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My name is Sugar. Really. Given to me by my mama. I grew up in Wyoming with horses and everything. I moved to Utah in 6th grade and have lived here ever since. I love to read. I recently discovered I am sort of good at writing. I mainly work on erotica. I love it! I am good at it! I love writing short stories and flash fiction. I usually wait until the last minute, I seem to do best under pressure. My love of scrapbooking has led to my overtaking of the dining room and is now overflowing to other rooms in my home. I make and sell cards and altered items. I am mommy to two awesome girls. They are the biggest drama queens I know, but I love them!
TT Rules:1. Read the previous Tuesday Tag Posts so you know what the story's about.2. Write your scene - suggested word count is somewhere around 500 words.3. Make sure your scene doesn't contain anything offensive and that it continues on in a sensible way from the previous post.*4. If you're tagged (and we will make sure you're okay with it beforehand), you must write the scene in time for the Tuesday Tag Post - that means you'll have a week, no more, no less.5. Tell us a little about yourself so we can do the introductory post right here, on Critique This WIP.6. Have fun!*we reserve the right to de-tag you if your scene is unacceptable.**Note: This piece is not historically accurate. Instead, it is a prime example of Creative License.**
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The day was lovely and warm. The sun shone down on the horses and glinted off the shiny silver of the harnesses. Jocelyn concentrated on the reflection of the sun when a throat-clearing interrupted her thoughts. She jumped and turned to her carriage partner. His face was intent on hers as if he was trying to see into her soul.
She felt the slight squeeze on her hand as he took hers and held it, anchoring her. She gazed into his eyes. Not sure what she was seeing in them, she looked down. James smiled, grabbed her chin with his warm hand and raised her lips to his.
His kiss was so soft and easy. Jocelyn relaxed, closed her eyes and leaned into him. Everything was forgotten. The wedding, the stress of her mother, her headache. Colin. Colin? She jerked away from James and blushed.
With lowered lids Jocelyn whispered “What do you want with me James?”
“Jocelyn, I find you desirable, intelligent and compatible. We will make an excellent couple. Our marriage would make wonderful changes and partnerships for the country.”
“Compatible?” Jocelyn asked. “That’s what you see me as? Someone who’s compatible? Why not your true love?”
Tears flowed freely. She couldn’t hold them back any longer. James took her face in his hands again and looked deeply into her reddened eyes.
“Jocelyn, I do care for you. I do. But we need to take time to get to know one other. That’s why I’m here.”
She felt her cheeks pink and turned away from him.
“I’m just confused, James”, she admitted. “I need time to think.”
“Understandable. I will give you all the time you need.” He paused. “Just don’t take too long, our parents may have to marry each other in the mean time.”
This made her smile. Feeling better, Jocelyn was able to enjoy the rest of the ride. James made it easy to relax and be herself again. They talked about everything and nothing. They were like old friends. Comfortable.
Finding their way back to the stables after a few hours of exploring, they were flushed and smiling. Colin greeted the carriage, not meeting Jocelyn’s eye as he helped her out. He didn’t acknowledge her until she and James were on their way to the house. As if she could feel his eyes on her back, she turned and caught his stare. It was filled with pain and love.
Had she lost her chance?
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And who's in the hot seat next week? None other than:
Erica Woolridge!
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