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If you don't want to have a baby, that's fine. And if you want sex on the kitchen table, you'll get it." He glared down at his wife. "But you're coming home, and you're coming home now, and I will be happy to discuss this further once you're naked and in my bed." He paused. "Or on the table." His face flushed. "And the next time you leave me, you'd better mean it, woman, because I'm not going to be treated like a doormat. Understand?" -..
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Where's your fiance?" Trevor asks casually. I stiffen slightly, and Trevor steps back a little. "Well," I breathe. "Um, we sort of broke up." Trevor's eyes widen a fraction, an eyebrow raising in surprise. He stops dancing, but none of the other couples seem to notice, too caught up in being in love. "Why?" Trevor whispers, still holding my hand, his arm still around me. My hearts thumps harder, slower, each beat waiting for my answer as I ..
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Kristan Higgins |
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Family gatherings were... um, let's see, what's the word I'm looking for?... Hell. They were hell. Being the middle child, I served and referee and confidante, hostess and martyr. Did I feel we should get together once in a while? Sure. Did I want my family all together? Theoretically, yes. In reality, dear God, no.
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Kristan Higgins |
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6da2553
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Quiet down! You're supposed to be dead!" snapped a passing Union soldier. "This is a private conversation," Margaret snapped back. "This is a battle," he hissed. "No, honey, this is called pretending. I hate to break it to you, but we're not really in the Civil War. If you'd like to feel a bit more authentic, I'd be happy to stick this bayonet up your ass."
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Kristan Higgins |
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0e07cdc
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Love made you a better person. Made you feel protected and precious and chosen. Chosen such a lovely word! And in loving someone else you became better...noble and generous and beneficent.
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Kristan Higgins |
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d6e3920
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If we're not going to get married, we need to break up. So...shit or get off the pot, honey." "That was beautiful," murmured Father Bruce as he opened a menu."
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Kristan Higgins |
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71a113c
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And so I make a pact with the devil, or in this case, my mommy.
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Kristan Higgins |
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4bec383
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It's safe to be in love with someone you know you'll never have. Nothing is really risked when you know you can't lose. He was a distraction, an excuse, and a friend. No more, no less.
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I've loved you my whole life, Chas, from that first day you took me home after Michelle died. And I'm terrified you'll leave me or you'll stop loving me or even worse, something will happen to you. But I can't be without you anymore." He takes my hands, which are shaking wildly, and swallows. "Today I watched Mike give away the woman he loves. I can't do that, Chas. I thought I could, I thought it would be better if you were with someone el..
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Say it, woman." "It. Woman." "God, you're a pain."
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The crowd watched. 'Sir?' said the cop. 'Can you please answer the crazy woman so we can all go home?
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Kristan Higgins |
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5d09efa
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Maybe love isn't just a bouquet of roses once in a whole. Maybe it's just sticking it out, when it's hard, when you're mad, when you're tired.
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Kristan Higgins |
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078df88
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But you know, if you're looking for love, there's always the mirror.
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Kristan Higgins |
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Love gets used up, Chastity. If it's not returned, it gets used up.
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My mouth went dry, my heart clattered. "Nick, don't leave. Don't go," I said unevenly. "Look, it's not that I'm not, you know... it's just that this is all really new and sudden, and it's hard--" "It's not hard for me!" he barked, causing both the cabbie and me to jump. "Harper, I've loved you all my adult life, but you just can't believe that, and nothing I do will change your mind. You want a guarantee, you want a fucking crystal ball to ..
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But they're family, and you forgive them, even if they are human equivalent of hyenas. Because that's what you do, Posey. Forgive.
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forgive
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Ground rules, Tanner," he growled. Tanner paled. More good. "No alcohol. No smoking. No drugs. No looking at other girls. You can dance with my daughter. Your hands will avoid the danger zones, which are here, here and here." Liam gestured to his chest, groin and ass. "You can kiss her. Once. At 10:59 p.m. tonight, when you'll be standing here once again. I will be on the other side of this door, waiting for her. Am I clear?" "Yes, sir," Ta..
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2aeb67a
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And all that 'don't want to lose you' is utter bullshit. But just in case it's true, guess what? You did lose me. Just now.
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Kristan Higgins |
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Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, I'm a bleeping idiot.
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Gus, do I have to put you in a cage or something? Because I will! Don't push it, mister!" "As an officer of the court, I feel obliged to speak up and tell you that child imprisonment is against the law," I said. "Right. Well, then, I'll take that as your offer to babysit all four of my precious angels when you get home." "Then again, cages can be very comfortable."
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Kristan Higgins |
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OH!" KATE GRUNTED as she sat down behind her desk. "My side is killing me. I'm ovulating, I think. That sucker must be huge." "Must we discuss?" Jon asked. "Man up, weenie boy," Kate said. "You man up, Venus Williams," Jon replied. "I'm a gay home-ec teacher. I never have to man up. I never will man up. As God is my witness, I'll never man up again."
