Christmas Special: Finale

Howdy ALL...tadaaa

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Ron: Oh...and I thought someone like yourself would understand it better than a business man like me

Leila: Though I’m not sure what love is...I don’t think it’s a simple business transaction like you might imagine it to be...

Ron looked at her and wondered how she knew...was he that easy to read? Her eyes made her seem troubled, almost as troubled as he was and for some reason he wanted them both to forget their troubles...at least for one night.

Ron: I know it’s getting late and all...but, would you like to head out to the docks with me, we can get some nice fresh air and...

Leila: Talk some more...

Ron: Yes, just that...just like before...the two of us, staring out into the water and gazing up at the stars...but I guess since we’re in the city, stars are much harder to come by

Leila: I don’t mind about the stars...just as long as you’re there keeping me company

Her words seemed to have slipped from her mind and she was shocked to hear herself say such a thing. Tomorrow, she would be a married woman, yet in a way she was flaunting herself at him...but how could she resist? He was there, just like he was there five years ago. That same smile, that same troubled look in his eyes...so filled with worry, yet was still hopeful...

Ron looked at her and smiled: Then let’s go...did you drive here?

Leila: Ya...I think I should drive there as well...so I’ll follow your car then...assuming you drove here too

Ron: Yup...

The two of them left the little cafe and drove off into the night heading towards the dock. It was a quite night, considering it was Christmas Eve, there weren’t any ships coming in or leaving for that matter...and the two of them took a seat on a bench close to the edge of the dock.

Leila: its Christmas tomorrow...

Ron: I know...though, I’m not exactly looking forward to it

Leila: Neither am I...

Ron turned to look at her: And why’s that?

Leila: I agreed to do something I’m not entirely sure I should do, at least not in this day and age...and you?

Ron: Something along those lines...

Leila: Just out of curiosity...

Ron: Go on...

Leila: What do you think of me?

Ron laughed: Why would you ask that?

Leila: I’m just curious

Ron: Alright, to be perfectly honest, I think you’re different compared to all the other women I’ve met, but it’s what makes you absolutely amazing.

Leila’s face went a tad bit pink hearing him say that

Ron: I really do think you’re...amazing...

He couldn’t believe he was telling her such a thing, he felt horrible for leading her on...but he just couldn’t help it. He was only being honest not only to her, but to himself as well.

Leila simply looked at him and smiled. She felt her heart racing and simply wanted to be in his arms.

Leila: I think it’s getting a bit chilly

Ron: here, take my jacket

He was going to offer it to her but realized there was a better solution as he placed his arm around her and drew her in closer to his body. This was what she had hoped for, and exactly what she had received...

They continued to talk till the both of them were awfully tired and eventually nodded off without realizing. By the time they both woke up again the sun had already risen...and they knew that there was someplace else they were meant to be at.

Leila slowly opened her eyes to the rising sun and realized that her head was still on Ron’s shoulder...even though today was her wedding day, she secretly wished that time had froze. If only five years ago she had enough courage to ask for his number, instead of just giving hers to him. But, it was a bit too late now...she was supposed to head to the studio to get her wedding photos taken. And, it was also Christmas day.

Ron slowly opened his eyes and looked down at Leila who was apparently staring at him. He gave her a tired smile before realizing that today was Christmas day, and also, his wedding day. The smile on his face slowly faded as his realization became more apparent, but nonetheless he was happy that she was by his side at the moment.

Ron: Merry Christmas, Angel

Leila: Merry Christmas, Isaac

Ron: Angel...there’s somewhere I need to be, but...I really wish I could be here with you instead...and spend the rest of today with you...but I can’t

Leila: I know...my situation is exactly like yours...it’s too bad that we can’t spend more time together...

Ron looked at her and slowly his lips found hers, and they kissed for the last time as simply Angel and Isaac, two strangers who met five years ago and saw each other again on Christmas Eve.

Leila slowly pulled herself away from him before giving him one last embrace

Leila: I have to get going...I don’t know when we’ll see each other again...but...we’ll always have Christmas Eve

Ron smiled and nodded as he too got up and walked towards his car. This was their ending, simple yet filled with so much more. They each wanted to stay, to be with the other...but they both knew that had a place to be, a role to fulfill...but they both secretly wished that they would meet again, talk again...and share yet another memorable kiss.

Photo studio

Tavia ran to the door in her maid of honor dress as Leila arrived

Tavia: Where have you been? We were all getting worried that you really did run away

Leila: Did the groom arrive yet?

Tavia: Not yet...but I overheard his best man talking on the phone about him running off with some Hotel employee last night at his own bachelor party

Leila: Oh...

Tavia: But you should get changed anyways...then if he really doesn’t show up, you’ll definitely be the victim

The two of them made their way to the back of the studio to where the fitting rooms were and where Tavia had placed Leila’s wedding dress.

Moments later Ron came through the door and was anxiously greeted by Raymond

Raymond: You little devil

Ron: What did I do?

