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April 29th, 2004

12:46 am - I think I'm winning Gorgeous storm on the horizon, it will probably hit us tomorrow sometime. Anyway, thanks to me afternoon nap I'm going to be awake for a while. So I was lounging in bed reading when I caught sight of the storm while stretching. Decided to go outside and admire it for a bit. And caught someone else admiring me. He didn't like getting busted, that's for sure. That might make things trickier the next couple of days…but I doubt it. It's rather strange to see Rose looking at me that way rather than at other men. I think he was even more furious when he tried to leave and forgot that he wasn't wearing anything. It makes me wonder what he'd say if I told him about the view I could get most mornings if I wanted. Current Mood: satisfied Current Music: pending storm

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April 28th, 2004

01:54 pm - Blast it Remind me never to get into such a ridiculous bet again. I'm exhausted. Mostly because the closer it gets to the deadline the more restless I become. I think I got next to no sleep last night. Hopefully this will all be worth it in the end. I think a nap is in order. The weather is gorgeous today, hardly a cloud in the sky and pleasantly warm. So I definitely think a nap on the balcony is called for, yes. Current Mood: exhausted

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April 20th, 2004

12:45 am - All around the town Rose is a jumpy individual. I think I almost feel bad for worsening the situation. Isn't he supposed to be the jaded one in this (pending) relationship? All I did was insist we hold hands so he "couldn't run off and abandon me" and he was jittery all day. It was fun going out on the town. The museum was interesting, though I confess I didn't look at the paintings as often as I should have. Then we went through the park and stopped at a charming little ice cream shop. He has interesting taste in ice cream. Didn't much care for my pointing it out. The man is hopelessly attached to pink. It confounds me. Blue is much more his color, why on earth does he insist on pink? I think our...debate...on the matter frightened a couple of the store clerks. Of course that lasted an age, by the time we were finished it was time for dinner. And I got to pay, seeing as he did me a favor by showing me around. He was pacing around his room earlier, it was all I could do not to laugh really. Do you suppose my plans are working? Current Mood: pleased

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April 19th, 2004

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April 11th, 2004

08:15 pm - Ridiculous Apparently everyone realizes there is something between Rose and I except Rose. Which is somehow unsurprising. Pans invited me to her house for dinner - good grief what a crush of people. I don't think I can even recall how many there were, just that there were a lot. I can't even imaginge growing up in a family that massive, it's a dizzying thought. She of course neglected to tell Rose that she'd invited me, so of course he was twitchy and offended by it all night. I was vastly amused to see him lectured by Candace (Pansy's mother) about settling down - until she dragged me into it. Rose kept sending me dark looks the whole night, like something was all my fault. It may be the fact that most of the family seems to think we're dating. I'd be willing to bet Pans had something to do with that. So everything is moving along quite nicely, and I met with Pans earlier in the day to further plot the demise of Rose. By far the most interesting Easter I've ever had. I was even sent home with some treats. Current Mood: amused

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12:15 am - The battle so far Sorry to have been in absentia once again. The bet is keeping me rather more busy than anticipated - it's rather tricky seducing the man with whom I originally organized this piece of idiocy. Idiotic is certainly the correct word - I'd say nigh on twit-like except I don't think I've quite reach that idiot's level. Nearly though, to be honest. Someone needs to give me a tip on how to curb my tendencies toward rash behavior. Rose went out this evening (my taunting him of course spurred it) and he was escorted home by the infamous Tall, Dark & Moronic that was the reason this whole mess began. I digress...I made a comment about Rose and him and he quickly cleared that up (and if he doesn't stop calling my by those ridiculous names...) and somehow put it together that I might be...slightly displeased by the though of Rose spending time with other men. So Marty is apparently on my side now...I don't think he cares so long as he's free to play. Rose has interesting friends. Save for Pans I don't think I care much for them. Speaking of Pans, she is meeting me tomorrow sometime to further plot the demise of Rose - someone remind me why I'm doing this? I must truly be out of my mind. Current Mood: anxious Current Music: mozart

