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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2010 22:20:36 GMT -5
. . .I really didn't see that coming... Wow. Just...just wow. UPDATE!!!
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 1, 2010 23:40:11 GMT -5
A short while later they arrived at Colleen’s parents’ home “Ryan my boy!” her father’s boisterous laughter greeted them as he opened the door “Emmett” he greeted as he was pulled into a hug “Come in come in; hey honey” he greeted his daughter As they walked in the door Ryan was instantly transported back to his childhood; he’s spent many a day running around this house and he had some of the best times here. Like the time he and Colleen were playing soccer in the house, even though her mom had already yelled at them to take it outside “You can’t get one past me Cryin Ryan” she’d taunted him with the nickname she’d given him after the nose incident “Just watch me” he’d said and kicked a good high one and he had gotten in past her alright; right through her bedroom window. He laughed as he recalled how steamed her father had been when he’d had to replace a broken window when he got home from a long work day. “Ryan” he heard his name on almost a whisper; beaming he enveloped the woman who’d been like a second mother to him in a huge hug “Hello Maureen” “So what do we owe the pleasure of this visit Mr. International superstar” Emmett asked jokingly Ryan looked for Colleen to take the lead “Daddy” she started out nervously “What is it princess?” “I’m pregnant” Ryan looked to Maureen first, who’d gasp audibly then back to Emmett “When are you getting married?” he asked, a stone cold glare on his face Wrapping an arm around Colleen Ryan said “Just as soon as I can get her to the courthouse” Emmett’s face changed from cold to shocked, and finally joy “Well why didn’t you start with that!” he said enveloping both of them. Maureen started crying at the thought of a grandbaby and said “Oh it’ll be a beautiful baby” she said hugging Ryan. Guilt racked him as he listened to them start to plan the wedding and then the baby shower. He almost said something, but then he caught sight of Colleen who looked so happy and shut his mouth. Emmett handed him a glass of Guinness and encouraged him to drink up; knowing that if he declined it would cause suspicion he took a healthy swig and willed his stomach to keep it down. What seemed like hours later they left with promises to keep her parents up to date on the wedding and the baby. The car ride was silent as Ryan drove Colleen home “Ryan?” she asked tentively “Yeah?” “Thank you” she said and squeezed his hand. Ryan merely nodded as he kept his eyes on the road and tried to figure out how he was going to tell Paige.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2010 23:47:16 GMT -5
Oh, I wish I could hate him for doing this...but I can't. He's such a good man...if only he could be with the one he belongs with!
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 2, 2010 0:06:57 GMT -5
A few days later Ryan dialed the number that had become all too familiar to him “Hey sweets” Paige’s voice washed over him like warm sunshine. He could almost picture her; by the sounds in the background he figured she was at work. Probably wearing old sweats that by now were probably too big on her and stained with whatever masterpiece she was creating at the moment. Her hair would pulled back in a sloppy ponytail cuz most of it usually came undone throughout the day, and something undoubtedly was smeared on her face. It was the most beautiful picture ever and he wished he could be right there with her. “Hey yourself” he said trying to sound cheerful “What’s up?” “Nothing I said I’d call you so we can set a date for you to come see me” “Ah yes well I can make it out next week if you’ll be done with all your London business” “What?” “London, your album?” she questioned “Oh right right; sorry just so much going on here” he said trying to cover his lie “Sounds like it” “So next week is good then?” she asked again “Actually, I was thinking that I might come out and see you” he said hoping she wouldn’t get too suspicious. The Moy was a small village and he didn’t want it to get back to Colleen’s father if he was seen running around town with another woman. “But I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland” she pouted and Ryan held his breath trying to figure out what his next argument would be “However” she continued “That would actually work out better for me because I have a wedding next week that I know Donna can handle, but I’d still like to be here if she needs anything” “Well see then it works out for both of us” “Yes it does. Hey I hate to cut it short, but I have to get back to work” “Ok well I’ll let you go, but remember Paige no matter what I love you” But Paige barely heard him as someone was calling her name in the background “I really have to go; love you too!” and with that the line went dead “I hope so Paige, I really hope so” he thought as he hung up
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Post by lexie152 on Sept 2, 2010 0:07:59 GMT -5
Nooooooooooooooo - how could you do this to me? ahhhhh i'm really not liking ryan atm. turns out he really is a heartbreaker. poor paige will be crushed. UPDATE pleeeeeeeease x
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2010 0:09:38 GMT -5
How's she gonna react?! How's she gonna react?!!
