Julianna (juscully)
Duchess of Luby
"I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone.? Audrey Hepburn
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Post by Julianna (juscully) on Mar 22, 2006 12:11:42 GMT 10
rule number six coming anytime soon??? lol just kidding! love this story! cant wait for more!
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Post by larue on Mar 23, 2006 1:55:59 GMT 10
Luka rolled his eyes and tugged on Abby’s hand as they strolled through the shopping mall.
“Will you at least try to enjoy yourself?” he said as he linked his arm through her’s. “You were the one that didn’t want to go to the movie.”
“It’s making me crazy knowing that he is at the apartment with her.” Luka sighed.
“He wasn’t there when we left and he’ll be gone before we get back. I think he gets it that you don’t want to see him.” Abby sighed and her hand tightened on his arm.
“Do you think I am wrong in that?” Luka shrugged and patted her hand. He gestured toward Eric and Becca just ahead of them. They were holding hands and laughing.
“Think they’re pretty serious?” Abby shrugged.
“I know she’d like to be. But, I don’t know what Eric is thinking these days.” Luka looked into the window of a computer electronics store and stopped.
“No...no...no...we’ll never get out of there!” Abby dragged him past the door with a laugh. Luka frowned playfully as they caught up with Eric and Becca. Abby eyed the open doorway of the Gymboree shop and it’s way too enticing displays of colorful baby wear. Luka shook his head.
“I think we need to split up for a little while,” Eric suggested as Becca’s eyes followed Abby’s and she smiled. He nudged Luka.
“What do you say we do a little guy shopping and meet in an hour for dinner and a little game of pool?” Luka glanced at Abby and grinned.
“Sounds good to me.” Abby smiled and waved her fingers as she and Becca wandered away into the baby wear shop.
They were already at a table when Luka and Eric found their way to the bar. They were both carrying a black bag from the Victoria’s Secret shop.
“What did you buy?” Abby asked. Luka grinned.
“A souvenir,” he said.
“For who?”
“Uh...for me?”
“From Victoria’s Secret?” Luka nodded.
“Let me see...” Abby reached for the bag. Luka pulled it away and tucked it behind him in the chair.
“Not here,” he shook his head. He leered at her. Abby glanced at Becca and they both giggled.
“You went shopping at Victoria’s Secret for...you?” Luka and Eric nodded.
“Yeah...I would have to say that it was for us,” Eric said as he looked at him. “ I mean eventually...” Luka nodded and grinned at Abby.
“Oh geez,” she said as she buried her face in her hands. “You bought something like that while you were shopping with my... brother?” Luka snickered.
“What do you mean, Sis? I helped him pick it out,” Eric grinned and cast a glance at Becca. “Got one of my own too.” Her face flooded with color as she looked away from him shaking her head. Luka reached for the menu and surveyed the dinner choices with interest.
“So...what sounds good here?” he asked.
It was after midnight when Eric and Becca dropped them off. Eric walked Abby to the apartment complex entrance.
“I think she’s a keeper,” Abby said as she tipped her head back to the car where Luka was laughing and saying good-by to Becca. Eric grinned and nodded. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her. Abby held on tight and blinked.
“Bring her to Chicago, Eric,” she said. “Soon?”
“We’ve already talked about it,” he said softly and pressed a kissed to the top of her head. He pulled away and held up his hand as he headed back to the car. Luka stopped and they shook hands.
“Have a safe trip back,” Eric said. “Enjoy your...uh...souvenir?” Luka laughed and waved as Eric slipped back into the car. Luka rested his arm across Abby’s shoulders and they watched as the car pulled out of the parking lot and was gone.
Maggie was curled up on the couch with a book when they opened the door of the apartment. She looked up and smiled.
“Have a good time?” she asked. Abby nodded and Luka grinned.
“I’ll, uh, put these things in our bags,” he said as he lifted their packages and headed toward the hallway. Abby took her jacket off and laid it over the back of a chair. She looked up and her eyes met Maggie’s. She smiled slightly.
“How was Lauren?” she asked.
“Wonderful,” Maggie smiled. “She played, took a bottle from me and went right to sleep.”
“That’s good,” Abby nodded. Maggie took a deep breath.
‘You know, you haven’t asked me anything about your father.” Abby looked at her and shrugged.
“I never intended to.”
“I wish you would just talk to him, Abby,” Maggie said quietly. “He wants to talk to you.”
“Well, it’s a little late to have him back in my life again.”
“He’s not back in your life, Abby. He’s in mine.”
“Which I think is absolutely nuts!” Maggie just smiled and Abby rolled her eyes.
“Have you like...forgotten...all the years of being alone? Struggling because he ran out on us?”
“I haven’t forgotten,” Maggie said quietly, “but maybe I have... forgiven.” Abby snorted in disgust.
“He was afraid of the disease, Abby.”