Raymond: I found you two very hot chicks and you ran off with Fala?

Ron: What? No! I went out for some air...

Raymond: Oh...well go on and get changed, your bride just arrived like five minutes ago

Ron did as his friend suggested, and when he came out of the change room...he couldn’t believe who he saw standing across from him, also coming out of a change room

Ron: Angel?

Tavia snickered: Uh...even though she does look heavenly in that wedding dress...she’s Leila...you know, your fiancée

Ron: What?

Leila: Isaac...what are you doing here?

Raymond: Whoa...that’s Ron...YOUR fiancé

Ron smiled looking at his bride, and Leila smiled back. This was indeed a Christmas miracle...their only wish had actually come true...

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Short and simple. Bam! did it! YAY!!!

Happy New Year!!! 2011...best wishes to all and of course I know that 2011 will be > 2010 lol

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Christmas Special: Part III

Howdy folks, it's been a few days since my last update...hopefully you're excited as I am for this update and of course the finale of my four part Christmas Special. Anyways, I don't want to delay this update any further...so here it is!

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Leila decided to check out a little cafe she recalled a special acquaintance had told her about a few years ago when they met for the first and only time. She remembered the way he looked at her, the way he smiled and how they completely connected by sharing a little conversation as they stared out into the ocean watching the sun set. It was very romantic indeed...

She parked her car and walked towards the little cafe and as she walked in, she saw him...was fate playing with her at this very crucial moment?

Leila: Isaac?

At first he didn’t recognize someone was calling him, for he wasn’t actually known by that name...but after a moment of realizing that he was the only customer around, Ron turned to see who it was. And everything made sense. A smile had spread across his face as his eyes met hers and he stood up...

Ron: Angel?

She walked towards him, a smile now plastered on her face, she was glad that it was him and was even happier that he remembered her. Unexpectedly she found herself embracing him and felt his arms wrapped around her body...even though they hadn’t seen each other in five years...and even though the last time they met they were only in each other’s presence for a mere five hours...the embrace made all kind of sense to both of them.

Moments later Ron broke free from the embrace and just looked at her in amazement, it had been five years...and he felt this sudden urge to do something he wanted to do five years ago. Slowly he leaned in and his lips touched hers.

Leila didn’t know what to do...she could’ve easily pushed him away, but didn’t want to...and so as he gently pressed his lips on hers and as he slowly kissed her...without thinking she kissed him back. It felt right, but Leila knew this was something that shouldn’t be happening, and definitely not now...not before her big day tomorrow. So she broke free from the kiss and looked at him...

Leila: What was that all about?

Ron smiled: Something I forgot to do five years ago...I think our meeting back then didn’t end properly...and so...let’s just say that was the ending to what happened five years ago

Leila: Isaac...I...really thought you’d give me a call back then...but you sort of disappeared after that...and...

Ron: I’m really sorry Angel, I didn’t mean to leave you hanging or anything, it was just...a lot of things happened afterwards and I just never got around to giving you that call that I promised I would.

Leila: Of course...I’m just some girl you randomly met and talked to for hours on the beach that one time...it wouldn’t surprise me that much that you eventually forgot about me...

Ron: No...I didn’t forget...I remember everything you told me...from your favourite colour being blue, to your favourite cartoon being Pingu...from how you’ve always wanted to surf but are afraid of being knocked over by the waves...I still remember...

Leila: Then what’s the real reason why you didn’t call...

Ron: Because...nothing can come from us being together...I didn’t want to lead you on...

Leila: Even if nothing can become of us...I still would’ve wanted to keep in touch...it was nice to find someone so easy to talk to...

Ron: Oh, well...let me grab you a cup of their mocha that I advertised to you about years ago...

After coming back with a cup of Mocha the two of them took a seat and started to talk...

Ron: So...what’s a lovely lady like you doing alone on Christmas Eve?

Leila: I could easily ask you the same thing

Ron: True...but I’m not a lady

Leila laughed at his remark, there was something about him that made her feel so comfortable...and made her just want to spill everything out to him.

Leila: Well Isaac, I have a lot on my mind and I didn’t know where to go but here...considering how much you advertised about it back then...

Ron: Ah, well...like you, I too have a lot on my mind and tomorrow is supposedly a very big day for me...

Leila: A big day? Well, tomorrow is Christmas

Ron: Yes, Christmas Day...in itself is a big day, but tomorrow it’s going to be even bigger...well in my case that is

Leila: I think I can relate...there’s a part of me that doesn’t want tomorrow to come...

Ron: Me too...I just think that I’m not ready for what’s to come...and...well...I sort of want to just fly out to Hawaii or something and lie on the beach...just listening to the sound of the waves rolling in and out...

Leila: I’d like that too...and maybe we could talk till the sun rises...

Ron looked at her: But tomorrow’s going to come no matter what...

Leila: And running away from it isn’t exactly the best solution to dealing with it...

