That was very intense. So much hurt and so little time to heal. I'm glad to see Micky and Linda really talking, but I do feel for Micky. As an adult he may come to terms with who his mother is, but nothing can give him back the years of feeling unloved by her. Hopefully they can enjoy the time they have left and make memories that will last for Micky.
Author's Response: Thanks Ketaj for reading. It's a heavy duty delivery. The seeds are sewn. It's now up to Micky to decide how to move on from this. The years are lost but he has an immense capacity to love. He's a very sensitive man and he needs just the right woman to love him unconditionally and not take his kindness for weakness. Reviewer: Ketaj1316 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 12/08/09 10:13 am
Thanks for a great update.
Author's Response: Thanks Divisionred for reading. I appreciate the review! :-)
[Report This]Date: 12/08/09 03:45 am
Finally... A mother-son chat. How wonderful!!
Maybe Linda can give Micky some of her spirit and Imani can be an inspiration for his painting.
This is progressing at a pace where a bond, a friendship based on respect and admiration develops. between Micky and Imani that serves as the foundation for their eventual love affair.
If Micky punished himself by tying himself and clinging to an emotional wasteland like Rachel, he can be liberated with Imani... wih Linda's guidance.
Nice job! Keep the updates coming.
Author's Response: It was long overdue. Linda has always felt guilty and she defended her guilt when she should have just communicated. I suppose she believed he didn't care that much one way or another. You'll get a little more of a glimpse as I revisit the Paris visit...it's coming up soon! Thanks for reading and reviewing. Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed
[Report This]Date: 12/08/09 03:43 am
That was wonderfully heartfelt. I'm glad they are moving along. Now figlio needs to do something about his feelings for Imani.
Thanks.
Author's Response: Ok...chapter 20 is going to give you somehting to 'feel' about...I promise! --SPAC Reviewer: Moni Anonymous
[Report This]Date: 12/08/09 01:00 am
Beautiful chapter. There talk was sad, it wasn't that she didn't want him she just didn't know how to love. I can't imagine not knowing how to love my child and needing someone to help me. I do not understand her having another after she left Micky behind, even if her new husband helped her to come to terms with her love for Rafi how did she know it wouldn't be the same all over again. If she couldn't have loved her too would she have walked away again? I do understand why Micky feels the way he does!!
Author's Response: Yes bayoumomma she did love him. She did the wrong thing for all the right reasons. She didn't like his father and yet she still respected who he was enough to leave Micky with him. Micky has a justifiable rant. It's a sad truth but it happens so very often. Thanks for reading and for reviewing! Reviewer: bayoumomma Signed
[Report This]Date: 11/08/09 07:24 pm
wow Linda and his pops really did him a disservice when he was younger. But at least they finally hashed it out and they can work on their relationship. I was really understanding where Micky was coming from more so than Linda but hey you live and learn.
Author's Response: Yes they did unfortunately. The talk was good. Micky and Linda have begun to heal. Thanks for reading and reviewing! --SPAC!
[Report This]Date: 11/08/09 07:13 pm
That was deep. I haven't commented in a while because of school obligations, but this was sooooo moving.
Author's Response: Thanks Cjaysmom, I know you are working on your Masters...so I thank you for the time you take to read and reply. I am glad you are enjoying the read and that it is worth your time.
Date: 11/08/09 07:12 pm
I cringed when he called her Imani. If that's not a sign, I don't know what is!!!!!
Author's Response: Tell me about it! He can't be trying any harder than he is already...he wants her so bad that he's trying to create the illusion of her. Sorry...her name is Janice and I don't think she's going to like being called Imani...nope!
Thanks for reading! ;-)
[Report This]Date: 07/08/09 03:47 pm
Yeah! My man Micky is showing some signs of life. He's trippin', slippin' and slidin' for now, but I'm confident that he can smooth out his moves. His motives for dating are at least half wrong, but his own Freudian slip betrayed him.
