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Change Is In the Air
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KariKari slipped in and out of sleep as they drove to the restaurant, the homely pub a favorite of most New Yorkers. It was nestled into one of the suburban strip centers, the owner a little old Asian couple who made the best cheeseburgers known to man. Kari smiled at the thought of the two of them. Their story was a perfect analogy to the American ideal that you could do anything you wanted - opinions be damned. The car stopped and Kari sat up, stretching and leaning up between the seats where her two friends were arguing over something."I seriously think it would be best to have all the walls the same color. I don't think the house would look right to have ten different colors as you walk through it. It will look like a Mickey Mouse Playhouse,." Sicily growled, reaching up to adjust the hot air vent toward herself."I like Mickey Mouse," Kari added in, reaching up to turn the radio volume down so she could participate in whatever was going on in the front seat."See? Mickey Mouse
Jaded A Dream Come True
Kari"Alright… Enough of this madness. Fat cooks are the way to go. I need a steak, baked potato, and ketchup, please." Lisa sat back, looking up at Keith.He smiled and looked at Kari. "You, miss?""I'll take a double bacon cheeseburger and fries.""You the baker?" He laughed as Sicily swatted at him."No, that's me, and I'll take a side salad, no cheese or croutons, and the dressing on the side," Sicily responded.Kari picked up her beer and let herself relax a little as her friends finished ordering and messing with their adorable waiter.The basket of fried goodness showed up just moments before Keith left them, Lisa growling softly before reaching to get a long fried pickle spear. She bit into it and yelped at the hotness."It just came out of the fryer, Lisa," Sicily reprimanded her, reaching for a mushroom and putting in on her plate before carefully cutting it into several pieces."I know that, but your mouth is supposed to handle hotter things than other parts of your body,"
Jaded Burning Breakfast
Kari Fitful dreams had plagued her all night, the scene before her filled with Frank and his unfaithfulness. She woke up emotional and crabby, the smell of bacon helping a little. She slipped out of the extra bedroom, the house packed into boxes all around her. Someone was humming something, and as she moved into the kitchen, the sight of her little brother working on breakfast caused her heart to swell.He was player - a turd - but he was hers and she would forever love him. She would be the one to make sure he finally got somewhere in life, and when their parents were gone, she would be the one to remind him that he would eventually get it together and that he was worth more than gold no matter who he became.She leaned against the doorframe, her white robe wrapped tightly around her as she watched him enjoy himself. He was simplistic and deserved a good woman who would expect very little and yet receive so much. Her eyes filled with tears, a smile playing on her lips as he danced
Jaded Heartburn
KariThey ate breakfast all hovered around the kitchen, and then worked to finish packing up the house together. It was an hour before lunch when they finally got on the road, Marc and Lisa driving the U-Haul as it dragged Sicily's car. Sicily and Kari were in her small Honda together. Kari had agreed to drive the first couple of hours to get them through New York traffic. Sicily would pick up the last two to three, the total trip only taking five hours or so.Kari turned up the radio as Sicily buckled up and leaned back, closing her eyes. It had been a long two weeks of packing and saying goodbye. Kari was more than ready for the change ahead of them. Her mom had spent almost every night at her place and would be up the next weekend to see everything and visit. She was close to her mother, but things had been different since her parents’ divorce. If there was one thing she prayed most for, it was that she'd never end up divorced after being with someone so long."I need to take a qui
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Jaded The New House
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Jaded A Beautiful Man
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Jaded A Friendly Town
KariDreams of Jake stained her night, her sleep restless and filled with hope for something that might occur. His strong hands demanding, his lips soft, his words sweet and full of promise.Kari woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing near her ear, her alarm set for eight to ensure that she had time to shower and find her clothes before meeting with the editor in chief at the local newspaper that morning. Steve had made a few calls, and for that, she was grateful. Doing anything other than taking pictures for a living would be suffocating to her free spirit. She just hoped like hell they wouldn't want her to do any news casting. Doubtful, but one never knew.She walked down the hall to the small bathroom, listening for sounds of life and hearing nothing, thankfully. A quick shower and she was ready to conquer the day ahead. Kari pulled a white sweater dress over her head and slipped into a pair of brown flats, her belt and matching earrings in various shades. She towel-dried her ha
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