Ron nodded, he knew he had to go through with the wedding, because he agreed to it...he could’ve rejected the idea flatly, but instead agreed and now, he had to fulfill such commitment.

Leila knew that running away wasn’t the answer, all though her mom did tell her that she’d support her if she chose to do so...she couldn’t. She couldn’t let her parents down, her family down...she had a responsibility...

Ron: Angel...

Leila: Ya, Isaac?

Ron: Do you believe in love?

His question took her by surprise, why was he asking her such a thing, at a time like this...

Leila: I don’t know...I’m not even sure I know what love is...

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Yay!!! I guess I sorta left it as a cliffhanger of sorts. I don't know, I'm actually kinda excited for the finale which I will post up tomorrow...since it is indeed the last day of 2010. And once the new year hits...I think I might write a lil recap of my year...it's nothing special...but I learned a lot more about myself than I usually do in a year (if that made any sense).

Anywho...back to this fanfic, I hope you enjoyed this chapter...I actually wanted to title this Christmas Special 'Serendipity' but, I know that word has been used quite often and I didn't want to over due it. But as you can tell, the title would very much suit this fanfic...and the next chapter will not only be the climax but also the finale...so...please comment, comment and comment.

To be very honest, your comments really help me out, especially during the school year when I feel so inferior because I'm always behind on my readings and those in my classes who are super keeners make me feel kinda bad lol. Anyways, I guess you had enough of my rambling...

I hope you enjoyed this update and I'll be back tomorrow with the finale!

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Christmas Special: Part II

Howdy folks, I hope you enjoyed the first 'part' of my fanfic that went through Ron's situation and well, like I said, here is the second part. Enjoy.

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It was late in the evening as the two of them were sitting in front of the fireplace just thinking about and talking about all the times they spent together. It was amazing how they met when they were both only eighteen, fresh out of high school and got roomed together in university by pure chance. And now, this moment was probably their last together as two single ladies with endless dreams and possibilities...

Tavia: Leila, we’re gonna be late for your party

Leila: I don’t really feel like going...how about we just stay home and watch a nice romantic comedy...

Tavia: Don’t be stupid...tonight’s your last night as a young, hot and very eligible bachelorette...

Leila: It’s not like I’m gonna hook up with some stranger tonight and fly off to Vegas to have a wedding in a split second

Tavia looked at her: Maybe...or...you could meet him here by chance...

Leila: Who are you talking about?

Tavia: You know exactly who I’m talking about...remember...our trip five years ago...after you came back all you talked about was him...for weeks

Leila: Oh please, that was just a...casual thing we had that night...

Tavia laughed: You’re making it sound like you two actually got it on...but from what I remembered you telling me was the two of you spoke for hours...lame

Leila: Hey, I’m a more platonic person you know...

Tavia: Of course...it’s all about that emotional and spiritual connection the two of you shared...boring...

Leila: Whatever, I’m getting married tomorrow to a guy I met like fifteen years ago...I think that’s enough excitement

Tavia laughed: You’re such a goody two shoes...I swear you could easily run away...or even better tell your parents that I’m your one true love and that...well...marrying a man isn’t right for you

The two of them bursted into laughter...Leila looked at her best friend and obviously maid of honour and was glad that she was there with her. She couldn’t imagine what she would do if Tavia had said no...But then again it would be very much unlike Tavia to say no to wearing a pretty gown and meeting rich, good looking young men.

Tavia: So...what’s it going to be?

Leila: How about you go out there and find yourself a date for my wedding tomorrow and I’ll stay back...maybe take a nice drive around the city or something later...

Tavia: Oh, I see...you think I’m gonna steal your limelight out there

Leila laughed: Of course, your beauty is just too much for those silly men to handle...and I don’t want to be overshadowed by you on my last night as a smokin’ single lady

Tavia joined in the laughter: alright then...I’ll be off...

Leila: Ok...remember the ceremony starts at noon sharp...so be home...before

Tavia: Don’t worry...I got your back b**ch

Leila smiled: Oh...and if you’re not back before midnight...Merry Christmas

Tavia hugged her best friend in the whole world: Merry Christmas Leila Tong...by this time tomorrow...you’ll be Mrs. Ng...Leila Ng...I don’t know...I think I’ll have some difficulty getting use to it...

Leila noticed Tavia’s eyes starting to tear up a bit and realized that her eyes were too. Moments later they were sitting on the couch of Leila’s parent’s house crying their eyes out...this was probably the last moment where it would be just the two of them...roommates and best friends.

Leila (crying): Tavia, stop crying...your mascara is going to run

Tavia (crying): you stop crying...my mascara won’t run because it’s (sobs) waterproof

Leila (crying): Your eyes will be all red...how are you going to party it up tonight?

Tavia (crying): You’re right...but you stop first

Woman: What’s with all this ruckus?