“Well, so was I! And I was only seven years old, Mom. He left me to face it all alone...with you ...and with Eric.” She stood up and moved to stand in front of the door wall and looked outside at the night. She folded her arms across her chest and sighed.
“I have a hard time forgetting - or forgiving - that. Please don’t push it.” Maggie studied Abby’s slim back for a moment and then sighed.
“Well, I appreciate you letting me babysit so we could spend some time with Lauren,” she said. Maggie stood up and crossed the room. She wrapped her arms around Abby and hugged her.
“This has been a good visit, sweetheart,” she said. “Thank you for coming.” Abby hesitated and then turned around in her mother’s arms and hugged her as well. Maggie pulled back and studied her face for a moment.
“You are a wonderful daughter, Abby,” she said. “I am so happy to see you getting all of the things you deserve...and that you’re happy.” Maggie kissed her on the cheek and then patted her shoulders before pulling away.
“I am going to bed,” she said with a smile. “I’ll talk to you in the morning.” Abby nodded and hugged herself again as she looked around the apartment livingroom.
Why was it so difficult for her to forgive? Eric seemed to be able to do it. He’d never really spoken about David but he seemed to have accepted his presence. Maggie certainly did. Was it being bi-polar...or their meds...or what? How could they forget all those horrible years?
She had adored her father at one time in her life...just as a little girl should. But now, all she could remember was the look on his face when she had told him that she wanted to be a doctor...that she needed his help with college. He had laughed at that. Laughed right in her face. He’d wondered how she could do that if she was crazy like her mother. Abby had closed an emotional door that day that made all of her relationships with men so difficult. Richard had been the first to pry it open only to have it slam shut again. Then Luka...John...Jake...and now Luka again. She’d finally begun to feel safe with Luka. Luka had known that she had it in her to be a doctor. He had known that she’d make a good mother when even she didn’t believe it. He’d had faith in her. Rock solid faith.
“Ready for bed?” he asked and shook her from her thoughts. Abby turned around and smiled. He practically filled the small hallway door as he leaned against the wall.
“Do I get to see what you bought tonight?” she asked. He contemplated for a moment and then shook his head.
“I’d think I’d rather wait until your...uh... mother isn’t in the next room.” Abby giggled softly and moved toward him. Luka grinned and held out his arms. She moved into the circle and sighed as he hugged her.
“So...rules of the road...” she said quietly. “Rule number...?”
“Six,” he said as he bent his head to kiss her, “...look forward to going home again?” Abby smiled as she looked up at him.
“Oh...yeah,” she sighed happily.
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Post by larue on Mar 23, 2006 2:00:58 GMT 10
I need some advice....should I end it here or take them to visit Susan and Chuck in Iowa City???
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Post by elicia on Mar 23, 2006 2:27:23 GMT 10
Well the greedy ones will tell you to go on and write about Susan and Chuck, as a reader I'll definitely say it . As a writer, I'll just say if you feel inspired go for it, if not it was a nice way of ending the story
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Post by loopyallie on Mar 23, 2006 2:45:37 GMT 10
Oh yes I think you should get the Luby to visit Chusan to I can have my Suby fix! I sooo love this story!
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Post by lulu on Mar 23, 2006 2:48:06 GMT 10
I think that was a great chapter. If you wanna take it on then we'll all be here supporting you and buggin you to do more!
Abi*Lulu
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Julianna (juscully)
Duchess of Luby
"I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone.? Audrey Hepburn
Posts: 352
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Post by Julianna (juscully) on Mar 23, 2006 4:43:33 GMT 10
i agree with elicia. I'd love to see you continue with this story, just cause i really really love it. But if you decide to not continue that was a woderful ending!
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Mar 23, 2006 8:31:22 GMT 10
I love it.
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Post by Noora on Mar 25, 2006 21:55:48 GMT 10
still loving it. Continue please!<3
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Post by zelda on Mar 25, 2006 23:37:13 GMT 10
I read the whole story today.It's so original.The end is perfect but as I miss Susan very much,it would be great to hear from her again.
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Post by <3 LubyII <3 on Mar 25, 2006 23:55:22 GMT 10
I love the update. You should definately take them to visit Chuck and Susan!!!
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Post by charlieluby on Mar 26, 2006 0:48:52 GMT 10
Really good fanfic! Cant wait for more. Do update!
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Post by charlieluby on Mar 26, 2006 0:49:34 GMT 10
Really good fanfic! Cant wait for more. Do update! Do you realli think we should be doing this? I do
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Julianna (juscully)
Duchess of Luby
"I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone.? Audrey Hepburn
Posts: 352
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Post by Julianna (juscully) on Mar 31, 2006 11:48:51 GMT 10
have you decided if you're gonna continue this story or not? *pouts* I love love love it!!! And miss miss miss it!!! ahaha
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Post by larue on Apr 1, 2006 8:26:14 GMT 10
Actually I have been mulling over a visit to Susan's family on the way home. It would definitely be a crossover to my Susan fan fic because I need her niece in the picture for what I am planning.
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