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Post by karyn30 on Aug 30, 2010 23:06:35 GMT -5
Two more roses arrived the next day; one while they were shoe shopping and the other at the nail salon of all places. Paige never indulged herself, but figured what the heck everyone has to live a little now and then. She still couldn’t figure out how he knew, but at this point she really didn’t care; she felt a rush of excitement and anticipation every time a new one arrived. However what she was feeling right now as she got ready was nervousness “Can you help me with this?” she asked of Lorena as she was trying to zip up her dress “Sure thing; man you are gonna knock him dead” she commented as she zipped Paige into the red number they’d decided would qualify as “something nice” “I hope so, I’m so freaking nervous” “Well here, this will make you feel better” she said, and as Paige turned around, she handed her the eleventh rose “That’s how he knew!” she exclaimed taking the flower “Guilty as charged” “But how? I mean I didn’t see you talking on the phone much” “Ah but I am wonderful at texting” she laughed “Normally I would kill you for something like that, but I’m too happy to care. Thank you” she said hugging her “My pleasure Paige, I’m so happy-“ she was cut off by the sound of a knock at the door “Oh Lord” Paige said half to herself “Calm down-you put on your shoes and I’ll get the door” “Ok ok” she said taking a few calming breaths Ryan was taking a few of those when Lorena opened the door “Hey Ryan, come on in Paige’ll be out in a minute” “Thanks” Lorena went back to Paige “Are you ready?” “I just need a minute” “K well I’m gonna head out” she said giving her a quick hug “Have fun sweetie, you deserve it” “Thanks Lor” With that Lorena headed out and grabbed her purse “Have fun” she said to Ryan as she headed out the door ‘Is she doing this just to torture me?’ he thought to himself as he waited; he was checking out a painting on the wall when he heard her enter the room. He turned to greet her and his heart stopped. She was the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen. Paige was unsure what to think; he’d been checking out one of the paintings when she came into the room and must have sensed her because he turned and got the oddest expression on his face. Just then she noticed the final rose in the dozen in his hand “Is that for me?” she questioned when he still hadn’t said anything Snapping back to reality Ryan said “Yes I’m sorry” and handed her the flower She took it and inhaled the sweet scent before placing it in the vase with the other ones “I have to say you’re very sneaky Mr. Kelly” she said “And you’re very beautiful Miss Murphy” he replied pulling her into his arms and kissing her After a minute he released her “Let’s go before I really lose my head” he said making her laugh. He opened the door and gesturing for her to go ahead of him he said “My lady, your chariot awaits”
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Post by celticbear on Aug 30, 2010 23:44:34 GMT -5
Karyn! you left us with a Romantic Cliff Hanger! Update soon!
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Post by karyn30 on Aug 31, 2010 0:36:52 GMT -5
Her chariot turned out to be a black stretched limousine “Oh Ryan, this is too much” “Never, now come on hop in” “So where are we off to?” she asked as they settled in the backseat “You’ll see” she laughed as she realized that she might as well stop asking questions, it was obvious that Ryan wasn’t about to reveal anything Half an hour later they pulled up to a small bistro “I hope this is ok, I didn’t feel like sharing you with a big crowd” he whispered in her ear “It’s perfect” she sighed “So what made you go into the pastry business?” Ryan asked her towards the end of dinner. They’d spent the entire time playing question and answer; she’d learned that he’d been an accountant before a singer and that he was the youngest of three and had two nephews, whom he adored. “I was going into my sophomore year of college when I realized that school wasn’t for me; at least not in the traditional sense.” “But why pastries?” “I realized that I was always happiest when I was creating in the kitchen. My dad said that if you did what you liked, then it wasn’t like a job at all. So the next day I dropped out of college and enrolled in culinary school.” “Wow and so when did you decide to go into business for yourself?” “Well right after culinary school I spent the better part of two years working in different bakeries and restaurants and one day decided that I wanted to be the boss. Dad gave me the down payment for the space and when I thanked him and said I’d pay him back he merely winked at me and said just name it after me” “Thus the Danny’s Desserts” Ryan said matter of factly “Yep” she smiled warmly at the memory of her father There was a short pause before he asked if she was ready to go “Yes thank you for dinner” he merely smiled and helped her out of her chair. They headed outside and expected to see their limo waiting. What she saw instead was much more intriguing; parked in front of the bistro was a horse drawn carriage, but not just any horse drawn carriage. This one was exactly like the one in the movie Cinderella, round like a pumpkin and complete with a set of white horses. The tiny white lights surrounding the entire thing set the mood for a romantic nighttime ride. “Oh Ryan” she gasped holding her hand over her mouth. Never in a million years did she think she’d be riding like Cinderella. Ryan merely smiled and held her hand, helping her up into the carriage “It’s beautiful!” “Not