After all this time (Kertaro & Sassychic)
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				Title: <strong>After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>14-05-2010, 05:05:44</strong>
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				Stopping for a moment in the hallway he turned his head. There was the corner. He could see the young man crouched against the wall reading the Issac Asimov book. Pushing his glasses up his grease covered face. He pretended to be engrossed in the pages, but really his eyes were dancing across the hall. She was there walking down the middle of the hall the usual group around her. Discussing something with student goveremnt or even which college apps to fills out he did not care. He felt his palms get sweaty and he swallowed trying to catch a whiff of the perfume she was wearing. One of the girls glanced down maybe afraid she would step on him like a bug and he buried his nose back in the pages. Blinking he snapped back to reality and drew in and out a long breath. "Long time ago" he whispered. <br><br>Turning he headed towards the gymnasium pumping out some kind of music he swore he had never listened to, but he knew the words by heart. Reaching the table in front he smiled at the two young ladies working the door. Seniors trying to earn money for a trip he told them his name and let them make up a name tag and even put it on. A donation jar was sitting on the table and he grinned. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out a checkbook and started to write. <br><br>"Now girls" he said as he scribbled "I am making this out to the school, but my number is on there so if they do not give you the full amount then you call me" Tearing it off he stuffed it into the jar and then walked into the gym with a small wink. <br><br>Behind him he could hear the chorus of squeals as the girls jumped up and down. Looking around Andrew Wright wondered if anyone would even remember the kid who sat in the corner and tried to shrink smaller every day.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>15-05-2010, 06:40:55</strong>
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				Looking up from her iPhone as she sent off her approval on some last minute artwork, Madison Larsen smiled when she heard the familiar voice of her best friend since grade school calling for her. "I'll be right there." Madison promised, looking back at her phone to make sure the email had properly been sent. She had to laugh softly to herself, the situation feeling so familiar to her - Madison busy getting some work done and Emma trying to get her attention to either talk about some boy or any other trivial matter. Slipping her iPhone back into the oversized metallic clutch she was taking, Madison finished making her way across the crowded gym to rejoin her group of friends. <br><br>Stepping back into the group of her once closest confidants, Madison realized how much had really stayed the same yet how they had changed.&nbsp; Still the overachiever that she was in high school, she had also grown more into her beauty. Her long dark hair was longer, her feminine curves a bit more pronounced since yoga had become one of her favorite hobbies, and her professional success had allowed her to dress for her personality. Wearing a navy silk fitted cocktail dress that fell just above the knee and tall blush pink stilettos, Madison added a bit of edge to her outfit by the multitude of pearl and crystal strands of varying lengths around her neck.<br><br>While she stayed relatively close with each member of the group, Emma was the only one who really knew what was going on behind the rather perfect facade Madison maintained. No one really knew that while she loved being an editor of a major magazine, she was truly bored and desperate for a new adventure. Or that she had come to find that her fiance, while being everything she had always wanted in a man, was too preoccupied with making sure they appeared as the perfect couple to notice how unhappy Madison often found herself. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>16-05-2010, 01:21:24</strong>
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				It was going exactly how he thought it would. Andrew flitted here and there making small talk, but mostly listening to people blabber on about their lives. A kid here, a marriage there, and all of them talking to him as if in school he had been with them through it all. He wondered time and again as he nodded and feigned interest if this was what it was like to live a normal life. These people all seemed so bored with the present day to day of life that they clung to memories that were faded and distant. <br><br>Shaking the hand of one of the jocks who had at one time in this gym broke his glasses with a dodgeball he then listened to the story of a car salesman and how he had married the girl he had dated in high school. They were divorced now, but he still felt the need to raise his hand and point her out. Following his finger Andrew nearly dropped his drink. Though time had passed it did not pass enough for him to recognize the face that had kept him awake most of his teenage years. <br><br>Madison Larsen was the dream that he could never have. He had followed her rise through school and allthough they had been in most of the same college prep and advanced classes he had never stood out enough to be taken notice of. The happiest time he could remember in high school was the brief two weeks his junior year they had been assigned to a project in advanced chemistry. He had barely spoken a word while the had worked terrified he would blurt out his feelings or say something that would lower himself further in her eyes. The night of the senior prom he had ridden his bike to the event and watched as she had arrived with her date and felt his own heart nearly burst with how lovely she looked. That image had been burned into his mind for years and had brought him warmth and comfort on many a long and lonely night. <br><br>The way she looked right now though made that high school girl pale in stark comparison.