Monday, May 21, 2012

Romantica Short Story ~ Final Chapter One Night of Passion ~ chapter 12


Final Chapter


Kate stared into the fire as she sat motionless in front of it. All it's popping and snapping was mere background noise for her thoughts, she hadn't even heard Nelly enter the room.

"Time to dress my love. You do not want to be late for your own birthday party do ya?" Nelly asked.

"No I suppose not." She answered all the while gazing into the dancing flames. Clueless to how long she had been sitting quietly, she drew her gaze to the clock. Three hours. To Kate it had felt like mere minutes. She refused to entertain the thought of him leaving again although it was doing nothing but toying with her mind.

Kate stood up swiftly and walked to were Nelly was at her dressing table. Without a word she turned from Nelly for her to unfasten her dress. Last nights words, his words, replayed over and over in her mind.

"Your salvation and all the love you long for. It's never left you Katie. My heart has been forever and always yours to hold and keep alive for the both of us."

Romantic and breathtaking as they were, it left Kate wondering why he had not just revealed himself from the start. Why the disguise and charade of an identity? Who was he hiding from...me? Questions she did not get the chance to ask and now she was uncertain if she would ever get the chance to do so.

Before she knew it Nelly had her dressed and was now ready for the final touches. Kate sat down before the mirror as Nelly began on her hair. Her thoughts were still running ramp id with doubt. She couldn't bring herself to gaze at her own reflection. Maybe on some level she was scared to see what her own eyes would tell her.

"All done my love," Nelly said. She picked up a box lined with royal blue velvet and said, "Mr. Beckum had this sent over for you this morning."

Kate drew her hand up to her locket around her neck. With her eyes still focused on the dressing table she said, "Keep it for yourself. I don't care for it."

Nelly's mouth dropped open. "You must Kate. He is to be your husband and to refuse such a-

"He will not and I can refuse it!" Kate snapped. If she were honest with herself she was more snapping with herself then at poor Nelly. Closing her eyes tightly she said, "I am sorry, Nelly. You may keep it and do what you like with it. I have no need for the necklace."

Before Nelly could ask why a knock sounded on the door. One of the staff informed them Gary was asking for Kate's presence now. Nelly without a word walked over to Kate and kissed her about the forehead and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

The room was now empty. Chimes of the small bell her cousin, Susana, insisted the doorman use to announce every guest, found it's way up the stairs, down the hall, and into Kate's room. She closed her eyes again. "Please don't leave me again. Be here tonight Jake, please," she barely whispered. Raising her head she opened her eyes and looked herself in the mirror. Fear, uncertainty, and hope filled her eyes. Kate slowly rose to her feet making her way to the door. With her hand on the door knob it took all the strength she had within her to turn it. The latch sounded and the door opened freely into the room. Kate took in a deep breath, wiped away a single tear that had fallen down her check and left her room for the party.

All eyes were upon her as Kate walked into the music room. Numerous candles lit the room. Extra lavish furniture was rented for the celebration. Kate did note the red velvet runner at the entrance and assumed Susana had everything to do with it. The old piano had been replace with a larger expensive piano. Family portraits had been freshened up as well as new deep blue drapes trimmed in gold on the windows. No expense was spared and she only assumed Beckum paid for it all.

Smiles, birthday wishes, and the occasional congratulations on the engagement were thrown about from all around her. Kate could not even feel her feet moving. A numb tingling feeling washed over her and seemed to sink it's self in the pit of her stomach were it sat like a rock.

The room appeared to be moving in a sluggish motion or maybe it was her own movements. Either way it left her feeling heavy as if she was dragging behind her the weight of the world. The weight of a dim unhappy world at that.

Twenty steps in front of her stood Gary and Beckum shoulder to shoulder. Both watching Kate's every move as a beast watches it's prey. She had not even looked for him in the crowd. if he was there she would have known it by now.

"Kate, are you okay?"

A welcomed voice rang out a song in her heart causing a small smile to form. "Better now that I have you here, Jagger." Kate felt the sudden comfort as he held her arm. "I believe all of London my be in attendance tonight."

Jagger chuckled. "I believe Susana sent out invitations and then two separate reminder invitations." He then gazed down to her with a smile. "Happy birthday, Kate." He pulled out a small box from his pocket.

Kate held out her hand and said, "Oh Jagger, you did not have to get me anything." She took it from his hand.

"I didn't," he said. Kate's eye darted to meet his. "Open it," he said.

Kate ripped at the white silk ribbon securing the red box. Her hands were shaking but she finally freed it. Taking in a deep breath she lifted the hinged lid of the small present. She didn't speak. She didn't blink.

