Pleasant Valley
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				Title: <strong>Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 06:48:11</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie White could be found outside her country-side home, porcelain legs crossed as she sat on the porch swing. Parting her crimson lips exposing her white teeth she continued chewing every now and again, eating a package of Reese's Pieces. Her eyebrows lifting up as she sat in the shade. A few boys riding their bikes along the old road. Rising slowly, her feet bare until she slid on her clean white flipflops. Her bright fiery nails standing out against her body, her platinum hair filled with volume and a radiant glow against the sunlight. Natalie's sapphire eyes aimed down-ward as she made her way down the slanted steps from her house with a large white bag, dress red with white polka-dots along the breast fabric. The plain and polka-dotted fabric seperated by a black ribbon underneath her plump breast. <br><br>&nbsp;Twittling her fingers in the air as she walked along the empty streets going to her work area entrance which was the usual hang out spot due to it being so close to the bar, for the girls anyway. Natalie's straight cut bangs framing her face, lips parted as she lifted both brows setting her arms down putting both hands on her hips tilting her head seeing a few nice cars pull into the area quite slowly. This being unusual due to most people who came to Pleasant Valley were always the same ones repeatedly. Shrugging it off before fixing her sandal stepping towards the small beauty-shop. A woman in her fourties watching the television which was quite small obviously being the buisness owner. Natalie stepping towards the back slunk her bag over her shoulder stepping out of her sandals taking out her white six inch heels before placing them on her feet sitting on the small sofa that was kept in the Employee only room. Stepping behind the counter of the nail polish area staring outside tapping her fingers on the desk. <br><br>The old woman fixing her glasses looking to the blonde. " There are so...-..some new folks in town. They're probably ...strand...-stranded. We haven't f..found out yet but maybe they have some girls with them interested in shoppin`. You know them city gals.. " said the old woman as her hand shook while she counted out her pills on the desk before taking them. Natalie nodded a bit " They always act us if just because we're southern that we are uneducated and it just is not true. " she commented looking at her nails. " I mean, I graduated high school. " she stated. Natalie glanced down at her breast fixing the straps of her dress watching them lift her plump breast up and keeping them covered. " Everytime they come in here they act so disapointed, I just do not understand their way of thinking. " she said calmly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 07:23:12</strong>
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				Thadeus pushed open the screen door of his home and breathed in the heavy musky air of Pleasant Valley.&nbsp; The smell if sycamores and crops were on the air.&nbsp; He felt the pleasant warmness of the climate on his skin.&nbsp; He could never understand them northerners, with their snow and ice; it was just damned unpleasant.&nbsp; He moved to the porch swing, sipping his tumbler of brandy, savoring the slow burn as it made its way to his stomach.&nbsp; Then sat.&nbsp; He watched a rusty of ford pickup turn onto his drive, it was a distant shape at first but he thought that he could make out the dark red rusty patches on the pale powdery blue body.&nbsp; It would be the Marvins' boy coming to do chores.&nbsp; He paid the lad to walk the horse pastures looking for gopher holes, feed the animals, and give each of his two dozen horses grooming on a set schedule.&nbsp; Tad often did the grooming himself, but the rest he didn't care for.&nbsp; Confirming his suspicion, the truck turned off the drive onto the track that led to the far pastures.&nbsp; If would be a long shot if William came up to the house if he was doing the far pasture today, so Tad decided to reenter the house and prepare for an outing.<br><br>Thirty minutes later found him driving into town in his own beat up F-150.&nbsp; He had sports cars, too, but he found driving around town in his father's old truck satisfying somehow.&nbsp; He pulled into a parking space across Main Street from the town bar and exited the cab.&nbsp; He spotted Natalie, a fantastic looking woman he got nowhere with, standing behind her counter, and considered going in and getting nowhere again..&nbsp; He didn't even try to get somewhere anymore, just enjoying the flirting for what it was.&nbsp; No one fought with words like a fine southern filly.&nbsp; Northern girls just had nothing on them.<br><br>Finally, he decided that it might just be the thing before he headed to the bar..
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 13:06:55</strong>
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				Finally! Spring break! A time for Carmela to spread her wings and go somewhere she's never been before. Somewhere like the countryside. Yeah sure there had been rumors about the country being dirty and having nothing but dimwitted people who only speak in that same accent but she was determined enough to grace the countryside with her high fashion sense and beauty.<br><br>Sure it wasn't in Carmela's <em>best</em> opinion to suddenly up and go out of the city to the country but she figured if you could shop there, you can shop anywhere. There had to be at least someone who knew a thing or two about clothing right? Pulling up hesitantly in her freshly waxed red Mercedes, only because the car was starting to go on the fritz for some reason and she knew that at any time, this car could stop. Suddenly, without warning the car made a kind of spurting noise before it jolted to a stop. Groaning in frustration, she banged her head against the steering wheel. " This cant be happening...this never happens to my car..." She mumbled to herself.<br><br>Sliding out of the car now, she smoothed out her almost knee length black and white skirt as she looked around. Pursing her pouty pink lips, she scouted the area to see if she could find at least someone who she could grace their presence with or who could at least maybe try and fix her car. Adjusting her black bow tie waist belt, she sighed softly to herself. There had to be <em>someone</em> who could help her. Or at least someone who could maybe make her feel better. Frowning, she walked around to the front of the car and opened the hood. Having no idea what she was doing or what on earth she was looking for, she was welcomed by a huge cloud of white smoke. Chocking back a few coughs, she backed up from the car and sighed heavily to herself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 17:14:30</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie, always being the one with a sarcastic aura when it came to certain things lifted a brow seeing a quite familliar parked car just outside the beauty-shop doors.&nbsp; Sapphire eyes beginning to stare off daydreaming boredly about what all girls dream about, Prince Charming and his white horse. In a daze her eyes remained open as she parted her bright red lips that is until she snapped back into reality and remembered that sort of thing never happened. Seeing Thadeus in his car, she began to wonder if he enjoyed their light arguments or really just kept on trying. Adjusting her dress a bit so that her breast wouldn't bounce all over the place. Trotting towards the glass door she opened it slowly waving a little vial of red nail polish. " Are you going to buy anything Thadeus, I am so sure this color would look good with your skin tone. " she teased placing her hand on her hip before setting the nail polish down closing the door behind her stepping closer to his side of the car bending over a bit to get a better angle of him while they chatted.<br><br>&nbsp; Natalie's face blank with emotion " Come now, speak. I don't have all day..and I am lacking interest in the day. There are probably more interesting things in my bed right now. " she said in a serious fashion. Her accent curling her words a bit here and there. Glancing over at a car moving along before jolting into the small parking area that the shop had, Natalie put a single hand on her chest fixing her red dresses lower half. Tilting her head a bit as the woman got out of her car Natalie began to put a finger to her lower lip. " Well...that is just a shame... " she said before stepping closer. " Thadeus, come help her. You know the towns mechanic is out for atleast two more days. " Natalie began looking at the white smoke putting both hands on her hips. Glancing over to the woman looking her over&nbsp; " City girl..? " she asked questioningly. " What is someone like you doing out here anyway? There isn't very much to see. " she commented.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 18:36:35</strong>
