Well it is true that the older we get, the less apt we are to have a night on the town- but it does and can happen. Especially if one has the love of music in their hearts. In this chapter, Danny is about 27. Tara is around 20. She’s a young wife and I guess any guy would try to do something young and fun if his wife is younger, just to show her a good time. In this case, they so needed to do something fun and spontaneous- because back at home, they are raising toddlers: 7 being septuplets. My whole story is based around that set of circumstances, so I’m sorry if this one chapter made you confused somewhat. I apreciate your kind comments.
Romance / Hostage to her heart-Chpt 32- Tara's Christmas Gift
Christmas time grew near again. It was fun decorating up the house for the occasion. Tara never tried before, except for the windows. Danny insisted to do it up right and went out to the woods to cut down a fine tree. The couple decorated it with plenty of lights, red bows, and bright shiny tinsel. He bought an electric train kit to entertain the children. It would be the beginning of a family tradition. The week before the big day, the whole Cross family met up in London to go shopping. They took the children to see a giant tree that was set up near the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square. It was brought in from Oslo, Norway.
“It’s a thank you gift,” Danny explained to Tara. “During World War Two, the King of Norway was exiled in our country when the Germans occupied his country. Later, to express his thanks for his safe harbor, a Norwegian spruce, just like this one, was sent.”
“That’s remarkable, but it reminds me of New York. We have a large tree set up in Rockefeller Center too,” she replied, clutching his arm, and staring at it like a child appreciating the twinkling lights, “This is just as lovely.”
“Yes, I remember seeing it when I first went to New York. That seems so long ago, when Harry and I drove up from the Pentagon. We passed the center as we looked for our hotel. Later on that week, we met at that street bar on New Years Eve.”
“I wasn’t very nice to you then. Will you forgive me?” Tara pouted and blinked her eyes at him intentionally. Danny kissed her lips.
“Of course, darling. You can make it up to me tonight. It’ll be good to go out with Harry and Lilly. I know you briefly met my old commander, but together with Lilly, they are extraordinary people,” He said, his eyes glowing just to see his old friend again. He couldn’t wait.
Lila and Marta tagged along on that trip. At the hotel, they watched the children along with Danny’s parents in separate rooms. It made things easier than to invade Michael’s single flat. It was a great opportunity for Danny to treat Tara out on the town with his friends. They ate at a lavish restaurant and then went out to a ritzy nightclub. They danced the evening away. Tara never enjoyed a time as much as this. She even danced with Harry a time or two. They all had fun but sometime near midnight, Lilly and Harry bid their farewells while Danny and Tara remained. They were younger. They could handle the nightlife better.
“Oh, Danny! You dance so well. You are an expert!” she laughed as they raced off the floor and Danny bowed gallantly. His eyes were as bright as the spinning strobe light above the dance floor.
“The music is great! I love it -all the explosion of sounds, lights, the beat! The stage set up they have here is terrific. I think it’s neat that we can jump on one to dance by ourselves. I feel like a rock-and-roll star! Can you imagine being one? What a life!” Danny exclaimed, words tumbling over with his excitement. He reached for his large wine goblet to quench his powerful thirst.
Tara nodded. She, too, felt the rush from the atmosphere. She relished being out with her husband this way. She felt like Cinderella out with prince charming, and her knock out red dress was fantastic. He couldn’t keep his eyes, or his hands, off her. It was magical, the ambiance of the club, the people milling about, all the bright lights that sprang from the ceiling, the bar. Just the fact that he was so much fun to be with: a splendid man. What a great way to celebrate Christmas. Yet, the season bore a special meaning for another reason. Tara couldn’t wait to share the news.
About two in the morning, they returned to their hotel room. Danny was slightly tipsy, she was not. She knew what she was doing. He sat on the bed to stop spinning for a moment while Tara slinked out of her dress. She stood before him, completely nude, with only high heels, a long gold necklace, and dangling earrings. She let down her curly brown hair and it bounced seductively upon white shoulders. He appreciated that view for a moment and saw a wicked gleam flash in her magnificent eyes. Her hand reached to the wall switch nearby and the lights turned off. A neon sign outside gave off a low glow into their room. Tara dropped upon her knees before him. His eyes went wide in surprise, but he lay back on the bed. With her, everything his wife did was magic. The type of magic he gladly reciprocated. Afterwards, as they nuzzled in the dark, they discussed their adventure that day.
