em>“Oh, Daddy!”</em>He looked up at her exclamation. He had almost forgot his current condition. "I'm okay, sweetie, I'm..." he was interrupted by the rush of her words. He allowed her to raise his arms and look at him. "Calm down, you are going to have a nervous breakdown, I'm okay, the wounds aren't as bad as they look, I'm just roughed up."<br><br>He sighed, noticing she was already too riled up to calm down. From which side of the family she got that he didn't know, her mother had been almost as collected as he was. "Now, now, don't wake up the household." he said with a sigh and sat down, and then laid down to please her. He saw Helen arrive with the first aid kit and shook his head at her. "Miss, I'm afraid your father already asked me to not intervene with his wounds..." she muttered again biting her lip. <br><br>He saw her slump on the floor and got down, beside her, raising her chin up to look at her eyes. "I'm okay, calm down." his voice was firm but gentle. "A petty thing like these wounds won't bring your father down, you now I'm too stubborn for that. Helen, bring my daughter some tea, one for calming her down please." <br><br>Alexander hugged her until she felt she had calmed down enough and got up, helping himself with the couch. "I won't kick you out of my estate, but I'd rather not find you two like that again." he stated looking at Diego. "I will go and take a bath and dress my wounds. Make sure she drinks the tea, and help her up, i can't right now." He walked back to the door, making his best to compensate a slight limp so he wouldn't worry his daughter more. He tough something and looked back with a grin. "Help her up first, then the tea." With that Alexander left the room and headed for his own, where a warm bath waited for him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>13-02-2010, 21:07:56</strong>
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				During the time that Alex walked into the room and Isabella was jumping around his father realizing how hurt he was. Diego was buttoning up his shirt and tucking it in his pants. His face was crimson red and he wished that the earth would open up and swallow him.<br><br>Seeing that Isabella slumped to the floor he wanted to help her up but Alexander was quicker, Diego decided to stay away until Alexander would address him. He let out a breath of relief when he heard that Alexander wasn't badly hurt. Finally seeing that Isabella calmed down in her fathers arms made him walk up slightly towards them.<br><br>Stopping in his tracks when Alexander spoke to him "Thank you sir! Yes sir! You won't sir! First help her up and then let her drink the tea." Diego repeated and watched as Alexander walked up the stairs to his room once he was gone. Diego walked up to Isabella and helped her to stand. Holding her gently he helped her walk to the couch. ""Well this was awkward." Just then Helen arrived with the tea and placed it on the table.<br><br>Diego took the tea and handed the cup to Isabella"Here drink this and then I'll help you up to your room unless you want to drink the tea in your room." Seeing that that she was scared he placed one of his hands on her cheek gently "Don't worry you saw that he was alright, I hope that you won't hold this against me but I think that maybe we better cancel our date tomorrow, your father needs you here."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>15-02-2010, 08:26:06</strong>
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				Isabella was so mad at herself.&nbsp; She should be stronger than this—practically fainting at the sight of her father’s blood.&nbsp; It was her one true flaw—she could not stand to see those she cared about hurt in any way.&nbsp; It just made her heart stop.<br><br>As her father held her and soothed her, she leaned into him, so grateful he was not hurt too much to hold her.&nbsp; He kept assuring her that he was fine.&nbsp; Finally, though, he turned his attention to Diego and she flinched as he gave him a dressing down.&nbsp; It was all her fault.&nbsp; She was the one who went all teenage-hormoney.&nbsp; He left with instructions for her to drink some tea, then went to get his wounds taken care of.&nbsp; She felt like she had failed him when she was not able to take care of him herself.<br><br>Diego helped her to the couch, looking sheepish and embarrassed.&nbsp; She reached her hand up and brushed his cheek.&nbsp; “I’m so sorry, Diego.&nbsp; Truly.”<br><br>She took the teacup, but her hands still trembled and she had to move very carefully.&nbsp; She sipped the tea, which felt warm going down.&nbsp; What was warmer still was Diego’s hand as he touched her face.&nbsp; But when he suggested they cancel their date for the next day, she shivered.&nbsp; She needed him now.&nbsp; Didn’t he see that?&nbsp; But she couldn’t argue that her father might need her.&nbsp; And she did not want to beg Diego to keep their date if he did not think he should.&nbsp; And, oh please don’t let it be, but what if he had felt so humiliated tonight that he wanted to separate himself from the possibility of it every happening again?&nbsp; What if he decided he couldn’t see her and conduct business with her father at the same time? So she just mutely nodded and looked into her teacup.<br><br>“I guess I’d better see you to the door, then,” she said quietly.&nbsp; She set her cup and saucer on the end table, then rose, waiting for him to go with her.<br><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>16-02-2010, 17:54:29</strong>
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				Diego was standing close to her as he helped her to steady the tea-cup since her hands were still trembling. Seeing how she reacted when he suggested that they should cancel their date made him rethink the whole idea, with a smile he brushed her cheek with his finger before he leaned down and kissed her softly on her lips "But if you want we could meet in town for a cup of coffee there are things that I want to ask you?" he suggested to her.<br><br>Watching her stand up, he followed "I rather wouldn't want to leave you alone in this state, but if you think that we should say goodnight then I won't object." Saying he followed her to the door hesitantly, before they would arrive at the door he placed his hands around her and pulled her closer to himself claiming her lips with his own and kissing her softly and passionately.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>18-02-2010, 04:00:21</strong>
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				As the water slowly dragged away the blood and dirt from the fight, he leaned back in the tub and closed his eyes. The salts and soap he added to the water helped soothe the slight pain from the shallow wound and ease his bruised up body. <br><br>Alexander remembered that meeting trying to remember what wrong. It was mostly blurry, it had been fast. He recalled finishing the last details of the job with the man, a slight scent of rum heavy on the air. One of the men saying something about insulting the boss and jumping on him, the stench of alcohol in his breath. <br><br>"Oh well, i'm mostly unscatted so it wasn't that bad" he muttered, glancing briefly to the water. He wasn't bleeding much now, so he could realx for a bit in the water before cleaning himself and going out. Perhaps 30 minutes or so.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>18-02-2010, 04:18:31</strong>