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				Frowning, Carmela continued to stare at the car now deciding to spew a constant flow of smoke with her chocolate brown eyes. This had never happened to her. All the cars shes ever had were in mint condition and even then her brother knew a great mechanic. Not to mention that she had a slight fling with this particular muscular mechanic. A little tacky she must admit but no way would she pass up a sexy mechanic with muscles like he had.<br><br>Slightly startled out of her thoughts, Carmela jumped only a fraction before she turned her head, looking at the woman who was talking to her. She blinked as she looked this girl over. Her outfit suited her so well that it made her glow. How anyone could make an outfit look better than it should was defiantly the kind of person Carmela wanted to personally get to know. Smiling softly, she walked over to the woman, getting a better look at her. And her make up was fabulous too! <em>I need to know her name and where she goes shopping..</em>, Carmela thought to herself. " I was on my way to the country side to show them a thing or two about fashion but it seems like you don't even need a centimeter of my help. I'm Carmela, and you are?" She held her hand out to the woman, pretty much almost forgetting about her distraught car just a few meters away.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 18:40:25</strong>
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				Thadeus quite enjoyed both the view and the barbs.&nbsp; Something about a sassy woman with that southern drawl got him.&nbsp; Of course, Natalie was a special case.&nbsp; He enjoyed the teasing, but didn't expect to get anywhere- the girl had high standards and a bit of a daddy complex.&nbsp; It never stopped him from watching her hips and bosom do their works or returning equally suggestive remarks.&nbsp; <b>"I'll bet that'll look mighty fine on me, you gonna apply it?"</b>&nbsp; He punctuated the remark by looking down and pretending to wipe a bit of dust off his crotch.&nbsp; Her comment about the bed brought: <b>"Oh?&nbsp; You dreaming about me, again, darling?"</b><br><br>Then he noticed the troubled car with the troubles.&nbsp; He felt bad for the lady he saw exit the vehicle, he also took a long look at her ass, and was heading over when Natalie made her suggestion.&nbsp; <b>"I don't need no instruction on the behavior of a proper gentleman, Natalie.&nbsp; You know that as well as the next fella."</b>&nbsp; For his part, Thadeus was wearing a extremely well tailored suit with a yellow vest and tie, crisp white shirt, and dark blue pants and jacket.<br><br>He smiled at the woman and held out a hand to her: <b>"Thadeus Scott, at your service."</b>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 20:05:26</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie's eyelashes fluttered a bit as the woman held out her hand introducing herself. Natalie shook it " Oh, well there are a few people who don't know that just because we're from the Country we have nice clothing. " she lifted a brow at Thadeus. " The only time you're a gentlemen is when you want something from a woman...which is generally always but there is a reason behind it. Not so sure how you can think anyone would dream of you. " she said giving him the cold shoulder smiling back to the woman. " I am Natalie White, I live in the white and blue house across from the Mechanic's garage. " she said pointing down the road just a bit the road doing a curl and right on the corner being a little blue and white house.&nbsp; Natalie lifted both eyebrows " I work in the beauty shop, you can make a call if you have to inside. Ms.Barb is quite the nice lady she won't mind. " she commented turning her head looking to Thadeus. " Well don't just stand there , do something. Flirting isn't going to get you anywhere with your Tiny tim. " she said before walking back off into the beauty shop slowly after a knock on the window from the old woman inside for her to come in. <br><br>&nbsp;Natalie's platinum bangs reflecting the lighting a bit before she got inside stepping over to the mirror at her small beauty area. " Did we get anymore of that lavender eyeshadow I liked? I'm thinkin` of stocking up on it a bit. I am getting paid to do the make up for the bride and her girls. Those Bridesmaid dresses are just hideous, I am going to need all the help I can get from that make up.. " tilting the mirror a bit stroking her finger tips over her eyebrows a bit. The old woman looked at Natalie nodding " It's supposed to be in next week..we got some make up in but it was all b-browns and greens. " the woman said fidgetting with her television. " This old thing n-needs replaced... " Natalie felt sorry for the old woman. She always stuttered in her old age and her hands trembled.
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				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 21:13:46</strong>
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				Tad watched Natalie walk back to the shop and frowned.&nbsp; That woman confounded him.&nbsp; He was all well and good with light harmless flirting, or something more serious, but he could never tell which she preferred.&nbsp; He was pretty happy with the harmless intentionless flirting at the moment, but he always felt like if he pushed just a bit harder he'd be able to get past that icy wall of hers.&nbsp; He wasn't sure if it was worth the efforts though.&nbsp; She was a good friend, as was her daddy, and that sort of thing spread around town like wild fire.&nbsp; Still, he shot back after her.&nbsp; <b>"Anyone who has seen Big Ben, would dream about me."</b>&nbsp; He knew it was a pretty flat comeback, but he was distracted by the city lady.<br><br><b>"Well, Ma'am, I recon I could take a look at it.&nbsp; I ain't no hand with automobiles, but I know a thing or three."</b>
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				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 22:09:56</strong>
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				Shaking both their hands, Carmela smiled widely at both of them. " A pleasure to meet you both." She looked over the man with the suit on and smiled a tad bit wider than usual. Well talk about handsome men...and this one was standing in a suit before her. Very nice choice. She then watched as the both of them started to have a mini battle of wits between each other. It was quite amusing at first. It reminded her of how her brother and herself would argue all the time.<br><br>She waved a polite goodbye and a thank you to Natalie before she looked back at the man who was now speaking to her. Broad shoulders, tall, lean, adorable accent and a great fashion sense? Where has this man been all her life? " Would you mind please looking at my car? I might have to call the hotel I was supposed to be staying in and tell them I wont be going." Sighing softly, she pushed her hair behind her ear before looking up at the man. Even in wedges he was taller than her. Perfect.
