Halloween and the City Part II

As Sara rushed to Time's Square, Lizzie was talking to Matt about the next step in their relationship. They sat at a local pub near the celebration that was to take place. "So, where are we Matt?" She spoke. Matt looked into her eyes and spoke, "I believe we are a couple. Lizzie, I couldn't spend one day without you. I wrote a song, by the way, that I will sing tonight. I hope you like it." They held hands under the table. She knew she was in love with him. Meredith, meanwhile, was at the theater, singing with her amazing voice, when the director yelled "CUT!" she took her break and went to talk to Kevin,"Did I do good?" As he was about to answer, the director told Meredith, "Your FANTASTIC! We want you to be a full time actor, meaning you'll be traveling with us while we do plays around the nation. Everyone cheers for you in our shows. We need you". Meredith didn't know what to think. Kevin was troubled though. He didn't want to lose her. Now, as Sara was running to catch up with Sebastian she felt her heart race. When she finally saw him, he was lip locked with a female pirate. It was some one she didn't know, or recognize. "What?!" Sara shouted over the noise. He looked and saw Sara watching. "We're not together, Sara, Why are you upset." She raged, "I still loved you!" Then she asked, Where's Elaine?" "Oh, her! She's making out with her boyfriend Tim. Why?" "WHY?!" Sara raged, "You were pretty intense with her this morning. I can't believe it! Your a horrible person and I should have never called you my "boyfriend". You played me!" As she was about to leave she said, " By the way your kissing sucks!" As she ran in her Snow White outfit, she chucked an apple in the trash bin on the side of the street. She knew her friends would be there soon, but she had to get out of here. A man stopped her, Alec again, but she ignored him. Alec wished she didn't look so sad. He knew he treated her bad after the breakup. He was mad, but he didn't want to be that person anymore. So he followed her until she disappeared, leaving one red high heal behind. He picked it up and kept going. He knew where she'd be. while Alec trailed on, Sara made a sharp turn and then decided not to head back to the apartment. She wanted somewhere quiet. Alec noticed she was hurt. He was guilty of the pain he caused her and  wished he could take it back. If only he could reverse in time and stop Sebastian from being so stupid and correct his part in wanting them apart. He was jealous but now he wished that Sara was happy no matter who she was with. Sebastian, like him had also been unwise. He thought about her all night and wished he wasn't so playful with other women. What was wrong with him?! He'd hurt some one who could truly see the inside of his soul, beyond the flirting. But what could he do, it seemed all he could do was try to make a change, and hope Sara forgave him. Sara came in late while the girls were asleep. Lizzie crashed on the futon. But she heard Sara enter. Sara explained it all, and left for her room. She saved some of her fairy tale books as a child. She pulled out Snow White. She really felt Sebastian had saved her from her feelings for Alec. She was so depressed when Alec left. Sebastian was the shoulder to cry on, the prince charming for her. But now she wasn't so sure. Maybe she'd gotten it wrong. Maybe she fell for all the wrong reasons. Alec still occupied her mind even when she denied it, and convinced herself she hated him. But did she? She slept late that night. So much for a "happy" halloween!

Halloween And The City Part I

Emily was caught up in the vision of Jordan's lips when a Sara knocked on her door. The vision vanished. Emily got up to answer the door. Sara was in tears. "He dumped me, Em. I don't know what I can do without him. Part of me wants him back but another part wants to punch him." "Oh Sara," Emily went to hug her friend, " I'm so sorry!" "Seriously, Em, he said he's "not feeling it". I think he found some one else. Meredith saw him hugging and kissing another girl in Starbuck's. I feel depressed!" Sara collapsed on Emily's bed. Emily spoke," I think Alec likes you still. He acts mean, but it's because he's hurting without you. I know this takes a while to get over, but I think his feelings never went away. Serious!" "Your right," Sara exclaimed, " He warned me as well! I didn't listen. I thought he was trying to break us up, but he was protecting me. I am so blind!" Sara rushed out and said, "See you later!" She slammed the front door to their apartment so loud that Meredith came out of the kitchen. "Where's she going?" She said. "Maybe, Lizzie's! She left in a rush. That's probably it!" Emily replied. Just then a knock was on the door. Emily jumped up to get it while Meredith was chopping onions and wiping the mascara she applied that was smudged on her face from her lunch date with Kevin earlier. It was Kathleen, their neighbor and friend. "Hey, can I borrow some conditioner? I'm out!" Emily let her in, and went to the bathroom. Meredith said, "Don't look over here! Beware!" Kathleen giggled. "So," when Emily came back, " How's Mittens?" " Good, but he's getting fat! I think he needs to be on a diet. That veterinarian, Mr. Decker is quite handsome. I'm taking him in tomorrow." As they chatted, Sara was making her way to Alec's, when Sebastian crossed the street holding hands with a red headed girl wearing a tank top. She had a belly button ring too. "Elaine! What are you doing?!" "Just chillin', with my new boyfriend!"  She replied, then said, " How about you?" "Sara was about to say something when Alec came up behind her glaring at Elaine in a negative way. "You...." Sara said crossly, "Your using her to break us up, so you can have me to your self. Well I hate you! You might have gotten between us, but you'll never have me." As Sara walked away, she thought of the song, " Gives You Hell", and oh, yes, she'd love to give those people HELL! She looked up when she heard thunder and lightning. she should hurry back. By the time she did, no one was there to let her in, and she lost her key. Just as things couldn't get worse, she saw a rat! EEW! She ran down the fire escape, and collided into something. When she looked up she saw Alec. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" She fumed, "GO AWAY!" " Sara," Alec pleaded, "I was just as surprised as you were. You have no right to be angry at me! You walked away from that party a long time ago, you wouldn't even open the door. I am the victim. I loved you....still do..." He panted  hard as if the air would flow out of his lungs any minute. " You chose that guy over me, and he doesn't even love you." Sara felt like he had slapped her in the face. " Sebastian loved me!" "Well," Alec replied, "Why did he take a fancy to Elaine like that if he loved you? I only put Elaine there to prove a point. He advanced on her, not the other way around. I wanted you to see who he really was. He's not a man that can be tied down. He lied to you and you didn't see it." Then Alec said, Elaine was jealous of you when we were together, but I never saw her that way. I tried, when you ended things, but it was only you I saw. I can't stand flirting with her. There's only one love in my life. That's you.....even if you don't feel that way for me. I'm sorry. But it's true." Sara couldn't think of a word to say, instead, and she didn't know why, but she pulled him close....very close...and kissed him like she never had before. "I was scared you'd pick her because she's pretty, and your parents loved her." He replied, "I don't care what my parents think, and frankly she's actually not that pretty. You are inside and out." Sara closed her eyes to the words she's shot down so long ago. Could she have him the way she used to, or did she mess that up. Night was falling fast, as she sat on the stairs trying to make up her mind about who to trust. She decided to find Sebastian. He'd be dressed up as a pirate at Time's Square. She had to hurry!