Leila: Mommy

Tavia: Auntie Mary

Leila’s mom sat down in between the two of them

Mary: I thought the two of you finished your crying last week, when you were still in states

Leila sobbed: I thought so too...but...

Tavia sobbed: Leila’s getting married...tomorrow!

Mary: That’s it...Tavia...go upstairs, wash up and head out that door...you have a party to go to and you...we need to have a little talk

Tavia left Mary and Leila alone as she went upstairs to wash up.

Mary: Leila, you know that this wedding means a lot to both families...but as your mother...I need you to know that you will always have my support...and whatever you choose to do is fine by me...here take the keys

Leila: Mom...

Mary: This is your last chance to think things through...I don’t want you to marry someone just because it would help our family business...

Leila hugged her mother: Thanks mom...I guess I’ll go for a drive...and think things through...
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As you can tell...Leila indeed is the bride to be...and the next chapter will really pick up the pace as it will explain things a bit better about our bride and groom to be. I'm quite excited about the next chapter actually...and hope you are too.

Well...please leave me a comment or two and have a fantastic day.

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Christmas Special: Part I

Howdy folks, in my last post (update of Take 2) I said that my Christmas Special will have only two parts...but there is now a change of plans...instead there will be four parts. The first two will showcase the 'situation' of the two main characters and the last two will have a more 'normal' feel. So...here is part one.

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It’s that time of year again. To be quite frank, Christmas has always been my favourite holiday, not because of the gifts and the food but because of the warmth that it brings to me. And of course, it also gives me the opportunity to write short little Christmas Specials to warm up your holiday as well.

The snow had covered the ground like a thick warm cozy blanket just waiting for someone to curl up into it. The streets were well decorated with colourful lights and ornaments, with beautiful reefs hung on almost every single door. He took a deep breath and felt the cold winter air fill his lungs and surprisingly warm his empty soul. He closed his eyes and could hear the voices of carollers singing and the sound of bells ringing...indeed it was that time of year again.

He looked down at his watch to see the time, and realized that he should get going. He wasn’t a firm believer in love at first sight, nor was he a believer in love at all. Growing up in a family that treasured money among all other things, he became simply empty. As he got older, his world filled with materialistic wealth started to overwhelm him, but as the eldest son he had to endure it all. His marriage was supposed to happen tomorrow...on Christmas Day.

Both families thought it was indeed a wise choice to hold the grandest and most stunning wedding of the century on one of the most memorable days of the year. Sadly, the last time he had seen his bride was when he was fifteen, and she was only twelve. He didn’t understand why she would agree to such a marriage like he did considering the fact that not only did she grew up abroad but when they met she seemed to have pretty much despised him. But, maybe she was like him, not a believer in love but rather a simple person who was bred to feel fulfilled by wealth and whose predisposed destiny was to expand the family business.

Ron got into his car parked in the middle of a very busy shopping mall parking lot and drove off this his bachelor party. Even though he didn’t care much about bachelor parties, and even less about his own wedding and wedding traditions...his friends had decided to hold him a bachelor party for him to remember his last night of bachelor hood. When he arrived his closest buddy came out to greet him, and he could already smell the alcohol coming from his breath.

Raymond: Hey buddy...am I the best best man or what?

Ron: Is that a trick question?

Raymond laughed: Just wait till you see what I got for your bachelor party...

The two of them walked into the hotel and to the hall that was specifically booked for Ron’s bachelor party. From a distance Ron could already hear the blasting music and the intoxicating smell of women’s perfume mixed with a variety of alcohol. It was madness once he stepped inside...

Christmas Eve couldn’t get any naughtier. Ron let out a slight chuckle at the idea of what Santa Claus would have to say about his bachelor party. He turned to tell Raymond what he was thinking about but Raymond had disappeared into the wild swarm of strippers he got for the party. Ron wasn’t quite sure of what he should be doing at his own bachelor party but in all honesty, it wasn’t meant for him...

Ron was never the real player type. Sure he had the looks, the money and the fame, which easily meant that women would be all over him, but he didn’t want to trouble himself with the chaos that being a player would bring. Once in a while his name would brace the headlines of many gossip magazines...but from his side of the story, it was never what those magazines had reported. One night stands, sleepovers, going after actresses...that wasn’t him.

Woman: Hi there

Ron turned to see a gorgeous woman standing next to him.

Ron: Hi

Woman: I’m Fala...I’m not one of them (pointing to the swarm of strippers)

Ron: I...wasn’t going to say that you were judging by your attire

Fala smiled: I’m glad you’re not like the rest of your friends there

Ron chuckled: I’m glad they’re having a good time though

Fala: How about you?

Ron: I don’t really feel like I belong here...I feel like I should go home and get a good night’s sleep before my big day tomorrow

Fala: Oh, so you’re the main character at this party...if you didn’t say that I would’ve assumed it was your friend over there (pointing to Raymond)

Ron: He loves these things...and when he found out I was getting married, he called me up and offered to throw me one...Anyways, Fala...judging by your attire, I’m going to assume you work for the hotel...so are we getting complaints about our party here?