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				<br>Isabella became happy again.&nbsp; "Yes, a cup of coffee would be nice.&nbsp; Then I can come home if father needs me." <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54340.msg2746584#msg2746584">Quote from: Immortal Cherubin on 16-02-2010, 17:54:29</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> "I rather wouldn't want to leave you alone in this state, but if you think that we should say goodnight then I won't object." </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br>She smiled even more.&nbsp; It wasn't that late yet and he didn't want to leave after all!&nbsp; Before she reached the door, he pulled her into a passionate kiss.&nbsp; When their lips finally parted, she took a deep breath, then said, "I would like you to stay a little longer, if you don't mind.&nbsp; I'm afraid if I was alone right now I would end up standing outside Daddy's bathroom door trying to make sure he was all right."&nbsp; She laughed, "so you see, you would be doing my father a great service by staying here until I am calmer."<br><br>She stared into his beautiful eyes and counted herself very lucky to have someone there when she needed him.&nbsp; "Would you like to go to the garden and walk?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>21-02-2010, 20:11:09</strong>
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				"A walk through the garden sounds lovely, especially since I am accompanying such a beautiful lady like yourself." he said with a smile. Taking her hand he allowed her to lead him to the garden. Once they were surrounded by the beauty of the flowers and the serenity and tranquility of the place he thought that she would calm down. <br><br>Stopping at the center place he held her hands in his and looked in her beautiful eyes, I want you to know Bella that if you ever need anything I want you to call me and I'll come rushing, if you need help with anything, anything at all." He said before leaning in and giving her a soft kiss on the lips.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 05:06:08</strong>
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				Alexander unplugged the tub to let the bloodied water flow down the drain. He got up and took a quick shower to clean himself, before leaving the bathroom. A comfortable outfit was waiting for him on the bed, and a cup of tea. "Thank you Helen." he muttered for himself and got dressed quickly. He knew his daughter was worried.<br><br>After he was ready, he left the room with the cup in his hand, taking occasional sips from it. He went to the library and noticing they weren't there, he sat on a couch and stared at the fireplace, lost in his thoughts. He mused about the experiments going on in the lab and about the project he had been asked to direct earlier that day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 19:34:02</strong>
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				The garden was lovely, as usual.&nbsp; The flowers were still in bloom, thanks to the magic hands of the gardener, and the scents wafted up from all directions, tickling her nose.&nbsp; It was difficult to worry about anything when you were in the midst of such beauty and aromas.<br><br>She was happy to be in her own little world out here, holding Diego’s hand and feeling loved.&nbsp; Just as they arrived at the fountain in the center, Diego stopped and took both her hands in his.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;I want you to know Bella that if you ever need anything I want you to call me and I'll come rushing, if you need help with anything, anything at all."<br><br>Then he kissed her.&nbsp; She slowly slid her arms around his neck and softly kissed him back.&nbsp; “Thank you, Diego.&nbsp; I believe you mean that.&nbsp; You are such a gentleman, and kind-hearted too.&nbsp; I am a lucky woman to have you in my life.”&nbsp; She kissed him again.<br><br>She meant every word of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>27-02-2010, 16:57:15</strong>
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				"No my star from above, It i who is the lucky one. Ever since i first saw you I could only think about you and I hoped that you felt the same way. And when i learned that you did I felt like I could take over the whole world." He whispered to her in a soft and caring voice. The wind that was slowly blowing around them touching their clothes and making them wrinkle, locks of their hair were being tossed back and fort.<br><br>He held her in his hands placing soft kisses on her lips occasionally. "[color=]"I don't want this night to ever end, I want to hold you in my arms all the night."[/color] Whispering to her he smiled softly. Unfortunately he knew that it will be time for him to return to his hotel soon, after all he knew that both Mr.Berei and Isabella needed their rest and some time alone. So as soon as she would tell him that she was calmed down he would take his leave.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>28-02-2010, 05:28:15</strong>
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				Alexander fell asleep in the couch, the fight and the wounds had taken his toll on him. The cup he had been drinking of earlier, now rested on the table, cooling down. The book he had been reading earlier laid open on his chest, as he breathed evenly.<br><br>Helen entered the library to tell Alexander his daughter was in the garden with the Ambassador. Finding him asleep, she took the cup and carefully placed the book on the desk, without waking him up. She tiptoed out of the room and pushed the door until it was barely open.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>28-02-2010, 05:49:32</strong>
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				Belle held onto Diego tightly.&nbsp; “I don’t want it to end either,” she said., then chuckled, “but we could have skipped the part where my father came in and caught us.”&nbsp; She looked up at him.&nbsp; “I don’t know about you, but I felt like a teenager being scolded for letting you get to second base.”&nbsp; She kissed his lips.&nbsp; “Perhaps someday you’ll hit a home run.&nbsp; Let’s pray my father sees a ring on my finger before that happens,” quickly adding, “not that I’m suggesting anything.&nbsp; I just know my father, that’s all.”&nbsp; She gazed at his face.&nbsp; “You have such beautiful eyes, Diego.&nbsp; I could look into them for a lifetime and I don’t think I would ever find out how deep they go.”<br><br>She slid her arms down from his neck, leaving them pressed against his chest.&nbsp; “I think I would like to go back in now, if you don’t mind.&nbsp; My father may be looking for us and I don’t want him to come outside after he just got cleaned up.”&nbsp; She stepped away and took his hand, leading him toward the house.<br><br>“Tell me,” she said thoughtfully as they walked slowly, “what is your feeling about living in America?&nbsp; Is Spain so deeply imbedded in your heart that you could never leave her?&nbsp; I should think it would be hard to leave one’s own country, if you love it.”<br><br>They entered the house and Belle immediately walked to the library.&nbsp; She saw the door was almost closed, which told her someone had, indeed, been in there since they left.&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>28-02-2010, 19:34:31</strong>