The gasps and murmurs coming from the crowd around her began to echo throughout the room as word spread of what she held in her hand. She looked up to Jagger who was smiling a wide foolish smile for her. She watched his head turn towards the entrance. Murmurs turned into loud whispers as she watched the crowd begin to part at the doorway.

Kate's heart raced with hope and fear. Through the large gathering he emerged. Tall, well dressed, shaven, and just as she remembered him. He caught her breath at that moment just as he always had.

Beckum and Gary raced towards Kate shouting objection. Jagger reached out and grabbed both the men by the throats. "I believe we need a private word gentlemen." He dragged them into a side room and shut the door. Kate hadn't even taken notice. Her gaze was else where.

She wanted to run to him. To leap into his arms but she couldn't move. She stood waiting for him, for this, for two long years. A steady stream of tears cascaded down her face.

"Katie," he said when he reached her. Before her and before everyone he dropped down on one knee. Taking the brilliant engagement ring from the box in her hand, he held her other hand in his. The room drew so silent you could hear the carriages outside the estate.

"I need you to know within your heart I have always been yours, Katie. The vast distance of the ocean never stopped me from loving you, not for one single second of any day. The feelings I have carried for you since I was a child have only grown over the years and that night two years ago to this day, was the most amazing and scariest nights of my life. I realized how much I love you and when I left, the thought of living without you paralyzed me with fear. I was terrified to love you and at the same time could not bear the thought of living without you. I fought for two years to get back to you hoping every second you had not given up on me, and you didn't. Katie, if you take my hand I promise to be your salvation everyday from this day forward. Every breath I take...will be for you."

"You have always been my salvation, Jake. For me there is no other. I love you," Kate said.

Jake slid the ring onto Kate's finger and placed a long gentle kiss on it. Kate finally jumped into his arms and kissed him with a passionate flame that had always burned for him. Finally after two very long years, he was the birthday wish she had wished for a lifetime ago.



Kate and Jake were married one week later in a small chapel outside London. Kate gave birth to a health baby boy named, Jagger. Within five years time they had two more boys and a little girl. Jake paid off Gary's debts and then Kate cut all ties with her family. Once a week Kate takes her husband on a pic-nick in the gardens, weather permitting.

There loyal and dear friend "uncle Jagger" as he is known now, visits weekly and spends every holiday with them. Although, he missed Easter with them and last Sunday diner leaving them wondering why. But, that's a whole nether story....now isn't it.


The End
© copyright 2012




by Pages of Romance Publishing



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33 comments:

  1. This is such a cute story. But, poor girl getting cock-blocked every single time she wants to enjoy herself with someone.

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    1. LOL yes but it is what drives you to read for when she finally does...right? :)

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  2. Really good story. I caught myself crying and worrying at several turns in the story, but I got my happily ever after in the end :)

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    1. Always need the HEA ending! It would kill me to off a character, but, than again you never know... :0

      Thank you for telling me what you thought of it.

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  3. Such a great little story, thanks so much. I'll be back.
    ldh

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    1. Good please come back and let me know how you feel about all of them. Comments like yours keep me posting them :)

      Thank you!!!

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  4. It was a lovely story. Well writtem. Read it in one goes. To,the writer, you have creativity and style in your writing. Keep it up.

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    1. Thank you for all your kind words. Comments like yours push me to publish my stories.

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  5. Just amazing to put it simply... thank you for putting a happy ending on it ( i was getting worried) :P Do not ever stop writing these short stories! please!

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    1. You have me in tears. Thank you so much for your encouragement. More stories to come!

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    2. I have another short story on http://pagesofromantica.blogspot.com

      A Forbidden Love link ~ http://pagesofromantica.blogspot.com/2011/12/forbidden-love-so-passionate-they-will.html

      Happy Reading
      Cary

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  6. True love never fails, & u proved it again in ur story.... Looking forward for ur next one...

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    1. True love is always awaiting us somewhere. No matter where we are or what age we become, a true love will find us. Thank you for your comment. Happy New Years Eve!

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    2. A Forbidden Love short story

      Link ~ http://pagesofromantica.blogspot.com/2011/12/forbidden-love-so-passionate-they-will.html

      This will take you to Pages of Romantica Blog

      Happy Reading
      Cary

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  7. Oh my goodness, this story is amazing. Im a 15 year old boy and i get compliments from all the girls but none of them want to date me, i will keep looking for my true love and this story inspired me and touched me deep inside thank you so very much, keep writing you are an amazing writer and i will surely read more of these

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    1. Thank you for sharing with me how much you enjoyed the story. This is a link to my other blog pages of Romantica. It's another short story. Lots of ecxcitment and danger.

      http://pagesofromantica.blogspot.com/2011/12/forbidden-love-so-passionate-they-will.html

      Happy Reading,
      Cary

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  8. Nice piece of work. You really inspired me. I have my own short stories, how can i publish them on this site? I live in Zimbabwe. Help please. Contact me on: (prestondandajena@gmail.com.)

