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a short story
Like every high school student would dream of, Everly Clark and Ricardo Hans had the love of a lifetime. Perfect from each angle, they loved a love that sparked others. Like every family, Everly's had their fair share of...
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Everly Clark
GABRIEL AND I had been wandering around the building, just examining the different paintings and making unnecessary comments once in a while. It had been fun, this was fun. I mean tonight, I was going to forget everything. Just for one night, I was going to be his painter girl.
"Hey, Everly," Gabriel said, raising an eyebrow at me, "When are you going to show me your painting?"
I gnawed at my lip anxiously, "Um, now?"
He grinned happily, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. We walked over to where my painting was placed and much to my surprise people were pointing and smiling.
I looked around to see almost everyone in this room staring at my painting. They had looks of shock mixed with awe, as looked from a distance.
"How beautiful is that!" an older lady exclaimed, looking at her husband in shock.
"This simple painting tells a thousand words," a man said, placing his index finger on his chin.
"Too bad it's sold!" another lady replied.
Sold?
My eyes shot to my painting, right underneath it was the words SOLD, written in big, bold, letters. My mouth parted in surprise, a series of emotions running through my veins.
"Everly holy shit!" Gabriel said, his eyes genuinely happy. I said nothing, my eyes were on that sold sign.
"Everly!" I saw Gwen running over to us, a huge smile on her face. Her heels made a click-clacking sound, as she smiled at everyone she passed.
"Oh hello there!" she chirped, looking at Gabriel. She then smirked at me, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
"Uh, hi there?" Gabriel responded, his brows furrowing a bit.
"My husband just bought your painting!" she squealed loudly, before pulling me into a hug.
My eyes widened and I awkwardly patted her back. She then pulled away, both hands still on my shoulders.
"Y-You're married?" I asked out of shock. Out of everything I could've said, that's what I chose to say. Yay me.
Her face lit up, "Oh yes! I have been for about a year and a half now! But, I kept my maiden name just for this business!"
"O-Oh, well tell your husband thank you!" I replied, a small smile on my face.
"Will do!" she smiled and then ran off once again. I looked at Gabriel, who had a goofy grin on his face.
I managed a small smile back.
"Oh come on Everly, don't be so subdued! This is the greatest news ever!" he grinned, poking my forehead. I couldn't help the small chuckle that escaped my lips.
