Crimes of Vengeance Crimes of Passion Chapter 1

[Faye Faye]

Crimes of Vengeance Crimes of Passion

Chapter 1: Mapping the Road to Happiness

Relena leaned against her silver Lexus and studied the map through her dark sunglasses. She could make no sense out of the map and sighed in exasperation. Looking up from the map, she took in the surroundings, beautiful countryside in course from autumn to fall. The sun, high in the sky radiated bright rays of gold that seemed to brighten the yellows, reds, greens, and browns the clung to the old branches of the trees and float lazily down towards the green grass below. The countryside of the mountain was breathtaking as Relena inhaled the warm autumn scent deeply and closed her eyes, meditating and focusing on the clean air, smooth wind, and soft sounds that surrounded her. She could get used to this?

A sudden gust of wind pulled her out of her reverie and she glanced around her, feeling almost surrounded by a new, overwhelming presence. No one she was a writer, all she had was imagination, no concept of the real and the here and now. This country side, the mountains, and the fresh air had already got her wheels spinning, and ideas of characters, settings, and plots filled her mind as a serene smile passed her lips. She was definitely going to produce a best seller if she kept having these experiences.

While her mind was on the subject, she sat sideways in the car, allowing her door to remain open as she set her feet outside. She pulled out her lavender notepad and her black ball point pen, jotting down each and every detail that flooded her mind?filling each detail with words that moved like poetry and captured the senses. Perhaps she would turn to poetry instead. The thought made her smile and she continued writing.

Relena was a writer, but not of poetry. Relena preferred a good suspense novel, filled with murder, passion, suspense, and captivating characters with secret pasts and tangled futures. She had already written three Best Selling novels, and her writer?s block had driven her from the busy life of New York City, to the calm, secluded, and peaceful surroundings of the country. She wanted to bring her novel?s characteristics into the country, and wake up images and emotions that had been stilled by the primitive recesses of the human mind. That was her passion and reason for writing. To awaken the passions, emotions, and imaginations of her readers and to capture them in her stories as they captured her stories inside of themselves. Whether people new it or not, with each book?with each story they read, they are forever influenced by some aspect or idea in the novel adopting the authors? feelings and ideals as their own. Luckily, the only thing that authors really needed to copyright was the title and the characters.

Relena reflected on her experiences as a child with books and reading. Her mother used to read to her when she was small, using different voices, and characters to add contrast and imagination to each story. Her mother?s passion for books capture Relena for life, and despite her mother?s death and physical absence, Relena always had her soul, her memories, and her passion for books.

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Relena folded the pad closed and leaned forward, looking around for a passing car, or someone she could talk to about getting directions. She had gotten this far, but had no idea where to go from here, and her patience was waning.

Relena looked up when she heard what sounded like an oncoming car and stepped out of her own car, running forward to stand beside the road. She squinted and sighed in relief when she saw a large black Ford F150 cruising down the road towards her parked car. She smiled and waved her hand, attempting to get the driver?s attention. She inwardly applauded herself when the truck came to a slow stop behind her car just off the road.

Relena just about fell over when she saw who or rather what got out of the truck. A tall man of about 6? 1? stepped out of the truck and stood at full height. His hair was about ear length and a dark chestnut brown that seemed to have a mind of it?s own as thick pieces of bangs tousled over his Prussian blue eyes. His stature was that of an Adonis (Yeah?you can tell I like using that simile) as his muscles and well chiseled physique shown through the white short sleeved shirt that seemed to cling to every ripple and muscle in his chest and arms. Don?t get me wrong, he wasn?t some macho body building looking guy, he was perfect, with a beautiful well toned body. He wore black lose fitting pants that fell a little too long around his large army boots. ~No wonder he?s so built and has such perfect posture. ~ She thought idly.

Relena put on her best ?Charm the pants off of you? smile and reached into her car to pull out her map. He walked towards her, his facial expression adding to the stereotype of a stoic perfect soldier. His deep cold stare unnerved her and she found herself avoiding eye contact as often as possible. Looking at him made her shiver?

?What?s the problem?? He stated. His voice, though lacking in any sort of feeling was deep and smooth with an underlying sensuality that sent tingles up Relena?s spine.

She shook her head slightly to focus her train of thought on her objective. She held up the map and smiled an almost embarrassed laugh that showed a bout of nervousness.

?Well?I don?t know if I?m lost exactly but I noticed that up ahead the road forks in three directions, and I?m not very good at reading maps. I was hoping you could point in the right direction.? as she ran long slender fingers through long strands of honey blond hair.

He looked at her for a moment as if waiting for something. ?I?ll be glad to help you?as soon as you tell me where you?re going.? He remarked with a light smile playing over his lips as she squirmed nervously.

?Oh! Of course, sorry?I?m heading towards Ridgewood.? She retorted.

?Lucky for you, that?s where I?m going. You can just follow me and try to remember how to get there.? She noted the small smirk that flashed across his face as he turned away from her and walked towards his truck.

?Yeah ok?Thanks? she responded smiling as she stood for a second then moved to get into her car. ~I am such an idiot. Could I have been anymore ditsy back there? ~ Relena chided herself as she waited for the man to pull out in front of her so she could follow him.


Authors Note: Ok So how does it sound? Does it sound interesting? I hope so...I've had trouble updating it and stuff since i've had this part on Fanfiction.net but hopefully with some good IDeas...I can have this story rolling.


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[Elyn Yuy]

Lookin Good Faye Faye!

Great job at playing Relena as a writer.

Keep it up!

Elyn Yuy

[Faye Faye]

I will...Oh I will...give me ideas whoever is interested...I'm having a writing brain fart...so any inspiration is definately welcome!!!


Love Much
and Thanks

Faye Faye :razz:

[aku_ryo]

hmm so is he goign to strand relena soemwhere in a ditch and she'll wander to a town with a hideous secret.. or was that that video i got out,

lol

nice start!!!

akuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Nausica?]

* stamps foot *

Relena has all the luck... she's in the middle of nowhere, and she still manages to wave down the hunkiest man known to women!

What I meant to say is great beginning, and I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter...


- Naus

[AngelOfDeath]

I second what Nausicaa said.

[zipdos]

Hey there!!!

This is refreshing!!! It's a new concept....for me anyway can't wait for the other chapter!!!

Ciao!!