“I had a great time, didn’t you, darling?” Danny cuddled closer. Her body was warm, her breasts soft to touch. He sighed, “We should do this more often. We certainly deserve it. I love our children, but sometimes, it’s nice having a break, behaving like real grownups.”
“I agree.”
“Yet, you didn’t drink much wine at all. Only a few sips.”
“It was fine. I didn’t need to drink.”
Danny squeezed her body tight.
“Well, if it’s the liquor that bothers you, I have certainly cut back a lot in the last three months, by several pints. There’s no longer a need to worry. I realize you did once. You had every right to do so.” He remarked, glad that he had cut down that demon to size that once wreaked havoc in his actions.
“I wasn’t implying anything,” Tara giggled, “You do drink less, and I appreciate that. Really, it’s ok to drink when we celebrate like tonight.”
“But I didn’t over do it, and I won’t in the future. Still, why didn’t you? You love merlot. Did it taste bad?”
“No.”
“Then why?”
“Let’s say I shouldn’t do it.”
“Why not?” Danny insisted as his heart pounded. He suddenly realized that Tara was leading up to something specific. He waited for her to drop the other shoe.
“It’s not good for the baby.”
“What? Which baby?”he cried out. His ears strained to hear what she would say next.
“Ours,” Tara declared gleefully and patted away at her slim tummy. She wasn’t even showing, but soon would be, and for this, he bolted up. He stared down at her in the dark.
“Great Scott! Are you for real? Are you expecting?”
“Yes. I am,” Tara sat up, eager to spill out her secret.
“It was wonderful to have you home again after all that time in the Navy. You opened up our worlds! Your love is so infectious and I truly thought about us. We need to do this now, while the children are still in diapers and playpens. The doctor told me I should wait a year, but I can’t. So I threw away those darn pills. I wanted just one more. One more baby. Maybe another girl or a boy. With blue eyes and lots of blond hair -exactly like you.”
He never felt so out of whack! This news thrilled him out of his mind! It was like his grandmother said: Treat her with respect and their love would blossom. Such pride swelled in his heart now and he burst out loud in delirious laughter. Danny took Tara into his arms. With vigor, he tickled her until she squealed and was out of breath from wrestling with him on the bed. And then he kissed her, again and again. He was so blessed. Apparently, already eight times blessed. What would one more child hurt?
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This would be great for expecting parents to read. I have 3 children and this seems in a way familiar. Men need to read this so they know what to expect when expecting and what you can do, and why sometimes the woman don’t tell their significant other the news. Fear, what’s there to be feared.
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I enjoyed your piece a lot. I think the only thing I would encourage you to do is look closely at how the characters are speaking. Dialogue in a story can either bring it home or send it off the novel purgatory. I am struggling with that problem also. I love the story devlopment and I truly believe you may have something here, but look closely at how the voice of the characters can be more authentic.
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One of your strong points is that your style makes a very easy read. Another is your characterization. The way your characters jump off the page and come to life. The dialogue is strong, meaningful, and moves the story along. You work is very polished, and for this chapter anyways, is ready for submittal. The story line is very enterining to say the least and the romance is realistic. I really can’t find any glaring errors. My only negative concern, and I don’t have much knowledge in this area, and that is does the story fit the romance genre formula. I beleive only a pro such as an agent or editor can answer that question. Nicely done and I enjoyed reading your writing.
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i havn’t read your other chapters, so i’m just a wee bit confused. but from what i just read it’s really interesting. but one thing that is bugging me, how old are the characters Tara and Danny? because if they were in their 30’s i don’t see them going clubbing, and from the way they were talking and holding themselves i would say they were 30. also Danny has eight kids already? it kinda reminds me of cheaper by the dozen. well i hope this helped. and it was very good. i did like it, keep writing.
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Slow beginning, you need something to draw the readers in. Other than the start all of the grammar and the basics seem to be in order. The dialogue is realistic and the characters seemed real. Nice climax towards the end. One problem I had was that everything seemed a bit cliche, maybe throw something in there different from everyone else.
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