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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 12:40:22 GMT -4
The objective was complete. The meeting had ran it's course, and the man who would be King relayed the vital information to his brethren just as he had set out to do on this evening, and perhaps...They'd heed his "warnings" surrounding the changes soon to come here in APW as a whole.
His stride was effortless as usual, as he entered the Tower View establishment fresh from the Familia meeting...Stern look gracing his face as he makes his way towards the bar area directly, his arm raising slowly to remove the lightly tinted shades from his brow, placing them down gently along the counter as took one of the seats along the area...
His head briefly turned to survey the scene as well as the occupants of the establishment on this night...A few familiar faces were out it seemed, as well as a few not so familiar...Seeing nothing remotely of interest within his vicinity, he turns, making eye contact with the bartender giving him a quick eye wink signaling his usual would suffice for tonight's relaxation period in the tower view...A deep and drawn out sigh escapes his lips as he glances down towards the watch on his wrist, his brief moment of quiet interrupted by a familiar voice speaking the words...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 12:49:28 GMT -4
"So, you tired of that bitch already Cross?"
.:And the woman who spoke those words was Destiny Knight. Of course Destiny was there at the tower view when he proclaimed his love for Dayna. She was off sitting at her usual table, drinking a water when it went down. She was heartbroken at first... still was really... but she had already started to bottle up her feelings again.
Destiny sat on the seat right next to Cross, with her glass of water already in hand... she placed it on the bar in front of her as she awaited some sort of response from "His Majesty".:.
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 12:57:38 GMT -4
Destiny...
The only word from his mouth as he heard the oh so familiar voice from a few feet away...His peripheral vision catching sight of her taking the seat directly next to the one he occupied...Another sigh escaped his lips as he repositioned himself in his seat, just as the bartender had returned with his chosen beverage for the night. His arm extended slowly towards the glass, taking it up into his hand, speaking once again before taking the first sip of the night...
I'd ask how you were tonight but...The tone of your voice tells me more than enough about your current mind state. I take it you feel we have a few things to speak on hm?
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 13:07:21 GMT -4
.:Taking on a slightly more bitchy tone in her voice Destiny responded ..:.
"Yes Cross... WE do have things to talk about..."
.:Her mind was racing on things to say to him or ask of him. Ranging from asking what was wrong with her all the way to she wanted him back. But that would be too soon. She finally decided on what exactly she wanted to start off their oh so important conversation with.:.
"So... was there a reason behind your little OUTBURST in the cafe Cross?
And if there was... please, don't hesistate to inform me because I just can't comprehend what would drive you to do such a thing..."
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 13:14:32 GMT -4
An eyebrow raised slightly just as the glass in his hand separated itself from his lips...He turned to her slightly, not making full eye contact with her though as he placed the glass back atop the bar counter in front of them...
Outburst?...Now I'm sure you're not referring to the interaction between Dayna and I a few days ago Destiny? Quite rude to refer to something such as that as an "outburst" don't you think? As far as a reason? If you were present then it should be quite obvious as to "why". But...I do however share the feeling of not "comprehending why someone would do such a thing". Believe me...I've felt the same way before Destiny. If...You get my drift?
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 13:24:32 GMT -4
"DAMNIT Cross! ... How many times have I said I'm sorry? How many times did I plead and beg you to forgive me? Are you always going to hold that one mistake over my head? Making mistakes is only human Cross..."
.:Destiny doesn't move her head a centimeter. She just keeps her eyes locked on to Cross's...:.
"Now... just tell me... that the "Thing" you did with Dayna... the "Interaction" between you.. was a mistake... please..."
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 13:34:55 GMT -4
His eyes redirect themselves towards the wall lined up with mirrors in front of them, as his hand comes to rest on the glass in front of him gently...His thoughts begin to travel back to the times Destiny spoke of...Her asking for forgiveness for things she referred to as "mistakes"...But from his standpoint were much more...He slightly sighed as his gaze remained locked on the image of Destiny in the mirror as he spoke...