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				<em>“but we could have skipped the part where my father came in and caught us.”</em><br><br>When he heard her say that he hung his head down and his eyes were fixated on the ground, a deep crimson blush was on his face. That got even brighter at her second remark.<br><br>“Perhaps someday you’ll hit a home run.&nbsp; Let’s pray my father sees a ring on my finger before that happens,” but she quickly managed to avoid getting into a sticky situation by saying&nbsp; “not that I’m suggesting anything.&nbsp; I just know my father, that’s all.”<br><br>"Well there is some truth in your words." Saying he allowed her to kiss his lips smiling softly, once she pulled back he took a deep breath "How about we keep that plan open, I love you with all my heart but after all tomorrow will be our second date I think that it might be too soon to speak of marriage." Once she walked over to the house he followed her, when they were at the front door he leaned next to her "But that doesn't mean that I don't want to consider of making you my wife." he whispered and kissed her on the cheek.<br><br>Taking a deep breath he looked her in her beautiful eyes "Look Spain is my birth place, Spain is the place that has a special place in my heart, but if I have to choose I would gladly pick America to live in if I would live here with you by my side." he said as they walked in. Taking her hands in his he smiled "Now I will take my leave of you, we will see each other tomorrow should we say around 4:30 pm for that cup of coffee?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>01-03-2010, 04:30:18</strong>
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				Alexander heard some movement outside and opened his eyes, carefully looking around. He heard Diego's voice and sat up, it wouldn't be proper to be asleep while there are visits in the house. He chuckled remembering what he had caught them doing in that same room.<br><br>He noticed his cup had been taken away and the current position of the book, one of the service must have fond him sleeping. "Helen, most likely." he thought taking the book and standing up, heading for one of the bookshelves to put it away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>01-03-2010, 13:44:47</strong>
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				She smiled.&nbsp; She was glad to know Diego would entertain the thought of living in America, if it came to that.&nbsp; Of course, she had never been to Spain, so she might like it there as well.&nbsp; But she didn’t think she could bear to be that far from her father.&nbsp; She brushed her hair away from her face as the wind was still teasing it a little.&nbsp; <br><br>“4:30 will be fine, Diego.&nbsp; I will be looking forward to it.&nbsp; But, before you go, you must say goodnight to my father, if he is up and about.&nbsp; She took him by the hand and led him into the house, heading, as usual, to the library.&nbsp; It seemed she and her father both spent their time at home in one of four places: the library, the kitchen, the garden, or their bedrooms.&nbsp; <br><br>She went into the library.&nbsp; “Oh, there you are, Daddy!”&nbsp; She went to him and kissed him on the cheek.&nbsp; “You look better.&nbsp; How are you feeling?”&nbsp; She was glad he wasn’t bleeding from any orifice in his body.&nbsp; But it seemed he might have some bruising.&nbsp; She could tell by the way he moved he was tender in places.<br><br>“I have the whole day to spend with you tomorrow.&nbsp; Diego and I have a date for coffee at 4:30, but other than that I am free.”&nbsp; She sighed.&nbsp; “Daddy, I am so glad you are all right.&nbsp; Why would you do business with people like that?&nbsp; You should have met them at your office where you have security.”<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>04-03-2010, 17:40:26</strong>
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				Diego waited patiently until Bella and her father were done talking. Once they were done he walked up to both of them "I'm sorry if we have woken you up sir, I just wanted to tell you good night. And that I hope that we could forget what happened before." He said extending his hand at Alexander and shaking his before he turned to Bella. <br><br>With a smile he brushed her cheek with his finger "Sleep peacefully Bella." he said leaning down and kissing her on the cheek. The butler lead Diego out so that Isabella and her father could have some more time together and that they could say their good nights and retreat to their rooms.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>04-03-2010, 18:58:40</strong>
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				<em> “Oh, there you are, Daddy!”</em><br><br>Alexander looked up and saw Diego and Isabella, he leaned his head a bit when she came over to kiss his cheek. "Yes, I'm feeling better, I will feel it in the morning though." he said with a grin. "Hmm yes, I think I have the day off too. I think they can cope with a day without me in the company." he stated. <br><br>"Sometimes you can't choose your clients. It was an old costumer, it was somewhat difficult for him to arrive at the office so he wanted to meet me there. Some of them drank to much and well, they ended up worst, at least." he shrugged and took importance of the matter with a gesture. <br><br>He turned slightly to Diego and shook his hand. "Nice to see you again Ambassador, I hope we don't meet in those circumstances again." he said his face cheery but with a serious tone. Once he left he turned to Bella. "Same to you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>04-03-2010, 22:19:54</strong>
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				Isabella listened to her father’s explanation of&nbsp; his encounter with the drunken clients.&nbsp; She knew he was trying to make light of the situation, but she felt strongly that he had put himself in a dangerous situation.&nbsp; Nonetheless, she was glad that he was on the mend and seemed to be all right except for soreness and bruising.&nbsp; She knew her stubbornness came from him, so gave up on the idea of chastising him further, knowing he would do it again if he needed to.&nbsp; <em>He is so dedicated to his work.</em><br><br>“Daddy!” she exclaimed when he fussed at Diego.&nbsp; She knew Diego was embarrassed and sincerely hoped this was the last time it was mentioned by any of them.&nbsp; Diego kissed her on the cheek and was shown out.&nbsp; He was no sooner gone than Belle already missed him.<br><br><em>“Same to you,”</em> he said, turning to her.&nbsp; Her cheeks turned pink.&nbsp; “Daddy!” she said again.&nbsp; She was sorrowful that she had caused him upset, but she was an adult now.&nbsp; She lifted her chin.&nbsp; “I am not a child any more, Daddy, and well beyond the age of needing your permission to have any kind of relationship with a man.&nbsp; However,” and here her voice softened, “I am sorry you had to see that and I will mind my manners better in the future and keep such things…private.”&nbsp; Her stomach began to complain a little and she called to Helen.&nbsp; She nervously went to him and kissed him on the cheek. “Would you like some tea and a snack before retiring for the night, Daddy?&nbsp; I think I am a little hungry.”<br><br>Once she began to feel more comfortable, she looked at her father with a big grin.&nbsp; “Daddy, isn’t Diego wonderful?&nbsp; He makes me so happy.”<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>06-03-2010, 19:51:53</strong>