nearly as beautiful as you my dear” he said kissing her “Sir?” the driver said handing Ryan a bucket filled with a bottle of champagne and two flutes Paige merely laughed and gave up as Ryan sent the cork flying into the night; this evening was going to be full of surprises. Half an hour later they pulled to a stop and Ryan got out, pulling Paige behind him. “You’ve GOT to be kidding me” she said as she realized where they were “Oh come on, humor me” Ryan encouraged “But Ryan, I’m in a dress!” “I’ll help you get in” “I’m sure you will” she said and she gave him a sideways glance “Fine” Ryan smiled triumphantly and helped her into the gondola that awaited them. Paige leaned back and closed her eyes taking in the sounds and smells of the cool night. When she rubbed her arms to try and warm herself, Ryan pulled his suit jacket off and wrapped it around her shoulders “Thanks” she smiled at him “Would the lady care for some music?” the gondelier asked “That would be great thanks” but before he started singing, the gondelier handed Ryan a guitar that she hadn’t noticed before “What are you-“ but before she could finish, he began playing and soon his beautiful voice filled the night air “Sittin here wasted and wounded at this old piano…..” she cried as she realized he was singing one of her favorite Bon Jovi songs. When he finished he wiped away the tears on her face “Um I really hope these are happy tears?” he chuckled “Very happy; Ryan this night has been perfect-thank you” “No thank you” “For what?” she asked a bit confused “For dealing with my crazy schedule, flying out here, letting me finally take you out, you name it” he laughed “Well I can honestly say the pleasure’s been mine; I love you, you crazy man” she said kissing him “Crazy?” he acted hurt “Yes, cuz only a crazy man would plan all this” He tought for a minute “eh I’ve been called worse” he replied and wrapped her in his arms to enjoy the rest of the ride.
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Post by celticbear on Aug 31, 2010 0:48:22 GMT -5
Karyn! What a Romantic Evening! I should of known Lorena had a hand in with the delievery of all those roses! The Cinderella Coach was a nice touch. I wonder what kind of Deal Ryan made with Disney Land to borrow the coach! Can't wait to see what happens next!
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Post by CelticLass91 on Aug 31, 2010 0:56:51 GMT -5
That was a grand update! I had a feeling it was going to be Lorena but didn't want to say anything if I was wrong. lol That was the most beautiful romantic evenings... Thanks for the updates!!
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Post by karyn30 on Aug 31, 2010 12:48:04 GMT -5
The next couple of days passed in a blur; Paige split her time between hanging out with Lorena and hanging out with Ryan and in turn Ryan spent his hanging out with her and Colleen, who had finished up her work related stuff yesterday. Today was the last day of their vacation; the boys would be back on the tour circuit tomorrow. Paige and Lorena were just packing up the last of their stuff when there was a knock at the door. “Hey Ryan” Paige said as she opened the door “Hey yourself” he said kissing her “So are you guys ready to go?” “Almost, just packing up the last of our stuff” “K well I’ll start taking some of your bags downstairs” Lorena and Paige had decided to catch a ride to the airport with the boys who were flying out that same day. “I hate the fact that we have to leave today” Lorena pouted as she threw the last of her stuff together. “I know me too; but we had to get back to reality sometime.” Paige half laughed because she knew if she didn’t she’d be pouting too “I know but fantasyland was so much fun wasn’t it?” Lorena laughed Paige thought back to her incredible evening with Ryan and smiled “Yeah it was” “You’re gonna have to tell me what happened that night” Lorena prodded “But for now, we have a plane to catch.” The next month flew by and before he knew it, the tour was over and Ryan was headed back to Ireland. He loved the States, but sometimes it was nice to get back to a sense of normalcy; however he already missed Paige. heck he’d started missing her from the moment he’d picked her up for the airport that last day of vacation. He’d stopped in Chicago briefly before heading home; unfortunately she’d been so busy that they’d bearly had time to go to dinner. However they did make plans for her to come to Moy and visit, which made him smile. The plane landed and he was getting his luggage when his phone rang; expecting it to be Paige he answered “Hey beautiful” “Ryan?” Colleen’s voice sounded a little strange “Colleen, what’s wrong?” “Ryan I need to see you” “Ok, well I’m at the airport right now; I can be there in about an hour” “Alright thanks” An hour later Ryan walked into Colleen’s apartment, he took in the rumpled tissues and her tear stained face. He sat down and wrapped his arms around her “Colleen honey, talk to me what’s wrong?” “Oh Ryan I don’t even know how to tell you this” “Tell me what? Come on Colleen you know you can tell me anything” She turned and looked into his eyes “Ryan, I’m pregnant”
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Post by laurenne on Aug 31, 2010 18:36:49 GMT -5
Well, I wasn't expecting that news. I loved all the updates. More soon, please
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Post by celticbear on Aug 31, 2010 22:15:48 GMT -5
Karyn! That was a Clifhanger I was not expecting(no pun intended) Ryan better not be the DAD! because that would ruin his whole relationship with Paige! UPDATE ASAP!