A mistake you say?...Hmm...Downplaying the situation are we? Leaving the iron plugged in before leaving the house is a mistake Destiny. I KNOW what a mistake is sweetie. Trust me. And what you did was a bit past that don't you think? And anyway...IF...IF!...I were to say such a thing about the scene between Dayna and myself, what exactly would that accomplish exactly? Hm? What then? Things magically go back to what they were two months ago before...Oh yes...Before you..."Ventured out"...Hmmpf...Please...Don't make it out to be all on my hands Destiny. We both have blood on our hands at this point. Neither of us have been exactly precise and wise in our decisions now have we? I mean seriously...Why do you even care at this point?
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 13:49:29 GMT -4
"WHY DO I CARE?"
.:That was pretty much the WRONG thing for him to say. She had told him countless times the answer to that question. And every time he never really returned the feeling...:.
"You REALLY want to know why I care? YOU have no clue as to why I care as to the outcome of this?"
.:Destiny started tapping her index finger on the bar, trying to calm down. She wasn't sure if any thing could calm her down at this point..:.
"Well, let me make it CRYSTAL CLEAR as to WHY I care Cross..."
.:A sigh emitted from Destiny. It was quickly forced out, she needed to tell him yet again it seemed...:.
"I LOVE YOU."
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 14:02:35 GMT -4
A look of genuine shock came over his face hearing the words...Quickly turning his head, seeing the different looks the two of them were getting now following the outburst from Destiny seconds ago, who seemed to not be wavering her sights in the least afterwards. He shook his head slightly feeling the stares continuously falling upon them at the bar and throughout the Tower View. Turning back to face the mirror once again he makes eye contact with her through the mirror, her vision now locked onto his as well...The demeanor of her facial expression was informative enough for him to know she was indeed serious at this point in time and that he should tread these waters lightly...He thought for a while...About just HOW to reply to such a thing...The pros and cons of any possible response from him as well as other things...Then...
Destiny...I'm not a fool...And I of course am coherent enough to recall our relationship as well. I know full well where we both stand or stood on the other...But...What I don't get is...
Another sigh escapes his lips, his eyes breaking the contact with hers as he lowers his head towards the bar as he leaned against it, supported by his elbows...It would seem that the past few months have perhaps begun to take a toll on His Majesty as he struggled to find the correct response to such a statement...
You...You just don't understand Destiny...Things aren't always just...Black...And white...Good and bad...And things aren't always as they seem either...You...I don't...I don't understand what it is you WANT from me...What can I possibly do...To...*Sigh*...You...Just don't understand Destiny...You just...Don't...
His words fade...A blank look coming over his face as they do, his eyes closing as he shakes his head at the situation before him...Frustration was setting in, as well as a small bit of confusion over the events of months past...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 14:23:41 GMT -4
.:That was truly the best thing Cross could do right now. He didn't really respond to her declaration of love again. What she wanted... she wanted to believe that some where in his body... some where... that he still loved her. Thats all she wanted to hear right now. Not a half ass way to try and avoid it.... she just wouldn't take it any more..:.
"Cross... I TRY my best to understand and you know it. But sometimes... the gray area just seems too clouded and makes no sense, and the only things that make sense are the black and the white."
.:Destiny was still keeping full eye contact on him. Her gaze never wavering except for the rare blink. Now it was time to actually ask him a question that Destiny didn't know the answer to. She wasn't even sure if he knew the answer. But Destiny NEEDED to know...:.
"This is one of those times Cross. I don't see a middle ground. Do... you love me? Thats all I ask of you Cross.... just an answer to my question..."