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				Diego's limousine soon stopped at the hotel, walking out of it his step was light and graceful. Greeting everyone he could find he makes his way up to his room. Where behind the locked door he is left to ponder about the coffee date between him and Isabella.<br><br><em>"She is an angel on earth, those beautiful eyes, those luscious lips, that soft skin."</em> He thought as he took off his coat, shirt and his tie, placing them neatly on the bed. Before he walked to the Tv and laid on the couch turning the TV on. Since he wasn't tired he decided to cut the time by watching the news.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>07-03-2010, 00:28:55</strong>
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				Alexander chuckled at her reaction, she sounded like a teen that was being scolded. "I know you are an adult woman now, and I'm proud of what you have become. As you said, just try to keep it private." he added enfasizing the last word. "Or at least in rooms that can be locked." he said with a grin. <br><br>"A snack and tea would be delightful. Perhaps not quite appropiate considering the time, but still delightful." He had skipped dinner that night, mostly because of all that had happened. "The Ambassador seems to be a good man, I won't reject him if you wish to be in a relationship with him. And if you are happy, then so am I." he finished sitting down to wait for Helen.<br><br>The library was warm with the lightup fireplace, he liked it to be blazing, especially on cool nights like those. He glanced at the fire and then out the window, wondering if it would rain that night. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>07-03-2010, 01:45:49</strong>
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				Isabella was relieved that her father wasn't upset with her.&nbsp; She quickly kissed him on his cheek.&nbsp; She sat with him as they waited on the refreshments and he told her he approved of Diego.&nbsp; She leaned against him.&nbsp; "I am so happy, Daddy."<br><br>She watched as the fire flickered in the fireplace, thinking how this had always been her favorite place to sit with her father; snuggled against him and watching the fire.&nbsp; When she was younger, they had sometimes roasted marshmallows over it, later they read books together in front of it, now they were discussing her interest in a man while they were mesmerized by it. Times changed.&nbsp; People changed. Since discussing her journey from child to adult with her father, she felt a little taller, more mature, and she found she could think like a mature person also.<br><br>"Daddy," she said calmly. "What is going on with those men who beat you?&nbsp; And please don't tell me it was a normal business transaction." She raised her eyes and looked at him.&nbsp; "Remember, I'm not a child any more.&nbsp; I know when something doesn't feel right, and this doesn't feel right at all. Whatever it is, it's too dangerous.&nbsp; Please stop."<br><br>Helen returned with some scones and tea.&nbsp; After she left, Belle and her father ate silently for a few minutes, finding their appetites.&nbsp; Belle thought about Diego and wondered if she might have time to call him before he retired for the night. She wasn't sleepy at all.&nbsp; But this was her time with her father, and he did not look very well.&nbsp; She imagined he was longing for his comfortable bed and a good night with a heating pad and his pain pills.&nbsp; Maybe there would be time later.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>18-03-2010, 06:54:02</strong>
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				"Its just business, sweetheart..." he muttered looking away from the fire to smile at her. "An old client I can't afford to lose." And can't, he thought for himself, feeling the places where he was bruised. He knew the consequences of not doing what they had asked, even though he didn't agreed much to their 'methods'. Still they paid well and the chance for discovery was enticing. Besides, according to them and the papes the subjects were there on their own volition, something he was beggining to doubt. <br><br>He noticed he had followed his thought a bit too much and shook his head to clear it. "I'm confident this is the last work I'll do for this client." He said smiling at Bella once more. He looked up when Helen arrived, glad for the interruption. "Thank you Helen." he said softly as she left the tea and the scones before leaving.<br><br>He rubbed her arm fondly, glad they could share some time as father and daughter. He reached for a scone and took a bite, leaving it on the tray to grab his tea. He took a sip and held the cup in his hand. "So what are your plans for tomorrow?" he asked in a casual tone, trying to get her mind off his state.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>19-03-2010, 02:18:32</strong>
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				Belle looked at her father.&nbsp; Didn't he realize after all these years that she could tell when he was lying about or avoiding a subject?&nbsp; He was trying to placate her, telling her he would not do business with these people any more.&nbsp; But his eyes were as obvious as a lie detector test.&nbsp; He didn't mean it.&nbsp; <br><br>She sighed, giving up for the moment.&nbsp; She would let him play his game.&nbsp; After all, if she expected him to treat her like an adult, she needed to return the favor.&nbsp; He could and would make his own choices.&nbsp; All she could do is let him know how she feels, and she has done that.&nbsp; When the snack was served, she drank a cup of tea, forcing herself to relax and enjoy this time with her father.&nbsp; When he rubbed her arm, it brought back so many memories, and she wanted to lay her head on his shoulder.&nbsp; But those days were over.&nbsp; She wasn't a child any more.&nbsp; <br><br><em>"So what are your plans for tomorrow?</em><br><br>She smiled, knowing they had already been through this, but he was wanting to change the subject.&nbsp; <br><br>"I have coffee with Diego around 4:30, but the rest of the day is for you and me.&nbsp; When was the last time we were able to spend a day together?&nbsp; Perhaps we could take the yacht out for a while, have lunch on it, maybe play a card game, watch a movie, fish, anything as long as we do it together."&nbsp; She grinned.&nbsp; "I'll bet you fifty dollars I can catch a bigger fish than you."<br><br>Finishing her tea, she rose.&nbsp; "I know you are anxious to get in bed, father.&nbsp; You have to be stiff and sore after the beating you took."&nbsp; She cringed thinking about it.&nbsp; "I am going to my room and read for a while, then go to bed myself."&nbsp; She kissed him on his forehead.&nbsp; "Goodnight, father.&nbsp; I love you."<br><br>If she hurried, she still had time to call Diego before it was too late.<br><br>Closing her door, she sat on the bed and called his number.&nbsp; "Hello, Diego.&nbsp; I hope I'm not calling too late.&nbsp; Did I wake you?"<br><br>She did not having anything specific to talk about--just wanted to hear his voice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>19-03-2010, 17:51:30</strong>
