Twisted Strings [MONSTER EDITING - Read at your own risk]

Hymns for Reckless Hearts

‘’So Oliver tell me, I am willing to give you everything, but where is my place in your life?’’ I waited for his answer, I knew that if he didn’t forgive me I would be shattered but I would still be satisfied at same time that I confessed this to him – this time more properly (save the spongebob pajamas).

‘’Tell me where’s my place?’’ I asked again with fresh tears in my eyes, I gave me a long look- the one that pierced right through my soul. He closed his eyes and grabbed my hand, the single touch sent tingles through my body. His touch was warm and full of life.

Oliver guided my hand and put it on his chest where his heart was, I could feel the beat which was as fast as mine, as if our hearts rhymed.

‘’Your place is right here…’’ That answer was enough for the rest of eternity.

I closed the distance between us and threw my arms around his neck, embracing him with more confidence that I had ever used around him. I buried my face in crook of his neck taking in his sweet scent, he smelled like summer air and lemons, but for once I didn’t complain. Oliver’s arms came around my waist and his hot breath tickled my neck, he pressed us together returning my embrace with the warmest hug I have received from a guy other than Rhodes or my dad.

‘’You took so damn long,’’ Oliver whispered in my ear, his voice husky and deep from overwhelming emotions, ‘’I love you Violet Quinn, I love you so much that I can spend the rest of my life singing hymns for you.’’ I laughed and closed my eyes, enjoying the moment of imperfect perfection and the one I had often dreamed in restless nights.

And this wasn’t just than teenage dream or childhood fantasy – it was real. And I felt alive, my hearts was in sync with his and I realized how true dad’s statement had been.

Life wasn’t supposed to be a straight line.

When you walk in the same circle, you get sadness but you know happiness would come in your path again, it is bound to be there. In straight line, you keep walking and walking…you don’t know if you will ever get that happiness, that love.

That time I had said ‘I don’t want to walk in circles!’

I was glad I had been wrong.

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That night, I sat outside on steps of porch – which had become my new favorite spot of the house – I smiled at nothingness and stared at the starry sky when I heard dad’s foot steps behind me. He sat down beside me and gave me a steaming mug of Hot Chocolate,

‘’How was the party today?’’ He asked me,

‘’Awesome, ‘’ I replied looking at him, ‘’I’m glad everything is fine now.’’

‘’Aren’t you sad you didn’t win?’’

I shook my head, ‘’Rhodes gave me fine piece of knowledge about that, between I have my friends with me, I got so much that I don’t regret anything. I am just grateful for the experience.’’

Dad went speech less for a while and I spoke on, ‘’Dad when I saw Lana squealing with that giant smile on her face saying she got money for college…you can’t imagine how I felt. I felt so happy for her that I swear my heart could have burst form joy. It made me cry at the same time.’’ I conveyed my feelings to him, taking a sip from my mug,

‘’You’ve grown up into a fine girl Quinn. You are sunshine for my life, I’m so proud of you that I swear my heart would burst form the feeling.’’ He said hugging me,

I laid my head on his shoulder and grinned, ‘’No, don’t let it burst, who’ll feed us food if it does?’’

‘’Remind me never to praise you ever again.’’ We both began laughing,

‘’Dad?’’

‘’Hmmn…’’

‘’Do you think, if mom would be here she would be proud as well?’’ I asked meekly,

‘’Your mom was a wild reckless woman; I bet she would’ve been more than proud. She would’ve been throwing parties for a week for your stead. She would boast about you and your friends, she was like that.’’

We sat like that in silence, my staring at the stars and trying to picture mom throwing house parties for me when dad said,

‘’Quinn, when you forgave me, I was in shock, I never expected that. But I am glad you did, I could never be relieved of that burden else wise.’’

‘’It’s nice isn’t it? When people forgive you…’’ I replied thinking about Oliver,

‘’Yes, and it takes a great heart to do so,’’ he told me and I could feel him smiling, ‘’and no I’m not praising you.’’

‘’We are leaving in two days by the way, after seeing off Stella and Lana.’’ I reminded him. The thing was, Oliver was joining us as well. It took me a great deal to convince Rhodes but in the end he agreed, with rather grumpy look on his face though. Oliver was to leave in September to complete his college and he told me he would plan the rest after ward. We had promised we would stay with each other after I complete my last year here and I was looking forward for it.

‘’Just don’t trash the place; it cost a lot to buy it.’’

‘’You should be happy I am giving your shop two extra men.’’

‘’But that’s just for a month.’’ He replied back,

‘’Don’t worry, we three would find you some labor.’’ I answered assuring him, but I had promised him I would run the coffee shop/café with all my heart, even if it was for a month.

‘’Quinn I think you should take your siblings with you as well, they’ll enjoy in there‘’ Just as he spoke, Elliot’s voice came from inside,

‘’I am not living with old Grace for a month, she cooks the worst food and have a zoo made in her house.’’

‘’Oh please dad, I’m not taking them’’ I cried, ‘’ I already have to take care of two boys who probably hate each other, I can’t handle two devils and one smartass.’’

‘’Whatever you say Quinn, let me just wish you luck.’’

‘’Thanks’’ I said, ‘’I always need that.’’

I used to things problems and troubles screw you, they ruin you. I have learned than you can always change your choices, by making things simpler for your selves and others, by relying on friends by trusting people and taking risks.

Lets just say, I, Violet Quinn was changing her image of life and forming a new opinion because when life gives you lemons, you will remember that you can always throw them back or make a fine lemonade out of them. The choice is yours…

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5/12/13

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