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March 31st, 2004

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March 26th, 2004

10:33 am - I give up trying to understand. So this morning I went out planning to fetch back the book I tossed off to who knows where...and there it was waiting for me. With a little pot of marigolds. So I guess I really have nothing to stand upon when it comes to complaining about Rose, do I? Drat the man. Thankfully all is finally quiet again. It seems suddenly odd after all of last week. Hopefully it will stay quiet for a long, long time. Current Mood: touched

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March 25th, 2004

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March 24th, 2004

02:41 pm - I honestly think the world is ending Of all the things I expected him to do or say, it was most definitely not to ask me out to coffee just so I could get away from the racket. Of course technically it was to discuss the spring festival (which I've barely planned for). I wasn't the best of company, I think he was getting frustrated at points but I really for once was at a complete loss of words. I would swear someone is trying to tell me to swear off men - at least the stunning ones. The first one married my sister, then a bunch of asses, and now Rose thinks I'm the world's biggest loser. The very last thing I wanted was to be invited to coffee because he felt sorry for me. At least he doesn't know the entirety of my sorry life. I'm so sick of all of this. Luckily we saw them drive past the café, so I am back home and it's finally quiet. Hopefully they're gone for good but as Violet left some of her things here I'm sure they'll be back in the morning. I swear if one more thing goes wrong… Current Mood: confused

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09:03 am - NO NO NO NO NO That's it. I don't hate my sister - well, no. I still hate her. Right now I hate my father more. I told him to come fetch the hellion, not to send someone else. I specifically said don't let Brad come. Well guess who's here? Oh god why did he have to come? He's not staying here that's for certain. If she thinks I'll cave to that, she's going to find herself dealing with a lot worse than a nasty right hook. I'll put up with a lot, but not with him staying in my home. Luckily they're too busy shouting at each other to make my life more miserable than it already is. I'm hiding on my balcony for now…they'd better not start throwing things or I'm going to have some very interesting new fabrics to sell when I finally open. And now Rose is coming out onto his own balcony…why is it the man only ever sees me at my worst or most pathetic? Current Mood: depressed

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March 23rd, 2004

12:24 pm - I am never going to understand that man He looked ready to beat me into submission over what I know was a bill in his hand. Then all of a sudden he just told me to make sure Violet stayed away from the store and Pansy from now on. I'm going to pay him back anyway of course, but from someone that's usually so quick to get mad at me…I must really look pathetic for Rose to take pity on me. Wonderful. Now to go call my father and get this mess taken care of. If he's not here tomorrow to fetch the hellion, it doesn't take long to book a ticket to China. Current Mood: confused

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March 17th, 2004

07:53 pm - Fratricide I can’t believe…she…my sister is here. Here. As if that’s not enough, she went to the wrong house. She picked a fight with Pansy. And nearly spilled my entire sorry story to Rose. I hate her, I seriously, honestly hate my sister. I can’t even think straight right now. I haven’t been this upset in years. Let me try to explain all this. I was on the balcony, enjoying some wine. I keep putting off the store' s opening (my employees certainly don’t mind the paid vacation), but quite honestly I’m just not as in to it as I usually am. Not the point. I heard a major ruckus next door. Rose shouting and making noise is nothing new, but I wanted to enjoy my evening so I went to yell at him. Only…it wasn’t Rose shouting. It was Pansy and Violet. I think I almost passed out. Not only was Violet standing in Rose's living room, she'd already managed to pick a fight with the only friend I have here! I tried to interfere but Rose literally drug me out the way and said to let them go at it. Watching them I began to see what he meant. Remind me never to make Pansy angry. But it was rather pleasant to see my sister on the receiving end, it’s not often she’s outmatched in a catfight. I do wonder what started it though…never got a chance to ask. Of course, my sister hates losing so she simply abandoned that fight and rounded on me. My asking her what in the hell she was doing here inspired the bizarre, “Talking to your girlfriend” comment. Why on earth would she even think that? I mean given a choice between Pansy and Rose why would she assume I was dating Pansy? Oh, but it gets better. Because her next brilliant comment was along the lines of “I’m not surprised that Brad turned you off men, he’s a terrible husband.” She said that. In front of Pansy and Rose. I do not want anyone hearing my pitiful sob story, most especially him. I’m pathetic, yes. No one else has to know that. I hate my sister. So would someone please tell me why I’m letting her stay here? I wonder if anyone else knows she’s here? I could have her shipped off to China before anyone was the wiser, if they don’t know she came running to me. Current Mood: enraged