Emily's City Romance

Emily woke up that morning not remembering what happened. Then she did: she met a guy. Jordan was totally cool with the "just friends" part. Emily found Sara at the theater that day with Meredith, both working on separate plays. They invited her to a movie last night but she declined. Sara asked, "How did it go last night with...uh...Jordan?" "Good, Sara, he's a nice guy. Too bad when I leave the city we won't be able to communicate very well with the long distance." Sara replied, " You could stay; PLEASE! You'd love it!" "I have a job back home that I enjoy!" Emily said. "True," said Sara, a little blue. "Whats wrong Sara?" Emily asked. "Sebastian hasn't been texting me lately. Maybe your right. Do you think he's seeing other people?" Sara whispered. "Sara, I really don't know, but Kelly could have thought it was someone else like you told me." Emily told Sara. Sara knew something was up with him though. She kept quiet. Soon Meredith came over. " Whats up, y'all? Why didn't you come with us last night, Em? Kevin was there! I took your advice Sara. You were right." Emily saw Kevin stride up behind Meredith and give her shoulders a squeeze. She laughed! Kevin said, "Hey!" Meredith replied by turning around and kissing him on the cheek. He didn't talk for a while. He was surprised and also very happy. "Whats with this city and people falling in love?" Emily shouted! She was tired of telling her friends to tone it down a notch, so she decided to just let them go about their own lives the way they wanted even if it was...well...sorta something you'd normally do in private. She's seen two guys swooning outside her apartment, thinking ahhhhhh, get a room! As she left the theater for some fresh air she bumped into someone. She was apologizing when she saw it was Jordan. " Hey!" he said. She couldn't get over his smile and those green eyes boring into her brown ones. After a while, she said, " I didn't know I'd see you HERE!" "I work here. You could say I'm a playwright." He responded. then he waved to a friend behind Emily. She turned and saw he was waving to a girl with brown curly hair and lots of lip gloss. She felt a stab of  envy for one second. " Sorry," he said, " gotta get moving, can I buy you dinner tonight?" "Sure." Emily uttered, unsure if it was just them too. Turned out that the girl with the glob of lip gloss wasn't there, what a relief! When Jordan showed up at the place he called Emily to meet up later that day, he was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. "Hey!" he said. "Hello", Emily replied. Silence fell. she'd never dated before so how was she to know the rules?! She felt so overdressed. He took her hand, and pulled her along to an alleyway that led to a basketball court. There was a picnic blanket, some candles, a blanket, and a basket of yummies on the court. Emily was one of those people who thought less was more. Perfect! Jordan looked at her, "Is this OK? I know not a lot of girls dig this atmosphere." It's fine," Emily said. Then, I'm not like other girls." He grinned. After a dinner of fried chicken and corn on the cob, they shot a few hoops. Emily totally beat him the first two try's, but let him win the last three. Later they lay on the blanket and looked at the stars. "Who was the girl you waved to, Jordan?" Emily was curious. "Oh, my cousin, Lula. She performs in one of my plays. We're close buds. When I was little she'd read to me; taught me actually, and writing as well." "I love to write" Emily exclaimed! They looked into each others eyes, then something surprising came. It felt good too. That night Emily prayed let him kiss her again.