Fala: Oh no...I just came to check if everything’s going well...I’m actually a friend of Raymond’s...an event planner...Raymond actually told me to check on you...he told me you’d be the guy who would stand out at this party

Ron chuckled: I guess he knows me too well...

Fala: Here (she handed him a key card) this is to the presidential sweet upstairs...Raymond told me to give it to you...considering the fact that you have a big day tomorrow...he thinks you should get some nice sleep

Ron: Thanks...wait...will there be anyone up there accompanying me? Cause it wouldn’t be Raymond’s idea if that suite is simply empty and waiting for me

Fala laughed: I guess you know him just as well...but I’m obligated not to tell...so...goodnight Mr. Ng

Ron: You’re not going to take me upstairs?

Fala: Raymond told me I’m not your type...and I’m not that type either...

Ron smiled: Thanks, Fala

He walked out of the loud and crowded hall and went into the hotel lobby. He stood in front of the elevator doors and contemplated about whether or not he should go upstairs to the suite his friend and booked for him. After a few minutes he decided to return the keys to the front desk and went to get his car instead.

Afterall, it was Christmas Eve and what he wanted to do most wasn’t to ‘party it up’ but rather spend it at a little quiet cafe he sometimes goes to and recommends to almost everyone he meets. He sat there staring blankly out the cafe’s window realizing how tomorrow at this time he’d be married. He shook his head realizing all the things he could actually do to not get married tomorrow...but...he didn’t want to run away...

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Oh...I forgot to mention this is a RL fanfic...Ron and Leila to be specific...and so the next chapter will be focused on Leila's side of the story...it'll most likely be up tomorrow...so keep an eye out for it.

Remember to leave me some nice comments or not so nice comments...I guess...but just comment.

Happy Holidays!!! Hopefully Santa got you what you wanted...and you spent some quality time with those you love...

till tomorrow,

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Take 2: Chapter 20

Howdy folks, sorry for the wait that was actually a few months long. I swear I didn’t intentionally forget to update this fanfic, it’s just difficult getting around to writing it, considering it started out sort of based on a ‘true story’ of sorts. But regardless, I was obviously in the wrong for not updating...so...here it is...what you’ve all been waiting for, I guess.

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Previously, Ron was sitting in the library browsing the web until Tavia came up to him to ask him questions about the class, after realizing the fact that he didn’t even start studying she left him alone.

Ron didn’t quite understand her, or her rambling...but at least she did help him kill some time. Looking back at his computer screen he realized the time and also a slight reflection of someone he knew. He turned around to look and met her gaze. She walked towards him with a smile on her face

Linda: You’re moving on?

Ron: What makes you say that?

Linda: The girl you were talking to...

Ron: She’s a classmate...

Linda: Well...is that all?

Ron: Huh?

Linda: Never mind...shouldn’t you be studying for finals? (pointing to the computer screen)

Ron: Oh...ya...I’ll do that soon...I’m just distracted

Linda: Well, maybe you should move yourself away from such distractions?

Ron nodded: I could...

Linda: Maybe you should

Ron looked at her: You’re acting like my Superego

Linda laughed: At least you know what a Superego is

Ron: I guess I don’t need to study after all

Linda gave him a look: just rely on the random facts you accumulated from class and pray that you’ll pass then

Ron chuckled: Or...I could just watch you study and ask you to teach it to me. You obviously enjoy sounding erudite

Linda: So now you’re taking advantage of me?

Ron smiled: Nope, I just think that’s what friends are supposed to do...help each other out

Linda: And when have you ever helped me?

Ron looked at her: I try to keep you company when you’re at the library, so others don’t think you’re a book worm of sorts

Linda laughed: Are you sure that you’re the one keeping me company, or am I the one keeping you company...cause you know I tend to do all the talking when we’re here

Ron: Really? I’m talking plenty now

Linda: I guess you’re feeling better then?

Ron: I don’t know...but it helps when you’re around...it really does

Linda: Ron...

Ron: I mean it...it might sound corny and stuff, but in all honesty you’re probably one of the greatest people I’ve ever met in my life and...I’m so grateful that we’re friends...

Linda: That’s...really sweet

Ron smiled: Anyways, maybe we should find a cubicle so you can study or something

Linda: I’m actually on my way out...until I noticed you sitting there

Ron: Oh...ok, I’ll see you tomorrow then?

Linda smiled: Sure

She started to walk away and Ron decided to get up and follow her

Linda: I thought you’re staying

Ron: Oh...I actually don’t have anything to do here anyways, and I’m kind of getting bored of sitting around and literally doing nothing...so I’m just gonna go home

Linda: Well...then we can walk to the bus stop together

Ron: Oh...

Linda: Unless you’d rather not...

Ron: No...Let’s walk together

Linda smiled: ok

Ron: Hey, Linda...

Linda: Ya?