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				"It has been a while hasn't it?" Alexander said nodding. He was glad he followed his topic change, it wasn't something he wanted to discuss right now. "A trip on the yatch sounds good, I like the idea." he took another sip of his tea before continuing. "Yes, it will be nice to spend a father and daughter day out." he said with a chuckle and smiled. <br><br>"I'm quite certain I can beat you on fishing, my fish will surely be bigger. But I accept your bet." He saw her rise and nodded to her words. "I enjoy our chats, you too, go get some rest." he said as she isse his forehead. "Sleep well I love you too."He also got up after she left, somewhat slower to avoid overexerting his wounds. Once in his room he got under the covers of his bed and fell asleep promptly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>21-03-2010, 19:45:52</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54340.msg2853832#msg2853832">Quote from: Meri on 19-03-2010, 02:18:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">If she hurried, she still had time to call Diego before it was too late.<br><br>Closing her door, she sat on the bed and called his number.&nbsp; "Hello, Diego.&nbsp; I hope I'm not calling too late.&nbsp; Did I wake you?"<br><br>She did not having anything specific to talk about--just wanted to hear his voice.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Diego dozed off while he was reading a book, when his phone started to ring and vibrate he nearly jumped up from the couch. Looking around himself he shook his head and stretched, before he reached for his phone. Before he could even say hello Isabella spoke, hearing her voice made him smile and he immediately fixed his hair unknowingly. "No, no Bella you didn't wake me, I was just reading a book and thinking about you. Have you calmed down? Is your father okay? Do you need anything?" He asked her, trying to hide a yawn that came up. <br><br>"So do you have a favorite place where you would want to go for that cup of coffee tomorrow?" he asked her, he didn't knpw what to say he was just thrilled that he cpučd hear her voice before he would went to bed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 05:22:40</strong>
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				Diego's voice brought a wide smile to Isabella's lips.&nbsp; Even on the phone it sounded so sexy.&nbsp; She loved his accent.&nbsp; <br><br>"Everything's fine, Diego.&nbsp; Daddy's fine.&nbsp; He's gone to bed now, probably cuddled up with a heating pad." She sighed. "I don't know what to think about his activities, Diego.&nbsp; I don't remember him doing things like this when I was younger.&nbsp; I mean, meeting in strange places, dealing with dangerous people.&nbsp; It scares me."&nbsp; She laughed.&nbsp; "I'm sorry.&nbsp; I did not call you to complain.&nbsp; The truth is, I just wanted to hear your voice.&nbsp; I wanted it to be the last thing I heard before I laid my head on my pillow.&nbsp; I miss you.&nbsp; I know that's silly, we were just together, but it seems like as soon as you leave I miss you."<br><br>She laid back on her pillows and pulled her feet up on the bed.&nbsp; "There's a coffee shop right by daddy's office building.&nbsp; Creme A'Laite.&nbsp; Fabulous coffee.&nbsp; And pastries.&nbsp; We could meet there, if you like."<br><br>After a minute of listening to his luscious voice, she ran her hand up and down her leg, then up to her neck.&nbsp; "I'll let you go to bed now, sweetheart.&nbsp; I know you're tired.&nbsp; I'll see you tomorrow at 4:30, all right?&nbsp; Good night, love."&nbsp; She hung up, laid her phone on the nightstand, forced herself to change into a nightgown, then crawled under the covers, quickly falling asleep with a smile on her face.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 16:35:08</strong>
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				Alexander slept through the night, he was more tired than pained so his wounds and bruises didn't really bothered him. During the night, the night time staff moved around the floor below, arranging things and cleaning up, only few came to the upper floor. The had far more experienced and were good at completing their tasks without being seen or heard. They worked on many of the rooms, except Alexander's and Bella's rooms and those adjacent to them.<br><br>In the morning, Alexander woke up and moved out fo bed slowly. He stretched carefully, feeling still some pain but nothing a pain killer couldn't diminish enough for him to move freely. He glanced at his clock and grinned, 6 am, he was in time to go and run in the woods around their estate and them come back to shower before going down for breakfast. He changed into a light shirt and pants and stretched before leaving the house, of course, after taking a painkiller.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>24-03-2010, 00:25:19</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54340.msg2863242#msg2863242">Quote from: Meri on 22-03-2010, 05:22:40</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Diego's voice brought a wide smile to Isabella's lips.&nbsp; Even on the phone it sounded so sexy.&nbsp; She loved his accent.&nbsp; <br><br>"Everything's fine, Diego.&nbsp; Daddy's fine.&nbsp; He's gone to bed now, probably cuddled up with a heating pad." She sighed. "I don't know what to think about his activities, Diego.&nbsp; I don't remember him doing things like this when I was younger.&nbsp; I mean, meeting in strange places, dealing with dangerous people.&nbsp; It scares me."&nbsp; She laughed.&nbsp; "I'm sorry.&nbsp; I did not call you to complain.&nbsp; The truth is, I just wanted to hear your voice.&nbsp; I wanted it to be the last thing I heard before I laid my head on my pillow.&nbsp; I miss you.&nbsp; I know that's silly, we were just together, but it seems like as soon as you leave I miss you."<br><br>She laid back on her pillows and pulled her feet up on the bed.&nbsp; "There's a coffee shop right by daddy's office building.&nbsp; Creme A'Laite.&nbsp; Fabulous coffee.&nbsp; And pastries.&nbsp; We could meet there, if you like."<br><br>After a minute of listening to his luscious voice, she ran her hand up and down her leg, then up to her neck.&nbsp; "I'll let you go to bed now, sweetheart.&nbsp; I know you're tired.&nbsp; I'll see you tomorrow at 4:30, all right?&nbsp; Good night, love."&nbsp; She hung up, laid her phone on the nightstand, forced herself to change into a nightgown, then crawled under the covers, quickly falling asleep with a smile on her face.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Hearing her voice was like listening to angels sing, and it brought a wide smile to his face. "That sounds divine. Yes tomorrow at 4:30 can't wait to see you love." he said standing up and walking to the bedroom, he was overjoyed from hearing her voice that he didn't even feel like sleeping. <br><br>"You don't have to do that I'm not tired, I could listen to your voice all night long." Stopping a little as he suppressed a yawn that came up, before he spoke back into the phone "But you had a rough day, and I am sure that you want to go to bed, so I won't keep you up anymore, sweet dreams angel." he managed to say just before she hung up. Placing the phone on the nightstand near the bed he quickly changed and got under the covers. Moments later he was in dream land.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>24-03-2010, 01:22:15</strong>