Emily Arrives In Manhatten

Emily looked at her watch to make sure she didn't miss her train. She was leaving for New York City any minute to see Sara. She didn't miss it, as it arrived precisely on time. She got on, carrying her luggage and the new pink handbag she got from TJ MAX. As  she found her seat, she found someone parked beside her reading a US Weekly magazine. She looked up as Emily sat down. "Hi, I'm Kelly, I believe we've met." Suddenly it all came back, " YES! Kelly, I remember you! We were BFF's in the 2nd grade. What are you doing here?" Kelly beamed with joy, "I am getting married." "WOW," Emily exclaimed, "Where are you living these days?" "I live in Tampa, Florida, but am meeting my fiance' up in Manhattan. He lives there and so am I now," Kelly paused, "How about you?" "Just going to see a friend of mine," Emily stated, "I guess we'll both be in Manhattan. I'm glad I ran into you! Who's your fiance'? " "His name is Seth," she said, flashing the gorgeous diamond on her left ring finger. "That's beautiful! I'd love to meet him sometime," Emily replied. The train was long but gave the two pals a chance to talk more about their lives. As it stopped they realized they had arrived at the train station. They said their goodbyes with promises to visit each other while they were near by. Kelly waved her hand, and a taxi halted in front of her. Sara was picking her up at the station, so she waited til she saw a red convertible. An attractive guy was talking to Sara as Emily stared. The guy leaped out to take Emily's luggage and stow it in the trunk, then opened a side door. Sara quickly introduced Sebastian to Emily. "Nice to meet you," Emily replied, giving his hand a good shake."A friend of Sara's is a friend of mine," he said coolly. While they were driving there was lots of chatter as Sara conversed with Emily and Sebastian at the same time. When they car stopped, they got out and met Meredith on the front stoop of the apartment building. Meredith hugged Emily. "Glad your here!" Meredith was very excited, she hadn't seen Emily in a while. As Emily settled in she realized she was exhausted and crashed on the couch. Later that evening as she awoke she got dressed for dinner. She assumed they'd go out to eat. As they departed, she felt left out as the other girls chatted continuously. Time Square was all lit up at night! Emily felt like she was in a different world than the one she lived in back home. She followed the girls, and soon saw Lizzie waiting for them all. Lizzie squealed when she saw Emily, and they hugged. "WOW! Your here!" Lizzie said. She was buzzing with gossip on the TV show Glee. they entered a well lit room with ornate pictures of Italy on the walls. Emily loved the Gondola sailing though Venice. She'd been there before with Liz with their Italian class in high school. Lizzie tugged Emily along, and they sat in a comfortable booth. The waiter brought their menu's out right away. Emily was impressed. All through out dinner they clinked glasses of wine, and in Emily's case a "Virgin" Pin Colada'. Emily was speechless as Sara told them how she was going to be in Wicked, a play rewritten for the Dreamer's, a theater group for young adults with disabilities. She was happy for Sara, but then Sebastian entered and kissed Sara on the lips. "OK! That's too much PDA!" Emily joked. They didn't listen though; being too engrossed in one another. Emily didn't have a man, but was perfectly happy. She worked at the Special Olympics as an Office Assistant. Her job was all she needed right now.When dinner was over, and Emily was stuffed to the gills with Pasta Alfredo, they left. Lizzie payed for the whole group, even though Emily said she'd pay for her meal. She felt bad when others payed for her. By the way the bill was very expensive. As they left, they headed to do some window shopping before hitting the ice rink. Emily saved her money, and was unstable with on the smooth surface of the ice rink. She fell twice! She decided to head back, when she ran into Kelly, and a young man, who must be Seth. They embraced and she introduced them to her other friends. Kelly, Seth, and her left, and went to get ice cream. Emily welcomed the ice cream since her butt was sore from falling. Kelly asked Emily if she was having fun. Emily said the city was a little new to her, but yeah she was. She told her about Sara and Sebastian. Kelly's mouth formed an O-shape! "Oh NO!" Kelly raised her voice. People stared at them before going back to what they were doing. She whispered, "Sara needs to know the truth." Emily replied, "What is it?" " Well," Kelly heaved a sigh "I was caught up with him in the same way Sara is, he told me he loved me, that he'd never hurt me, and then I walk in on him with some other woman. I've heard similar stories from other people. He's bad news!" Emily was shocked! That night she told Sara, but Sara dismissed it."She's probably talking about someone else. Sebastian loves me." Over the week, Emily started to have fun shopping and sight seeing everything the city had to offer. By Friday, Sara and her went into a local bar. Sara went to the bathroom first. Some one tapped Emily from behind. It was a good looking man in his late 20's. "Hi, beautiful!" "What kind of line is that?!" Emily stated. He continued to flirt with her, until she told him to go away. Right when Sara came out, she stared, and shouted to the young man, "Get away from my friend, ALEC!" Alec tensed up, and said teasingly, "Jealous?" "You wish!" Sara retorted. Sebastian stepped in just then,"Whats up?" Sara snuggled up to him, and looked away, "Nothing, baby! Do you want to leave this place and crash somewhere else." They kissed in front of Emily while Alec was there. Alec pretended disgust, but Emily saw longing in his eyes. He still loved her. Emily felt bad for him, he wasn't trying to be a jerk to Sara. He was hurting. Just then, Lizzie dropped in, and said, "Guys, there's this really good singer playing any minute. Matt is here by the way!" Then she disappeared in the crowd. Emily realized the group had left her. She felt lonely. Alec was still behind her when she turned around. Emily bumped into him, apologizing. He moved away quickly and was working his lines on the next girl. But he stared at her several times. She looked away. Finally, the entertainment started. A guy with blond, spiky hair sung out the most outrageous notes. It was a little loud for her tastes. She wiggled her way through the crowd as someone spilled beer all over her nice top. "Sorry" he apologized. He looked up at her. He had green eyes, and black messy hair. "I'm Jordan",and when she didn't respond, "Are you new here? I haven't seen you around." "Yeah" Emily said catching her breath. "So," he said, "Are you here temporarily?" "Yeah, just visiting a friend," she replied. "Too bad," he said, "Your cute!" Emily blushed. Right then, Meredith found her and said they were going to see a movie. "Go ahead," Emily replied. Meredith didn't need to connect the dots, and nodded, moving away.