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    1. Thank you for contacting me, Preston. I will email you soon :)

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  9. A very good story with a gripping narrative. Sans the word 'cock' everything suits perfectly to the Victorian/Regency ambiance. Its both lovely and erotic, and I'm glad that you didn't compromise either one for the other.

    A small point. When Kate first met & kissed & was attracted to bellford, I felt that the compelling attraction and intensity she felt were not elaborately described. But because of the empathy you've created for Kate, the readers can easily get past that and understand her. This is the hallmark of creating a good character.

    Thank you very much for this lovely story.

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    1. I appreciate and look forward to feedback like yours. I cannot express to you how much it means to me that you take the time to write me a little review to convey what you think of what I’ve written. Thank you so very much.

      LOL yes the word “cock”! Didn’t want to use manhood. Sounded too wimpy to me. If you have another alternative for this word I would love to hear it.

      I’m thrilled you were able to get the essence of Kate. I was often confused on her behavior and direction at times but I always go wherever the characters take me without analyzing.

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  10. Really enjoyed the story and It made me shed a few tears really moving love story hope to read more soon.

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    1. I’m delighted you enjoyed the story so much. I have a few other stories. A Forbidden Love and Seductive Deception both found on Pages of romantica and Erotic pages of romance.

      Thank you for commenting :)

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  11. Wow, started reading, and couldn't stop, I hope you write many many more stories just like this one! It is very rear that I get well written stories as this one, that keeps me intrigued. Well done

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    1. You have just made my day! Thank you so very much, Kriel. I do have more stories at Pages of Romantica and also at Erotic Pages of Romance. Read on Girl!!!

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  12. predictable but not a bad one.chapter no 9,10,11 and 12 were a waste of time because after 8 chapter it was "OBVIOUS" what was going to happen, by the way,what happened to Jagger in the end????

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    1. I am grateful for the time you took to comment. Reading the word obvious in your thoughts on the story is killing me but I’m thrilled you pushed forward to read it to the end.

      Jagger will be an upcoming story soon and while writing it, that dreadful word obvious will be rolling around in my head, lol.

      Thank you for expressing your feeling for the story. Comments like yours rip me out of my comfort zone which is always a good thing.

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  13. Oh my God, I so much loved your story. It made me happy and sad at some times and made me do some dance of happiness too. Jagger was and is really a loyal and good friend, Kate and Jake were and still are made for each other. I AM TRULY IN LOVE WITH YOUR STORY. I BOW DOWN AT YOUR WRITING SPIRIT

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    1. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I loved writing this story and love it even more when readers feel what I did while creating it.

      ~Cary

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  14. Oh my God, I so much loved your story. It made me happy and sad at some times and made me do some dance of happiness too. Jagger was and is really a loyal and good friend, Kate and Jake were and still are made for each other. I AM TRULY IN LOVE WITH YOUR STORY. I BOW DOWN AT YOUR WRITING SPIRIT

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  15. its a great story. i loved it. so cute. i can imagine things the way u writes. so happy for this. well best of luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk for next one.
    and also "kiss in ur cheek" thank u for this story.

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  16. I'm not really a big fan of reading but after reading this AMAZING story I will continue to read all your books, once I started reading this one I didn't want to stop. Keep up the great work (:

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  17. Amazing story. What i liked most about it is the hope it conjures up in the reader's mind. I also loved your narration of the erotic scenes ... They were not like a poetic imagery which usually describes only the emotional part of what real people experience - that too beyond what real people consciously feel. Instead you describe the real physical act along with their feelings at a physical level. Your story does a marvelous job of letting the reader her/himself build the feelings at the emotional level around those scenes. Loved that.

    Keep writing...god bless!

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  18. Great Story! My only criticism is that the last two chapters seemed slightly rushed. Maybe you could have added another chapter or two, possibly including more romantic interactions between the couple, and the reason for which Jake hid from Katie for so long, and what happened to the other characters in the novella (Beckum, Gary, Susanna, Nelly). Just my opinion. But overall the plot was organized quite well! And I just LOVED the story! You've done an outstanding job, Cary!! :D

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Cary ~ Mizz Romantica