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				Isabella rose the next morning when her face was warmed by the sun shining through the window.&nbsp; She sat up and stretched, then lazily walked to the window to see what the day looked like.&nbsp; She gasped, then laughed when she saw her father on his morning run.&nbsp; She put her palms on the glass and watched him, feeling like the little girl she had been when he had first started running in the mornings.&nbsp; She could almost see the clouded spots on the glass where she pressed her forehead to see him run by.<br><br>She showered and dressed, pulling her hair into a ponytail.&nbsp; She slipped on a white short-sleeved linen blouse and khaki shorts.&nbsp; Socks and tennis shoes, a little chap stick, and she was ready to greet the day.&nbsp; She trotted down in time to meet her father at the foot of the stairs.&nbsp; “Good morning, Daddy,” she said, kissing his cheek.&nbsp; “Did you sleep well?&nbsp; You seem to be moving better.&nbsp; I saw you out my window.&nbsp; Remember how I used to do that and you would wave to me when you went by?”<br><br>They sat at the bar and she made Huevos Rancheros for the two of them.&nbsp; She gave her father a plate, then sat down next to him.&nbsp; “Ready for a day of fishing?” she asked, grinning. “It’s going to be the perfect day for sailing.”<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>24-03-2010, 04:37:16</strong>
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				He glanced at her window when he was returning from his run, wondering if she was up already. His thoughts were answered once he went inside the house, she was waiting for him at the stairs. "Good morning Bella, Yes I slept well." he said after she kissed his cheek. "I'm still somewhat sore, but the painkillers are working ok." He nodded at her question and smiled. "Yes I do remember, it was sometime ago. Now you tend to get up later than you used to." he added with a chuckle before heading upstairs. <br><br>He took a brief shower and got changed into a light shirt and cargo pants. He looked himself in the mirror and smiled satisfied, he headed for the door and stopped on his tracks, shaking his head. He headed for the closet, took a pair of tenis shoes and socks and headed down after both were on his feet, in the proper order.<br><br>Alexander sat at the bar once he saw it was set up for their breakfast. "I'm ready, got my fishing kit ready and a box of painkillers. And yes, the day is sunny and the sky cloudless, hopefully it will stay like that." Cutting a small bite of his eggs, he chewed it down and nodded. "These are good, congratulations, Diego will be happy when you cook." He&nbsp; added with a grin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>27-03-2010, 00:09:22</strong>
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				Diego was awoken by the sound of his alarm clock, sitting up in the bed he rubbed his eyes and shut the alarm clock down. Laying back down he wanted to get a few more minutes of sleep when the bell rang, forcing him out of bed. "Yes who is it?" he asked in a sleepy voice, "Sir there is a package here for you, it was delivered from Spain early this morning." The voice came from the door. Walking up to them Diego opened the door and let the messenger in, he signed for the package and gave the messenger a tip.<br><br>Placing the package on the couch he walked into the bathroom to freshen up and to take his morning shower. Taking a nice and relaxing shower he started to think of his obligations for the day, the only thing going to his mind was his coffee date with Isabella and that immediately brought a smile to his face. Finishing his shower, he took a quick shave being careful not to get any cuts, finishing the shave he examined himself in the mirror to see if he missed a spot. After examination he put some aftershave on and walked over to the package.<br><br>(I decided to keep the contents of the package a secret for now, but I am sure that you can already guess what he got :) )
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>27-03-2010, 01:10:35</strong>
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				“Ha!&nbsp; That’s my third one!”&nbsp; Belle grinned as she held the fish up for her father to see.&nbsp; She tossed it into the cooler, ignoring the much larger fish her father had caught.&nbsp; She picked up her lemonade and took a deep, cool drink of it.&nbsp; Then she rebaited her hook.<br><br>They sat there, in the quiet, lines in the water.&nbsp; Water always had a hypnotic effect on her and she let her mind wander idly.&nbsp; Of course, within seconds she was thinking of Diego.&nbsp; She could not see the Mona Lisa smile on her face.&nbsp; It was only when she felt her arms starting to burn that she shook herself out of her daydreaming.&nbsp; <br><br>She stretched, then got up.&nbsp; “Would you hold my rod, Daddy?&nbsp; I need to powder my nose.”&nbsp; She went below to the latrine, then walked to her room for more suntan lotion for her arms.&nbsp; The bottle was empty.&nbsp; She decided to check her father’s room for a bottle.&nbsp; <br><br>She opened his top dresser drawers and rifled through playing cards, cuff links, aloe vera sunburn lotion, Tic Tacs, then near the back of the drawer her hand touched cold metal.&nbsp; She grabbed hold and pulled out a pistol.&nbsp; She stared at it.&nbsp; She knew nothing about guns, so she didn’t have a clue what kind it was, but she did know it was dangerous.&nbsp; She slowly put it back in the drawer, then gently closed it.&nbsp; She stood there and stared for a moment.&nbsp; Then shook her head.<br><br><em>Why am I surprised?&nbsp; There have always been radical groups who would kidnap my father or kill him.&nbsp; I’ve lived with that most of my life.</em>&nbsp; <br><br>But seeing this gun, in her father’s drawer, really drove it home to her.&nbsp; She thought of the beating he had taken.&nbsp; She felt shivers run up her spine.&nbsp; She waited a few minutes until she got herself together.&nbsp; <br><br>She returned to her father’s side.&nbsp; “Catch anything while I was gone?&nbsp; You didn’t take one off my line and call it yours did you?”&nbsp; She laughed.&nbsp; “Just kidding, Daddy!”&nbsp; She hugged his shoulders, then took her rod back and sat back, relaxing.&nbsp; “Isn’t this perfect? Just the two of us, relaxing, swapping fish tales,” she laughed, “getting sunburned.”<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>01-04-2010, 03:25:33</strong>
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				Alexander rebaited his rod after dropping another fish in the cooler, not as big as the one that sat there already, but of a decent size. They would have fish for a while in the house. He chuckled a tthe tought and looked at the sea, not quite disturbed by the glare of the reflection of the sun in the water.<br><br>Looking up as he heard her voice, Alexander nodded and took her rod, holding it in his hand. His own rod rested on a holder, on the irght side of his chair. "Ok, I'll make sure you don't miss a fish" He watched her dissapear down the stairs and returned his sight to the lines. So far, he had been the only one in troubles for his costumers, he dreaded the day Bella would get involved. Still, he felt pity for the idiot that tried to even lay a finger on his daughter.<br><br>"No, nothing has bitten, just a few nibbles on my bait." He placed his free hand on her forearm as she hugged him, glad to be able to spend a day with her. It had been a rare privilage lately. "Getting sunburned indeed, the sun is quite strong today, still it makes for a good weather and poor fishing." Chuckling, he handed her rod back to her and took his.