Sara's New Job

Sara slept until noon. Her and the girls had really had their share of partying the other night. She danced until she 1:00 PM. Then, Lizzie took her over to her place and they played video games. Meredith fell asleep first, so the two of them started a pillow fight with feathers flying everywhere. So here she was, with a major headache on the futon. She shouldn't have had that Pina' Colada. After that she couldn't resist any more. She realized Liz drew on her face while she slept. As she looked in the mirror she had cat whiskers on each side of her face. She'd get Lizzie back, she promised herself. When she went into Lizzie's room she laughed so hard. Meredith got up, "What?" Sara laughed harder, " I think Lizzie got shaving cream in your hair while you were asleep. It's all over your face." Meredith bolted for the bathroom, " I will get her!" she remarked. She snorted when she laughed. Liz was at work, and left a sticky note on the door that read: Hey guys, I know you want to get back at me, but remember what goes around comes around. I'll know if I see any undergarments in the freezer. Love you both! P.S. Have fun trying to get me back. :-P

Later that day Meredith slipped out to go meet Kevin at the Starbucks. Sara called Sebastian and left a message about if he was interested in hangout after work. She missed him. As she walked to  collect her paycheck she opened the door and saw red roses all over the front desk. Sebastian could get quite crafty, which led to other thoughts that occupied her mind until her cell phone buzzed. " Hi Sara, I got your message. I see Liz posted some interesting pictures on facebook. No worries, they were cute. I love cats." Sara replied, " Yeah, we had fun! She will SO get what she deserves. But other than that, do you have plans tonight?" Hmm..," He thought, "You could come over to my place and I could cook you dinner. By the way, I hope you liked the flowers." Sara said, " I loved them! Thanks so much! You always know how to brighten my day. What would I do without you? " He laughed, "Hopefully, you never will have to answer that!" She giggled until she saw her boss coming. "Gotta go, I'll see you soon," Sara said as she hung  up in a hurry. "Hello Mr. Robin's," Sara said when he came up to her.

Meredith was walking in the park when she saw Sara crying. "What's wrong Sara?" Sara replied, "I got fired from my job." Meredith put a hand on her shoulder, " Sara, you can get another one, did he not like the rose display? I thought it was cute!" Sara threw her hands up, "WHY?!" She sobbed loudly. then she said, "Well, I guess my parents will want me back at home. I came here looking for a job and....I can't lose Sebastian. I don't want to go home." Meredith said firmly, " We are going to get you another job, Sara. Your NOT going home!" Meredith  replied. Sara watched Meredith play Sandy up on the stage where her group was practicing. She loved acting in plays when she was little, and had a immense appreciation for the arts, which inspired her to help out as stage crew. They needed it and were so grateful for the time she put in with them. The director came up before she left asking if she could play a role in another play. Sara was all for it!!
"Really? You want ME? YES!" she exclaimed! The director replied, " It's for Wicked. We are gathering other kids with learning disabilities. I thought you'd be perfect for Glinda. The group you'll be working in is called the Dreamer's." Sara felt like she must be dreaming. She pinched herself, Ow! NOT a dream, clearly. She was beyond excited! "Come tomorrow at noon," the director, Mrs. Lipstock said, joyfully.

Girl's Night Out

Sara woke to the smell of bacon wafting in the air of the apartment she shared with Meredith. Sebastian was talking to Meredith. He jogged over on his morning routine to see Sara and Meredith let him in. He knew Sara was sleeping and didn't want to wake her. As Sara checked her reflection in the mirror she comb her hair free of tangles and brushed her teeth. Then she pulled on a cute outfit from the closet. Dang, she'd have to buy some new shoes! As Sara walked into the kitchen she smiled when she saw Sebastian gazing out the window. She snuck up and pulled him close in a hug. He smelled good. He returned the embrace. As they held each other, Meredith made a noise to clear her throat. "You two need to seriously tone it down. If your that serious you should get married." Sebastian grinned back at Meredith. " OK, Sorry I said anything," Meredith declared, "I just am really busy practicing my lines and I don't need to envision the two of you doing what you do...um." Sara laughed, " I think you need a man, Meredith. You've been single a while, but your so attractive and kind that any guy would be more than lucky."  Meredith smiled, " Thanks Sara, I just miss Scott." Sara understood her well. Alec had been tough to get over. But now she had Sebastian and he was as wonderful as any man could ever be.

Later that day, Sebastian went to work, so Sara followed Meredith to the theater where she practiced with the rest of the group. They were doing Grease. Meredith had the role of Sandy, which worked well for her. She had a lot of lines though. Their group met every Sunday night. Right after they sung Summer Nights, the director called for a break. Sara told Meredith she was doing well. Meredith heaved a sigh as the guy playing Danny passed by. His name was Kevin, and Sara knew Meredith tensed up when he was around. "Meredith, Why don't you talk to him?" Sara had been begging Meredith to go up to him since she started rehearsal. "What if he doesn't like me," Meredith replied," or what if he has a girlfriend!" Sara spoke with compassion, "You'll never know if you don't try. Besides I've seen him look at you a lot. Go for it!" Meredith asked, "Really?" "Sure", Sara responded, "You have nothing to lose." Just then her cell phone buzzed. It was Lizzie, their friend. She practically shouted with joy,"You won't believe what happened on True Blood....Oh my gosh, that vampire Eric is sizzling HOT!!!" Sara said, "I bet he is. Did he and Sookie get together yet?" Lizzie said, "Not yet, but would you meet me for dinner tonight? I have some pretty big news to tell you." Sure," Sara replied, "I'll bring Meredith. Where should we meet?"