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				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 22:49:58</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie blinked a bit at Barb, the elderly woman waving her hand. " Go out, we're not getting any customers today anyway.. " she whispered fixing her teeth. Natalie smiled trotting around her counter taking a gumball from the jar before skipping off passing the two putting the gumball into her mouth before chewing crossing the road to go to the bar before looking back at the two. "Maybe you should come get a drink with me Carmela, help you get your mind off the car. " she suggested. Tinkering with her large white purse hips swaying as she&nbsp; made her way into the bar lifting both of her brows.&nbsp; Seeing a few city people inside she caught a dirty look from a woman who's husband kept staring. Making her way to the bar before sitting down at the stool. The bartender looking at her began to smirk " Amaretto and red cream soda? " he said calmly. Natalie nodded " You know me so well, Jeff. " she commented checking her purse before he stopped her. " On the house, I have a feeling if you stay here long enough we'll get more people to order. " he whispered to her. Natalie smiled before her drink got slid over to her, sipping the foam off of the top of it.&nbsp; The ice-cubes clinking in the glass , red nails against the clear glass as well as her lips. Glancing over seeing a few spikey haired city boys in a booth with girls in short shorts and tank tops with over done tans. Natalie shrugged as she began looking at the bartender, Jeff. " How's buisness today with all the people from the City passing through? " she asked. Most of them aiming for family or just to travel or even ended up here on accident. " It must be good, right? " she asked. Jeff's eyes met hers as he nodded " Yeah but, they are bad at tipping the bartender. " he smiled. Natalie shook her head before smiling back " Should have known, always the same awnser isn't it? " she commented. Watching two more cars pass through the entrance of the town from the window.&nbsp; " Isn't it unusual that they are all coming this way? " she asked. Jeff shook his head " It is those college students, it is their Spring Break and alot of them are probably going to concerts or the beach. They never stay here, things is too simple for them. " he stated. Natalie sighed, nodding at him.
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				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 23:09:09</strong>
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				Tad knew when he was being measured, so he returned the favor-eying the woman.&nbsp; The slight shift in her posture, the way she straightened to check his height, the way her eyes roved over his dress, the way she tucked that lock of hair behind her ear.&nbsp; He just gave her a wink and on of his best, butter melting, southern smiles.<br><br><b>"I'll sure see what I can find, Ma'am."</b><br><br>He went to the car, whistling at the nature of it, and then he removed his coat and rolled up the sleeves of his shirt.&nbsp; He threw his tie over his shoulder to keep it out of the way.&nbsp; He looked around a bit before turning to Carmela.<br><br><b>"I'd be much obliged if you would hold onto my coat, Ma'am.&nbsp; There's a cellular phone on the left pocket if you need to make that call."</b><br><br>Assuming she held the coat he bent over the car's engine and started to hem and haw at it.
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				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 23:42:24</strong>
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				Hearing Natalie from behind her, Carmela turned her head slightly and smiled widely, nodding. " Oh yeah sure! Ill be right over." She answered cheerfully before looking back at Thadeus, smiling just as warmly when he smiled at her. Sooner or later...which is silly because she'll have him eating out of the palm of her hand in a few more hours with him, she'd defiantly have him for her own. Its a wonder why someone hasn't scooped him up yet. That got her thinking that maybe he wasn't the best man for her needs. She needed someone that everyone wanted...yet no one seemed to want. She shook that thought out of her mind when he asked her a question.<br><br>" Huh? Oh why of course. " She happily took the jacket and looked it over. She grabbed the tag and examined it, trying not to let her light pink nail polish distract her. By the looks of it, she could buy a suit or jacket for him and know exactly what size to get him. Being an expert shopper, she could spot a size a mile away. Maybe a mile and a half. " Im gonna go chill with Natalie for a bit okay? Let me know how you're doing with my car when you're done." She bit her lip before going. " And dont mess it up. Its my baby. " She warned sternly before turning on her heel and then following Natalie into the bar she went into earlier. Hmm..quaint but looks like a great place to get a drink. Sliding up next to Natalie then, she draped the jacket over the counter, continuing to look around. " So tell me...whats the best thing to get around here?" She asked, looking over Natalie once again. Her beauty was still an amazement.
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				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 00:02:41</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie was surprised , quite frankly not expecting Carmela to show up. Atleast not so soon anyway, usually Thadeus would try working his ' Southern charm ' for a good five minutes before getting ditched. " Oh, hello Carmela.. " she said calmly fidgetting with her ring which was too big for her. " Oh, I always just get a mixed drink..everyone else around here seems to go straight for the alcohol. I like cherries so I get amaretto and red cream soda. It's quite nice.. " she commented before looking over to her once more. "I like the bow belt, I was thinking of wearing one with my white dress but I felt red was more my color today. " she commented nodding taking a drink crossing her legs at the ankle her dainty white heels clicked together. " Jeff is the bartender, don't let him fool you though. He likes working here. " she teased. " Thadeus is alone with your car?&nbsp; I wonder if he can do anything with it, he's good at fixing things around the house I know that but nothing about mechanic things. " she said trying to make conversation. <br><br>&nbsp;Seeing a few people glancing their way Natalie glanced down " You'd think the way people look at me my breast were falling out or something. " she commented lifting a brow. " Never seen two pretty ladies out for a drink? " she asked. Jeff the bartender smirked " Well little Miss White, perhaps it has something to do with the fact it is only 2:30 pm. " he said sarcastically. Natalie leaned over the bar " Well I know that now don't I, but what are they doing here if they aren't going to order a drink? " she smirked. Jeff sighed " Some are here for the pinball machine and others for food or just to rest Natalie. " he stated. Natalie of course smiling sitting down. " You like picking a fight with me don't you Jeff? " she snickered. " You're usually the one who is drinking around this time. " she teased. The man began cleaning a few glasses with his rag " Yeah, because I have to talk to you while you drink. A sober man can't do that. " he chuckled. Natalie's sapphire eyes aimed to the side as she smiled to Carmela " He's full of himself, don't pay attention to him. " she said taking another drink.
