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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 10:18:06 GMT -5
*Rochester shut his eyes tightly.*
"I never meant to restrict you. Her. But you aren't...you aren't her."
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 10:27:57 GMT -5
*She shrugged.*
"People like us, Rochester, take the chances given. You can have me any way you want. Or Erik; or you can tell him what to do. It's all yours, Rochester. The painting... it was for you."
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 10:35:45 GMT -5
*A tear slipped over Rochester's cheek, but he stood straighter, more resolved.*
"Fine. Do what you need to."
*He walked to a shelf and pulled down a book, bringing the heavy chair to face the fireplace. He tried to act nonchalant, but his heart was on the edge of breaking.*
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 10:46:49 GMT -5
*Shadi pouted at his retreat. But then she turned to Erik, and drew him over her on the bed. The two figures writhed noisily on the bed, conspicuously voicing their pleasure.*
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 10:52:07 GMT -5
*Rochester tried to focus on his book. For all that he could, the pages could have been blank. They might have been. He was lost in the sound of them, tears running over his cheeks. She was so like Shadi, half-remembered passion worming into his brain. It would drive him mad, he was sure of it.*
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 11:48:36 GMT -5
*She cried out, first Erik's name. Then...*
"Rochester!"
*She was in the throes of passion, her eyes tight shut.*
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 11:59:32 GMT -5
*That was it. Rochester snapped the book shut and stood, acting on instinct. The buttons of his shirt clattered on the wood floor as he ripped it off, working his trousers loose as he cleared the distance to the bed in long strides. He took Erik forcibly by the shoulder and yanks him off, forcing him to the floor as he climbed on top of Shadi. His voice was a low growl, almost bestial.*
"This is what you want? I guarantee there is none better."
*He kissed her aggressively, all hints of tenderness quickly melting away.*
***FADE OUT***
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 12:04:43 GMT -5
**FADE IN**
*Shadi lay on her side, watching Rochester with a small, secret smile.*
"I knew you had it in you," *she crooned.* "She'll be so happy; it was what she was looking for all along. She didn't fight Erik, when he took her like some kitchen wench in the garden. She should enjoy herself with Rochester out there. She might not even know the difference."
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 12:08:48 GMT -5
*Rochester rolled away from her, clutching the sheet about him, feeling strangely violated.*
She'll know. She has to...Surely she knows how I feel. That I would never hurt her...
*There was a terrible feeling in the pit of his stomach.*
"Please...I will stay here with you, satisfy you as I must, but please...don't talk about the others. Or her."
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 12:15:20 GMT -5
*Her mouth curved in a sensual smile.*
"Hmm. Then what else will we talk about? What else do we have in common?"
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 12:31:18 GMT -5
"We...I..."
*Rochester swallowed and rolled back to face her civilly.*
"Well, what do you like? When you're not naked."
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 12:38:09 GMT -5
"I'm always naked," *she said sweetly.* "But you can't blame me for that; I was painted this way."
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 12:42:08 GMT -5
*Rochester's eyes narrowed.*
"So...you're nothing other than this? Just lust and bedsheets?"
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Post by Shadi on Oct 29, 2007 12:43:50 GMT -5
*She arched an eyebrow at him.*
"Someone might ask the same of you."
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Post by Rochester on Oct 29, 2007 12:49:51 GMT -5
*Rochester bristled.*
"I never--I--"
*He quickly deflated, sinking back against the sheets and staring at the ceiling.*
*Was that truly all he was?*
"Perhaps we are well-matched."
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