Ron: Uh...you need a hand with those books?

Linda: I’m good, thanks

Ron: Ok...

Ron was about to put his ear buds into his ears when Linda stopped him

Ron: What?

Linda: If we’re walking there together, let’s at least talk...

Ron: Ok...what do you want to talk about?

Linda: That girl you were talking to earlier...

Ron: Oh...what about her?

Linda: how did you two meet?

Ron: In class...she let me copy her notes once, cause I was a bit distracted

Linda: That’s it?

Ron: What else do you want? I’m not Stephanie Meyer, I’m not going to make up a long story to tell you about how we met and then describe it in unnecessary amounts of details...

Linda laughed: Someone’s been reading Twilight

Ron: It was recommended to me, ok...

Linda smiled: Sure it was...

Ron: Wait a minute...you’ve been reading Twilight too...

Linda: What? How could you draw such a horrible conclusion?

Ron: Because...I was talking about Stephanie Meyer and you automatically concluded I was reading Twilight, so...you must be too

Linda: Well...maybe...Stephanie Meyer is only known for writing that horrible Twilight series, and it’s all over the place...

Ron: Uh...huh...

Linda: Well...you’re just trying to drag me down with you

Ron laughed: Maybe I am...or maybe...it’s the truth

The way Ron said ‘the truth’ made Linda burst into laughter as well, and together they laughed harmoniously as they walked towards the bus stop. It was strange, Ron felt as though his day started off so terribly, yet...now he was laughing and talking so happily with Linda. It felt great...and he knew that it was all thanks to her...
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Ta-daaa!!!! I'm so happy I updated...I know this chapter might come as a surprise to many, but really...I felt that Ron and Linda deserved at least one chapter devoted to them. I was told by a friend that instead of trying to write to a certain ending I should just write...and well...it made my life a lot easier. I sort of like what I've done here with this chapter...and it didn't take that long to write either...it feels kinda nice lol

Anywho...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!...

Since most of you wanted me to write a Christmas Special...I have indeed started one...and it'll actually only be two chapters long...The first chapter will be posted on Christmas day, even though it's taking place during Christmas Eve and the second (will take place during Christmas Day) will be posted...a few days later...depending on how many friends/family gatherings there are.

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A Truthful Lie: Ch 23: Sincerity

Ch 23

I guess for starters I should apologize for the lack of updates for this fanfic. I know I apologize quite often and you could probably draw the conclusion that my apologies are insincere, however, let me assure you that my apologies are indeed sincere. Enough of that, I know that most of you have been waiting around for 2 months for this fanfic and so I won’t elongate your wait any longer.

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As Ron walked back to his office a wonderful smile was plastered on his face, a smile that could literally melt away any woman’s heart. Even though Ron was usually in a good mood, his smile was never this contagious or gorgeous...and Leila could tell that this smile came from deep within.

Ron settled down in his office whistling a familiar tune as he heard a knock on the door. Looking up to see that it was Leila, he signalled for her to come in.

Ron: And what can I do for you?

Leila: I’m interested in knowing about my progress report...

Ron: I already sent it to your professor...so the two of you can discuss about it. But don’t worry, I said great things about you...

Leila: Thanks

Ron: Not a problem. So, why exactly are you here?

Leila: Didn’t I just tell you?

Ron: I’m pretty sure that was all a matter of pretence...

Leila: Fine...I was curious as to why you’re in such a good mood

Ron chuckled: And you used to say you weren’t the gossiping type...

Leila: I’m not asking so I can gossip about it...I’m asking out of pure curiosity

Ron: Well...I’m taking Ms. Yeung to dinner tonight (he smiled)

Leila: That’s wonderful

But as she said those words she felt a little sting within her. For some reason she wasn’t happy for him at all...

Ron: And it’s all thanks to you really

Leila: How?

Ron: Hanging out with you and Jacky made me realize how wonderful it would be to settle down and have a family...something I’ve never really thought about in the past.

Leila smiled: I’m a bit in awe at the fact that Mr. Ron Ng is willing to settle down and start a family...considering all of the lovely scandals you’ve been a part of over the years...but I’m glad that Jacky and I helped you come to that realization

Ron stood up and walked over to her, and unexpectedly gave her a warm embrace.

Ron: Thank you

She stood there truly in awe, her heart pounding quickly, feeling her blood rush to her cheeks and hoping that he didn’t realize or notice. Could it be that she had actually fallen for him?

She broke free from his embrace and quickly left his office as he started to chuckle realizing how freaked out she looked and how all the other employees saw what he just did. But, he didn’t feel like clearing her name, that’s probably because there’s really nothing between them, other than maybe an interesting friendship.

But, that was not how everyone else saw that warm embrace that Ron had given Leila. Luckily, Tavia understood the embrace that Ron had given Leila. Maybe it was because she knew him well enough to realize that indeed he was a very friendly and open person. She still remembered the first embrace he ever gave her after she had helped him solve a riddle that someone had asked him.