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				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 00:22:36</strong>
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				It was nearly fifteen minutes later before Tad walked into the bar with grease up to his elbows and a splotch or two on his face.&nbsp; He scanned the crowd, grimacing at the presence of all the city folk (they ruined the landscape as far as he was concerned,) then headed over to the ladies.<br><br><b>"Sorry, Ma'am, I think its something in the radiator, but I got no more an idea than that.&nbsp; You'll have to wait for the mechanic.&nbsp; Now, if'n y'all excuse me, I'll be cleaning up.&nbsp; Jeff, you got anything back there'll take this grease off?"</b><br><br>The man handed Tad a bottle of pumice soap, and Tad disappeared with it into the bathrooms.
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				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 01:11:19</strong>
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				Smiling widely, Carmela just ordered a simple apple martini. Hearing Natalie's compliment, she smiled even wider. " Oh thank you! I had the hardest time picking what to wear today." She pushed her hair behind her ear once again as she sipped her drink. " I absolutely adore your dress. It makes your skin positively glow." She kept a smile as she continued the small talk with her. She was very easy on the eyes and the conversation. She could grow to like this girl a lot. She then giggled softly, hearing her remark about Thadeus. " Nah Im sure he's okay. He better not mess up my baby too bad though. I got that car just last week and I am not begging mom for a new one." She shook her head, shrugging as though to seem as if she'd get it anyway.<br><br>After enjoying the light banter between the bartender and Natalie, Carmela had finished her drink and was now much more relaxed than she had been before. Not say she was drunk or even buzzed. Just relaxed. Hearing the door open, she turned her head toward it, her hair following to rest on her oppisate shoulder. Seeing Thad there, she smiled softly before replacing it with a frown. " Perfect. Great. Now I'm stuck here till Tuesday." She seemed to think that was forever and therefore slumped her head down onto the counter and let out a groan of frustration. " No car...nowhere to stay...at least there are decent shops from what I can see so I wont go star-crazing mad." 
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				Post by: <strong>Lightshock16</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 02:11:01</strong>
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				A few moments after Tad announced that Carmela's Car would be out of action for some time, If the people in the shop were to listen hard, they might here something...Roaring...a few moment's later, the Roaring would become much more Prominent, and they may recognise the voice as some sort of Engine Roar. The noise was coming from a Blue Vehicle that was riding around the Countryside Roads which snaked and looped through the Luscious Countryside...however, the driver of the car seemed to be more concerned with causing a lot of smoke to burn from the rear of the car, rather than to stop and see the sights. Mark Chilton, the man at the wheel of this Roaring Machine, Grinned slightly. "Yeehah! Man I dunno if those Country Folk are gonna appreciate the smoke cloud, but ehhh, I needed to burn these Tyre's any-WHOA!" He blinked. with a slight hint of inevitability, the Left Rear Tyre of the Car had Burst from the bad treatment it had been receiving. "...Whoopsie...Good thing I'm close..." He muttered, sighing as he slowed down, as to not put himself in a hedge, and drove More calmly as he entered the small countryside area.<br><br>He looked around, and raised an eyebrow as he saw something he hadn't expected: A Luscious Red Mercedes-Benz. He parked his Subaru next to it for now, before hopping out of the car, and looking around. "...Not like Country folk to be driving such fancy car's, I was expecting some Hillbilly Pickup Truck or something..." He shrugged, before beginning to walk towards the store that Tad, Nathalie and Carmela was in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 02:21:25</strong>
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				Tad was back a few minutes latter.&nbsp; As he exited the men's room he was rolling his sleeves, slightly wet from the scrubbing, down over skin raw from the pumice soap.&nbsp; he mo0ved up to the bar where the ladies were sitting.&nbsp; He grinned at each of them, leaving his coat for now, and nodded to Jeff.&nbsp; The man began to prepare the only alcohol Thadeus put in his body.&nbsp; He couldn't believe his luck either.&nbsp; Two of the finest women in the room, and he had their attention, well some of it, and that was more than most could brag.<br><br><b>"This little town ain't so bad, Ma'am.&nbsp; There's a nice Inn, there's a nice Bed and Breakfast down the road if you got fancier tastes, and, if you're so inclined, several people round here got rooms for let."</b><br><br>Jeff set a brandy, neat, on the counter for him.&nbsp; He picked up the drink and inspected it for a few seconds before taking a sip.&nbsp; He sighed in pleasure before raising the glass.<br><br><b>"To the finer things in life."</b>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 02:27:48</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie blinked a bitnodding to the girl adoring the compliments. Natalie always liked attention. Sapphire eyes aiming down-ward as she coughed a bit shaking her head " Oh, he shouldn't mess it up. If he does he'll kiss up to you til you forgive him. " she said before glancing towards the glass door seeing Thadeus. " Well-well-well...If it isn't the one we were just talking about.. " she said calmly before he started in explaining himself. Natalie could only wonder how he could tell, Natalie wasn't very into cars to be honest. If one asked her what car she wanted, she'd probably just give a color. <br><br>&nbsp;One eyebrow lifting as he left to clean the grease off of himself. Jeff shook his head laughing a bit, Natalie of course couldn't help but go back to her drink before it got warm. " Don't worry, you can probably stay with me or Thadeus. I would just have to clean up the spare bedroom, but I am sure he would offer if you're interested in him. " she nodded it was quite easy for her to tell certain things. Giving a slight smile " It's fun to mess with him honestly, you might enjoy it. "&nbsp; she commented. Glancing down at her dress fixing her upper half. " Oh, you said you like this dress? My aunt owns the fabric shop, there are a few dresses she made up there like this one. She has alot of pastels , but I like her more vibrant colors. " she said softly messing with her drink making the ice clink. A few people leaving but two boys staying which seemed to eyeball the two of them. Natalie lifted a&nbsp; brow glancing back and forth. " ..Staring problems...they are obviously not from here.. " she commented before looking to Thadeus smirking as he interupted in a good way. Natalie's eyes aimed through the bar's glass door. The sound of tires screaching along the country-side was rare. " Looks like it is another from the city...they keep coming..but most of them left.. "
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 02:37:15</strong>