<br><br>Try as he might he could not take his eyes from her or the smile that lit up on her face. The room seemed to fade into background noise as he watched her and he felt the unfamiliar sensation of his heart pounding with nervous tension. Finally brought back to reality by soft punch in the arm he blinked smiling and taking the offered business card. "Oh yeah if I ever need a good price you will be my first call" he said with a grin and tucked the card into his jacket pocket. <br><br>Time had changed him. His body was no longer awkward and he had actually filled out nicely. Thanks to a personal trainer and an interest in tennis he had a very fit physique now. His glasses had been taken away by the laser surgery and his greasy skin now had a bit of color due to his house in the islands. He stood straight and confident thanks the success he had achieved he had little to no need to impress anyone anymore. <br><br>Still as he willed his feet to try and move closer he found they were rooted to the floor as if someone had nailed them in place.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 05:56:58</strong>
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				"I'll be right back, I'm just going to get another glass of champagne." Madison promised her friends as she stepped away from the group. She was glad to have the excuse to step away, needing a break from hearing the gossip of where everyone was that day. She loved her friends, and was glad to be with them again but the moment of solitude she gained by walking to the bar was welcomed. <br><br>As she made her way across the gym again towards the bar, she noticed a familiar face. She wasn't exactly sure who he was, but there was just the hint of familiarity in his features. Looking his way, she noticed his eyes on her. Giving him a soft smile, she raised her hand and gave him a little wave in recognition. Walking past where he stood talking to one of the jocks from their class she made her way to the bar. Ordering a glass of champagne, she rested her one arm against the counter, as her other hand reached up and played with one of the strands of pearls around her neck.<br><br>Trying to place his face with a name, Madison found herself going through their senior yearbook in her mind - having been Class President she had the names and faces of her entire class catalogued in her mind till this day. Being brought out of her thoughts by the bartender, Madison turned and took the glass, thanking him before she dropped a few dollars down for his tip. <br><br>Taking a sip of her champagne, she put aside her curiosity as she headed back to her group of friends.
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 14:03:07</strong>
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				Some skills never dulled with age. Sliding amongst the crowd Andrew made himself as invisible as he could until he found the door to outside and slipped out into the night air. Leaning against the cool brick building he let the door click shut and tried to breathe. Closing his eyes he thought on the meditation techniques he had learned and fought to control his breathing. <br><br>Madison could not have looked more beautiful. She had even waved in his direction as she moved which meant she had noticed him. As he stood with his eyes closed he could see her smile and wave played out over and over. Smiling he felt himself calm down and then he opened his eyes and looked out over the parking lot. <br><br>Standing there he blinked and slowly came to the realization this was a different time. He was a different man now. If he wanted to go and ask the great Madison Larsen out on a date then he would do it. Clapping his hands he turned around and grabbed the door only to find it was locked shutting him out of the gym. Sighing he noted how indeed some things did not change. <br><br>As he walked back into the crowded room the music had turned louder and the lights had gone down. Searching around he soon spotted her in the crowd of women smiling and nodding in the center. Palms sweating he wiped them on his jacket took a breath and walked straight towards the most intimidating group he had faced in years. He kept his eyes on the prize though looking at Madison the entire time. <br><br>Stopping just a few feet from the group he held himself there until he met her eyes and then gesturing his head he shouted very loudly "Madison, May I speak with you a moment?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 04:01:06</strong>
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				For Madison, her ability to always be aware of who was around or approaching was a skill she had acquired in high school and still benefited from today. When Andrew approached her group, she had noticed before they made eye contact. In fact when she realized he was walking towards her and was the same guy she was trying to place earlier - she immediately started to try and figure out how she knew him again. When they locked eyes and he motioned with his head, she nodded instantly as if his question wasn't even a question but more of a command.<br><br>"I'll be back." She told her friends as she stepped away. Reaching up to brush some fallen bangs from her face, her large diamond engagement ring sparkled even in the darkened room. It was as if making itself known - that if there was any question she was taken. Brushing the hair behind her ear she took a sip of her champagne as she stepped in front of him. "You can call me Maddy if you would like. A lot of people from high school call me Maddy." She told him honestly, though the nickname was something she wasn't as used to.<br><br>Glancing down at his name tag, she finally realized why she hadn't been able to place him. Though he looked familiar he really looked nothing like the quiet loner he had been in high school. "We did a chemistry project together junior year. That was one of my worst subjects." She smiled up at him before taking another sip of her champagne.