They decided on a mexican resteraunt that just opened up nearby. Lizzie was waiting at the booth when they arrived drumming her manicured nails on the table. "So whats the big news?" Sara and Meredith both said together. " Well, I've met some one...," Lizzie started, "His name is....Matthew." Sara aplauded! "WOW, Lizzie!!!!" She exclamed. "Tell me more!" Meredith pried, "Whats he like? Where did you meet?" Lizzie blurted out " He's a singer in a band, and we met last night when the ball dropped for the new year!!!" Lizzie was totally on could nine. Sara never saw her this happy before. "I really like him, guys!" She said seriously. "So with Sebastain and Sara, all we need is to find Meredith a reliable man..." Lizzie started. Suddenly Meredith excused herself from the table and ran out into the street. "Lizzie, maybe you shouldn't have said that. She's sensitive because of losing Scott." Lizzie was puzzled, "But that was years ago!" "I know," Sara replied, " But she's still hurting. I'll talk to her. Order us some Pina' Coloda's, please, for when we get back. And don't make it a Virgin. We're SO getting wasted tonight!" As Sara stepped out she layed a hand on Meredith's shoulder. "Hey, how's things going?" Meredith was crying, " I just can't get over him. what do I do?" Sara felt bad for her friend. "Well, maybe getting back into the dating world would help. He lost you not the the other way around, grilfriend! He should be the one crying, not you!" Meredith sighed, " Your right, your always are. Your and Sebastain are a great couple, you know." Sara hugged Meredith. She said a silent prayer: Please make Meredith smile again. Sara led Meredith back in. Lizzie felt bad, so she decided no  more talk about men. It was a hard thing for her to do, but she wouldn't risk upsetting Meredith again.

Sara's Run-In

Sara pulled herself together and opened the envelope. It was her cousin's handwriting, beautiful and inviting. Lena was always succeeding in everything Sara hadn't. She and her boyfriend Steve moved to Greece two years ago. Now they were getting married. The wedding wasn't until  the first of May, in 2012. Sara was a bit envious that Lena was marrying so young. Lena was 20, while Sara was 24. Sara wondered if Sebastian would propose someday to her. She hoped it wasn't too long because she definitely wanted to tie the knot before she turned 30!

Sara worked long and hard that day. She was frosting a cake for a Bar Mitzvah when Sebastian came and asked her what she was doing tonight. She said nothing much, so he asked if she wanted to go to a party one of his friends were having. She agreed. Sara loved parties especially where you dress up. She hummed along the sidewalk to the dress store after her work shift ended. Suddenly as she entered she sights centered on a pink silk dress. She knew she had to check the price, but when she did her joy dissipated. She couldn't afford it. She checked out other dresses but couldn't find another she liked as much as the pink dress. when  she got home, she fed the little orange tabby cat Meredith had found wandering the streets. Her name was Molly. Sara stroked her smooth fur and peace filled her. She would check and see what she had in her closet. she had collected a lot of dresses since she moved here. She'd surely find one. She decided upon looking that she'd wear her favorite pink blouse and black skirt. Sebastien would love it.

When she was ready the door bell rang and Meredith let Sebastien in. Sara came down the stairs. He looked breathless. Sara was happy too. Upon seeing his eyes she knew this was the man she was meant for. OK, well, she felt the same when she dated Alec, but this was different! Their was a magic sensation that flowed thought her veins in his presence. Sebastian felt it too, she knew it! It was like a they were magnets being drawn closer each time they saw one another. Sebastian extended his arm and they went out the door. Sara pulled herself closer to him. It was very cold outside since Winter would be there very soon. He looked dashing! Sebastian wore a long black coat white buttoned shirt and collar underneath. She grabbed him by the tie spinning him around and kissed him for a long while. When they pulled away both were grinning. She longed to feel the muscles under his shirt but had lot of self control. For now! As they entered a small door to a charming pub around the corner she heard music blasting along the walls. She shot out to the dance floor pulling Sebastian with her. They shook to the beat. Finally, a slow song came on a few martini's later. Sebastian pulled her to him as they imitated a classic waltz. She leaned her head to his chest. She could stay there forever. She told Sebastian she was having a fun time. "Your the only one for me, Sara. I couldn't have brought a lovelier woman to this party, I swear." Sara knew he spoke true. She saw it in his face. Suddenly someone grabbed the mike, and started singing the lyrics in a way only some one would who'd been drinking. He babbled were quite a while, until he was dragged off the stage. There were many couples in the audience. " No more martini's," Sebastian joked. As he went to get her some water, a pair of familiar eyes appeared. " Having a nice time with your date?" Alec said flatly. "Of coarse," Sara said coldly, " Where's yours?" Alec chuckled, " I came alone." He had been the drunk belting out the lyrics. She hurried to Sebastien. "We need to go!" He looked at her and asked, " Whats wrong?" She nodded toward the drunken guy. " OK, I'll get your coat." Alec walked by, "Hey I can get that!" Sebastian said, "she's my girlfriend, dude, why don't you hook up with someone else that isn't taken." Without warning Alec jabbed Sebastian in the jaw. Sara looked on in horror. "STOP IT!" She shouted. Several people looked at the scene. Sebastian was bleeding from the mouth. Sara knelt by him, " Are you OK?" Elaine pushed her way through the crowd, and Sara saw her pull Alec back, "Don't do this!" Alec ignored her. Sara loathed Elaine, and said, "You!" Elaine looked Sara up and down darkly. "Well, Well, having fun?" She was being sarcastic and Sara didn't like it one bit! Sara slapped her across the face. She looked shocked as she spilled her her cocktail down her white dress. O boy! She was not going to forget that! Sara started to apologize when Elaine held up her palm and left the building. Sara knew she shouldn't have gotten to her level. She felt bad. As she hustled Sebastian out, Alec laughed. She ignored him, and kept walking.

She lay Sebastian on the couch carfully, wiping the blood off his face. "It's OK now, don't listen to that fool. Your better than him. I wish I could say the same for myself." Sebastian nodded, " She deserved it. She was rude to you, Sara. She started it by the way. My love for you is always here," Sebastian said patting his heart. Sara said, "Same here." She got in her bed that night and said a prayer of forgiveness. She didn't want anything to come back to her for her behavior. She knew it was wrong, and promised she'd handle it better next time.