Rachel is desperate and totally misses the point. Has all that shopping and primping gotten her anything? How can she expect to continue to milk Micky like a cash cow and call that a marriage worth saving? She can' so she's chosen to go after Imani instead.
This won't work either.
Author's Response: Imani is priceless...Rachel could never afford her. Micky tried didn't he? Poor thing. He wants Imani so bad but he's honoring their agreement. Rachel is sick. The well is dry and until the settlement conference comes she's on minimum wage. LMAO! Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed
[Report This]Date: 07/08/09 08:29 am
OH, OH, TO CALL OUT ANOTHER WOMAN'S NAME AND THE NAME THAT YOU CALLED OUT ISN'T EVEN YOUR WIFE'S NAME...DAMN BOO YOU GOT IT BAD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUPQx-7oUro&feature=related By Usher.
As for the crazy one Rachel she had a nerve to threaten Imani and request that she lie on her behalf...she is so laughable that you want to cry at her craziness.
Linda, Imani loves you like a parent. Hang in there and your hope for your son to be with a somewhat stable woman will come true.
What will Imani do when Rafi comes to the state to relieve her? Will Micky tell Rafi what is going on with Imani? He needs to talk with someone about his growing feelings for Imani.
I have to say that I didn't want them to get together but the way that you are writing them as two lost souls that have found each other is making me change my opinion. I can't wait until they let each other know that they are attracted to each other. But before that can happen Micky needs to really talk with his mother.
Thanks for a great update.
Author's Response: He's truly got it bad. But he's not alone. Imani's a mess too. Rachel will resurface, Micky and Linda will have their talk. Thanks for reading glad you enjoyed the update! ;-)
[Report This]Date: 07/08/09 07:08 am
SPAC I LOVE the way you write, my dear. Such clearity, such grace, such...KICKASSNESS! I am officially in love with this story. You are my hero, Ma'am.
Author's Response: Thanks Renee! Appreciate that! ;-)
[Report This]Date: 07/08/09 05:48 am
I'm glad she was graceful in how she handled Rachel, I don't think I would have been as calm. I knew Micky would take care of the money she needed, but she is going to be pissed when she finds out. Shame on him for choosing to try and date someone that looks like her, tell her how you feel Micky!! Awesome update!!
Author's Response: Imani is a sweetheart. Poor Micky, he tried...he's a gonner, so is she! LOL. Thanks for reading. ;-) Reviewer: bayoumomma Signed
[Report This]Date: 06/08/09 05:53 pm
oy! More, more! :D
Author's Response: More to come. Thanks kooshasay for reading! ;-)
Date: 06/08/09 04:26 pm
Great chapter!! I enjoyed it very much!!!
Please give Linda at least enough tiome to reconcile with Micky, see him free of that parasite Rachel, and maybe moving towards something with Imani.
I knew the witch would get all possessive and evil if she ever found out about Imani. What do they say about what happens if you invite the vampire into the house??? And isn't Imani earning enough to be paying down the fines on her property?
More updates this week would be greatly, eagerly appreciated.
Great work!!
Author's Response: Thanks blue! Don't you worry Linda and Micky will have their talk! ;-) Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed
[Report This]Date: 05/08/09 01:39 pm
How stupid does Rachel think Imani is?? Rachel needs to just accept that Micky doesn't want her anymore. I think it great that his leaving her has nothing to do with Imani and is just about him wanting to get away from Rachel.
Author's Response: Indeed Micky's over her. Been over her a long time, just finally put her out of his misery! LOL!
Thanks for reading! ;-)
[Report This]Date: 05/08/09 05:08 am
Hah! I can't wait to read more! :D
Author's Response: More to come. Thanks for reading! ;-)
Date: 04/08/09 06:19 pm
Imani knows she up to something. Rachel might as well give it up. Great update!!
Author's Response: Thanks for reading. Yes. Imani is slightly interested in knowing what drives this woman's anger, since she obviously doesn't love Micky.
[Report This]Date: 04/08/09 05:07 pm
Imani is a very smart woman and I hope she catches Rat-Hell in her scheme and tosses her out the door into the snow!