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				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 06:56:13</strong>
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				Belle sat with her father a little longer, then noticed the time.&nbsp; "Well, Daddy, I think it's time to head home.&nbsp; I have to get ready to meet Diego in a couple of hours."&nbsp; She grinned.&nbsp; "I know what we'll be eating tonight, and tomorrow, and the day after.."&nbsp; She laughed.&nbsp; She began getting her gear together, pulling in her line and securing the hook.&nbsp; As she leaned over to pick up her tackle box, she said, "Be careful, Daddy.&nbsp; The deck is wet and you don't need any more bruises."&nbsp; As she stood up, the latch on her box broke and she reflexively grabbed for all the tackle falling out.&nbsp; <br><br>"Ow!" she cried as a hook sank into her finger.&nbsp; She jumped as the rest of the contents spilled at her feet, causing her right foot to slip out from under her and she went down, hard, onto the wet, wooden planks.&nbsp; She held her hand high into the air that had the hook firmly attached to her index finger.&nbsp; She tried to catch herself with her other hand, but as her palm hit the deck the snap of bone was clearly heard.&nbsp; <br><br>"Daddy!" she cried.&nbsp; She finally settled on her back, her one hand still in the air as she lifted the other one to see it hang limply at her wrist.&nbsp; Her head began to swim a little as nausea fought its way to her throat.&nbsp; The only thing she could think at the moment was "What a klutz I am!"&nbsp; Tears sprang to her eyes, more from the sharp pain of the fishhook than the wrist, which was numb at the moment.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 08:06:21</strong>
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				He nodded and began reeling in. "Yes, we don't want you arriving late to a date." He said with a chuckle, which changed into a laugh from her comment about their meals. "Seems you've got the next few days planned out." he said while getting of his chair and kneeling on the ground to get his things inside his box. "More bruises? No thanks..." he muttered, still feeling a few sore places when he got up. <br><br>What followed happened to fast for him to react, both from his bruises and from being at the other side of the chairs. The dry sound of a bone snapping made him clench his jaw, it was sound he was familiar with. Alexander nearly jumped over the chairs, skidding to a stop on his knees beside her, mindful not to end on top of the hooks and the rest of her gear. Unable to think of anything to say, other than 'are you ok?' he looked at her wrist worried, from the quick swelling it was clear it was broken, he would tend to the finger first, he had a few minutes before it began aching. <br><br>"Hold still, sweetheart." he said trying to calm her down, caressing her cheek. He took her arm with the broken hand and moved it gently to her chest. "Try not to move it." He stood and went for the first aid kit, returning as fast as he could. Taking two wooden splints and a roll of bandage, he inmobilized her wrist the best he could, spraying some local anesthesic before he did so. <br><br>Looking at the hook, he noticed that luckily, it wasn't too deeply embedded. Still the wound was bleeding. From the first aid kit, he took a small scalpel blade and took a deep breath. "This will hurt a bit..." he doused a cotton with anesthesic and applied a bit to her wound, before cutting it open a bit more so he could pull the hook out. Once he had it in his hand, he cleaned and dressed the wound with what he could find inside the kit. <br><br>"I found no painkillers, and I took the last of mine a while ago. Hold your arm to your body, carefully, just press your forearm over the one of the arm with the fracture, I will take you inside so we can head back and get you proper attention." He kneeled beside her once more, a concerned look in his face, and slid an arm under her shoulders and one at her knees. "Tell me when you are ready." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 08:23:42</strong>
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				Belle laid there while her father hurried to her side.&nbsp; She was afraid, in his haste, he would fall too.&nbsp; Then it would be her fault.&nbsp; She held her breath until he was safely on his knees beside her.<br><br>She whimpered.&nbsp; “Oh, Daddy, I am such a klutz.&nbsp; How ever do you put up with me?”&nbsp; She gritted her teeth as he moved her broken wrist slowly to her chest.&nbsp; She was determined not to be a baby.&nbsp; She felt stupid enough as it was.&nbsp; “And here I was, telling you to be careful,” she said with a feeble smile.<br><br>While he was gone to get the first aid kit, Belle lay there and wondered if she had ruined everything with Diego.&nbsp; She had a feeling her father would not let her out of his sight the rest of the day.&nbsp; They had looked after each other for too long to stop now.<br><br>The anesthetic helped ease some of the pain as her father splinted the wrist, but when he sprayed it on the open wound of her finger, she grimaced as it burned.&nbsp; When her father was ready to cut her with the blade, she turned her head away and squinched her eyes tight.&nbsp; Thank goodness the anesthetic had numbed it some.&nbsp; She gritted her teeth again and soon her father was wrapping it.<br><br>No painkillers?&nbsp; She would have to be strong, then.&nbsp; Even if she did feel nauseous.&nbsp; She held her arm as her father directed her, took a deep breath, then told him she was ready.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 08:50:17</strong>
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				"Okay, here we go." He said balancing his weight a bit. He took a deep breath and rose carefully, holding her in his arms and trying not to move her too much. Itself, getting up was a tricky task since the yatch had some movement from the waves. Carefully, he stepped to the entrance to the lower level and down the stairs, one step at a time, sliding his back against the wall and railing to steady his movements a bit.<br><br>"How is the pain?" he asked worried, there were only four on the both and two of them had spent most of the day on the lower deck, waiting for the return order. One of them noticed Alexander and opened Isabella's cabin door for him. Once opened, he went inside her cabin and placed her carefully on the bed. "I'll make sure we are headed back and then come back here." He turned to the woman that had opened the door. "Thanks, I'll be back in a bit, take care of Bella."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>03-04-2010, 04:36:37</strong>
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				Isabella tried to hang on when her father lifted her, but neither hand was available for use, so all she could do was lean into him.&nbsp; When he started down the stairs, she worried that she was too much for him to lift and balance.&nbsp; Every step shot a pain through her wrist, but she refused to let it consume her.&nbsp; What was a broken wrist, after all, compared to what her father had been through?&nbsp; Surely she could be brave for him, as she knew he had been for her.<br><br>As one of the attendants on the boat opened her door and her father carefully set her on her bed, she allowed her head to lay back on the pillow, still clutching the splint her father had made.&nbsp; The pain was turning into a throbbing now and it felt like it was running up her arm and out her ears.&nbsp; "Don't worry, Daddy.&nbsp; I'll be fine."&nbsp; She turned her head toward the wall and closed her eyes, focusing on her breathing and trying to rest.&nbsp; But one thing kept playing over and over in her mind.&nbsp; <em>What will I do about my date with Diego?</em>&nbsp; She really had no idea how he would react to her carelessness.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>03-04-2010, 08:28:46</strong>
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				He smiled at his daughter and left the room, going upstairs and to the bow...or was it the stern?...he always jumbled those terms. Once there, he went inside the small cabin that held the instruments and the wheel and gave the order to return. Alexander picked up the radio and mostly ignoring protocol, he described the situation and asked for medical assistence for when they reached port. <br><br>He left the yacht to one of the attendants and went back to Bella's room, just as the low roar of the engines was heard and with a subtle lurch, they began moving. He pulled a chair and sat beside her bed. "How is it?" he asked concerned, he knew it should be quite painful for her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>03-04-2010, 19:15:19</strong>
