[Devona]
I don’t wait to hear what she has to say before I rush to her, crushing her against the wall, and moving my hand gently down her neck as our kiss deepens. She opens to me immediately, inviting me in as her own tongue dives into my mouth, tasting me, sampling me. This is all new to us, new and old at the same time.
I pull away just long enough to ask, “What do you remember?”
She pauses, giving me a look of askance, her lips delightfully plump with the passion of our kiss. “What do you mean?”
I sigh. Knowing I’m about to ruin something miraculous, I pull away, separ
[Arthur] The tension between Faye and Devona is almost visible, like waves rippling between them. Something happened while we were gone. There is something bigger happening between those two, something that at the moment does not include me. Is Devona simply “watching” over Faye or is something deeper happening here? I look away. I can see how Devona is devoted to Faye, but does Faye notice that the other woman looks at her with such intensity when she isn’t watching? I know that our relationship is still quite new and that I have no claim to her or her affections exclusively, but a p
[Faye] “Wife?” I look back at the box, then back at him. Tonight has been magical, amazing, incredible but…wife? Married? Forever? Especially after the afternoon I had, the visions, that moment with Devona. My eyes begin to water. So much about this situation seems wonderful and tragic simultaneously. How can we be together? When has the universe ever let us be together? Never, if my dreams are correct. Never in over 1500 years. “But…I..our families&
[Arthur] If someone had told me last month that having a party would lead to my wedding I’d have laughed in their faces. But I guess that just goes to show you that sometimes destiny has other plans. Now here I am, standing in line at the Clark County Marriage Bureau, dressed in designer clothing purchased just that evening, holding my ID in my right hand, and in my other hand, the woman of my dreams. The line is long. Apparently, it is impossible to make an appointment to get your license here in Las Vegas. You can get it online, but I didn’t think that far ahe
[Faye] The questions keep coming, faster than I can follow. “So are you here as guests?” “Who is the beautiful young lady? “Look over here! No here!” “Is it true your father just married his secret mistress?” “Is that your new sister, your step-sister?” &ldqu
[Arthur] The sun is slowly rising over the desert as we exit the chapel, the press and paparazzi are all long gone, thankfully. Faye is practically falling on her Manolo-clad feet, so I sweep her into my arms and gently carry her to the waiting car. The stretch limo has been replaced with a vintage Rolls Royce in Ivory. Our driver, sent by the hotel, opened the back door for us with a flourish as I gently placed my bride in the car. He tipped his hat to me as I handed him a $100 bill, and within minutes we were swept off to our honeymoon suite at the top of one of the most prestigious hotels in all of Las Vegas. It was a short drive, but as soon as Faye rested her head on my shoulder, she began yaw
[Faye] I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I know, the sun is beginning to rise and we are parked in front of the most luxurious hotel I have ever seen and Arthur is gently shaking me awake. “Rise and shine, sleepyhead,” he jokes as he pokes me. I rub my face. There are flakes of mascara crusting around my eye from forgetting to wash it last night. I probably just smeared what was left of my makeup all over my face, but I couldn’t care less--I feel so light, so happy, like bubbles dancing within me, giddy and free. He gives me a hand out of the back of the Rolls Royce and I stumble, falling into his solid che
TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter contains themes of depression, anxiety, self-hate, and attempted suicide. Please read with caution. [Queenie] Hiding out in the Marriott isn’t nearly as fun as you might think. Especially when you are trying to hide from one of the most powerful men in the city. Not to self: do NOT piss off Gunner Drake. Again. Even my parents aren’t talking to me at the moment. Apparently, just one nasty phone call from one of their best clients and I’m on my own with a canceled credit card and nowhere to broadcast my latest vlog.
[Queenie] “Are you quite done?” drones a crystalline voice, a touch of laughter in her lilting tone. “I assure you, this is no illusion.” “This cannot be real.” I'm still not sure this isn't a terrible dream. This could all be a terrible side effect of the medication I just ingested. I've never taken that much at once before. Sometimes I swallow 4, but there had been at least 12 tablets in my hand before I swallowed. “Of course it is real.” Irritated, the voice continues, ringing in my ears, my head pounding. “Now spit out whatever vile concoction you just ingested. We have work to do, and I need you to be clear-headed.” “Listen, bitch, I don’t know who the fuck you are, but nobody talks to me like that, not even my own imagination.” Something jolts me, I scream. “I don’t have time for your tantrum.” The voice screeches. “Get yourself together, Queen Guinevere.” “Queen who?” The jolt rushes through my body. I almost vomit as I fall hard onto my knees. “Spit that vileness out