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 04:34:42</strong>
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				When she came close he went to open his mouth to speak, but she took the words away by speaking first. Assertiveness was not one of her problems that was for sure. When she mentioned the project he turned red as the feelings rushed back to him. He looked down and a large part of his screamed again to simply excuse himself as a mistake and run away. It was when he looked down that he caught sight of the large diamond on her finger and his mind froze. <br><br>She was engaged and suddenly his fear changed to a slow burning anger. <br><br>Looking up slowly the thoughts suddenly ran through his mind that someone else was going to marry his Madison. She had been his dream for so very long and now he imagined some lech putting his hands on her, kissing her, and keeping her close. The thought made his blood run hot and his eyes came back to meet hers. The fear was gone and there was something else in them as he spoke. "Luckily it was one of my best" he responded. <br><br>"The ring is lovely" he gestured towards the glaring rock. "I imagine your fiance must be very proud. Would you care to point him out? I would think that he would have to be quite the man to marry the editor in chief of the school paper." He was buying for time as he looked around trying to focus on who to direct his anger towards. Maddy was his dream girl and there was not a chance he was going to let her fall for some clown. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 05:01:04</strong>
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				"Thank you." Madison smiled softly as she lifted her hand for him to view her ring a little closer. "Its a bit loud, but I suppose my fiance was trying to make a statement." She shrugged before taking another sip of her champagne.<br><br>Hearing him ask about her fiance, Madison laughed softly as she shook her head. "Oh Erik?" She asked mentioning the name of her fiance. "He's not here. He's in Hong Kong on business, I flew out here for this event by myself." She told him in response to his comments about her fiance. <br><br>There was something in the way he spoke, in the renewed sense of confidence that he seemed to be taken by after her seeing her ring. She couldn't figure it out exactly, but there was something else sparking him. When he made the comment about her being editor-in-chief of the paper she couldn't help but smile at his memory. "I haven't changed too much, I've moved on to being an editor of a magazine these days." She informed him.<br><br>Now that she had remembered exactly who he was, she suddenly realized that she really didn't know much about him. Even when they had worked together on the chemistry project, he had never been one to give out much information. Over the years, Madison was kept abreast of how most of her classmates had been doing, but she didn't know much about Andrew. Combined with how different he looked, she found herself very curious about this mystery.&nbsp; "And you Andrew? What's keeping you busy these days?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 02:17:17</strong>
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				Listening to her talk about her fiance he wondered if he detected a hint of displeasure at being here by herself. The thought that she might not be happy with him was more glaring to him then the glint off the diamond. He was not surprised to find her being an editor. Usually that job was reserved for people who had been in the business for years, but he was more then certain she would have gone after whatever job she wanted with a fervor that she had showed throughout school. <br><br>Scratching his head he made a face "Well these days I mostly just dabble and manage a few things. I made a tidy profit on a few inventions and programs when I was out of college and since then I have been buying and selling tech businesses and stocks. I still work on a few things in my spare time, but since the money is pretty much there I have lost the drive to truly delve into development" He was not trying to brag, but as it came out he felt like it sounded as if he were. <br><br>He should have been after all he had done in such a normal amount of time, but for Madison he would humble himself. He liked that she was proud of what she had done and was doing well and was not trying in anyway to outshine or turn this into a competition. Turning the conversation back to her he looked over her shoulder giving the illusion he was staring at her face. A trick he had learned in meetings that gave him a bit of an edge without getting flustered. "So you flew in? Where do you hang your hat these days?" he asked seeming to feel out for more information. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 03:44:15</strong>