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				Belle smiled, though her eyes showed pain.&nbsp; "It's fine, Daddy.&nbsp; Really.&nbsp; Little kids break their bones all the time and they bounce right back."&nbsp; She got quiet for a moment, then looked at her father, a little worried.&nbsp; "Daddy, I think I better understand now what you went through the other night.&nbsp; The pain from one little hurt can be a lot, like this silly fnger you cut the fishhook out of."&nbsp; She held up her finger.&nbsp; "Then you add on top of that another pain." She looked down at her splint.&nbsp; "Daddy, I know you are a high-profile person, and I know you can always be a target of some crazy zealot who is anti-technology.&nbsp; I've known that since I was little."&nbsp; Here she hesitated and looked him square in the eye.&nbsp; "But I know you don't have to do business with them.&nbsp; You don't.&nbsp; We have plenty of money.&nbsp; That means you can be picky who you do business with.&nbsp; Please, please, don't get yourself in a dangerous situation again.&nbsp; For me?"&nbsp; She used her puppy-dog eyes.<br><br>Her wrist was now swollen to the point it was bulging around the splints.&nbsp; She was ashamed that she wanted to cry.&nbsp; But she had always had an easy life and never had to deal with pain much.&nbsp; Only a scratch on her knee or elbow.&nbsp; This was all new to her.&nbsp; She took a deep breath.<br><br>"And while we're on the subject," she grinned ruefully, "could you please tell me who in the family I get my klutziness from?"<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 06:40:33</strong>
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				Alexander remained silent while she spoke, allowing her to speak so she would get her mind off her wounds. He smirked slightly, noticing she was speaking about her wounds. He looked at some point in the bed between the two of them as she spoke of last night's incident. It was something he would prefer that she forgot. He looked up when she hesitated, looking into those eyes that despite being blue like his, reminded him of her mother. <br><br>"It is more complicated than choosing..." he muttered and sighed. Those kind of men where hard to say no to, hopefully this would be the last work he was doing for them. Eventhough the pay was good and even better than with his other clients. He had always been good to control himself, he would try it for Bella. "Hopefully it is the last time I deal with them." He said with a reassuring smile. "I'll try to remain safe for you, then." <br><br>He laughed at her comment about her klutziness, mostly glad about the change of topic. "Your mother, definitely. She was quite good at many things but somewhat distracted. Actually that's how we met, she tripped and pushed me when we were crossing a bridge in different directions, I managed to sit on to the railing, instead of falling over while holding her in my arms. She said that she had been staring at some ducks on the river bank." Alexander smiled at the last comment, a nostaligc grin was drawn on his face.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 22:03:37</strong>
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				Isabella smiled when she saw her father's eyes get that far-away look.&nbsp; It was nice to think of her mother like this, to share it with her father.&nbsp; It also felt good to know there was some of her mother in her, even if wasn't the best of characteristics to have received.<br><br>The rest of the trip was uneventful.&nbsp; Belle remained on her bed, trying not to aggravate her broken wrist.&nbsp; They were only thirty minutes from shore when she suddenly sat up and carefully reached for her cell phone.&nbsp; She needed to call Diego and let him know her condition.&nbsp; He might want to cancel their coffee date.&nbsp; He was so protective of her he might want her to rest.&nbsp; But she already had enough resting.&nbsp; Once the wrist was set by the doctor she wanted to get on with things.&nbsp; Oh, she was going to be a sight for sore eyes when he got a look at her and her cast. <br><br>"Diego?&nbsp; It's Bella."<br><br>&nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 18:27:23</strong>
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				Diego opened the box that was sent to him, as he lifted the top of the box, he took a deep breath and placed the top on the bed next to the box. Slowly he opened the paper and took out the black costume taking, one more deep breath he looked over the costume making sure that it didn't tear up anywhere. His lips curved into a smile as he laid the costume on the bed. Suddenly he heard a ringing sound coming from the phone.<br><br>Immediately picking the phone up after the second ring, he heard Isabelle's voice. "Hey there Bella, yes it's me, I was just thinking of you. How are you? What are you doing? Are you having fun with your father? I can't wait for our coffee date today." He said in a soft and gentle voice. He forgot about about the costume that was on the bed. Taking the phone he walked into the living room and sat on the couch. "So you needed me about something?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 21:58:48</strong>
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				Isabella's heart still skipped a beat when she heard Diego's deep, masculine voice.&nbsp; It carried such authority.&nbsp; She imagined it was part of his charm and what him made such a good ambassador.&nbsp; How could anyone refuse him what he asked?<br><br>"Yes, Diego, Daddy and I have had a good time.&nbsp; I caught more fish than he did!" She laughed lightly.&nbsp; "It was nice to be together without any work or cares.&nbsp; Except...I did manage to get a fishing hook in my finger. I'm afraid I'm a bit of a klutz.&nbsp; It's fine, though.&nbsp; Daddy got it out.&nbsp; Nothing to worry about."&nbsp; She was nervous.&nbsp; "Um, and I missed you all day, and I have been looking forward to coffee too and I broke my wrist, just a little bit." She winced, afraid to know what he would say.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Immortal Cherubin</strong> on <strong>12-04-2010, 20:45:39</strong>
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				Diego enjoyed listening to Isabella her voice was so soft and caring. How could anyone meet her and not just see the kindness that it carried?<br><br>"Well I am glad that you and your father had fun." &nbsp;he stopped for a few seconds"You poor thing I'll have to just kiss it to make it all better now won't I" hearing the nervousness in her voice made him nervous. "I missed you too... You did WHAT?" He almost yelled into the phone as he stood up. "Do you want us to cancel the date so that you could rest that wrist of yours?" Hearing her say that she broke her wrist made his heart ache. He wanted to see her but he didn't want her to get hurt even more that she already was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Meri</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 00:09:19</strong>
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				Isabella was relieved that Diego, although upset about her broken wrist, was not angry with her.&nbsp; She had feared he would think she was too much trouble, a handful, a child in an adult's body.&nbsp; She wouldn't have blamed him either.&nbsp; This business of becoming a mature adult was not easy for her.&nbsp; It seemed every time she started to feel like a grown up, something like this would happen.&nbsp; She sighed.<br><br>"Diego, you are so sweet and so amazing.&nbsp; I am beginning to think you must love me; otherwise you would walk away from all my drama.&nbsp; What would I do without you?"&nbsp; He talked about canceling the date.&nbsp; "Fortunately, it's my left wrist, so I think I am capable of holding a coffee cup."&nbsp; She laughed.&nbsp; "If you want to cancel, that's okay, but I would rather be with you and have a sore wrist than sitting at home missing you and focusing on my pain."&nbsp; She didn't tell him how disappointed she would be if he cancelled.&nbsp; <br><br>"We should reach shore in about ten minutes.&nbsp; I need to find daddy and make sure he is not obsessing over my wrist.&nbsp; See, I come by it honestly!"&nbsp; When they finished talking, Isabella hung up and slowly went out the door, holding her wrist close to her stomach, and searched for her father.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: ZORRO 2020 (Meri, Immortal Cherubin, LeoRobin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zelric Miras</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 00:45:30</strong>
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				Alexander looked the shore approach and radioed for a medical team to be ready, he described Isabella's injuries so they would have the appropiate equipment. Once they confirmed his request and they had given permission to dock by the portmaster, he returned below, reaching the bottom of the stairs as Bella walked outside her room. <br><br>"Bella!" He said surpirsed. "You should be lying down. We are about to reach land. Did you managaed to talk to Diego?" He asked concerned for her, keeping a watchful eye at her, in case the ship lurched or swayed, so he would be able to prevent more harm on her. "If you are canceling your date, perhaps you can tell him to stop by later." 
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