《The Wedding Plan》Chapter 9
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The weekend went by like a lightening. Lying in bed on a night that was too cold for spring, Eleanor was going over and over in her head about the meeting that she had with Sebastian. But especially about what the next weeks would have in store for her.
She spent her free time at home resting, as she desperately needed it after what seemed like such a long and agitated week.
Eleanor lived in a one-bedroom apartment; gifted to her by her parents once she finished her studies. The apartment was in a building that had been restored right before she moved in. The kitchen was small, but it had everything she needed, in the living room area, the wall where the TV was, was a red brick wall that added a certain charm to the place, the furniture was in a dark shade of wood with black accents that contrasted against the white walls, colorful rugs and cushions brighten up the place giving it a such comfortable and cozy feeling.
Saturday night some friends visited her. They were all in their twenties, like Eleanor. It had been so long since they had been all together, and it was the perfect opportunity to catch up and reminisce about their school days.
They were a small group, but despite that, most of her friends were in relationships and some were even engaged, and the one that was slightly older than the rest was already expecting her first baby after the first year of marriage. At that moment Eleanor felt put aside from the group and lonely.
She never dreamed about that. She never wanted a husband, kids, or a big house in the suburbs with a dog and garden. She still did not want that, nor did she need it, but she could not help but notice that her friends were happy and that they felt accomplished as well, and Eleanor felt jealous of that. Something was missing, she realized.
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Her job made her happy, but not fulfilled, and aside from that, she had to admit to herself that her life felt empty. After working all day, she didn't do much when she arrived home; she didn't even remember what her hobbies used to be, or if she ever had any at all.
While her friends were managing their careers and their personal lives relatively well, Eleanor was not. She began to wonder if she was losing other things because of only prioritizing her job.
She wondered what her end goal was. She just wanted to be successful. What does that even mean? Just like that, the walls around her heart caved in a little and a few cracks opened, letting the sun get through.
The group realized Eleanor was drifting away — getting lost in her own mind as the wedding talk went on — so they switched to another subject. They asked if she had any news and how work was going. Working at Crain was a tremendous deal, and everyone was dying to know what it was like.
Her mind quickly shifted towards work, forgetting all about her previous worries, however she only answered that everything was fine and changed the topic, otherwise she might have told everything about the pact that she had done with one of the most coveted bachelors in the city, since he did not leave her mind for a second.
Now, trying to fall asleep, while looking at the ceiling, he invaded her thoughts again. Or better saying he never left them. Truth be told, her thoughts were trapped between two different versions of Sebastian. After scrolling through the internet trying to learn more about him, she had got even more confused.
Which one was the real Sebastian? The one that the magazines and the celebrities' gossip websites described or the concerned brother that asked a stranger for help, the one that seemed kind and sweet, conflicted and lonely?
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At first glance he seemed rude, arrogant, and conceited, like his status made him better than everyone else, and yet his eyes told a much different story as he asked her for help. She was wondering which side of him was true, and if what the media told about him made any sense at all.
His deep blue gaze told her he was a very troubled man, a lonely one, that there was much more underneath the mask he wore every day. If only most people could look into his eyes and see that. She thought. She wanted to find out if her suspicions about who he truly was were true or not.
Eleanor always thought of herself as an excellent judge of character, but when it came to Sebastian, she could not make up her mind just yet.
Are we going to get along? She wondered. But even if we don't, there are only two months before the wedding. Though, two months isn't enough to get to know someone. Or is it?
Her eyes were getting heavier and heavier, but her mind was still restless, while it anxiously created multiple scenarios and possibilities for the days that would follow.