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 14:39:51 GMT -4
And how did he know that was coming? He could only close his eyes hearing the words out of her mouth. How did she expect him to reply to such a inquiry? Honestly...It's not like they hadn't grown close during their time together and he didn't cherish her as a person overall. His initial reaction was one of defense almost...As if...As if she was questioning him as a person instead of something on a smaller level. Yet he quickly came to realize that she was referring to the idea of him having absolutely any love and compassion for the woman at all. There was still the faintest trace of anger in his thoughts, hearing the question...Of course...He knew that those types of things rarely left his lips to anyone other than his sister Sarah but...He thought he'd made his feelings quite clear enough when Destiny and he were an item some months back...Perhaps he was incorrect in his assumptions? Possible...Without turning his head towards her, glass in hand as he slowly began raising it towards his lips once more...
Destiny...I'm not trying to get your hopes up...But allow me to explain if you will?...Of course I do...And of course I did. You surely do not believe that...I have absolutely no love or compassion for Laura or vice versa do you? That all of the history shared between people just means absolutely...Nothing?...I'm shocked that you would think so low of me as to not. Love is not something that simply dissipates within seconds of course you know. True love? Never dies and it never shall. Once love makes itself known...It neither dies nor falters in it's existence. Perhaps fades a bit yes...But death...Doesn't apply to love my dear. Despite popular belief King Vegas IS in fact...Human by all standards...Yet...You forget so soon...Not always black and white dear...Not always black and white...A lot of times there are gray areas there. And though we cannot fully comprehend those areas nor their need or reason for existence...They are still...There...
A quick sip from the glass ensues as an awkward moment of silence falls over the conversation...His Majesty slightly turning his head to see a few of the Tower View's customers making their exit for the night...It was getting late after all...Things would be getting much slower he was sure as he finally turned back to face her once more responding...
Sometimes...In life...Things...Happen...To complicate situations as well as relationships. Sometimes...Those said relationships survive whatever that may be...Sometimes they don't. And sometimes...Sometimes...Even stranger things come to be...It's just...Life...But I guess that everything happens for a reason...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 14:54:28 GMT -4
.:Ugh. That was not the right answer. It WAS what she wanted, he said he did love her, but at the same time it wasn't what she wanted. She wanted him to just out right say he loved her. But... he kind of avoided the question, which was basically what she asked him NOT to do...:.
"Cross, with this sort of question... you need to realize there is NO Gray area. I need to know if you do... what you gave me, wasn't straight forward, it was as if.. you were avoiding it almost... I just don't see a middle ground with this topic. Its either you love me, or you could care less. So I'm going to ask you ONE more time... Do you love me Cross? Do you honestly...love me?...."
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 15:01:30 GMT -4
Cross titled his head slightly towards the ceiling, as if pondering something or another a few seconds before responding...It seemed that though Destiny was in fact a very sweet girl, sometimes she just didn't get it during their conversations. She was a good hearted person so of course he cared for her. They had spent many a night with one another and she had given herself to him unconditionally dozens of times over, as well as always placed him on a pedestal when most women would have wanted to be the one's "worshiped" How could he not? Which is partly why hearing the question yet again angered him slightly. He had answered the question as far as he was concerned. But perhaps him being as intelligent and as worldly knowledgeable as he was, he clouded the response with too many...Facts of life...It's possible...So as he shook his head, placing the glass back atop of the counter after making eye contact with the bartender to bring him yet another round, he responds...
Yes...*Sigh*
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 13, 2007 15:54:05 GMT -4
.:If Destiny was really pissed off right now... she would have made him say it all... I Love you... But, she wasn't angry. Just a mixture of happiness and Sadness. She was happy because he finally said that he straight up loved her. But, was sad for the fact that she had to pry it out of him... But the positives out numbered the negatives so she was pretty happy, maybe she wouldn't get drunk off her ass and pass out to refrain from crying herself to sleep...:.
"Well... thank you for reassuring me Cross..."
.:At least her months of trying to get back with him weren't for nothing.. right? Maybe the love would show its self again one day. Who knew? Well... Destiny moved her arm over a little bit. Now an inch or two away from Cross's. What was she expecting from the movement? Nothing... but, you never know what might happen...:.