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Post by Damianite on Sept 1, 2010 0:23:52 GMT -5
Gezzzussssssss CLIFFHANGERS!!!! Son of a macorini & cheese who is the babyyyy daddyyyy it better not be Mr. KELLY's cuz Paigggyyyy by goly that would be some SNEAKY BUSINESS!!! & who would make DAMO COOKIES cuz i bet Colleen cant make DELICIOUS COOKIES!!!.... paige & ry = perfect!!!
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Post by CelticLass91 on Sept 1, 2010 0:26:53 GMT -5
Totally thought she had bad news about paige!!!!! Not expecting her to be...well expecting! lol But I don't believe Ryan is the Father.
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 1, 2010 0:41:17 GMT -5
Ryan ran a hand through his hair “Does Colin know?” She merely nodded “That’s the problem” she started crying again and composed herself enough to finish “He says he’s not ready for this-he broke up with me Ry” with that she broke down again, Ryan holding her close “I can’t believe he would- that’s it I’m going to find him” he said and started to get up. He was going to find Colin and “talk” to him until he came to his senses “Ryan no” she said placing a hand on his arm “Beating him up isn’t going to change the fact that I’m having a baby.” “No but it would make me feel a lot better” he said half laughing “Besides, I’m glad I found out the kind of man he is before I ever even considered marriage with him. But Ryan what am I going to do? My family’s gonna disown me” “Your father wouldn’t do that” “Yes Ryan he would; you know how he feels about marriage and children” Ryan thought about Mr. Sullivan and knew that Colleen was right “God Ryan what am I going to do? Without my family to help me I’ll be raising this baby on my own! How the heck am I supposed to raise a baby all alone?” Pulling her close Ryan closed his eyes to block out the sound of his heart breaking and whispered “Don’t worry Colleen, you won’t have to” Paige was just throwing the last of her things into her suitcase when Lorena popped her head in the door “We’d better get going if you’re gonna make your flight” “I’m ready” she said grabbing her purse. Just then her cellphone rang “Hey sweetness, I was just heading to the airport” “Well I’m glad I caught you” “Why what’s wrong?” There was a long pause at the other end “Ryan?” “Look Paige I’m sorry um I forgot that I’m going to be in London this week going over somethings for my new album” “Well great, I’ve always wanted to see London” another long pause “That is unless you don’t want me to come” “I’d just feel bad cuz I know you’re flying all this way and I really won’t have anytime to spend with you” God he hated lying to her like this “Kind of like when you stopped here after the tour?” “Worse” “Ok well then I guess I’ll just come out another time.” She said a bit dejectedly “I’m REALLY sorry Paige” “No don’t worry I of all people understand about work” “Thanks honey, you’re the best. I’ll call you in a couple of days and we can set up another time” “Sure thing” she said and hung up “Come ON” Lorena came back in Setting her bags down she slumped on the bed “No need to rush, I’m not going to Ireland right now” “What?” Lorena was throughoughly confused Paige sighed “Evidently Ryan has some work to do on his new album and will be busy taking care of that in London this week. Totally slipped his mind” “Oh Paige honey I’m sorry, I know how much you were looking forward to this trip” “Eh no biggie, but hey since we have the day off let’s go do something” “Like what?” “Like whatever strikes our fancy!” she laughed and ran out of the house
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Post by megan01 on Sept 1, 2010 4:35:36 GMT -5
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gahhh curses ryan lol dang it this sucks stupid baby hahaha jk love the updates
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Post by CelticLass91 on Sept 1, 2010 10:54:15 GMT -5
Loved the update! *tries to figure out what Ryan is planning*...Can't wait for the update!
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Post by laurenne on Sept 1, 2010 19:16:23 GMT -5
Ryan had better not be doing what I think he's doing. More soon, please.
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 1, 2010 22:16:05 GMT -5
Ok sorry everyone, but this is going to be a short update. Thanks for all the postive feedback and encouragement along the way-you guys rock!
Ryan rubbed the bridge of his nose as he flipped his phone closed. Suddenly he felt an arm on his back “Was that Paige?” Colleen asked almost in a whisper Ryan merely nodded “I’m sorry Ryan maybe we should just forget this whole thing” she said turning from him “No, we can’t” “Yes we can; I’ll be fine” “Will you?” he asked whirling around “Tell me something Colleen could you really be fine raising a child on your own knowing that that child would never know the love of a family? I mean sure I have no doubt whatsoever that you already love that child, but could you really be ok that with your mother and father not being a part of their grandchild’s life?” Colleen hung her head “No; but Ryan what about Paige?” “What about her?” “You LOVE her Ryan” “Let me handle that” “Ryan-“ “I said I’ll handle it!” he said, his voice raising an octive “Alright” she said holding up her hands in surrender; she knew it was impossible to talk to him when he was like this “Alright” he said taking a deep breath “Are you ready?” he asked “Yeah” she sighed “Ok, well then let’s go tell your family we’re getting married”
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