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				Carmela shrugged off the thank you like it wasn't a big deal. If someone looked beautiful, they deserved to be told. If they looked hideous, they also defiantly deserved to be told. She then giggled and shook her head. " Kissing up to me wont get you anywhere." She then sighed deeply once again. Staying in a foreign people in a place like this? Well no offence to the people but honestly? I bet no one here had her morning breakfast that consisted of a fruit parfait with no blue berries. Sitting up now, she pulled up her upper half as well, pretty much ignoring the rabble that walked by. She was used to people oggling her all the time so shes grown immune to their stares.<br><br>Getting an earful of Natalie's suggestion, she pursed her pink lips before she smiled widely and looked back at her with an approving eyebrow raising. " Sounds like a plan." A slight smirk on her face, Carmela slowly turned in her chair toward Thadeus, a sensual look on her face. " Well Thadeus...Natalie here tells me that you'd be willing to have me over for a few days..." She got up and started to slowly walk toward him, not losing eye contact for a second. " I hope you don't mind but.." She said as she got closer, coming up close to him now right under his chin. " I would personally love that.." Biting her lip, she looked up at him with those pretty deep chocolate brown eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lightshock16</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 02:43:17</strong>
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				Mark looked around the area, not really seeing anyone around. Maybe they were all out herding Sheep or something? He shrugged, shaking his head slightly, before turning back to look into the building, seeing a couple of guys, and a couple of Fine-looking Women in there. He ran a hand through his Spiky Blonde hair, before walking forward.<br><br>He opened the door to the Bar, walking in calmly, glancing around at everyone. "Hehe, yo...Sorry, I was just driving through, but the Tire on My Ride Gave out. Must've pushed it a bit too hard..." He said calmly to anyone who may of been listening, before walking up to the bar. He looked at the Two Women and the man. The Luscious Blonde seemed to belong in the countryside, but the Brunette and the Man in the Tailor-Suit didn't seem as if they should be here...maybe they owned the Merc? He nodded to them, leaning against the bar, before turning to the Bartender. "Yo, you got any Cider? I don't think I'll be going anywhere soon with a Shredded Tire." He said calmly to him, and he nodded, pulling out a Can of Cider for the young man, who smiled and paid. "Cheers Dude." He said to Jeff. He sure seemed pretty relaxed for a city boy stuck in the countryside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 03:03:12</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie lifted a single arched brow before parting her lips with a sigh listening to the two growing quite bored with the day. Finishing her drink, arising " I told her you would just love her company, Thadeus. " she commented stopping a bit nearly running into the other blonde. Sapphire eyes beginning to flicker she made her way around him as he drank his cider. Waving her fingers at them in the air as a sign of goodbye " I believe I am going to make my way home. Feel free to visit , and remember blue house with white trim. The only one with a bird bath in the front. " she smiled before making her way out. Her white bag hung over her shoulder she began to lower her hand flipping her hair a bit only to fidget with her white heel for a moment walking herself in a slinking fashion down the road. Beginning to sway her hips a bit until she got to her home. <br><br>&nbsp;Digging into her purse for her keys unlocking the door and stepping inside shutting the door leaving it unlocked. No one in the area would come in to steal anything, the neighborhood was quite open. Gliding her dress off after stepping out of her heels she took off her jewelry placing it on the table in the bathroom. Her breast bouncing with each step as she went to her room picking up a pair of clean undies from her open dresser as well as a bra simple and black with little floral designs into the cups.&nbsp; Natalie made her way back to the bathroom turning on her shower before setting her clothing down looking in the mirror putting her hands on her hips checking her body out. Gliding her hands up her rib-cage giving her breast a light grope she smirked turning around. " ..Gaining weight again.. " she stated stomping lightly. Her porcelain skin bare and revealed she began to step into the shower after feeling the warm water. Feeling the heat radiate through her bones filling them with warmth. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 03:08:47</strong>
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				Tad did quite probably the only thing that could surprise a woman looking as sexy as Carmela was managing.&nbsp; Tad kept eye contact with her, his own brown eyes dancing with mirth.&nbsp; He did manage to enjoy the show quite a bit, though he never bought into it for a second, well fully at least.<br><br><b>"You keep lookin like that, Ma'am and a guy's likely to get funny ideas about your intentions"</b><br><br>He grinned and took another sip of his brandy.&nbsp; Then got a much more serious look on his face.&nbsp; He wasn't sure how often a woman like that had met a man like him, but there was always time for firsts.&nbsp; He sipped his brandy again and watched as the obvious city kid entered the bar, talking loudly about whatever was ailing him.&nbsp; Tad found city folk to be too loud too often.&nbsp; Eh waved good-bye to Natalie as she left for the afternoon, he really should get back to the Plantation as well.&nbsp; he glanced at his watch, then whistled.&nbsp; He guessed he had already been volunteered for the 'job.'<br><br><b>"Sure, enough.&nbsp; Plenty of rooms on the plantation.&nbsp; I'll let you pick which one you want when we get out there.&nbsp; But, it had better be pretty soon,&nbsp; gotta pay the help in an hour."</b><br><br>Hen offered Carmela a hand as he picked up his jacket.&nbsp; Then led the way to his old truck.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 03:46:36</strong>
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				Giggling with satisfaction in winning, she clapped her hands together before she turned and listened to Natalie. " White house with the blue trimming. Gotcha! Ill be sure to make my way over there after...I get a little more acquainted to Thadeus over here." She giggled and waved her goodbyes to Natalie before she looked at the blonde who just came in. <br><br>"Ew...car junkie. Scuse me." She scoffed before she gladly and eagerly took Thadeus's hand before walking out with him. This was going to be the start of a beautiful fling. She grinned at the thought. Once she put on her charm, it didnt have an off button.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lightshock16</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 03:55:11</strong>
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				Mark couldn't help but snicker at the 'insult' thrown at him by the woman who seemed to belong in the streets. really? was that the best she could think of? Car Junkie?...if anything, Mark agreed, and he didn't feel ashamed by it. "Mmhmm. Hope that wasn't an insult, cause it didn't work..." He called after her, before rolling his eyes and drinking from his can again deeply...something told him not many would be getting along with him here, at least not straight away.<br><br>When Mark was done with his Cider, he tossed the can into the nearby Rubbish Bin, before nodding to the Barman. "Cheers mate." HE said, smiling before turning to leave the bar. HE sighed slightly, folding his hand's behind his head as he looked around. "...Well, guess I know where I'll be snoozing tonight..." He turned to his Blue Subaru. He didn't mind sleeping in his car, and he didn't really have any choice for the moment...but he still wished the tire hadn't gone so he could've been back home to sleep at instead. He shrugged it off though, getting into his car and relaxing in the seat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 04:08:16</strong>
