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Post by celticbear on Jun 20, 2012 20:49:40 GMT -5
I'm with Onyx on this one! I think when Keith gets back he will find he has lost Ali to Liam! ALI BELONGS WITH KEITH, NOT LIAM!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 21, 2012 14:20:59 GMT -5
Keith boarded the plane for the long flight back to California. He had no way of knowing what awaited him when the wheels touched down, but it was a chance he had to take. He had made a mistake in leaving Alli the way he did. He had been scared, unsure, and most of all insecure with himself. Though it had been a busy month for them, he had taken the time to reflect on himself and his downfalls. He knew there were times he had taken advantage of her abilities to pull him out of situations. But they had had so many good times together. Those quiet times when they would just sit together or she would be curled up against him half out of it after working all day. The way she looked when she woke up the morning after a drinking game with Emmet and Neil, the way her eyes had teared up when she said I love you for the first time. The last image he had of her was one of sleep. They had fallen asleep without an argument or a fight of any type. But he had left her, without warning or true explanation beyond the obvious. Now he didn't know what would be waiting for him when he saw her. She may hate him and that is something he would have to be ready for. He slipped the earbuds into his ears and closed his eyes as music drifted through his mind.
It was early morning in San Francisco when the plane finally touched down. The fog was rolling off the bay and burning away slowly as the rays of the sun bathed the water in a golden glow. Keith rubbed his tired eyes and looked out the window with a sigh. Nearly fourteen hours in the air and he had barely slept for more than two or three. He was exhausted, but he had a mission and he had to see her. It seemed like a year before the plane was taxied and stopped at the jetway and then another long period between deboarding and passing through customs. With luggage in hand he hailed a cab and gave the driver Alli's address. He pulled sunglasses over his eyes and sat back watching the scenery in a blur. It was barely nine am, she could still be asleep. He didn't have a speech planned beyond,"I'm sorry", a moment like this was not something could exactly be planned or rehearsed. It was simply going to be. As the cab pulled to a stop infront of the familiar old building he felt a pressure build in his chest. He swallowed hard and paid the driver. He carried his bags up the stairs and stood outside her door. He could just use the key she had given him, but it felt intrusive.
"She's been miserable", Matt said climbing the stairs, the sleeping baby in a sling across his chest.
"I was wrong for what I did", he nodded,"But I have to see her."
"She's got an assistant now, a guy."
"A guy?"
"Yeah, his name's Liam. They seem to get on well enough."
"Should I be worried?"
"She's finally coming around a bit, but she isn't into him like that. Though he looks at her like an adoring puppy."
"Thanks Matt", he gave a laugh.
"Don't get me wrong, I should kill you for breaking her heart like you did. But you two are right for each other."
"I hope so", he sighed watching the man go back into his own apartment. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. He heard shuffling and a mumbled word of some type.
Alli stifled a yawn and tied her robe around her waist,"This better be good", she opened the door.
Keith pulled the sunglasses away,"Hey Alli-cat," he said quietly.
She felt as though the air had been pulled from the room, her throat was suddenly dry and she was unable to form a response. Her breathing became rapid as anger and hurt began to boil,"What do you want?"
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Post by celticbear on Jun 21, 2012 18:17:08 GMT -5
I get It that Ali is still angry with Keith! But at least thanks to Matt, Keith does not have to worry about loosing Ali to Liam! That means THERE IS A HUGE CHANCE KEITH AND ALI CAN WORK THINGS OUT!
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Post by laurenne on Jun 25, 2012 21:24:31 GMT -5
I hope she forgives him. More soon, please.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 26, 2012 15:40:37 GMT -5
Keith was struck back by the venom in her voice and the ice in her eyes. He took a moment a chewed the inside of his cheek,"I know that I deserve this, you have every right-."
"You deserve a lot worse than this! Why are you even here?"
"Because you deserve an explanation and I need you to know it wasn't about you."