"But I have just a small question for you.... why did you sigh after you said it?"
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 13, 2007 16:04:48 GMT -4
He noticed the arm movement towards him from Destiny as he nodded slightly towards the bartender, thanking him for the refreshed beverage before continuing on...
Fatigue. Frustration...Uncertainty about certain events soon to come into fruition...Many things actually...There are just a ton of things weighing on my brain at the moment in time...And perhaps it's taking it's effect on me. Nothing for you to worry about Destiny...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 17, 2007 3:57:46 GMT -4
"Well... you sure I don't need to worry?"
.:Oh yes she was still mad at him. But, she still loved him down inside so making sure he was alright ,no matter what was the first and foremost.:.
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 17, 2007 4:06:14 GMT -4
He chuckled slightly hearing her words of concern it would see...Yet it wasn't a surprise to hear genuine concern in her voice...She was most certainly one of the more caring women he had been involved with over the years and was always concerned of his well being...One of the things that attracted him so to her in the beginning...Perhaps she did have reason to worry about things soon to come...Though not what she would believe was in need of being worried about though. This wasn't about broken relationships or moments of weakness leading to acts of passion...It was on a much more larger scale than that...And it would effect all...Not just the two seated beside each other at this very moment...
I'm positive Destiny. Your concern is very appreciated though I assure you...But...
He pauses, glaring down at the glass in front of him as his hand loosely grips onto it before finishing...
I do believe...There is something...I do need to say to you though...*Sigh*...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 17, 2007 4:10:20 GMT -4
.:Something he had to say? That confused Destiny. What could he possible say to her? Well, whatever it was... it obviously mattered a lot since he needed to tel her..She looked down, trying to make eye contact, but he seemed to be avoiding in that of contact.:.
"What do you need to say to me?"
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Post by King Vegas on Jul 17, 2007 4:23:44 GMT -4
He turned to her momentarily, making direct eye contact with her as he began what he felt she most certainly deserved to hear from his mouth after all they had been through...
I wanted to just...Apologize for...Well...I gather everything that has transpired over the past...*Sigh* However long this period of time it has been. You at least had the decency to apologize for your past mistakes and discrepancies so it's of course only fitting I do the same...
I do apologize for causing you any pain with any recent or past actions of mine. I know...Some if not all of it must have been difficult for you to have to endure and I am sorry for the pain it caused you. I know for a fact you didn't deserve such treatment. Neither of us deserved what we got actually...Well...Maybe I did but...*Sigh*
I just wanted to let you know of course...Didn't want you to think there was never anything serious between us or that I didn't in fact care for you...Because that would be the furthest thing from the truth...
He pauses for a moment...Glancing back towards the mirror as he raises the glass to his lips for a sip of the chosen beverage of the night before allowing the glass to return to it's resting place and finishing with...
I also know for a fact that...I'd be hard pressed to find a woman in my past who loved me as much as you do...Did...Whatever...I guess I'm trying to say...I'm human...
His words pause as his gaze returns to the bar in front of him as his thoughts become clouded with the unknown situations ahead of him ...As well as one's not so far away or perhaps...Right in front of him at this very moment...Either way...His Majesty's thoughts and reactions as of late seemed to be quite different than expected...What was on his mind so heavily and was it truly as mind altering as it appeared to be?...
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Post by Destiny Knight on Jul 17, 2007 13:47:59 GMT -4
.:....Wow. That was really all Destiny could think at that..but... this just made Destiny think. It showed that he truly was sorry... She had never heard of Cross apologizing to any one before.. so it just made her smile. The hand that was near his slowly moved over. It now rested of Cross's hand, she squeezed as she leaned over and kissed him.... on the cheek. The kiss left a slight mark due to her lipstick. She leaned back... waiting for some what of a reaction from him... she still was short of words at the moment:. [/i] [/color]
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