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				Tad chatted pleasantly as he turned onto the gravel drive that led to his home.&nbsp; He didn't see the old Martins pickup anywhere, so he guessed the kid had gone home already, or taken a girlfriend out to the back woods.&nbsp; He shrugged.&nbsp; The old house was a big affair.&nbsp; Three stories of white led up to by a double row of cherry trees.&nbsp; The drive ended in a large gravel roundabout, a small 5 stall garage off to the side.&nbsp; The house itself was classic southern architecture and had obviously been well worn with age and well taken care of.&nbsp; There was a large porch off one side of the place and a massive lawn that led back to a dark forest.&nbsp; Distantly a gazebo could be spotted.&nbsp; Beside teh garage was both an elaborate flower garden and a vegetable garden.<br><br>Thadeus clicked the remote on his visor and pulled the truck into the firs stall.&nbsp; Down the line Carmela would see a ford 40's 3-window in bright yellow, a black and grey Bentley, and a fire red Miyata.&nbsp; The last stall was occupied by a pair of red riding mowers.&nbsp; He smiled at her then hoped out of the cab and came around to open the door for her.<br><br><b>"Welcome to Cheshire's Run.&nbsp; My family estate."</b>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Starry Sarcasm</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 14:11:37</strong>
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				Enjoying the idle conversation, Carmela was actually very surprised to see them turning onto gravel. Gravel? These countryside people actually owned nice things? She blinked and looked out the window out to the beautiful plantation. She thought it would be all dirty and what not and actually expected someone who worked there to be wearing overalls. She glanced at Thadeus for a moment before the house caught her attention once again.<br><br>" Oh my.." She breathed before getting out of the car after Thadeus opened it for her. " Thank you very much. " In the corner of her eye she saw something shiny and instantly her head turned toward it. Eyes going wide, her brown eyes settled on 3 beautiful cars. Not even paying attention to the house just yet, she walked right over to the cars in a slightly hurried pace. " Thad! Who's cars are these? They're beautiful.." And very well maintained.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shengami</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 19:17:55</strong>
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				Thadeus looked over at the cars and grinned.&nbsp; He liked that she was excited.&nbsp; He always liked it when guests appreciated his home and belongings.&nbsp; He didn't feel the pride on the part of his own ego.&nbsp; He wanted them to see the pride of his family and the care and attention that the spent in maintaining their history.<br><br><b>"Well, my poppop bought the Ford, my daddy bought the Bentley, and the Miyata was my contribution.&nbsp; You could say its like a family tradition."</b>&nbsp; He moved over and trailed a hand along the Bentley's regal curves.&nbsp; <b>"Me, my father, and my grandfather spent many hours in the garage working on these cars.&nbsp; I spend at least one day a month with each of them, usually more.&nbsp; Traditions are important around here."</b><br><br>He wondered if this girl had a thing for cars or just beautiful things.&nbsp; He, on the other hand, was forced into a sad moment.&nbsp; His grandfather had died nearly twenty years ago, and his father 5 years back.&nbsp; It was only Thadeus now, him and his memories.&nbsp; He'd keep them alive as long as possible.&nbsp; He sighed heavily at the painful, yet also pleasant, memories.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 01:55:16</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie ran her fingers through her now soaking wet hair as the warm water rushed opening her sapphire eyes as the room filled with steam washing off her make up knowing that the southern heat was probably wrecking it and she'd need to re-do it. Her hair foaming up with the shampoo in bubbles which afloat across the bathroom, scrunching it up in the back before allowing the shower to rinse it away down the drain. Her skin slick and shiney as she flipped her hair back allowing the water to glide down her chest and stomach. Grabbing a bar of dove soap from the tray she&nbsp; took her wash cloth and began to bubble it up before washing her body. After a few minutes of scrubbing her upper half she moved to her legs and other areas&nbsp; flipping her hair back once more groping her bubbly breast before setting the wash cloth down on the edge rinsing herself off.&nbsp; Soon after she was done , making sure she was clean she began to step out of the shower shutting its door behind her. Looking in the mirror blinking once more before grabbing her towl and drying her neck and breast , moving to her arms and then lower half. Once done with her body towl drying her hair a bit to get the extra dampness out of it.<br><br>&nbsp;Tossing the towl down she began to look at her bra and grabbed only her panties sliding them on with a pair of high-waisted white jean shorts looking at her breast once more. " It is such a shame to cover my babies up... " she sighed before putting on her bra. The white lace against her shining skin almost making her look angelic if she weren't half naked.&nbsp; flipping her wet hair behind her shoulders she grabbed a white tank top, one that was quite tight around the breast with frilly sleeves&nbsp; and see-through under the breast ending at the rib-cage. In the see-through veil cloth being small butterflies.&nbsp; Natalie tugged it down a bit more shaking her head to get a bit of the water out of it combing out the tangles before grabbing her hairdryer running the heat over it until it was dry, her long platinum locks naturally a straight with little curls at the end besides her perfectly straight bangs. Holding the sides back with a white butterfly hair pin on the back of her head before&nbsp; sliding on her white flipflops grabbing her make up before heading out the door to sit on the porch swing.<br><br>&nbsp;Natalie always did her make up outside for better lighting she said, but it was usually just to be seen. Opening her eyeshadow box looking at the mirror while placing her eyeliner pencil to the lower side. Doing it one by one the dark ebony color underneath her eyes merely making them stand out. Looking at the eyeshadows taking the small dab-bush&nbsp; mixing a silver shade with a very light lavender over her eyelid just enough to make it shimmer. Blinking a bit more to make sure she got it even she took out a small baby wipe under her eye from the eyeliner and blended the eyeshadow out a bit more. Taking ahold of her lipstick putting the brushes and pencil back in their cases still using the tiny mirror she moved onto her lips , eyes narrowing across the street diagnally where three blonde haired boys lived , one thirteen , one seventeen and the other twenty two. Lifting a brow before all of them went back to minding their own buisness mowing their yard.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lightshock16</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 02:27:31</strong>