Sara and the City

Sara stared at the wall trying to find sleep, but just not being able to. Sebastian had taken her with him to go whale watching. They'd been together 3 months. That was her longest relationship ever. She never had time in her brain for Alec because Sebastian occupied it 24/7. She never saw him anymore or thought she did on the sidewalk. As she stared at the New York Times with a warm donut in her hand, she felt like she'd never been so happy. As she sat in Times Square she lifted her head to see the snow falling from the sky. The snowflakes melted on her tongue. She whirled around until a set of hands caught her. As she spun around she whispered Sebastian's name only t find out it wasn't him. It was Alec. She pulled away from him immediately. "Sara, can we talk about the guy your dating," he asked. "NO!" Sara said, then adding, My life is none of your business anymore!" Alec looked hurt. She didn't care. She was the one hurt first. She'd seen him drinking coffee with Elaine when Sebastian and herself were staring their budding romance. He had moved on, and so had she.  He could make all the excuses that he wanted. She wasn't coming back to him. Not now, not ever. She ran quickly away from him and pushed her way through the crowd. He called her name a few times, but she pretended not to hear.She finally lost him when she ran straight into Sebastian's arms. He felt so warm on this cold morning. "I love you too, sweety," as he kissed her neck, then her chin, and finally her lips. What a wonderful sensation. He made her feel normal, and when she was around him no one stared. She was like everyone else around him. She wanted that feeling her whole life. " I think we should go somewhere," she said in his ear, " Somewhere only we can be." He got her hint and dragged her to a side alley. They smooched some more, until she was giddy with love. Later she walked into his apartment, tip toeing and petting the cat, Henry. Then she came alive when she saw the Christmas tree she helped set up. There was one single ornament with her name on it; heart shaped. It glittered pink. She hugged him more tightly. They sat on the couch together, her hands on his chest. What a perfect way to spend the day!

After their kisses had been spent, she reapplied her lip gloss. She fluffed her hair, and sat in front of the TV. They were watching football, when Sebastian brought out two mugs of hot cocoa. He stared at Sara in awe. He was beyond lucky to have her in his life. He was glad it was just him she was crazy about and not some one else. She loved him, he saw that plain and clear, but sometimes he wondered why she loved him. He had grown up with rich parents who didn't care for him. His parents left him to himself alot, and he wasn't the type to have alot of friends due to wealth. He had one friend once, but she died. Her name was Lola, and she had heart problems at a very young age. He always thought she'd be the one, but God had other plans for her. Sometimes it angered him. He tended to feel lonely, until Sara came into his life at least. If he lost her he had nothing. He and Sara curled up on the sofa together and telling stories until he fell asleep. She looked at his face; so peaceful and innocent. she fell asleep too, and lay there the whole night.

They woke up together staring into each other's eyes. He fixed scrambled eggs for her before she left. Sara noticed Meredith had kept the light on for her last night. she saw two blinking lights on the machine. One was her parents whom she didn't talk to for a while. The other was from Alec. He wanted to talk at the coffee shop downtown. She deleted his message. She had Sebastian. He left her. What was there to talk about? True she had once loved him, but it wasn't enough for the both of them. She opened up her mail and and gasped. The letter flopped out of her hands and hit the floor.

Sara Finds New Love

Sara sat on the chair at her desk writing Alec a letter of apology. She stuffed it into the envelope and stamped it. It felt light in her hands. She knew she lost the right to have  him in her life. When her mom came in she stuffed it under her pillow. Her mom addressed her that she needed to get ready for work. As she did her daily routine, she checked herself in the mirror. She'd make it though this road bump, she knew she would. At work, she was frosting cupcakes, when her boss wanted to see her in his office. She sat in the chair opposite from him. " Your a hard worker", he said, " That's why your being sent to another location for now." Sara's jaw dropped, "Where?" He heaved a breath, " New York!" She was delighted since she'd always wanted to see the City that intrigued her imagination. This was GREAT! She thanked her boss, and clocked out. She called her parents to tell them the news. They were overjoyed. H"er mother picked her up to go shopping for what she would wear. She couldn't wait!

On the day she was to get on the plane, she shook with anxiety. Alec would be there. Oh no! she'd done well hiding her feelings, until now. As the plane lifted off the ground she saw her parents waving from the terminal. Goodbye! Soon she would be landing at the JFK airport. She opened her purse for tissues. This was beyond comprehension. Her roommate she was staying with was her good friend, Meredith. Emily wished her luck the other day with tears streaming down her eyes. They promised to write to each other. Amber wasn't good communicating how she felt, but she said she really was going to miss her friend. Sara knew she was leaving her home behind. It would always be home for her.

As she strode up to pick up her luggage once they landed, Sara realized that she forgot her Wicked CD. She loved it so much. Well, she could always see the play on Broadway if she saved her money. She knew it would cost a lot. But seeing in in real life was pretty cool! As she was being driven to Meredith's apartment where she was staying, she was amazed by all the lights on Time Square. It was like a carnival. She thought about how Glinda would compare the Manhattan to the Emerald City. Maybe, things would be really nice living here. when she arrived, Meredith showed her her room, and Sara, being exhausted, completely crashed. She woke in the middle of the night from a dream she'd been having. Alec was in that dream. They'd been kayaking and when she fell in he caught her. She felt safe in the dream. But now she worried she wasn't over him yet. They probably would never see each other anyways. It's a big city!