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Post by CelticLass91 on Sept 2, 2010 0:13:53 GMT -5
Was I the only one to guess from the post before this that he would suggest marriage? I Loved these updates!!!!!!! This is such a good story!!! I SOOO ooo cant wait for a new one!
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Post by megan01 on Sept 2, 2010 4:06:56 GMT -5
so yeah i hate ryan hahah but he is such a good friend but he would have been better off knocking that other guy to the ground hahaha jk cant wait for more
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Post by laurenne on Sept 2, 2010 22:29:25 GMT -5
CL, I suspected that was what he was going to suggest. How is he going to tell Paige? More soon, please.
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Post by celticbear on Sept 2, 2010 23:21:25 GMT -5
Karen I'm not so liking Ryan right now. You better do something to fix this mess! Update soon.
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 3, 2010 1:39:58 GMT -5
Ryan spent the next week trying to figure out what he was going to say to Paige. How does someone tell the woman he loves that he’s marrying another woman? He played the scenario over and over in his mind and everyone ended the same-both of them hurting. He slammed his fist down and caused the drink on his tray table to nearly tip over; the stewardess came over and asked if everything was alright “Everything’s fine, thank you” “Then can I take this for you?” she said indicating his glass He nodded and after she left he decided that he would try and get some shut eye; he hadn’t been sleeping much the last week, for obvious reasons and it was going to be a long flight. Paige paced back and forth in front of the gate she was scheduled to pick Ryan up at. Why was she so nervous? It wasn’t as though this was the first time she’d be seeing him, but she hadn’t seen him in over a month and he’d been acting strangely all week. Everytime they were on the phone he seemed to be somewhere else; she was constantly having to repeat herself. If it wasn’t that he was telling her that he loved her and how much she meant to him and how much he missed her; not that she didn’t enjoy being missed, but he acted like it was the last time he’d ever see or hear from her. Her heart jumped as she heard them announce Ryan’s flight; clutching her package, she headed to the front of the line to wait. Ryan waited until all the other passengers had departed before he made his way to the gate. He was missing Paige like crazy and wanted nothing more than to run off the plane and take her in his arms and kiss her until they were both breathless. However knowing what he had to tell her kept him rooted to his spot. He cleared the doorway and saw her standing there and it was like everyone else faded away. It was apparent that she’d kept up the running as he took in well defined calf muscles in her shapely legs; she was wearing a blouse that showed off not only her more defined waist, but her blue eyes and dark hair as well. She saw him then and smiled widely; happiness radiated from her, and all the while inside Ryan’s heart was breaking. Paige smiled as she caught sight of Ryan coming through the gate; he looked great in a pair of jeans and a green t shirt. She always loved it when he wore green because it showed off his eyes beautifully. His casual look made her feel slightly overdressed in her blouse and skirt; she’d planned on wearing jeans but changed her mind at the last minute. Wearing a skirt always made her feel very feminine and very powerful; and if ever there was time she needed extra confidence, it was now. Their gazes locked and she couldn’t help but feel the uncertainty settle in. However she brushed it off as nerves and ran to greet him. Ryan gathered her up in his arms and kissed her; the intoxicating smell that was Paige invading his senses. “God I’ve missed you” he said when they parted “Same here” she ran her fingers through his wavy locks “I’ve missed doing that too” she laughed “So how’s business?” “Fabulous” she commented as they headed down to baggage claim “How was London?” “It was good” Ryan winced as he lied through his teeth “How’s Lorena?” “Missing Paul” Ryan laughed; after three years Paul and Lorena had finally come to terms with the fact that they had more than just a fan/musician infatuation for each other. The time in Sacramento finally got them to realize that and they’d been doing the long distance relationship thing, just like Ryan and Paige. “Yeah Paul’s a mess too” “Well I’m sure Lorena will be glad to hear that” Paige laughed They gathered his things and headed to the car “How long will you be able to stay?” “Only a few days” he said regretfully Silence fell between them as she drove away from the airport; after about 20 minutes of driving, they both started to speak at the same time. Laughing Ryan said “Ladies first” “I was just going to tell you to grab that bag” she said indicating the gift bag that she’d had with her at the gate “What is it?” He asked, suddenly curious “Just a little something I picked up for you” she smiled “Come on, open it” Ryan pulled out all the tissue paper and reached into the bag and pulled out a book, but not just any book “It’s a first edition Yeats” he marveled His mind drifted back to the night that they’d had their first official date; they’d been talking about their childhoods when he mentioned that his grandfather would read Yeats’ poetry to him as a child whenever they visited and had told Ryan when he got older that he would pass the book on to him so that he could read it to his own children. When she’d asked him if his grandfather had given him the book, he told her sadly that it had burned in a fire several years ago. He never expected her to remember that. “Yes it is” “But how? When? Why?” he stuttered “Well let’s see in order; I have a friend in the book business, a few weeks ago, and because I love you” she laughed “Paige, thank you; you have no idea how much this means” and it really did mean a lot, especially cuz his grandfather had since passed. “So what was it you were going to say?” she asked “huh?” “Earlier, when we both started at the same time; what were you going to tell me?” Ryan’s heart felt heavy “Oh um just that I love you” he smiled and diverted his eyes “I love you too” she smiled back, but secretly she couldn’t help but notice that he was diverting his gaze. What was going on with him?