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				Mark meanwhile, having got bored of just sitting around, finally decided he'd better get to work on replacing his wheel. Being a Keen Car Enthusiast, and also studying engineering at College, he was always carrying a lot of Tools and equipment in the trunk of his Subaru. He hopped out of the Car, and walked around to the boot. He opened it up, and began to pull several Tools out; a Spider Wrench, a Portable Jack, and of course the Spare Wheel. He then Jacked thew Car up on the side where the Tyre was ruined, and then used the Spider Wrench to unbolt the Wheel, tossing the nut's down on the ground.<br><br>It was as he was dealing with his Tyre that he thought he heard...several people moving quickly nearby. He glanced around, and saw 3 different Blonde-haired boy's, all of different age, turning around from something very quickly. He blinked, and looked at what each boy had been looking at, and raised an eyebrow. It was that Luscious Blonde from the shop earlier. NOW he understood perfectly why they had been staring. "...Wow, and here I thought the country would be full of nothing but ugly old hillbillies..." He muttered to himself. Unlike the resident's of the town though, he wasn't a lech (At least not as much of a lech) as them. He also didn't try and hide things. If Nathalie looked at him while he was looking at her, he'd just smile, before turning back to his wheel change, taking the ruined wheel off of the Car, and bolting the New one on with the Spider Wrench.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>effervescent</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 23:01:59</strong>
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				<strong>Andrew</strong><br><br>Andrew looked at himself in his mahogany door sized mirror. He spent all day outside working the farm and managed to give himself the infamous farmers tan.&nbsp; He flexed his abs, accentuating his six pack. Was it bad that he enjoyed the way he looked? He smiled a crooked smile and then grabbed a navy blue t-shirt and slid in on. He walked over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of blue Levi boot cut jeans and put them on as well. He was sore as heck, but he was determined to go out today. Andy was about to walk out the door, but was quickly stopped by his mother. He still lived with his parents, because it was easier so he could help out with the farm at 4 am. <br><br>“And are ya goin’ to the market?” He sighed deeply to himself before looking at his mother. She was still very beautiful for her age. She only had a few strands of gray in her long golden curly blond hair. He inherited her sky blue eyes, hers were a little bit wider than his.&nbsp; She was tall, 5’10 and she had a slim and slender figure.<br><br>“I wasn’t planning on goin’ ma. I just wanted to take my new truck out for a drive.” <br><br>“If you do happen to stop by one make sure you buy me some tomatoes.” <br><br>“If I do I will be sure to pick ‘em up for you.” He said as he put his hand on the brass doorknob.<br><br>“Aren’t ya forgetting somethin’?”&nbsp; Andy quickly went to his mother and gave her a kiss on the cheek. <br><br>“Love you ma, I will be back later.” <br><br>“Love you too Andy. Now dontcha be drivin’ too fast in that truck. Your father said the sheriff said you are on your last straw.”<br><br>“I know ma, I will drive carefully.” Andy said as he opened the door and then headed out of the house. He hopped into his vermillion red Ford Super Duty. It had a set of silver balls on the back, which his ma wasn’t too happy with. He loved his truck though, and his father bought it for him after he wrecked his 150. His mother was the worrier and his father was the one that would let Andy do what he pleased as long as he worked hard, which he did. He pulled away from his two story cottage style home and headed out on the country road. He really was not sure what he was doing or where he was going to go. He just knew he wanted to get out. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KikuLei</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 02:34:53</strong>
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				&nbsp;Natalie's sapphire eyes aimed down to the spikey haired blonde male as she lifted her eyebrow once more. Going back to her makeup for a bit , tracing her red lipstick over her lips slowly making sure to get it perfect as she puckered out her lips closing it and putting the cap back on it. Sitting at the porch swing she left her make up beside her before standing up swaying her hips going into the house trotting to the kitchen, her white high wasted shorts clenching her upper thighs and behind. Grabbing a yellow bag of Fungyuns she began to open them making her way outside again pouring them in a bowl. Tossing the broken ringlets in her mouth chewing. Natalie honestly didn't care if her breath smelled when it came to foods, she wasn't going to be kissing anybody recently anyway she figured. Her blonde bangs framing her face as she looked up into the sky staring at the clouds before sitting down on the porch swing once more, she didn't have much to do. There was really no night-life around here and no crazy parties. However Natalie was planning on throwing a small party mainly as an excuse to flirt , have fun and eat. Natalie puther hand in the bowl eating the fungyuns one by one. She couldn't attempt to be 100% perfect all the time. Eating neatly however so not to get the yellow crunches remains on her red lipstick.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lightshock16</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 03:07:29</strong>
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				"...There, that should do it..." When he was finished replacing the wheel, Mark removed the Jack, then quickly put all of the tools he had gathered back into the boot of the car. After shutting the boot, he looked around, folding his arms, frowning slightly. "...Now what?...I mean, I thought there would be a few more people walking around...though perhaps I should try seeing if these country folk can even talk..." He shook his head, knowing it would be stupid to think that they couldn't speak. I mean, surely even they had to have education in the countryside. He looked around, but no-one seemed to be around...except for that blonde-haired girl again. He hesitated...before shrugging. you don't try talking, you don't get anywhere. he walked forward, hand's casually in his pockets as he leaned over the fence, knocking on the wood to get her attention. "Hey there Miss...sorry to disturb, just curious; there a hotel or inn anywhere nearby? I need to find somewhere to stay. I'd rather not sleep in my car if I can find somewhere more comfy, y'know?" He said, flashing her a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 07:16:08</strong>
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				Laura frowned worriedly as she drove down the country road, having gotten lost a while back, thanks to the roundabout directions the GPs had given her.&nbsp; She'd been intending to go for a drive to the beach, just to spend the day, and to add to her being lost, she didn't like the ominous knocking sound that was coming from her car either.<br><br>That was all she needed, her car to strand her out in the middle of nowhere, she thought grimly.&nbsp; As if it had a mind of its own, or at least enjoyed the thought of tormenting her, the car gave a particularly loud clunk and the engine quit.&nbsp; She knew it wouldn't do any good, but she tried restarting it anyway, and she was right.&nbsp; A click was all she got for the effort.&nbsp; She sat for a minute, debating on whether to stay here with the car or go looking for a town somewhere, finally deciding she'd stay here for a little while at least, and see if anyone might happen to drive by.&nbsp; The area wasn't totally isolated, so she thought she might have a good chance, if she were patient.&nbsp; She rolled down the window, electing to stay in her car for the moment, but wanting the breeze to help cool things a bit, since her air conditioner wouldn't work.&nbsp; She tapped her fingers against the steering wheel, thinking that if no one had come by in half an hour or so, she'd go and look for help herself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>effervescent</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 20:46:07</strong>