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				Hearing his tale of where he had been since high school, and Madison could not deny that she was impressed. Not that she had thought he wasn't capable, but the truth was she didn't really know much about Andrew - not outside of their few interactions during high school. She found it fascinating that he had done so well and seemed to still be so humble. It was very different than how many of the men she knew, including her fiance, acted when discussing their successful careers. It was refreshing.<br><br>"Los Angeles." Madison answered his question, reaching up to brush some hair behind her ear. Taking a slow sip of her champagne, her eyes remained on him before she continued. "I've been there for the last three years. But I might be moving to Manhattan after the wedding or London, it hasn't been decided yet. So for now, LA is home." <br><br>"And what about you? I can't imagine someone as successful as you sticking around this suburb. But I might be wrong." She teased softly, just watching him curiously. "Besides someone doesn't get a nice tan like that around here, at least not this time of year." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 04:10:46</strong>
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				Looking at her he finally smiled. When he met her eyes all thoughts of the other man disappeared along with the gym full of people. It was only him and her and just like his dreams he had for so many years she was only looking at him. Filled with a confidence that he had not had in some time he shook his head when she asked where he was living. "No, I do not still live here" he told her smiling and staying with his eyes locked in hers. <br><br>"I do pay for my mother's home. She could not be blasted out of the town with a cannon. I insisted though I pay off her house form the bank so she could enjoy her retirement. I like LA and I have an apartment there." He was underplaying himself again. The apartment was really a penthouse at the top of one of the larger new towers. "I only stay there when I need to for work though. Most times I stay on an estate on a small island in the Bahamas" <br><br>It was one of the first things he had purchased once he sold his first invention. The island was large, but one corner of it was his. A small airport where he had learned to fly his plane, but now he could land it on the water. He loved it and when he was away it felt like part of his stayed behind. Even in the heat of summer he had cool trade winds and every amenity any homeowner could want. <br><br>"I also have a small place in New York and one in Berlin. When I go to Tokyo I stay in the company hotel. Its kind of an honor issue for them as the executives like to see to my needs. Sometimes it is a bit over the top, but I have to admit no one can give massages like the trainers there" Stopping then he realized he was rambling and turned red. "Apologies I am not trying to brag" he told her quietly. "Which magazine is it your working with?" he asked hoping he knew it. Truth be told most of his reading was of tech magazines, but it never hurt to ask. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 04:33:54</strong>
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				The smile on Madison's face showed how amused she was with their conversation. At first, she thought it might be a common habit of men - to brag about their accomplishments or professional success in order to impress a female. But as he seemed to realized he had been rambling and his face started to turn red, Madison realized he wasn't intentionally bragging. No, she could tell immediately that he was acting out of nervousness. She could also tell that perhaps he still felt a bit awkward about his clearly profound success at such a young age, but the observation was due to her overly analytical mind. <br><br>"Its fine. Really. I find it interesting." Madison told him honestly. Reaching out she touched his arm gently, as if trying to reassure him that he had no reason to be embarrassed. Removing her hand after she heard his next question, she smiled softly before answering.<br><br>"In Style Magazine. Though I'm sure that's not your type of publication." Her voice was light and playful, and almost teasing nature underlying her words. "It focuses on all elements of style - fashion, beauty, home, entertaining, entertainment. I'm the West Coast Assistant Fashion Editor." She explained, though she was pretty certain he wasn't very familiar with the magazine or the subject matter. <br><br>Hearing her best friend Emma's voice calling for her, she looked over her shoulder briefly and nodded in recognition. Turning back to Andrew, she gave him a friendly smile. "I should go before she gets extremely annoying. It was nice to catch up with you. I'm glad to see how well you're doing."