Author's Response: LOL. Rachel has a legion on her ass. She needs to kick rocks but we know she won't go quietly.
Date: 04/08/09 04:56 pm
Love these two, but I'm like Linda now. When are they going to get a clue and give in to their desire for each other. I wonder what trick Linda has up her sleeve to get them together.
Rachel is a beast that needs to be put to sleep.
Author's Response: LOL...Rachel the beast. Yes! Folks like her need to be chained at the bottom of the ocean. Reviewer: Sweet Pea Signed
[Report This]Date: 28/07/09 08:46 pm
Thanks for a great update. It is about time that he let go off the extra appendage that was his wife.
Author's Response: Thanks for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed. Long time...she is going spastic too. Never expected this.
[Report This]Date: 28/07/09 10:35 am
Woo Hoo, Rachel was served! Linda is so bad. "She's baaaccckkk!" LOL.
I'm glad Imani took the job and went to help Micky after crazy Rachel trashed his stuff. Again, he needs another friend besides Earle. Plus he needs to develop a rapport and become more comfortable around Imani.
I'm cautious of rebound syndrome clouding any growing friendship between them, even if the marriage was already over, both physically and emotionally checked out of the relationship long ago.
Oh, and wait 'til hurricane Rachel gets a whiff of Imani living in the house. Caregiver her greedy ass! she'll probably screech.
Great chapter. I'm looking forward to more!!
Author's Response: Imani needs so much and has gone without so long plus has endured one scammer after another. She doesn't trust. And Micky has some issues of his own. Friendship is the best thing for them now. Thanks for reading! More to come! Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed
[Report This]Date: 28/07/09 01:02 am
The ex is crazy, he should have cut her off a long time ago. Imani and Micky can be good friend for now and work towards a loving relationship later. The ex needs to be completely out of the picture. Thanks for the update!!
Author's Response: She is cuckoo! This what happens when you don't prune early enough. Yes. I want them to be friends first. Rachel is far from gone. Thanks for reading.
[Report This]Date: 28/07/09 01:00 am
Can, we get more action from these two? :D They are starting to relax around each other which is a good thing!
Author's Response: LOL...Yes a friendship is developing with these two and oh boy do they need friendship. Imani and Micky have lived such cloistered lives that they have no idea how much they really need each other. Thanks for reading! I appreciate your comments! ;-)
Date: 27/07/09 08:54 pm
Oops. Cheryl, the home health aide, was actually CASEY. Sorry.
I agree with Divisionred. I can feel her bitch-slapping mood. I feel it most days at work. LOL.
Yes, sometimes Imani lets her pride take over her good sense. No money, working a few hours on Saturday, sleeping in her car, racking up fines on her property, a permanent kink in her neck versus the salary and perks of caring for a little old lady who'll make work more fun than anything while living in a big ass house with five star accomodations? No freaking decision to mull over longer than five seconds. And that long only to not seem too eager.
Micky goes to works, travels, and is prone to hiding out in his office in his own home rather than dealing with his mother or his growing feelings for Imani. That's on HIM! Ignore him. Avoid him. Or better yet... befriend him. He could use another friend besides Earle.
Now that I've let that out, I can't wait to read how these three establish a routine as they adjust to life under the same roof. It's going to be great reading!!
Until then...
Author's Response: That's ok, I knew who you meant. Imani has pride by the pound and it can be stifling. LMAO...you guys are so funny. I love reading the comments as much as writing the chapters. ;-) Reviewer: Bluegardenia Signed
[Report This]Date: 26/07/09 03:53 pm
Thanks for the update!! I loved when he kissed her and I'm so thrilled she finally accepted the offer to stay. Linda and Imani have a beautiful relationship!!
Author's Response: You're welcomed bayoumomma. That kiss really needed to happen. They are both so emotionally cut off from the opposite sex that it needed to happen. They needed to feel...push each other away some more of course. But their friendship is the place where they will begin to trust each other and let down their walls.
Imani and Linda are love!
[Report This]Date: 24/07/09 01:48 am