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Medusa and the blind woman
Update: * Volume 1 & 2 of the novelization of Medusa and the blind woman are available on Amazon Kindle under the name Bryn D. Estelle. * All chapters from Volume 1 & 2 on RoyalRoad have been cleaned up and tweaked. New Interlude was added to Volume 3. * Three new chapters have been added to RoyalRoad that are marked 21.1, 21.2 and 21.3 which are original content from Volume 2 of the novelisation. Volume summaries: Volume 1: The legendary Gorgon, Medusa, spends a solitary life on her island Sarpedon. The only interruptions to her monotonous life are the occasional expeditions of foolish humans that try to slay her for fame and riches. This story begins on the day that just another of these expeditions brings along an unusual woman. A priestess of Athena that was born blind and is not afraid of the Gorgon. Soon those two are forced into an unexpected coexistence on the small island. Will those two unlikely life partners learn to get along? Volume 2: The great goddess of wisdom and war, Athena, realizes that her priestess is prisoner to the Gorgon and makes a bet with the monster. The human expedition returns to slay the Gorgon and Eugenia is caught between the front lines. Typhos reveals his true goal and his machinations corner Medusa. What choices will the dissimilar duo make? Who will come out victorious? Volume 3: After Eugenia awakens in the city of rowers, Eretria, she finds herself separated from Medusa who is receiving punishment for leaving her exile. Still recovering from her injuries and desperate, the priestess sets off on a journey to make a return to Sarpedon. On her way she meets many strange new people as well as some familiar faces. On top of that the messenger of the gods, Hermes, tells her of a trial that awaits her on this uncertain path. Where will her trial take her? Volume 4: Reunion. After Eugenia's long trial comes to an end, she returns to the side of Medusa who had suffered her punishment at the hands of Athena. As they try to find a new balance in their shared company on Sarpedon they are faced with many tumultuous emotions that wind down to the very cores of their souls. Secrets are uncovered, pasts revealed and Eugenia's feelings are put to the ultimate test. And amidst all this, a new intruder chooses to trespass onto the secluded isle to cause even more trouble. Aphrodite has set her sights on the Gorgon now.
8 121Shatterpact
Currently on Hiatus while undergoing edits/tweaks. All Celia wanted was to make tasty sandwiches for a friend's baby shower. When her cooking endeavors summon a demon in her kitchen, Celia thinks sending him back to his home will be the end of their story and that she'll be able to return to her mundane life. Unfortunately for her, getting him out of her head isn't so easy, and she isn't as normal as either of them thought.
8 340The Three CEOs
Silas, Sawyer, and Sage Sanders: Three of the youngest billionaires in the world. And three of the most sought-out bachelors available. Owning a multi-billionaire company, Sanders Corporation, the three brothers have risen from their parents' ashes and have taken the world by storm. Their only problem? They are arrogant, entitled, and cold. So what happens when Caden Wilson, a sweet, innocent, but damaged young soul comes crashing into their lives? +++Her face turns towards the bar, and I get somewhat of a clear image of what she looks like and my body freezes. Vanessa detaches her lips from my neck and says something but my mind doesn't register her words. All I can think about is HER. Dancing there with some motherfucker who isn't me. Without a second glance, I stalk toward the dance floor where she is, leaving Vanessa stranded and confused. But I don't give a fuck. Not when I know that someone else's hands are on HER.+++Rankings:#5 in ragstoriches #4 in newauthor #11 in innocent#14 abuse#1 in fiction
8 242The Love Game
Ravina Dobs is bold, artistic, and somewhat terrifying. Theo Kim on the other-hand is popular, wealthy, and confusing... What do these two high school seniors have in common? Nothing. Except The Love Game.
8 271Love Bands?
"She is the epitome of selflessness."..Dedicated to all the beautiful Women who have sacrificed their happiness for their loved ones!
8 251I Accidentally Kissed My Bestfriends Brother
Amelia Montgomery is one of Rosewood High's cheerleaders along with her best friend Stella Hayes.Her and Stella have been friends ever since kindergarten when Amelia fell off the monkey bars and Stella helped her up afterwards.Stella has a brother named Easton Hayes and he has always teased Amelia since she was seven.They both agreed that they thought he was a heartless prick who treats girls like rubbish.One Friday night Amelia decided to go to a party.At the party Amelia ends up slipping and falling into her worst enemies lap, but what makes the situation worse is the fact that some drunk dude accidentally stumbles into her causing her to slide forward and lock lips with none other than Easton Hayes.Oh how Amelia's life couldn't be anymore ruined.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I lean in so that our noses are touching which causes us to close our eyes as our breaths become more harsher."I can't stand being friends with you. Everytime I see you all I want to do is push you against a wall and kiss you" he whispers out which makes me smile a little"So, what are you going to do about it?" I ask him teasingly with a breathless voice"This" he says before he connects our lips which makes me reach up and place my hands on his cheeks.
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