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Post by Alison on Jun 9, 2010 16:22:17 GMT -5
Alice never knew what love was. Sure, she heard about it in movies, and on television in shows, to see two people actually very happy to be together. Even on those news channel shows, she has seen couples celebrating their 50th anniversary, and they still look like that they're very much in love. Alice knew that she needed him and he needed her. She knew that he was still putting up a front to the press-and she understood that. He had to protect his private life, but she should push him to show that he is a nice guy who wants to love underneath it all.
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Alice rolled her eyes with a smile on her face. "Sure thing boss" Alice teased with a smirk. Alice pouted when he said that. "I wasn't. I'm just.." She trailed off. She was nervous about this whole thing. She frowned when he laughed. Oh jeez. How can he be so lighthearted when he is hanging on by a small thread of line -his arc reactor. Alice looked at his hole in his chest and snapped her eyes back up when he grasped her wrist. She smiled, needing that comfort of words. Ick, So that substance came from the arc reactor. So its like this plasma that the arc reactor makes from using its energy up. "I am careful." She muttered as she pulled it out gently. She watched as he attached the arc to the wire and then the arc into his hole and locked it in place. Alice smiled back at him and gasped whenhe grabbed her and pulled her close. She kissed him back.
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Few days later, as Tony is working on his new experiment: Markl version 2, aka the Iron Man suit, but he's just calling it the Markl v.2. And Alice was out, trying to find a vacant building to start her Daycare Center, Jarvis called Tony. "Sir, Alice is at the hospital. She needs you to go now." Alice had phoned Tony's home via her cellphone and Jarvis picked up for her. She thanked the lord that Tony was smart to make an Aritificial Intelligence Robot. Alice hung up the phone and sighed. Of course she couldn't tell him this over t he phone. She didn't even know what was wrong with her. Just that her doctor told her that her advanced blood-work came in and she should go to the hospital immediately. So, Alice is in her own room,in a gown, connected to an IV, and watching tv. So much for her plans to find a vacant lot for her Daycare Center. Alice pouted.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 9, 2010 18:28:00 GMT -5
Tony had been putting up a facade all these years, all these years he had been lying to the press even himself. As much as he hated to admit it but, he had been lying to himself. All those years that he believed he was happy with his life. Happy the way it turned out and how it was going to stay. That was all bullshit, it was a lie. He was miserable with his life. All that money and damn it, the quote “All the money in the world can’t make you happy” was correct. It couldn’t make you happy, it could make you miserable. That was damn sure.
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He smirked at her teasing, he looked at her affectionately as she stood next to the chair. He laughed softly, showing her he was teasing her also. He rubbed his thumb over her cheek,smiling at her. He can be lighthearted becaue, he knew the precents of all the possibilities;good and bad. And the good outweighed the bad so he had every right to be lighthearted or so he thought. He chuckled softly, she was too cute while being in discomfort. Despite that, she was doing fine even if she made faces as she came into contact with the plasma. He ran his hand through her hair and cupped her cheek as she worked, “I know you are, why do you think I asked you to do it,” he paused, “No offence Jarvis.” Hey robot had feelings to well, artifical feeling but hey, same concept. Tony looked at her, smiling. God, could this woman be any more beautiful? The answer to him was no but, she never stopped amazing him.
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Tony jumped up from his place as soon as Jarvis said Alice. He pushed his chair away, grabbing his coat in the process. “Jarvis, save everything for me and place the room under lockdown until I give the overide. No one comes in here.” He trusted Pepper, Jim and Obadiah but, hell, someone could turn on him. He was being that cautious with this new suit. He slipped on the suit jacket and headed toward his garage in a small run. He picked the car nearest to the exit and climbed in. Tony spewed a string of curses until the car roared to life. All kinds of thoughts ran through his mind, what’s wrong, every single question someone could ask in a situation like this. Hell, he didn’t know what the situation even was. Tony punched the gas and headed toward the hospital, speeding like a mad man. He exhaled slowly, calming himself down as he near the hospital.