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March 15th, 2004

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March 12th, 2004

03:05 pm - Dratted Woman Violet called me again. What is it with her and bothering me lately? I’ve barely been back in the country and already I want to leave it again. It’s times like this I wish there was someone to field calls. Answering machines can only do so much…. Perhaps I’ll go shopping today and “forget” my cell phone. Not really sure what to buy, maybe I’ll make a second attempt at getting Rose bedroom curtains. Ah, a new chair for the balcony would be nice, the one that was already here is not in the best of condition. Current Mood: frustrated

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March 11th, 2004

03:07 pm - Never enough Time for a Break I had nearly forgotten my plans in regards to Scumbag and China. That is still going quite smoothly. He is lacking the necessary paperwork to go to China, but I’ve sent him – as a full employee – to one of our larger stores, where he’ll be trained (rigorously) while his paperwork is taken care of. Then it’s off to China until I give him permission to leave. It’s all in the contract some of his old friends…convinced him to sign. What can I say? I’m a businessman. So that is more or less finished, and I seem to have come through it high and dry despite Rose’s fears. Ha. Though I would relax a bit, stretch out on the balcony and read a bit. That’s when my sister decides to call. She’s still bemoaning the general lack of attention, even if she won’t come out and say it that way. “Neglected, no one cares about me anymore…” on and on she goes. I’m tired of it. I’m so close to just changing my number and not giving it to my family…but I managed to calm and flatter her enough that she’s left me in peace for now. Hopefully Brad will soon pick up on the fact that he needs to do something. I doubt it, but one can always hope. Back to my book now, though the way my day is started I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before my neighbor concocts a way to disturb me. Current Mood: cranky

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March 8th, 2004

02:16 pm - Lily So I was going through the store to make sure everything was in order when Rose came rushing in. The second time he's done that, though the purpose of his visit was quite different from the first time he dropped by. His little kitten had apparently run off - we looked around the shop at his insistence, though I was doubtful 'Tiger Lily' had come so far as my store. I was mistaken. The little scamp was off in the corner playing with the beadwork on a particularly expensive dress. We went after her at the same time and our hands wound up in something of a collision. He jerked them away rather quickly but I did notice that his hands are very nice. I must be more exhausted than I thought. At any rate he was relieved enough to get his precocious pet back that he smiled - I'm not sure he realized he did it. Probably not, but I won't complain as it made me feel a bit better. It's hard to stay upset about anything when he smiles like that. Now I am off to bed, before anything else happens. Current Mood: exhausted

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February 25th, 2004

08:24 pm - I should have known she was up to something She brought Rose! Of all the...Pansy brought Rose to dinner. I'm not sure which of the two of us was more stunned, him or me. I could tell he definitely didn't want to be there when he realized I was the guest of honor. He was wearing my shirt too, which I'd imagine didn't help improve his mood. It looked good on him, I'm rather pleased at how it all turned out. We actually managed to get along, the three of us (not that Pansy is ever hard to get along with). They were telling me all about a spring festival coming up in a couple of months. Apparently the Petal always has some sort of booth for it, Pansy was trying to convince me to do something as well. Maybe I'll look into it further. We wound up walking home together, Rose and I. He decided an adequate conversation was quizzing me on why I like to spend birthdays on my own. Does the man not understand that there are some benefits to solititude? Clearly not, but oh well. I really do wonder why he still insists on disliking me. Best birthday I've had in ages, to be honest. Even if my landlord didn't want to be there. Current Mood: content

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