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 21:57:06</strong>
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				When she touched him though it was like a warmth spread form her hand through his body and despite anything that could have happened at that moment it would not take away the grin that lit up his face. When she pulled it away he found himself longing to feel it again and to have her move even closer so he could catch a hint of her perfume that was lingering in the air. <br><br>He was of course aware of the publication, but had never really picked it up. Once again her knowledge of fashion and the arts was far above his as most of this seemed to be lofty concepts he could hardly grasp. Even theoutfit he had on was selected by his tailor as his sense of fashion consisted of shirts and jeans more then anything else. <br><br>"And you" was all he managed to sputter out as she walked away. Standing in the midst of the gym he suddenly felt the closeness of the room and the other people come back. For those brief moments everything Else had faded away and now in stark contrast he was standing alone and watching the woman he desired so badly walk away. His thoughts were jumbled and turned and started to walk towards the entrance of the gym. <br><br>Another man. A fiance. Someone else who would have her undying love and affection for the rest of time. His thoughts were back to this the moment he began moving. He would have been fine he thought living the rest of his life picturing her as the one who got away, but now thinking of her actually to someone else was more then his heart could bear. Opening the doors of the gym he walked back out past the two girls yelling their thanks for his money and down the hallway. <br><br>Passing by the rows of lockers he could barely notice the people who had broken off form the central party to make out with old flames near their favorite places while in school. Exiting the doors he walked in the parking lot and dug for his keys. Turning he looked one last time towards the gym and breathed in and out. What was he going to do? No one else could ever measure up to Madison in his mind so dating someone else was not an option. No he knew inside that she was now and always had been the one. <br><br>Straightening up Andrew looked up at the sky and began to do what he did best. He thought of a way he could get what he wanted with as little resistance along the way. No way Madison would give him a true and honest chance, so other... more drastic measures were needed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 05:24:05</strong>
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				Making her way back to her group of friends, Madison didn't think much of her interaction with Andrew. At least nothing out of the ordinary. She appreciated finally learning something about him. While they had spoken, she had thought back to their project their junior year. She remembered trying to learn more about him - to figure him out. But he had been shy and seemed trouble talking to her about a subject outside of their chemistry project. Tonight, he didn't seem to have much trouble. <br><br>But then it had been 10 years. A lot happens in such a span a time. Events mold and shape a young teenager into the adult they become. <br><br>There was so much that was still the same between the adult Madison present at the reunion and the girl who was editor-in-chief of the newspaper and valedictorian. But at the same time she had grown up, and become so much more than the list of accomplishments from high school, college and now professionally. <br><br>"When do you head back to LA?" Emma's question brought Madison out of her nostalgic thoughts and back to the gym where they were. <br><br>"I'm not sure. I've taken the next week off and I'm planning on doing absolutely nothing. Erik will be gone on business till the end of the month, so I'm going on a vacation myself." Madison admitted, just smiling softly. She had worked hard to clear her schedule to be able to take the time off, and although most might plan some lavish vacation she was planning to do the opposite. She wanted to sleep in, spend days at the spa and at yoga, and just do whatever she wanted for herself. <br><br>"But I haven't decided if I'm going to go somewhere to hide out or go back to LA. It will be my secret." She laughed softly before she sipped her champagne. She knew that she'd probably just go back to LA as planned and spend her vacation at home.&nbsp; "So we'll see." <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 01:16:17</strong>
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				It was amazing to him how little money was actually needed. Having the right contacts made all the difference in the world. First a quick call to the local airport got him the time of her departure back to LA. That one required only a little white lie on his part and a sleepy desk clerk who was just trying to get off the phone. It was not long before he had the head of the TSA on the phone. A fairly large donation to the right charity he had the arrangement he needed. <br><br>When Madison went to leave the next day on her flight she would be delayed by the security at the airport having her confused for someone else. After her flight has already left they will release her only to find out she will not be able to leave until at least the next day. That's when Andrew would just happen to bump into her on the way to his private jet. Offering her a ride would be all that would be needed and soon they would be in the air together. <br><br>Hanging up the phone at his mothers house he sighed. He was crossing a line that much was certain, but did not desperate times call for desperate measures? He just hoped that what he was doing would someday be forgiven.
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 02:29:44</strong>
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				The first day of Madison's self proclaimed relaxation vacation was anything but relaxing. Making her way to the airport early, she had scheduled plenty of time to get to the airport, check in and buy all the celebrity gossip magazines available at the newsstand. But that plan was quickly destroyed as what should have been a quick trip through security turned into a two hour waiting game. Sitting in an interior office with no windows, Madison waited as several TSA agents questioned her - only to eventually figure out that they had confused her with someone else. Rushing through the terminal, she reached her gate just as the plane was taking off. <br><br>Thinking she would just be able to get on a later flight also proved to be a lofty dream. Standing at the Jetblue counter, Madison found herself sweet talking and arguing with the agents, finding the next available flight to be the next morning. Throwing her newly printed ticket into her large Louis Vuitton tote that she used when she traveled she made her way to the nearby Starbucks to regroup and plan out a solution to her problem. Dressed in a pair of black leggings, fitting long low cut tank top and a pale pink long open cardigan, Madison pulled out a brighter pink pashmina from her tote and draped it around her neck as she ordered herself a latte. <br><br>While she waited for her coffee, she pulled out her iphone immediately trying to find a flight to LA on any other airline that serviced her hometown's airport. She still had to figure out where her luggage was, the ticket agent seeming very confused and flustered when Madison tried to locate it. Pulling out a small pad of paper that she always carried and a pen, she started looking up various spas in the area thinking as a last resort that she might as well hide out at a spa. The idea of doing nothing but getting face and body treatments and watching movies sounded even more amazing now that she was stranded at the airport.