She shook her head,"Don't stand there and tell me it had nothing to do with me! I can't do this Keith! Just go!", she attempted to slam the door, but it was caught by his hand,"What don't you get? Go!"
"Not until you hear me out!", he said matching her tone,"I did not fly fifteen hours to have a door slammed in my face."
"You wasted your time!"
"Alli?", Liam said coming up the stairs and looking between the two.
"Liam", she said smoothing her hair,"Sorry, I forgot you would be over early."
"Is everything okay?"
"It's fine, he was just leaving," she cast Keith cold glare.
He caught onto the stare and cleared his throat,"We're not done with this Alli, you need to hear me out."
"We are done", she said mustering up what little courage she still had when it came to Keith's pleading eyes,"I have work to do."
Liam watched as Keith turned and descended the stairs,"Come on inside," he took Alli's arm and led her back into the apartment,"Who was that?"
"My ex", she replied swallowing the lump in her throat.
"The one who left the note on the pillow?"
"That would be the one," she tried to catch the tear escaping her lashes.
"Hey, hey come 'ere", he pulled her into his arms,"It's okay."
Alli felt the fragments of her heart falling away in pieces. The tears were the flood of memories, the hurt of when he left, the love she still held inside her. It all came out in racking sobs as Liam held her and spoke softly to her,"I'm.........I'm sorry.......I shouldn't...."
"No, you should," he said leading her to the couch,"This has been building up in you and you needed to let it out."
"But you work for me," she sniffed leaning against his shoulder,"This isn't very professional."
"Are fashion designers overly professional?", he laughed while stroking her hair,"It's fine Alli, I promise."
"How could he just show up here like that? No warning, no nothing, he just shows up and expects me to be okay with it! How is that okay?"
Liam sighed,"Because as a guy, I know he didn't think that was the reaction he would get. We build these things up in our head and then when it goes bad, we get this deer in the head lights thing. Its not pretty, and we can make fools of ourselves, but girls like that part."
She laughed looking up at him,"I did look pretty shocked."
"You gonna be okay?", he tucked her hair behind her ear.
She didn't flinch at the small intimate gesture, but matched his gaze,"I'll be fine." She was taken back by his sudden movement and then the warm gentle lips against hers. This wasn't right, this wasn't supposed to be happening and yet she couldn't find the words or thoughts in her head to push him away.
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Post by laurenne on Jun 26, 2012 17:36:09 GMT -5
No, this can't be happening. More soon, please.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 26, 2012 18:37:24 GMT -5
Oh dear...
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Post by celticbear on Jun 26, 2012 20:06:33 GMT -5
I agree with Laurene! FALL! I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU, IF YOU LET LIAM RUINING WHAT KEITH AND ALI STILL HAVE FOR EACH OTHER!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 27, 2012 12:40:17 GMT -5
"Liam", Alli finally said pushing against his chest,"Please, don't", she slid away from him.
"I'm sorry", he said raking his fingers through his hair,"I umm..... I don't know........I don't know what came over me."
Alli stood with a hand over her mouth, her heart beating rapidly against her rib cage. What had just happened? He was her assistant and she was still in love with Keith. Had she given him some sort of sign that it was more between them, what had he been thinking? It frightened her that she had actually enjoyed the kiss and that it took more for her to stop him than it should have. It was just a moment of weakness, that's all. Keith showing up had completely thrown her for a loop and Liam had been there and he had held her and let her cry. It was all just a misunderstanding, one that she had to clear up quickly.
"Alli, I'm sorry, I really am", Liam shoved his hands in his pockets.
"It's....it's okay", she turned on a smile,"It happened, it was a mistake on both our parts."
"I completely understand if you want to fire me. That was beyond wrong," he continued.
"I'm not firing you", she shook her head,"No one else needs to know about this and it won't happen again right?"
"Absolutely not," he agreed,"So, friends? or....business associates?"