The next day was interesting. She met her boss who was nice, but he had a tendency to talk too much. She was on her third cake when something outside the shop caught her eye. A tall boy, with dreads passed by eyeing her. He wouldn't stop. She heard the bells chime when he opened the door. "Your new," he said, " I'm Sebastian. I am picking up a cake for my Grandmother. She's turning 100 years old today." She went in the back and brought out the cake. "That'll be...thirty dollars, sir," she said on her best manners. He handed her money and she gave him the appropriate change back. He watched her work while she tried to tune him out. He was looking at her latest creation with awe. "So, do you have a boyfriend, Sara," he replied reading her name on her ID card. It was neatly pinned onto her pink blouse."Well, I guess I did, but not anymore," she said honestly. "I don't either," he whispered, "Last woman I dated cheated on me with my best friend. He gave a weak laugh. Silence was revolving around them. She barely knew this boy, but she felt like they were already on good terms. He blurted out, "Do you want to have dinner sometime?" Sara hesitated, " Uh sure, that would be nice. Just don't turn out to be a axe murderer," and then she laughed. so did he. His laughter sounded amusing. Right at that moment, another customer came in, "Sara!" She looked up, and her heart sank. Alec was standing there. She ignored him as if he was an illusion. "So, Sebastian, where do you want to meet?" Alec stared between Sara and Sebastian. He left after that. Secretly, Sara wished he'd hadn't. But she was glad to have Sebastian there to break the tension. She couldn't deal with Alec yet; not now. What was he even doing in here?! She took Sebastian's phone number, as he told her where to meet up and when. As he left with the cake he winked at her. He was  handsome, she'd give him that.

They met that night at the Serendipity Hotel's restaurant. It was a fabulous dinner. He payed for her and was the perfect gentlemen. Afterwards they went ice skating, where she fell a few times. But she was having a blast. So was he. At the end of their date he walked her to Meredith's. They were quiet the whole time in the taxi. At the door he said goodnight, and before she could protest he kissed her on the cheek, saying he had a good time. When Sara was inside she couldn't resist looking out the window as he walked back to the taxi. When she woke in the morning, Meredith said she was going to the theater to rehearse for a play she got cast in. Sara ate eggs and toast. She remembered how her dad used to make it for her, and suddenly missed his cooking. She decided she'd call them later on. As she was walking to work, Sebastian came up and surprised her. "Hello beautiful!" She smiled. He was fun to be around. He made her really happy. She had had another dream about Alec, and she didn't understand it. He touched her hand and she didn't hesitate. It fit so well in hers. A warm tingle flowed up her arm. She squeezed his fingers in the bitter cold. when she went in to work her boss looked at her strange. She didn't know why either. After work Meredith took her to lunch. They talked about a lot, including her new romance. She didn't blush for the first time. She was content filling her friend in on the details. " Did he kiss you?" She was eager to know what went down last night. "Not on the lips, but then it was our first date," Sara said, "As FRIENDS!" She added as Meredith gave her a look. Meredith asked her if she still missed Alec. Sara said, " A little, but not as much." Meredith grinned, "Your falling for Sebastian, I know it!" Sara couldn't lie. Maybe she was. She didn't think about it much until when Meredith mentioned it.

That night Sebastian rented a movie as they watched it while Meredith was away. She couldn't stop looking at his face. His lips looked inviting when he talked. She didn't realize that he was leaning towards her, until she felt it. His kiss was warm, and everything she expected. She felt like she was on cloud nine when his arms curled around her. When he left she realized she never once thought of Alec. It was official. She was head over heels for Sebastian, and she liked the way she felt with him more than anything. She wanted him so bad. At least she'd see him again. Hopefully tomorrow would come soon.

Sara Has To Let Go

Sara woke up early for a start. Alec was taking her to a a picnic where he works. She HAD to find something to where that he hadn't seen her in!!! She told her dad but he was busy at his restaurant, and when she asked her mom she told Sara that she was catering for a wedding. This was her brother getting married, and while she was happy for him she wanted to be happy herself. It made her sad that he was younger and already settling down. She begged her brother to help her find an outfit but it wasn't going to happen. He told her she had tons of clothes in her closet to wear and didn't see the importance of needing something new. When she retreated to her room she saw a nice sundress on her bed, attached was the note: Dear Sara, I think this will work. Love, Mom.  She knew that was supposed to be a Christmas gift they had picked out, but she was determined to look nice for her boyfriend. As she tried it on like they had in the dressing room before, she felt unworthy of him. She fretted over her waistline for the longest time. She had to cut back on the sweets. When she was sure she look just right she stepped out to see Alec talking to her dad. He glanced at her top to bottom and grinned in a way that made her heart melt. She walked over to him and told him she was ready. He replied by saying " Your gorgeous, Sara." Her dad looked over at them and wished them a good time.  As soon as they were in the car, he pulled out of the driveway and onto the road.