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I'm at a bar with a woman! So there, you disgusting whore! And I'm going to take her back to our house and I'm going to have sex with her!" His voice grew louder and louder, cracking with an intensity. "That's right! On the couch, in our bed, on the kitchen floor, on the goddamn kitchen table! How do you like that, you cheating, miserable skank?" Then he flipped his phone shut, looked at me and smiled. "So where were we?" he asked pleasantl..
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cce5bae
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I don't want to lose you, I love you, and...and that's all I've got." As speeches went, it wasn't great. As feelings went...different story." --
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i-love-you
love
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Instead of answering, I just wrapped my arms around him and kissed him for all I was worth. Because when you meet The One, you just know.
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Kristan Higgins |
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I also promise to let you help name any baby your mom and me might have-" "Mistake. We'll have a kid named Chewbacca."
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I've made up boyfriends too' Karen said, nodding her head slowly. 'The best man I ever dated was all in my head' 'Thank you!' I exclaimed.
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But if someone calls me 'poor thing' one more time, I may go postal and kill everyone around me. Except children and dogs. And old people. And you. And Connor. Fine, I won't kill anyone. But it's driving me crazy.
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pity
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Kristan Higgins |
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It's just that sometimes you love a kid just because they need it. Not because they deserve it, not because you really like them...just because they need love.
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Kristan Higgins |
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Don't ever marry a man who loves his work more than he loves you.
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But I hardly hear anyone, because Trevor is kissing me and whispering, over and over, "I love you, Chas. I love you, I love you, I love you."
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Kristan Higgins |
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Then James took Parker's hands, and without waiting, gave her a long, hot kiss that made her nearly forget there were a hundred people watching. Then he pulled back and smiled that full, wonderful grin, his dark eyes so happy. "Parker," he said, "always lovely to see you."
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Kristan Higgins |
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d66c495
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Love came when you weren't looking, except in the case of millions who found mates on Match.com, but, hey. It sounded good.
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love
the-best-man
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The love of your life won't be the man you end up with, and you'll always compare the two.
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Nicole's door opened, and she stomped down the hall. "I have something to say," she said, giving him the Slitty Eyes of Death. "You're totally unfair, and if I run away, you shouldn't be surprised." "Don't make me put a computer chip in your ear," Liam answered. "It's not funny! I hate you." "Well, I love you, even if you did ruin my life by turning into a teenager," he said, rubbing his eyes. "Did you study for your test?" "Yes." "Good." H..
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Nina, I really would like to go spend some time with Faith," he said bluntly. "To make me jealous?" "No. Because she's..." "Sweet?" Nina said, pulling a face and batting her eyelashes "Mine."
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Kristan Higgins |
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Here. Let me untangle your hair, at least. If we need to run, we can't have you stuck." "I don't think Bob's up for running," I said. "Then you'll take my horse." "What about you?" "I'll stay here and whittle a sword and kill the bear or, if that doesn't work, I'll just be eaten alive, happily sacrificing my life for yours." He gave me a look. "Or I'll just stay on the horse and you can sit behind me. Satan can hold two, I'm sure." "Oh, so ..
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I use to think that somewhere along the line, I'd find the key to that perfect life...and that once I had it, every day would be golden and easy and everything would fit. But life isn't like that. There are only perfect glowing moments...and then there are everyday moments that weave them together into a shimmering path that can always be seen, even in the dark.
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I fold my laundry discretely, putting my jeans and tops on anything I don't want the guys to see. I sneak a look at Malone every once in a while, and each time I do, he seems to know. Blushing becomes my permanent facial state. I pretend to watch the game, though the Sox could have all been murdered and left disemboweled on the field for all the attention I truly pay.
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Kristan Higgins |
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6c4bf1e
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The sun was so bright outside that for a moment, I couldn't see. But then I could, and there he was, leaning against the red Mustang, hands in his pockets, looking at the ground. He looked up, saw me, froze for a second...and then his lightning smile flashed, and I realized I was smiling, too.
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Kristan Higgins |
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Then she smiled, just a flash, and something moved in Liam's chest. Something warm, and something he hadn't felt in a long time.
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Kristan Higgins |
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Don't be nice to me," she whispered, though she didn't move away. "I might cry if you are."
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Kristan Higgins |
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02fafd8
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Cordelia, " he said quietly, his smile fading. "I seem to be in love you."
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Kristan Higgins |
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f8cb0dc
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You should probably marry me." He smiled."
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Kristan Higgins |
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Okay, we get it, Jodi-with-an-i," I said, smiling pleasantly up at her. "You have an adorable son and are still quite available. Dennis, however, is with me. If you would just take your boobs out of my boyfriend's face, I would deeply appreciate it."
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