The door to her room flew open and in stepped a crazed, mad man a.k.a Tony Stark. He rushed over to her side, “Alice, are you alright? What’s wrong?” He grabbed her hand, squeezing it slightly. Whether it was to comfort her or himself, he didn’t know. He stared down at her, his eyes filled with worry.
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Post by Alison on Jun 9, 2010 18:40:57 GMT -5
Alice smiled. Sure, she knew that the good outweighed the bad but at the same time, she knew that the bad could happen. She smiled when he rubbed his thumb over her cheek. He is too adorable for words. It was an odd feeling to feel the plasma. Or the fact that she was in his chest. So weird. Alice giggled. "I dunno." She shrugged. Jarvis moved over to Tony, watching his every move. "None taken Tony." Hell, Jarvis understood that since it didn't have hands, it couldn't do the task that Tony needed Alice to do. Even though Jarvis was a robot, Jarvis did learn about people. and Jarvis was 100% certain that Alice was great for Tony.
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Jarvis watched Tony as he got ready. "Sure. Saving all data on Markl version 2." Jarvis said, waiting for Tony to leave the room, before putting the room on lockroom. Alice sighed as she rested against the pillows. The doctor came in to look at her vitals and then left. Ugh. Maybe it wasn't good to say that it was urgent. But hell, she didn't even know what she had.
Alice gasped as she heard the door slam open and Tony ran to her side. She shrugged. "I dunno. They said that I had something extra in my blood, hormones elevating or something." She said with a smile, squeezing his hand. The doctor walked in and blinked, seeing Tony by her bedside. "Miss Woods, is he allowed here?" Alice blinked at Tony before back at the doctor named Dr Harlow. Dr. Harlow, a pretty blonde,who was tall with a smile on her face. "Of course." Alice said with a nod. "Well, great news. You need to be taking prenatal vitamins from now til the end of the second trimester. And no caffiene, coffee, fast food." Alice blinked at the information. "Plus, it was interesting to see that you're 4 weeks along and no morning sickness." Dr Harlow commented, looking down at her clipboard. Alice blinked. "So, you're telling me that I'm pregnant?" Alice squeaked, surprised, but happy. Hell, at 23 she was a bit young, but she can support herself and she wasn't even thinking about abortion. She looked over at Tony to gage his reaction, since he was the father. Dr. Harlow smiled. "Yes. Congratulations Miss Woods." She said before leaving the room.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 9, 2010 23:48:22 GMT -5
The bad would never happen, Tony’s conscious would never allow it; he would never allow it to happen. He was damn sure that the bad would never reach the surface of him nor would it ever reach his mind. His mind was his scantuary, the only place the lies, the decepetions, and the greed could not be breached. His mind was like the Great Wall of China,a tall barrier that would—could never be brought down or breached. His brows furrowed slightly as he concentrated on the words in his mind. Yes, he could tell that Jarvis could read and act out emotions. Tony hoped to God that Jarvis would become the first robot to actually be able to feel the emotions that he acted. ---
Tony had barely heard what Jarvis’ reply was before he had reached the door and walked out. Tony didn’t even really understand what Jarvis had said, he heard it but, didn’t comprehend it. He ran his hand through his hair as he grabbed the pair of keys off a hook, walking toward the car. His psyche whirled with thoughts that were unformed and running together. It made him annoyed.
His eyes darted from her to the door as she spoke, his bones felt like they were jello. He looked at the chair behind him and pulled it to her side before sitting down, just as his legs have out. He grabbed her hand as he sat next to her, his mind racing at all the possibilities of what could be wrong with her. His head snapped toward the sound of door opening. Tony stared at the doctor as if he was going to kill her if something was seriously wrong with Alice. “Of course, I’m allowed in her, I’m her boyfriend.” He replied in a low voice as he stood up. He slowlly sat back down as the doctor began to talk about vitamins and shit. His eyes widened as she said “four weeks along”. His grip on her hand slackened as he stared dumbfounded at the fact she was pregnant with his kid.