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				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 03:22:10</strong>
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				Calmly walking into the airport he checked his watch. Thankfully this place was not large so he would have little problem spotting her and if his timing was right she should not have had enough time to make other plans. He headed towards the coffee shop since it was the best place for wireless internet in the place. <br><br>Rounding the corner she came into sight. Taking a slow exhaling breath he saw her drinking her coffee and already checking out her phone. Walking in he headed for the counter and purchased a machiato. While he waited he turned and seemingly innocently he scanned the crowd. Catching sight of her he stared and waited to see if she noticed him. When she looked up he smiled and waved. Taking his coffee he moved over towards her sipping from his to go cup. <br><br>"Showtime" he muttered while out of earshot before reaching the edge of her table. "Hey Madeline" he said as he smiled and stood next to her. Dressed in a casual shirt and tan sport coat he was ready to relax on the flight and the jeans he was wearing made that clear. "Killing some time before take off?" he asked pretending not to know/ 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 03:55:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking up Madison realized how zoned out she had been while trying to figure out an alternative plan. Seeing Andrew walking towards her, she smiled softly before motioning for him to join her at the small table she was at. Reaching over she picked up her tote and removed it from the only other chair at the table. She thought nothing of the fact that he was there.<br><br>"No." She answered his question before taking a sip of her coffee. "I'm actually slightly stranded. So I'm thinking of alternative plans." She laughed softly, choosing not to go into the troubles of her day. <br><br>"Did you know that there is a five star spa about an hour from here?" She smiled putting down her iphone on the table so she could focus on him for the moment. "And what about you? Headed to one of your luxurious properties in some exciting destination?" She teased softly. Reaching up she brushed some dark hair from her hair before taking another sip of her coffee. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 04:09:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her he smiled. She was keeping her calm amazingly despite the situation she was in. Chuckling to himself he shook his head listening to her. "I am sorry to hear that. Airline travel has to be one of the most frustrating modes of transportation ever invented" he offered in sympathy. He had rehearsed most of this the previous evening getting it down just right. Now he was looking over her right shoulder and as he stared he tried his damnedest not to focus on the very low cut top she was wearing. <br><br>"Hardly: he then responded. "No I have some meetings this week in LA so I am heading that way for the time being" He said in a perfectly even tone of voice. His heart was hammering in his chest. This was the line he needed to play on. He needed her to swallow it and forget the resort not so far away. "Listen madeline, I hate flying commercial. I always did, so now that I have the money I never do. I have a private charter waiting on the tarmac right now. I am the only passenger. I would be more then pleased if you would join me. Would make the flight a lot less boring and give me a reason not to work while in the air" <br><br>Sweating silently he swallowed one time and waited not even breathing to see if she would swallow the bait. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 04:45:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Setting her coffee cup down onto the table, Madison listened carefully to him telling her his tale of where he would be going next. She was expecting him to tell her that he was going off to one of his international locations and therefore was extremely surprised when he announced that he was actually heading to LA. She was about to ask him what airline he was flying, thinking she might be abel to call and get on his flight&nbsp; - but before she was able to he offered the information that he was flying on a private jet.<br><br>"Really?" She asked just looking at him, the shock evident on her face. "You would really be willing to let me join you on your flight?" She asked, not sure how to respond. She was shocked and truly appreciate of his offer, but it sounded almost too perfect. "If you really wouldn't mind, that would be wonderful. I've never thought I would want to get back to LA as much as I do right now." She laughed softly.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 01:52:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Chuckling he stood up. It had worked exactly how he had hoped it would. Once in the air the pilot was working for him. Thinking he was whisking her away to a dream vacation. He had plans to transport her to his house when he got there as well. This was without question the biggest gamble he had ever taken in his life and he was half expecting at any moment to be face down while being handcuffed. So far though, it seemed to be going fairly well. <br><br>"Allright then lets do this" he reached in his pocket and pulled out a card. "In the front of the airport is a private flgiht counter. We can collect your luggage and go there. From there they shuttle us to the private hanger and we can be off" Thinking a moment he then added "Also if you want I can arrange to have someone take care of your luggage. I am sure a lady travels with more then just a single carry on"<br><br>He hoped she had quite a bit of luggage actually. He was worried about what she would wear in his home. Actually he was no that worried in his fantasies and dreams he had all the attire she would ever need fitting in that bag, but he was a realist in some ways and she would need to feel comfortable. "Shall we get your coffee to go?