"Friends, Liam. I think we are beyond the formal business stuff."
"Thank you", he breathed a sigh of relief,"For not firing me or slapping me."
"I should have slapped myself," she laughed,"Look, you know where everything is. I am going to get cleaned up so we can get things down to the venu for the show tonight."
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Keith had checked into his hotel room and decided to go roaming about the city he had become familiar with during his stay with Alli. He strolled through Fisherman's Wharf and stopped on Pier 39, watching the sea lions lazing about in and out of the water. The sun changed positions in the sky and scattered diamonds across the surface of the bay. He leaned against a railing watching the waves lapping against the rocky shoreline.
What had been worse; that Alli had snapped the way she did or the fact that he wasn't ready for that reaction? He had done more damage than what he had realized. Alli had been left by her parents when she was little and he hurt her in much the same way. He just left, she had loved him, trusted him, and what had he done with that? He had taken her heart and broken it all over again. He sighed as the true reality of what he had done set in. He had a fight in front of him, a fight as steep as the hills in San Francisco, but it was one that he would willingly wage in order to get her back and make her see how much he loved her. How much they loved each other and how they needed each other, whether or not either of them realized it. With a new resolve he hailed a cab back to his hotel.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jun 27, 2012 14:49:12 GMT -5
Whoa boy... Keith needs to get his act together and Ali needs to forgive him. And Liam... why do I like him so much? -_- grr lol update
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Post by celticbear on Jun 27, 2012 20:42:04 GMT -5
That was a close one! Now let operation win ALLI back commence!
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Post by laurenne on Jun 28, 2012 1:07:15 GMT -5
Keith has the right idea, he has a fight ahead of him.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jul 3, 2012 12:22:24 GMT -5
Alli looked around the conservatory and remembered her first time with Keith, the day that had changed their relationship. She could clearly feel his hand in hers and the small circles that his thumb had made over her hand. The nerves that had swarmed her stomach and caused her to try to end things before they had started. She closed her eyes breathing in the fragrance of the flowers, listening to the trickles of water. She swiped at the tears and straightened her shirt. This trip to the conservatory was different, it was her first fashion show. Her clothing line named Alli-Cat was having its first showcase. Her designs were going to be on display to potential clients which included celebrities and major fashion houses. She would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous, nervous was an understatment; she was terrified. She and Liam had come to the location early to prepare and ensure all the clothes were hung appropriately and in place for the models. She had taken this moment for herself and collected her thoughts. She had thought she would be sharing this time with Keith, that he would be there to hold her hand and tell her how proud he was. That he would stand backstage with open arms when the show was done. They would celebrate and wake up excruiatingly hung over. Now this celebration would be a lonely one, but Alli knew how to place a smile on her face. She knew the right words to say and how to play up to the potential buyers. Squaring her shoulders she made her way to the dressing area.
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Keith stared at the conservatory and the sign that said "Reserved for Alli-Cat Clothing Line Debut". In just a month she had gotten herself to the point he knew she would. Her designs and concepts were unique, young, and fresh. She did everything from dresses for a night out to beach wear and everything in between.
"Think they'll let you in?", Emmet asked standing next to him.
"If I am a potential investor, they'll have too," he replied looking at the invite he had been able to bribe from the design house,"Thanks for coming by the way."
"It was only a few hours drive anyway, been enjoying California a good bit."
"Nothing like San Francisco though", Keith smiled looking at the large domed building.
"You're biased Harkin", he clapped his friend on the back,"We have some time yet. Let's grab a pint and some food."
"I am hungry", he sighed taking one last look at the sign and carefully folding the invite into his pocket.
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Post by celticbear on Jul 3, 2012 18:16:38 GMT -5
So operation win Alli back begins! Glad Emmet is there to help Keith!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jul 3, 2012 19:50:54 GMT -5
Yay! Keith is on the move! ; D Update soon... I have to know what happens! Haha : )
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