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Post by Xavier on Dec 19, 2007 12:18:57 GMT -5
*Xavier led Selena into the nicely-furnished apartment, right near the opera house. Only a block or two away, in fact. *He turned around as he closed the door.*
"Ex-interest. What was it you wanted to talk to me about?" *He asked.*
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Post by Selena on Dec 19, 2007 14:35:44 GMT -5
*Selena bit her lip.*
"Well, this may sound strange but- I am pregnant with a woman's child."
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Post by Xavier on Dec 19, 2007 15:33:26 GMT -5
*He blinked at her but then nodded.*
"Yeah, that... does sound strange." *He said.* "But, I mean, weird things can happen."
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Post by Selena on Dec 21, 2007 11:24:47 GMT -5
*Selena bit her lip.*
"Quite but..."
*She burst into sobs.*
"What am I to do... my family will disown me!"
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:26:46 GMT -5
"Shh." *He said comfortingly, pulling her into an affectionate hug.* "You're going to be fine. You have to contact the baby's... ohh. Right. That won't..." *Suddenly, he was stuck with a plan so completely ludicrous that it might work.*
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Post by Selena on Dec 23, 2007 13:30:54 GMT -5
*Selena continued to sob.*
"I will be homeless and alone.....etc...."
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:32:01 GMT -5
*He grinned, pulling her away to look her in the eye.*
"Are you willing to do anything to save your reputation?" *He asked, raising an eyebrow.* "Anything at all?"
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Post by Selena on Dec 23, 2007 13:34:09 GMT -5
*Selena nodded earnestly.*
"Yes, anything."
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:36:56 GMT -5
"Alright then." *He went to get something--his grandmother's engagement ring, which his mother had given to him, in case he should find a suitable girl in Paris. He kneeled before her, opening the box.*
"Selena, will you become Mrs. Xavier Alexander Beecham III, securing the Beecham name for your child and his or her descendants?"
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Post by Selena on Dec 23, 2007 13:38:14 GMT -5
*Selena's eyes widened.*
"W-what?."
*She gasped for breath.*
"Aren't you gay?"
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:39:11 GMT -5
*He rolled his eyes.*
"Of course I'm gay. It would only be in name--but your reputation would be saved, and my parents would get off my back about producing an heir."
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Post by Selena on Dec 23, 2007 13:41:41 GMT -5
*Selena was silent for moment before smiling tearfully.*
"It is brilliant."
*She took the ring.*
"I accept, thank you."
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:45:18 GMT -5
*He hugged her after slipping it on her finger.*
"This is quite possibly the weirdest marriage arrangement ever, you know--but the ring couldn't have found a better hand to be on." *It was true--the ring looked spectacular on her slender hand and complemented her eyes.*
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Post by Selena on Dec 23, 2007 13:48:04 GMT -5
*Selena lifted the ring up to the light and watched it glitter.*
"Yes, it is beautiful. Never did I think I would wear one."
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Post by Xavier on Dec 23, 2007 13:51:19 GMT -5
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