Tavia couldn’t believe this, but she was smiling. Smiling at the thought of Ron and her...their past before things got too complicated and before he broke her heart. Yes, he was once again giving her that same feeling he gave her years ago when they had gotten together. The warm smile, sweet yet sincere words...it was all coming back, but this time from a more mature Ron Ng who seemed to have realized that family is equally important.

Working at the company she realized where his attitude towards family came from...she realized that what he did was the one thing he actually did not want to do.  She knew that everything he’d done was similar to what his father did and continues to do till this very day. But how can she not blame him for breaking her heart, for betraying her trust...for making her feel as though she was just another one of the silly women who would throw themselves at him. Even though their past still haunted her...the cold frost that had covered her broken heart was starting to melt away by his slow change and his sincerity.

Later that day

~ Bistro~

The two of them sat across from one another under the bright moonlight in a restaurant that they had once visited years ago. Memories of their past rushed into both of their minds...those were indeed beautiful moments that they had shared.

Ron: I wonder if their steak is still as good as before...

Tavia: I’m not sure...I haven’t been back here in a while

Ron: I guess we should give it a try to see if it’s still good

Tavia: And what if it’s not?

Ron smiled: Then we can always order something else...something different.

Tavia: Ron...

Ron: Ya?

Tavia: Do you want me back because you want to make amends...or...

Ron: It’s because...I still love you

Tavia: How do you know that? It’s been years Ron...people change, feelings change...how do you know that you still love me and not just regret the fact that we ended on such a bad note?

Ron: I...

Tavia: I don’t know if I can go through with this...

Ron: Tavia, just listen to me...I asked you out for dinner as friends...I want to start things over again. What happened in the past is history...neither of us can do anything to change it. But right now, right now all I know is that I want to share a meal with you, catch up on the years I’ve missed out because of what I did...and I want to be there for you again. I don’t want to tell you that I love you, I want to show you that I love you, that I care, and that I’m changing...not only for you but for me as well. I know you’ve tried to forget about me, about us...and I know that my presence over the last few months hasn’t made things easy for you...but I just hoped that you could somehow sense my sincerity...

Tavia looked at him, it was that tone, that look in his eyes that simply melted her heart...

Tavia: I can...and I don’t want to admit that I can...because I don’t want history to repeat itself

Ron: But it won’t

He placed his hand on hers

Ron: I promise...

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How did you like my update? Disappointed that it's a bit short? Happy that there's both RL and TaRo moments? Or simply just curious as to what I'll write next or when I'll be updating next lol

This month has been crazy...with all the exams and assignments. I'm pretty much exhausted and I'm still studying at the moment for my last exam, which is this Saturday (how I despise saturday midterms/exams).

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RANDOMNESS...OUT!!!

A Series of Unexpected Events: Chapter 4

I did it!!! I updated like I said I would...this chapter is a pretty entertaining one for sure...and for everyone who misses reading about RL...well here you go.

It Starts Here

Character: Leila Tong

To the world I’m just a crazy money hungry manager who continuously pushes the only author under her contract to continuously produce wonderful best sellers. But, the world doesn’t see who the real Leila Tong is...the world just sees what the world wants to see. And to be very honest, the world only seems to want to see the worse in people.

I may not be as gentle and caring as any other woman my age, but there are certain things I do care about in life, and it’s not just money. I too want to start a family some day, a loving husband, kids maybe even a dog running around the house...but I’m not there yet, I’m not at that point in my life where I’m comfortable enough to settle down. I’m just not ready to commit...but in fact I am committing. I’m committing myself to a relationship that could end up nowhere...well...actually it’s more of a very close friendship.

Sometimes I see him sit in his office staring blankly at his laptop as though transfixed by the tiny pixels and then at times I see him walking back and forth aimlessly as though he’s trying to figure something out. Most of the time, I haven’t a clue what he’s up to...or what goes on in that creative brain of his...but whatever does go on in there is beautiful and sometimes I secretly wish that I could enter his world. A world filled with colour, filled with romance and delicate heart-felt words that a girl or a woman only wishes to hear from her beloved.

Sometimes I find myself infatuated by his charm; by the way he can use the pen or in this modern age his laptop to create such beauty. At times I think I’ve fallen in love with the man that I’ve known for almost a decade...but have I really fallen for him?

The world sees me as his crazy money hungry manager...those in the business sees me as his ‘second wife’ and he sees me as his junior from university. Our friendship sprung from nothingness and it has grown into something so full of life. I was there when he met his wife, I was there when they got married...and sadly I was also by his side when his wife had passed away. I don’t think I could ever replace her nor have I ever thought of doing such a silly thing...but...I’ve been there for him through the past years. I’ve helped him get back onto his feet and look at life the way he always did...the way he did before she left him.

Being a well-known author of romantic novels seems to give him the upper hand with the ladies...and being his manager includes getting him away from the majority of those women. Because I end up spending so much of my time with him I end up having my pursuers think that there’s something going on between the two of us...

