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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 13, 2007 16:21:17 GMT -5
The small parlor was practically deserted as she took a seat, a glass of lemonade before her. Most people would be surprised to see her in here, she had never been one to eat much and desserts just weren't her thing, however it seemed the baby had other things in mind. Flicking her dark hair slightly, she rested her head in her hands, a faint smile flickering around her lips. Though the last time she had been here had not been pleasant, she was able to ignore the looks the man behind the counter was throwing her as he prepared her sundae.
When he finally set it down she stared at it for a few moments before thanking him, half of her wondering how the hell she was going to eat all that.
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 14:48:44 GMT -5
Tino entered the building, swiftly moving towards a rather beautiful woman. It wasn't his usual place to pick up women but at the point in time he was craving ice cream and it seemed just a good'a place as any. He took a seat next to her and ordered the simple sundae with JIMMIES on top, he was a little kid at heart. He turned to face her, flashing her and award winning grin, he nodded and spoke softly,"Hey beautiful."
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 14:53:32 GMT -5
Stabbing the ice cream rather mercilessly with her spoon she retracted it to find it laden with more ice cream than she could manage at once. Giving it a disgusted look she halfed it before placing it in her mouth, and letting the cold cream melt on her tongue. This would be so much easier if she was a sweets kinda gal. When a man appeared and took a seat beside her she raised an eyebrow, smirking at his words. "That's a bit forward isn't it?" Not that she wasn't beautiful, and not that he wasn't in his own right, it was more because it was such a cheesy remark.
Taking a mouthful of lemonade she watched him curiously, wondering how he would reply, and secretly smiling at the fact that he probably should have chosen a target slightly less... pregnant.
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 15:19:32 GMT -5
"Well it's better to be forward then laid back and risk the opportunity to talk to a woman such as yourself." He took a bite of his ice cream,"And..I call everyone beautiful, don't flatter yourself too much.....That's my job." He wiggled his eyebrows at her before chuckling to helf and eating more ice cream. He was attracted to pregnant women. One, because the glow they had to them was quite beautiful. Two, they were usually a challenge. Three, because he couldn't impregnate them while they were already pregnant.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 15:23:58 GMT -5
"You have made a contradiction sir, you say I am a remarkable woman and worth being talked to, but then you continue to say how I shouldn't flatter myself and the 'hello beautiful' was a way of buttering me up," an amused smile curled her full lips as she watched him. When he wiggled his eyebrows she shook her head, to keep herself from laughing. There was no harm humouring this man, besides her life had been startlingly devoid of conversation or teasing for a while now. Holding out her hand for him she introduced herself. "Gabriella Lestrange."
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 16:03:20 GMT -5
"Remarkable Eh? I'm quite sure that word had never been said by myself...although now I wish it had." "Santino Ventrella...But you can call me Tino if you'd like." He took her hand in his and lightly kissed the back of it. "A beautiful name, Gabriella, its suits you well."
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 16:09:05 GMT -5
Gabriella had of course not been quoting him directly, but she decided not to point this out to him, it would lead to a boring conversation no doubt. As he introduced himself she smiled faintly, she felt as if she recognised his name, but nothing jumped to mind so she pushed the feeling away. "Nice to meet you, Tino," if he wanted to be called this, she would comply gladly. "I always thought it suited me too," it was slight arrogance on her part, but then again she had always been proud of her appearance.
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 16:21:25 GMT -5
"Well it's always a bonus in life if you enjoy your given name." Taking a bite of his ice cream he thought about if to ask her about her current situation, being with child and all. "So...what's your story? I mean...your status?"
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 16:24:47 GMT -5
"I suppose so," watching him eat his ice cream gave her even less incentive to finish hers and she gave it a digusted look before setting her spoon down, she would probably keel over if she ate that much at once anyway. Hearing his question she smiled, holding up her left hand where a large diamond glittered forth from her engagement ring. "Engaged, you?"
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 16:34:33 GMT -5
"Hmm...Depressed" he said looking over at her rather large, shiny ring. "How far along are you?"
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 16:40:01 GMT -5
Making her face into the look you give a small child when they did something cute before she spoke, her eyes dancing with amusement. "Awwwww," for some reason she glanced down at her stomach at this question, as if just to make sure it was still there, or the answer to the question was engraved in the fabric of her dress. "Nearly six and a half months," the pride in her voice was evident, the baby inside her had become the only thing that really mattered in her life anymore, it was something she knew would never leave her and would always love her.
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 16:47:57 GMT -5
"Wow, you look great for 6 and half months." Turning his body to face her he asked,"So do I still have a chance? Or are you and your fiance happy and lovey dovey?" He was rather blunt and he didn't want to waste his time and energy on something unattainable.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 17:00:46 GMT -5
Giving him a puzzled look she almost laughed. "Why do most 6 and a half month pregnant women sprout boils or become ugly for some reason," she was teasing of course, but then again she hardly got why she looked any better than other pregnant women... well except those that she had looked better than at the beginning. At his question she stared at him for a few minutes before sighing lightly and looking down at her drink. She could hardly unburden herself on a stranger could she? Though no doubt that sigh would tell him exactly what he wanted to know about her marriage.
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Post by Santino 'Tino' Ventrella on Sept 16, 2007 17:07:29 GMT -5
"Oh yes. Usually at 6 and half months exactly, they hit a wall and look proper pitiful...but you have obviously dodged that wall." He waited for a responce for his next question but upon hearing the sigh he knew it wasn't exactly perfect. "You can tell me if you want...I won't judge you. I'm actually a great listener....and understanding. It's a downfall sometime," he said attempting to joke with her.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Sept 16, 2007 17:12:46 GMT -5
Opening her mouth in a mock shock expression she looked at him. "Ahhh, I will make sure to keep an eye out for that wall, don't want to lose my looks," it was fun teasing again, she didn't get much practise nowadays, unless she was with Triston. When he attempted to match her light heartedness she gave him a warm smile. "I'd probably just depress you," there was also some things she probably shouldn't be relaying to a stranger.
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