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				<strong>Andy</strong> Tag Laura<br><br>Andy decided that he was going to go to the bar. After all the work stress, he really needed to relax and&nbsp; get a cold mug of bud. Nothing relaxed him more then a little bit of beer. He considered it a man’s drink. He noticed a car up ahead and he squinted his eyes trying to get a better look to see if he recognized it. This was a small town, and he knew just about everyone’s car. He noticed that that license plate was out of state and he noticed that there was a figure inside. He pulled over behind the car and then hopped out of his truck. <br><br>He made his way over cautiously. After all he didn’t want to scare the poor woman. This country town was safe, no crimes really happened around here. Hard to commit a crime when everyone knows everybody and they all knew who all the trouble makers were. He put his arm on the top of the car and then leaned down and wore a big smile on his face. It was best to look friendly in situations such as these.<br><br>“Howdy there little lady, you havin’ car troubles?” She looked stressed, so the answer was definitely yes. He didn’t notice any flat tires when he walked up unfortunately. That would have been an easy fix for him. Meaning she probably had much bigger troubles. His pa was pretty good with cars though, so he could tow it back to his house if she would allow it. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 10:37:01</strong>
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				Laura gave the stranger a shy but friendly smile, not stating the obvious, that being yes, she was indeed having car trouble.&nbsp; Why else would she be sitting here in the middle of the road, she thought, but she didn't say.&nbsp; He looked friendly and nice enough, but she didn't want to risk angering him by being flippant.&nbsp; You heard stories all the time about people being taken advantage of or worse by people who seemed perfectly harmless, so she was electing to be cautious.<br><br>"I am, unfortunately, and I don't know the first thing about cars," she admitted, moving to get out so they could talk more easily.&nbsp; It wasn't like the car was going anywhere, after all, and she wanted to be able to make a fast run for it if he tried anything.<br><br>"Thanks for stopping to have a look, most people probably would've just kept driving.&nbsp; I'm Laura, by the way," she said, cautiously holding out her hand to him.&nbsp; "Do you know anything about cars?" she asked him hopefully, knowing her day at the beach was shot now, but maybe he could at least help her fix her car.&nbsp; Or, more to the point, she could watch while he fixed it, assuming he knew what he was doing, that was.&nbsp; If not, she wasn't sure what she would do, not knowing anyone in this area, and not wanting to impose.&nbsp; She supposed she'd figure that out though when she had to, and stood patiently waiting for his answer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>effervescent</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 01:38:15</strong>
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				<strong>Andy</strong><br><br>When she held out her hand he quickly grabbed a hold of it giving it a sturdy shake. His pa was always big on hand shakes, he said a hand shake said a lot about a man. He was glad he was driving by. This town wasn’t very big she could have been sitting around for a while before someone else drove by, plus the nearest mechanic was about five miles away from where she was and the closest house was his and that was about a half a mile away. All the land around here belonged to his pa. <br><br>“Why don’t you pop that there hood for me.” He said to her with a smile. “I know a bit about cars, but I need to make sure it’s an easy fix. If it’s something more complicated then we need to take it somewhere to get it fixed.” He said to her. He hoped for her sake it was an easy problem. This town was not exactly a destination spot for people. There was not much to do in this town and she definitely looked like a city girl. Someone who wasn’t from these parts. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 12:01:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Laura returned his smile, feeling a bit easier with him on account of it.&nbsp; She liked his handshake too, firm but somehow gentle at the same time.<br><br>She nodded, moving to put the hood up for him, then backing up to give him some room to check things out.&nbsp; "It's a good thing I was only planning to go to the beach, and that it wasn't anything important I had to do," she said, attempting to make casual conversation, unless he needed quiet to work.&nbsp; "I think I got myself turned around somehow though, because I've spent more time driving down roads like this one than I have on the main road.&nbsp; I like the scenery though, I don't see a lot of it where I'm from, so it's a nice change."&nbsp; She bet that would surprise him, with her being from the city, as she knew he could probably tell she was.&nbsp; It was true though, and she didn't mind admitting it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>effervescent</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 03:12:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Andy</strong><br><br>A woman that enjoyed the outdoors and wanting to get away from it all, and he had to admit that he was impressed. Most of the girls that he knew were only interested in shopping. He never understood girls’ fascination with staying indoors all of the dang time.&nbsp; He found there was so much more to do when you actually walked outside, the world has so much to offer. <br><br>“Well as soon as the car starts I will be more then happy to give you some good directions. The beach is about thirty minutes away but it’s a straight shot. Let me move my truck and get my jumper cables.” He said as he wiped his hands on his jeans. He hopped inside and move his truck in front of her car. He put the cables together and asked her to start it but nothing happened. “That’s no good. I don’t know if it’s your battery I mean it looks pretty new. Plus I am not hearing any noises, usually it clicks when it’s the battery.” He explained to her not sure how much she knew about cars. “It might be your ignition switch, which would need replacing, which shouldn’t take too long unless they don’t have the part.” He did not want to discourage her, but around these parts the usually didn’t have the parts. “Now I can tow your car for you or I can call someone. You don’t know me so I promise I won’t take offense if you just want a number.” <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Pleasant Valley</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sarah Morgan</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 11:33:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laura was willing to try whatever Andy suggested, but she had a feeling that simply hooking jumper cables up wouldn't do the trick.&nbsp; She was hoping it would be something that simple and minor to fix, but her first suspicion proved to be right after all, and she frowned for a second, before she shrugged resignedly.<br><br>She thought about his offer to just give her a number of someone to call, before she shook her head, giving him a smile and climbing back out of the car again.&nbsp; "You seem to know a fair bit about cars, and so far you haven't tried anything that I'd call questionable," she said.&nbsp; "Besides, if I were to call someone, I'd have to wait for them to show up.&nbsp; Not that that's why I'm not doing it, but you look trustowrthy.&nbsp; I don't know where you'd tow it to, and I probably be so keen on letting a stranger drive my car somewhere in the city, but I always heard people who lived in the country, at least most of them, still try to help people, and I always believe in giving someone a chance to prove themselves," she smiled.&nbsp; "Lots of people tell me I'll pay for thinking that way someday, but I can't help the way I am," she added, wondering if he would have the same opinion of her as a lot of others she knew.
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