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Post by Alison on Jun 9, 2010 23:58:33 GMT -5
One day, Jarvis will feel the same emotions that Tony feels. At least, Jarvis hoped so.
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Alice blinked when he sat down, holding her hand. Alice hoped nothing was wrong. It would devastate her and himself. Alice leaned over and kissed his cheek gently before Dr. Harlow came in. Dr Harlow smiled at Tony Stark. "Just making sure, Mr. Stark." Dr. Harlow was an esteemed doctor, very nice, and definitely confidential. Dr. Harlow blinked as Tony's hand slackened slightly. "I'll leave you two be for a bit. Press this button when you want me to bring in the vitamins and to make another appointment in the next month for your check-up." Dr. Harlow said easily as she left the room. Alice blinked at him. "Are you alright Tony? I know it's a lot to take in. But, I'm not aborting the child, I will be keeping it. If you want to break up with me now you can-" Alice rambled, her mind and thoughts on overdrive. What if he didn't want the baby? And she would have to bring up the child alone? Alice was mentally preparing herself for getting ready to leave his house even though she just moved in two days ago, and preparing herself to tell her parents about her and Tony and then her with child and then her and Tony no more. She really had no idea how Tony would take it. Or if he even wanted a child anyway. Inwardly, Alice hoped it was a baby girl.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 10, 2010 0:28:38 GMT -5
Tony would go to hell and back if something was wrong with her. Hell, he would hire a dozen of the greatest doctors alive to figure out what was wrong with her. He kissed her cheek back in return and turned as Dr. Harlow came in. He made no comment, only nodding to her. He let go of Alice’s hand in shock and leaned back into the chair, placing both hands behind his head. He stared, dazed, as Dr. Harlow talked. He couldn’t hear a damn thing as if everything was on mute. He closed his eyes and leaned back in the chair, well, at least it was deadly or serious. Okay, maybe it was serious but, not serious serious. Tony turns his head toward Alice, he nodded slowly, “Yes, I’m fine, just shocked.” He stared at her as she began rambling about what she would and wouldn’t do with his baby.His.He got up out of the chair, sat next to her as he cupped her chin. He stares at her, “Just shut up and kiss me.” He brought her face close to his with a smile on his face before, kissing her on the lips.
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Post by Alison on Jun 10, 2010 0:40:09 GMT -5
God, Alice has no idea what would happen. Jeez. She had seen this on that MTV show, 16 and Pregnant, where the fathers ditch the girls when they find out that the girl is pregnant. Alice really hoped that wasn't the case here. She nodded and listened to Dr. Harlow, considering Tony wasn't listening at all. Alice wondered briefly if they should put him on a hospital bed as well. She glanced at him from time to him as he leaned back. Alice missed his hand on hers. She craved his touch. Alice knew that she was rambling right now. She couldn't help it. She was nervous as all hell, and well, she didn't expect to be pregnant. She knew that there was a chance, but. She stopped rambling when he cupped her chin as he sat next to her on the bed. Alice's eyes widened slightly as she leaned towards him, putting a hand on his cheek gently, kissing him fully back on the lips. She pulled back abruptly. "So, wait, you want this baby?" Alice blinked at him, watcing his reaction before being pulled into another one of his kisses yet again.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 10, 2010 0:57:55 GMT -5
He was shocked, she honestly thought that he would abandon her? Hell, he would never to do that even if she wasn’t pregnant. He was not going to be like assholes he knew who didn’t give a damn about their girl or the baby. That was correct, he wasn’t listening. He wasn’t trying to be rude, he was in a state of shock. That was all. He felt her staring at him as he tried to calm himself. He inhaled and exhaled slowly before, opening his eyes to look at her. Worry was written all over her face as she stared at him. He could tell by the way she was talking that she feared he would leave her; that he would abandon her. He would never leave her side, not for all the money in the world. He kissed her back, groaning as she pulled away from him. “Of course, I want the baby.” He whispered before kissing her again and again.