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 03:32:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It all seemed almost too good to be true. If it wasn't for the fact that Madison thought Andrew completely harmless - someone who had grown up a lot since high school, but had grown into a successful, kind hearted man. The truth was she didn't know enough about him to think he could be doing anything but being kind.<br><br>"Are you sure? If its too much trouble I completely understand." Madison told him honestly, just smiling softly at him. "I do have other luggage, the ticket agent was not too helpful in helping me locate my stuff. I was just expecting to find it when I got back to LA... if I ever did." She shrugged softly as she watched him start to stand up. <br><br>"Okay, that sounds good." She agreed, not wanting to hold him up just because she wasn't done with her coffee. Looking up she easily made eye contact with one of the male workers of the coffee shop who seemed all to ready to come assist her in whatever she needed. Madison barely had to ask him before he was taking her coffee away and ended up making her a brand new latte in a to go cup. Thanking him she moved to stand up to join Andrew. Picking up her tote bag she easily slipped it onto her shoulder. "Ready when you are." She smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 04:15:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Casting a sideways glance at the young man who was overly eager and he could swear looked down her top he tried to not get angry. Licking his lips he took a sop of his coffee and then forced the smile to come back up. <br><br>"Great" he said as they headed off towards the counter. "I have to tell you it will be very refreshing to have someone to talk to. Seems most of the time the crew is less then interested to speak with me so I spend a lot of time on the laptop" <br><br>As they reached the counter he smiled at the lovely agent behind the counter and presented his card. "Welcome back Mr. Wright. Your flight is ready for departure" she said as she typed some information into the computer "I will summon a car to take you" <br><br>"Thank you" he responded "I also will be needing some assistance from you. It seems my companion here has had a run in with the Jetblue ticket counter. I was hoping you could track down her luggage and perhaps see them clear to cancelling her ticket and providing a full refund?" <br><br>"Of course Mr. Wright" she said with a smile. "Miss? May I please have your ticket? It should provide me with all the information I need and then I will have your luggage sent on to the flight" <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 04:41:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Setting her coffee cup down on the counter, Madison opened up her tote and pulled out her ticket before handing it over to the agent. Watching the girl start to punch things into the computer, Madison turned her attention to Andrew and picked up her coffee once more. "You really don't have to do all of this. If this is too much trouble, its okay." She said honestly just looking over at him with a wide smile.<br><br>"I will have to thank you properly for this." She told him with a smile just looking over his face as she drank her coffee. "Next time you are in LA, you'll have to let me take you out to dinner or for a drink at the very least." <br><br>Turning back towards the agent, she took her ticket back from her - surprised to hear her say that her luggage would be located and taken care of per his instructions. "So where exactly is this plane we are taking?" She asked curiously as they started to walk out of the airport to where a private car was to come get them. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 04:49:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"No need" he replied to her thanks. "I am happy to do it for you" He closed his eyes on that feeling a wave of guilt over what he was planning, but it was to late to back out now. She was getting married and this was his one and only chance. He had loved her for so long that he need her to understand what he was going through. He needed to know if she could feel the same way and he saw no other way to go about it. <br><br>Reaching the door he watched it slide open and waited for a moment at the curb. "Not far. The car takes you directly to it though. They can not come to the main terminal and for security reasons they pick you up here then shuttle you" <br><br>A large black Cadillac pulled up and the driver jumped out. "Mr. Wright?" he asked approaching and after a quick nod he opened the door to the car. Waving off the driver Andrew held it open. "After you: he insisted waiting until she got in. Then climbing in behind her they took a short five minute ride through the airport lot to a private terminal. The driver punched in a code at the gate and then across the tarmac. Pulling up beside a small Lear jet he hopped out and opened the door. <br><br>Standing up out Andrew offered his hand back inside for her. "Our chariot" he said with a grin to her. "Have you ever flown private before?