When they arrived Sara didn't see many people. Alec said they were early, and when questioning him, he silenced her with a kiss on the lips. When he pulled back she had the look on her face that she wanted more but was satisfied for the moment. What's he thinking in his head? Did I kiss well? She pondered until the door opened for her and he let her out. More people came eventually, and soon they were mingling with the other employees Alec worked with. They were so nice to her, but Sara caught a few stares. She brushed it away, but it brought her back to a younger time when no one would speak to her at school. The workers had the same gaze in their eyes like they thought she was too different from them. She excised herself to the bathroom, and burst into tears. How could Alec want her?! He was so good looking that others made flirty comments to him, and he barely spoke to her. Was he planning to break up after all they'd been through?! Should she break up with him first. Just thinking that sent another wave of sadness coursing through her. She couldn't do that!!! She loved him!!! She thought about what she should do when she came out of the bathroom. She wanted to run out and just sink into her bed at home. But she decided she would just act like nothing was happening until this was over. She knew she should talk to Alec, but she didn't know how to say what was on her mind. When she did come out after wiping her face of smeared makeup her mother helped her put on she couldn't find him. Where did he go? She asked around until she saw him talking to a group of people outside. He caught her gaze but she looked down feeling embarrassed. She said she was hungry and was going to go back to the food bar. Then thinking better of herself she whispered, " Can I talk to you?" He said he would but continued talking to the group about a project their company was working on. She didn't understand why he was so distant. She walked away. She almost spilled punch on his employer coming back in, which she apologized for. "So your the girlfriend Alec keeps talking about. Nice to finally see you in flesh!," and then she quietly said, " Alec always speaks well of you." She shook Sara's hand firmly, and was about to talk, when someone came running up to her, and shouted, "YOU!" "Me?!," Sara responded." The person who confronted her had long wavy red hair, a heart shaped-face, and hazel eyes. Her name was Elaine. Alec seemed to have deep respect for her. She spoke with a poisonous attitude, "How could you do this?!" "What," Sara replied, "What is wrong?" Elaine looked her in the eye, "He won't accept the promotion we've offered him, because he doesn't want to lose you." Sara was scared of her stare. She was angry, and raged, "He should be mine, by the way! He loved me first!" Sara felt like she'd been slapped across the face. He didn't tell her. She looked at Elaine who had her hands on her hips, and ran. She didn't know where she was going; away from here for starters!!! She realized she ended up in her backyard tree house. She climbed slowly and sat on a stool to cry. Emily dropped by. "Sara, why so sad?" Sara recounted the whole story as Emily listened carefully trying not to interrupt. "So," Emily said slowly, "You believe Elaine, and you really think that he didn't take this job offer means it's because of you. Maybe there's another reason." Sara cried out, "It's not fair, I thought we would be together, I'm messing up his life, Emily." Emily looked concerned, " No, couldn't be!" Sara heard footsteps and hid inside the tree house pulling Emily with her. She knew it was him but was too afraid to admit why she left, and what would come next...a breakup? she didn't want it, but she didn't like holding him back. "Sara!" He called. No answer. "Whats happened? Do you not like me? I know what Elaine said, and it's true but not like you think." Sara still couldn't bear seeing him, especially with her red and puffy eyes. She slid farther to the back of the tree house, as Emily looked at her. Emily mouthed her one word, "No." Emily didn't want to see Sara lose Alec. Emily knew she'd regret her decision. But she knew Sara wasn't ready to talk to him. As the footsteps retreated, Emily look through the window, and saw his back towards the tree house, shoulders slumped. She felt sad for Sara, and Alec too. She climbed down the ladder, as Sara followed behind her. Sara felt hollow inside. That night she felt her anger for him seep into her dreams. Why didn't he tell her he had loved before?! And of all people, that witch! Was it over between them. Then she felt sad. How had they gotten here?! She yearned to see him, but she just couldn't be brave.

Next morning Sara checked her cell; no messages. Then she looked up her email, and saw nothing recent. She looked at Alec's facebook briefly. She looked at his relationship status and saw he hadn't broken it off yet. Then she saw Elaine on his friends list and clicked on her photo. It was a picture of her and Alec grinning. Sara thought she be sick. There was a message on her wall. It was from Alec, and read: Can you come over so we can chat? Her heart sunk. For a second she was believed Alec's words to her in the tree house yesterday. Now she was beyond furious. She went to fill her coffee mug. No coffee, thanks dad! She walked back in her room, and planted herself in front of her TV. She put in the movie, Confessions of a Shopaholic, but immediately switched it for The Ring. No romance for her to watch; just blood and guts. Her mom arrived saying Alec was outside waiting for her to answer the door. She ignored that comment, and then, her mother switched off the TV! "MOM!" she yelled. "Sara," her mother started, "What the HELL is going on?!" She was so silent at first, then Sara confessed. Her mother listened patiently, " If you let go of him, you know he will find someone else, don't let the book close, Sara. You two have something special." Sara mulled this over, and started to go to the door. She opened it and saw Alec with his back to her. "Whats up?" She commented. He turned to look at her with red bloodshot eyes, " I'd like to know the same thing!" His anger turned into admiration as he looked at her and heaved a huge breath. Sara owed him the truth. "Well, Elaine said you two had dated before, and she told me that you declined the promotion; that it was my fault! I am not holding you back, Alec. If you are being promoted then TAKE IT!" Alec stared at her, eyes wide, as he said, " I didn't take it because it involved me moving to Manhattan, New York. I am not going to be so far from you, or my family." Sara said, "Well take it, Alec. It could mean success for your business corporation." " You want me to leave?! Sara, I can't do that. It's not just about not being with you. I'm scared to travel." Alec looked sad. Sara replied, " Well, If it were me I'd take this offer, I'd work out the long distance relationship, and learn to cope with it, with everything. What are you scared of?" "That," Alec stated, "You'll find somebody else while I'm gone. Don't deny that this could pull us apart. I wish Elaine had said nothing to you, until I was ready to tell you." Sara replied, " And when was that, ALEC?!" He almost swore, but held it back, saying, "As soon as I could get away from everyone yesterday." "You avoided me,", Sara spoke, "You made me feel that you were pushing me away. "Well," Alec replied, " It's not easy when your smitten with someone as much as I am!" Sara realized what he was saying, and felt sorry for questioning their relationship. She knew this was hard for him, and she'd made it worse by doing a disappearing act on him the other day. She needed time to think. " Alec, I got to go." As soon as she closed the door she regretted it. She opened the door again and he was gone, much to her horror. well, now she'd done it?! She'd never see him again. She slammed the door, only to catch her father's attention. He overheard them and was silent. She decided if he was to go, than she needed to move on. It was just so hard! How could that happen when she was crazy for him. She called his cell, but he didn't pick up. GREAT! Now he really is gone! She decided she needed to let him do this. Maybe their paths would cross again in the future. But for now, she needed to take care of her heart before it broke. She needed to find a way to live without him for now, without hurting her feelings. She's always love him, she knew that. Why was life so hard?!