But enough about him, I think that I’ll find my Mr. Right someday, maybe not now, maybe not even sometime in the near future...but I’ll find him, or he’ll find me. But, what if...he is my Mr. Right? Nah, that’s a silly thought...


Ron: What do you think of this opening for my main character?

Leila: Read it to me

Ron clears his throat: I’ve been in love and out of love...but the worst feeling of all is losing that bittersweet taste of love itself...so, what do you think?

Leila: Too typical, corny even...

Ron: Fine...I’ll delete it then...and I guess I’ll start all over again

Leila: You’re telling me you spent an hour coming up with that?

Ron: What? Are you saying that my writing sucks?

Leila: No...I’m just curious as to why it took you so long to write something that is so simple

Ron: Well now it’s gone...and I think I lost all of my inspiration to continue writing today

Leila: Fine, then just keep what you had and continue from there

Ron: No

Leila: No?

Ron: I already deleted it

Leila: Write it again

Ron: Don’t want to

Leila: You don’t want to? Why are you being so childish?

Ron: Why are you acting like my mother for?

Leila: Your mother? I haven’t seen aunty in a while now, how’s she doing?

Ron: Pretty well...last I checked she was on a cruise ship...

Leila: Is she with her new boyfriend, James or something?

Ron: Nope, I think it’s Henry now...or someone...

The two of them looked at each other and then laughter filled the room...everyone in the business knew that they were a very compatible pair, equally versed and random.  A match made in heaven even, and some wondered why they haven’t gotten together yet...but some could easily say they’re timing was way off...

Ron: Oh...how about I write a story about this young woman trying to become an actress and doing whatever she had to, to get certain roles...

Leila: Oh no you’re not...

Ron: Why not Leila? Does it sound too familiar to you?

Leila: Hey, I was an aspiring actress during my second year in university

~Flashback~

Ron passing by the cafeteria in morning to grab a coffee found Leila sitting there eating away

Ron: A parfait for breakfast? That’s a pretty healthy choice there

Leila eating: not...parfait

Ron: Not a parfait?
   
Leila speaking with a mouthful: An English Trifle

Ron: For breakfast?

Leila nodded

Ron: You’re crazy...wait...are you going through a horrible break-up right?

Leila shook her head

Ron: Your dog died?

Leila continued shaking her head

Ron: No...it can’t be...you’re pregnant?

Leila: Are you out of your mind (she yelled, and then in a whispering tone) I’m still a virgin

Ron: Then why are you doing this to yourself?

Leila: I’m auditioning for a role in this new production that’s going to start after the Christmas break...and the character description says that she’s sort of chubby...so I’m just adding on a few extra pounds to fulfill the role

Ron: Don’t people do that AFTER they get the role?

Leila: I know...but now they’ll know that I’m already perfect for the role

Ron: Uh, not to sound like a horrible pessimist or anything...but...all you’re going to get out of this is a few extra pounds and probably a bypass at the age of 40...if I were you, I’d stop eating trifles for breakfast and stick to parfaits. Movie roles come often...auditions are frequent...but eating like this and then getting sick...I personally think it’s not worth it

Leila: But I really want the role

Ron: Then nail the audition...without pretending to be a chubby little girl. I know you’ll do fine...so throw away those trifles and let’s head to the gym

Leila: But I just ate

Ron: Exactly

~ end of flashback~

Ron: Come on...it would be based on a true story and you know how books based on a true story usually become great hits

Leila: But not best sellers that lasts for decades

Ron: Seriously...I really don’t know what to write about anymore...

Leila: Maybe cause you haven’t been in love lately...

Ron: Maybe...

Leila: I remember you used to tell me that sometimes you need to feel it to write it...or you need to see it to understand it in order for you to write it

Ron: You’re probably right... it’s been a long time since I’ve given myself away to love...too long actually

Leila: Well...as your manager I hope that you’ll find some inspiration soon or else we’ll both be homeless when we get back

Ron chuckled: Oh please...I’ve made enough royalties on my previous books to last me at least another
year...and you...you should watch your spending habits

Leila: My spending habits? MY spending habits...look at all the random stuff you have in your flat...who needs a mechanical bull?

Ron: It’s a good work out

Leila: how about that tanning bed

Ron: It’s not like you haven’t come over to use it

Leila: The point is...you need to start writing because the publishers are on my tail

Ron: Then find me a date

Leila: What?

Ron: Find me a date. Find me inspiration

Leila: Alright. I’ll be your date...I’ll be all yours this week...

Ron looked at her: You?

Leila nodded: Just pretend this is your story...and we’ll start from the beginning

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I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter as much as I did writing it. I'm totally in a writing mood lately even though I still have term tests and of course exams in 2 weeks' time. But nonetheless...I'll be updating or actually I'll be writing what comes to mind. So that I could actually update once in a while, even when I'm busy.

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