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 23:19:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking his hand, Madison thanked him before she let him assist her get out of the black car. Standing, she smoothed out the fabric of her top and brushed some fallen hair behind her ear. Raising her hand she shielded her eyes from the sun as she looked out at the jet that was waiting for them. "I have actually. I've accompanied my fiance on several business trips before and he's always taken the corporate jet. One can get rather spoiled to the added luxury." She smiled softly, teasing him lightly, as she watched him.<br><br>Reaching back into the car, she pulled out her Louis Vuitton tote, slipping it onto her shoulder before returning to his side. "I really do appreciate your help." She told him honestly as she started to walk with him towards the jet. She smiled and said hello to the flight attendants that appeared after opening the jet's door and lowering the stairs. <br><br>"I promise I won't even bother you as we fly." She teased him softly, slipping the tote bag off of her shoulder and setting it down on the empty large seat next to where she had been instructed to seat. Pulling the pink pashmina off of her neck, she shook it out in front of her before folding it and slipping it back into her tote bag. Stretching she adjusted the open cardigan she was wearing, exposing more of her neck and collarbone, and showing how the long tank top fitted her body so well. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kertaro</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 22:07:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Closing his eyes he clenched his right hand into a fist at the mention of her fiance again. The man was not even around and yet here he was not able to live up to him. Trying to remember she was also well off and he should not be trying to impress her with this he let his body relax and followed her up into the jet. <br><br>Smiling at the crew he had already prepped them for the flight. They were obviously not heading to LA, but to the Bahamas. The crew had been told about her amazing fear of flying and how she would probably be passing out not long after take off. After all he could not have her freaking out on the flight, that was why they flew private. Naturally by the time they landed she would still be asleep, passed out even. Being a gentleman he could then carry her to his car and by the time she came out of it they would be comfortable in his island retreat. <br><br>As she settled in he had to hide that fact that he started breathing faster when she revealed more of herself. Swallowing he turned away and walked to the back of the cabin. Watching the two addendants take their places he started to calm down. She was moments away from being his for at least a week. He had one problem left to go. Getting her to take the meds. Walking to the service area he asked for the bottle of white he had set aside for the trip. Whispering to the girls in the back he made certain that this was what she was going to be served in flight. Smiling the women nodded adding how romantic it was that he was doing all this for her. Winking he told them to keep it under their hats. The surprise would be worth nothing if she got wind of it early. <br><br>Moving back to the seats he sat across from her on the far side of the jet and buckled in. Not a huge fan of risks he snugged it up and refused the take off drink. "Not until we are cruising" he responded and then turned to Madison. "I hope you will join me then. I always make sure they stock my favorite bottle of Chardonnay for the flight. nice and fruity to keep the spirits light"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: After all this time (Kertaro &amp; Sassychic)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sassychic</strong> on <strong>08-06-2010, 03:28:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Fixing her seatbelt so it was tight and resting against her lap, Madison gave a soft smile over at Andrew as she heard him speak. "I don't usually drink this early, but if you would like me to then I will." She told him honestly, nodding her head as she smiled. <br><br>Settling back in her seat, it wasn't long before they had taken off in an incredibly smooth way that one can only experience when traveling on a private jet of this magnitude. Pulling out a novel from her bag, Madison kept it in her lap, just letting her fingers run along the binding. "Where did you say you stay when in LA? Did you say you had an apartment?" She asked curiously, wanting to make sure she remembered correctly.<br><br>She was about to ask him something else when a flight attendant appeared and handed her a glass of wine before disappearing int he back to get Andrew his. "So you became a wine connoisseur since high school as well?" She teased him gently, her eyes sparkling with intrigue and playfulness. Waiting till he had been brought his glass, she brought it up to her nose, her eyes fluttering close as she took a moment to enjoy the sweet aroma of the Chardonnay he had chosen. The fruity sweet scent brought a soft smile to her face, which seemed to brighten when her eyes opened once more and she looked over at him. "It smells divine. Thank you."<br><br>Waiting till she had seen him enjoy the wine as well, she took a slow sip of the wine, her eyes still on him as she enjoyed her wine. Licking her lips slowly as she brought the glass down, she nodded her head in approval. "I really do appreciate all of this." She told him honestly, before taking another slow sip, quite unaware of what the wine might do to her.
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