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Post by Alison on Jun 10, 2010 1:11:06 GMT -5
Well she knew that he wouldn't be listening because he was shocked. Hell, she was too. She never knew that it would happen this way. She wanted to be in a relationship with Tony as boyfriend and girlfriend for a year, then get married, then have a few years to themselves then bring in kids. But fate handed them an opportunity to start a family right then and there. Alice knew that her mom would be shocked, but also pleased to have a grandkid on the way. Her mother was the type to want grandkids and her daughter to be married already. Alice's heart fluttered as he said that he wanted the baby. Oh jeez. What if this got out to the public before her parents knew? That would be awful. She smiled at him before kissing him again, pulling him closer to her in the awfully tiny hospital bed.
A small laugh was heard from the doorway and there stood Dr. Harlow with a smile on her face. "Im guessing the father is delighted to be having a child." Dr. Harlow said as Alice bashfully and reluctantly pulled away from Tony and peeked out at her from behind him. "No he doesn't want the kid at all, he hates me now, thanks doc." Alice said sarcastically. Of course he was happy. Didn't this doctor just see them making out? Dr. Harlow smiled, as she stepped over and took the IV out, and placed a bandaid on Alice's right hand. "I have the prenatal vitamins in a baag on the table over there. You are also free to go. When will you be free to meet for a appointment?" Alice thought as she shrugged. "Just give me a time and a date and I'll be there." Alice replied to Dr. Harlow. Dr. Harlow smiled. "I'll call you with the date and time. Congratulations again." Dr. Harlow then left the room. Alice sighed as she leaned against the pillows, spotting her clothes in a folded pile on a chair next to the bed. Alice looked up at the big brown eyes of Tony and gave a short happy laugh, before leaning up, her hand on his cheek again, and kissing his lips softly.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 10, 2010 21:49:59 GMT -5
Yes he was shocked, he was supposed to be stunned to silence; not her, him. She was the one who was supposed to be shocked but, able to answer. Hell, he wanted to speak and ask the doctors millions of questions but, he couldn’t. He was too stunned to even form a coherent repsone or question. He wanted to curse whatever—whoever brought this on them but, he also wanted to thank them. Tony could finally start to love and grow in love with the woman whom carried his child. Tony knew for a fact that Alice’s parents would be overjoyed, but, one thought gnawed at him. Would they look down on him for getting their daughter pregnant before getting married. Tony did want to marry her, but, he didn’t want to force it onto her. He would wait until she was ready, if he had to. He allowed himself to be pulled closer to her.
Tony looked up briefly as Dr. Harlow walked into the room, he wrapped an arm, protectively around Alice’s shoulder. “Of course, the said father is delighted to having a child.”. He smirked at Alice’s sarcasm as he ran a hand through his hair. Tony shook his head as he sat on the bed, adjacent to Alice. He watched as the doctor began getting Alice off the iv and everything else. He stared down at Alice as the doctor told them that Alice was free to go home. “Thanks doc.” He nodded as he hugged Alice to his side, watching the doctor’s every move. Hey, he was becoming very protective over his woman. He watched as Alice and Dr. Harlow conversed about the appointment. He let out a small sigh as he put the chair back in its orginal position. He looked down at Alice and kissed her back with much gusto, he pulled away. “I’m so happy you’re okay.” He whispered softly, resting his head against her forehead.
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Post by Alison on Jun 10, 2010 22:12:55 GMT -5
Alice's parents weren't the stiffiest of people. They were more, go with the flow people. Hell, her parents would usually be seen at hippie festivals and concerts, chatting up the hippie "celebrities" like Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay (part of the GratefulDead) to name a few. Sure, Alice's mother would love to see her married, then have kids, but they would be delighted either way. Hell, Alice's older brother Alan already have two children and a third on the way, and he is only 6 years older than she. Her parents didn't want to have a big family, but did want lots of grandchildren for some reason. Alice didn't know if she wanted to be married just yet. Or get married after having the baby. She guessed that would have been a better way.