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Post by karyn30 on Sept 3, 2010 2:36:57 GMT -5
When they got to the hotel Ryan begged off dinner claiming jet lag “Ok, will I see you tomorrow?” Paige asked disappointed “Sure thing-what time do you want to run?” “How’s 9am?” “Perfect-I’ll jog over to your place” “Ok” she said kissing him goodbye “Remember I love you Paige” he said looking into her eyes “I love you too Ryan” and with that she headed to her car, a jumble of emotions The next morning Ryan ran to Paige’s house wondering how he was even able to function after a fitful night of sleeping. He was going to tell her today, she deserved to know; but God he didn’t want to hurt her. However he realized as he thought of Colleen there was no other way; so when he arrived at her door he took a deep breath and knocked. “It’s open” he heard her call through the door He stepped inside and heard her fumbling around in her bedroom and headed in that direction “And how did you know it was me?” he asked, eyes narrowing at her from the doorway She looked up from where she was tying her sneakers and smiled “Just call it intuition” she said and started to kiss him, only he turned his head and she kissed his cheek Hurt and confused she sighed “Ryan what’s going on with you? You seem so so I don’t know distant” Ryan unwound her arms from his neck “I think maybe you ought to sit down” he said suddenly serious “Ryan, what’s going on? You’re scaring me” she said sitting on her bed Ryan began to pace the room “I have something to tell you that you’re not gonna like” “Ok” Finally Ryan stopped; he had to do it, he had to tell her “Paige, Colleen’s pregnant.” Paige was confused “Well that’s great for her I mean-“ she stopped when she looked into his eyes “It’s yours isn’t it?” she accused “We’re getting married” Silence followed until Paige found her voice “Well isn’t that just grand!” she spat out laughing cynically “Paige listen I never-“ “Never what Ryan? Never meant to hurt me? Please save your song and dance for someone who gives a crap” she said turning away from him “It’s for the best” That’s when she whirled on him and where he once saw love and the faces of his unborn children now only hatred loomed “Best for who Ryan? For you? For Colleen? Cuz it’s certainly not the best for me!” she was yelling now, but she didn’t care “God I can’t believe I let myself fall in love with you! I trusted you, even after you explained all about how Colleen was a childhood friend, I trusted you. Well I guess she was just going above and beyond as “friend” she spat out the word “I’m sorry Paige” he said trying to grab her arm as she paced the room, but she shrugged him off “Don’t you DARE touch me” the tears had started to flow “Paige I-“ “You’re sorry right? Well guess what Ryan I’m sorry too; sorry I ever laid eyes on you!” her voice was getting higher echoing the sound of her heart being shattered “Paige-“ “Just get out” “but-“ “I said GET OUT!” she screamed With one final sigh he turned and walked out the door. Ryan knew that it was pointless to try and talk to her; she was hurting and with good reason. He knew how hard it had been on him the last week knowing that this was coming; but he could only imagine what she was going through thinking he’d lied to her. He walked into his hotel room and sat on the bed; his head hanging in his hands. Finally he decided he needed to catch some sleep before he tried to catch a flight home; he was moving somethings off the bed when he dropped something. Stooping, he discovered it was the book Paige had given him the night before; clutching the book to his chest he laid down and let the pain of all that he’d lost wash over him.
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Post by CelticLass91 on Sept 3, 2010 10:58:29 GMT -5
OH Karyn...I'm darn near tears! Especially that last sentence...oh geez..*wipes tears away*....Cant wait to the next update!
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Post by lexie152 on Sept 3, 2010 12:20:36 GMT -5
more...MUST HAVE MORE!!! ryan's a wee rat at the mo - i hope you have a huge turn around planned else youre gonna have an angry mob beating your door down. update soon pleeeeeeeease x
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Post by CelticLass91 on Sept 3, 2010 19:08:38 GMT -5
But hes TRYING to do the right thing!!!
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