Dr Harlow nodded back to Alice and Tony and left. She smiled into the kiss when he kissed her back with much gusto. She grinned. "I'm fine. Just surprised is all." Alice shrugged with a smile still on her face.
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A few weeks passed, and her parents overjoyed to meet Tony Stark as just a boyfriend to Alice. They disregarded him as the CEO to Stark Industries and just regarded him as the father to their third (but technically fourth since Alice's sister in-law is far more along than her) grandchild. They had a lovely dinner two weeks ago, and her mother, Ramona, loved hearing about her and Tony, and they got the whole-low-down on what happened over in Afghanistan. Sure, Ramona was surprised that they had sex, but Ramona was glad that it was this American guy and that it was consensual instead of forced with a Afghani-guy.
Also, Alice got together with a friend of hers named Kristin and they started up their Daycare center. At the moment, they got out payments to the landlord and got contracters to get the place up and running, as well as two lawyers (friends of theirs) for the licensing the place. But they wont be open for business anytime soon. Alice sighed as she went downstairs to Tony's "lair" and her eyebrows were raised when she went into his garage (also a way in from the house-side, to see him flying in the air with his invention on. Needless to say, Alice was impressed.
Jarvis was impressed as well, and knew of Alice's entrance, and immediately had lights on the floor so that Alice knew where to sit and watch. Tony also had written a note earlier in the day to tell her to come down and watch his experiments.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 10, 2010 23:17:06 GMT -5
Tony didn’t even know her parents and he was worried to death. His whole life he was judged and it didn’t help now since he is going to be a father nor did it help that he just begun the relationship awhile back. It was in his nature to criticize himself and wonder what people thought of him. Tony’s brows knoted together, giving him a slightly older look; a look that said he was wise and has seen everything. The press and fame made himself this way, there was nothing he could do about it. Tony had tried countless of times to break himself of it and had failed every damn time. For once in his whole entire life, he had failed at something. Some would say that it was a relief to fail at something but, to Tony. No, it was complete and utter tortue for him. Consider him a perfectionist.
Tony smiled against the kiss, placing his hand on the back of her head. He kissed her again softly, looking at her. He nodded, staring at her, “Good.” He chuckled lightly, “So am I, so am I.”
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Tony was estatic to finally meet her parents as were they. He was utterly shocked that they didn’t treat him like the CEO or the guy on the t.v. Tony was happy about the change but, he wasn’t used to it at all. What was also surprising is that, he enjoyed himself while meeting her parents. The whole experience had thrown him for a loop, he had never been treated as just Tony. Of course, he liked it but, he had to get used to and sure, he hoped that Alice’s parents could get him used to it. Alice’s parents were so different and so open with him and he liked it.
Tony stepped into the suit and let Jarvis tightened the bolts and everything. He grinned in anticipation, he looked over to the robot in control of being the fire estinguisher. He pointed a finger at the robot, “You, spray me again when I’m not on fire and you won’t be in control of it anymore. Got it?” He smirked as the robot nodded quickly, he looked forward as he started up the suit. To ny ran a hand through his hair as he slowly lifted off the ground, he grinned. It was the first test in two days where he didn’t go through walls or crash into his cars. He inscreased the fuel and lifted higher, moving around in the garage. “No, no,noo,” he groaned softly as he went over one of his cars. He moved away quickly, adapting to suit and its abilities.
Tony grinned down at them and began to land, he shifted his weight forward as the rockets shut off. He let out a whoop of excitement as he stood there, hands on his hips. “Jarvis, please tell me the camera was on this time.” He looked over at Alice, grinning.
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Post by Alison on Jun 10, 2010 23:31:25 GMT -5
Well, the dinner and tv and drinks went along very well. Apparently Patrick and Ramona had their two grandkids over, Alan's children. One six year old boy named Max, and a 3 year old little girl named Olivia. Alan and his wife, however, were out for the night so the grandparents of course took the kids for babysitting. Ramona and Alice made dinner while Patrick and Tony talked while entertaining the kids by letting them play with some video games while they had a beer or two. The kids were then tucked into bed and they had a late dinner. It was fun seeing how scared but happy and comfortable Tony was at her parents house. It wasn't a big house, granted, it was a ranch style with two bedrooms. One for the kids, the other for themselves, plus a basement bedroom as well. After dinner, the two couples went into the living room and had coffee (Alice herself had milk since she couldn't have coffee) and further talked. It was all in all a fun night that both couples enjoyed themselves. Ramona knew that Alice would pick a looker, and a smart man. After all, her daughter was a smart woman to pick a smart man.
Jarvis's camera followed Tony as he floated/flied around the garage, hoping that the suit wouldn't break. Alice smiled, as she held a package in her hands. It was a present she wanted to give to him. She thought that he would appreciate it as much as she would. Alice took the liberty to get his arc reactor engraved with the words "Proof that Tony Stark has a heart-Alice", in a glass container. It was a small clever idea that Alice had. As if she was saying that she has his heart in her hands. Jarvis answered afte Tony. "Of course the camera was on and rolling, Tony." Alice grinned back at him, as she put her package down on his table and clapped her hands in a small applause of his flight. "Come here, I have a present for you." Alice said as she pointed to her package and smiled back at him.
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Post by foreveryoung on Jun 11, 2010 0:03:09 GMT -5
The get-together with the parents went very nicely and according to plan. He rather liked Patrick and Ramona and was lucky to be in their company. Truly a one of a kind couple. Their grandkids were truly a delight to be around, he relished the fact that Olivia tended to follow him around. It made him feel important; it made him happy. While the women cooked the dinner, he and Patrick got to know each other a little better. Patrick was a cool dude for a dad. The grandkids were always amusing to watch, he decided he liked kids and he wanted kids. The home was a house he assumed Alice’s parents would live in. It was small yet quaint and he liked it. The smallness of the house made it seem more happy and alive, whilst in his mansion it felt alone and cold. A thought that surprised Tony the most was he wanted to move, perhaps, into a smaller home. Tony did enjoy the night but, he was also happy to go home to his house, alone with her.
Tony felt like he was high on the most powerful drug in the world and damn! It felt good! A grin was plastered on his face the whole, entire time that he flew around. He had barely noticed Alice in the room while he flew around the garage. He dared himself a little and flew a little bit higher—well a lot higher than before. Tony already knew this suit was going to be something else, he also knew that he was never going to make another one like it. One of a kind. Tony vowed that only he would have this suit for the fear of it getting into the wrong hands. Plus he was stingy and wanted it for himself. He bowed in the air, finally noticing she was there in the room. He began to slowly descend.
He raised his brow at her, “Oh really? And what would it be, something for...” he trailed off with a smirk on his face.
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Post by Alison on Jun 11, 2010 0:14:27 GMT -5
Patrick had long auburn hair that was in a low ponytail in the back that Max quite liked to tug on at times. Ramona had dark brown hair that reached her mid-back, with curls at the end of the hair, making it look stylish. She wore silver framed glasses that hid her green eyes, that she passed down to Alice. Alice took her after her father mostly, but because she was a girl, she looked more like her mother because of the same green eyes. The adorable Olivia followed Tony around as Tony checked out the house. Alice was glad to have a few photos taken of the couple plus the neice and nephew around to keep for herself. Alice loved her parents home, and it was smaller than the house they were in when she grew up. She, like Tony, grew up on Long Island, New York, in a town named Roslyn. She lived in a brick two-story home that worked just fine for her family. Once Alice, and her brother Alan decided to go to college in California, her parents moved as well with them. The couple enjoyed their night out with her family, but also enjoyed t heir night in when they got home.
Alice giggled when he bowed in the air. Jarvis saved the video file and placed it into a folder on the desktop of the computer. Alice blushed at his insinuation. No it wasn't lingerie, or anything like that. Alice now had ideas to go to Victoria's Secret to get him a present like that. "Just open it." Alice said with a tone of voice in an impatient tone, but her smile on her face was showing that she was happy about the present.
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