This story is deep. Examining stereotypes from both sides is really brillant. And there are so many.
Emily, what can I say... she might be a little special, but damn, I really like her. She gets the job done. She and Gregory are a trip. She still has handcuffs!!! And isn't afraid to use them. She does seem a little obsessive over Mavis, but it seems she's that way about anyone she loves. I guess Mavis was Emily's one constant in her rollercoaster of a life.
There are no words for Val's other grandmother. Let's hope that is the last Val will EVER have to see her and that stupid bitch of a cousin. Val needs to limit exposure to the people who damaged and continue to try and damage her spirit. Matheson was beyond wonderful in dealing with those folks and protecting Val. His ministering to her afterwards has been the highlight of the story for me. He made her see what he sees. A woman that is beautiful inside which shows itself on the outside.
You are rocking this story.
btw, Eric Ripert as Matheson makes me all gushy. One of my favourite chefs and not just because of his excelling at his craft. But that man is fione.
Date: 07/08/11 07:38 pm
LMAO that Matheson fainted...I hope that he didn't have a heart attack. I was LOL when his mother was screaming for her husband to fuck her harder. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 07:34 pm
I'm glad Matheson made Val see what her grandma has been doing! I hope she believes it; and believes that money has something to do with this also. Why, after all this time, and the treatment they've shown her, do they now need to see her so desperately? Val claims she's smart, so I hope she see at least that much! She'd be a fool not to!
She's marrying an heir and thats not missed on them. They didn't want anything to do with her before, keep it that way! She's had to live without them in her life, nothing has changed really. That little display should tell her that. They dont want anything to do with her, and they MOST certainly dont want anyone with Matheson's means looking at her twice! They think they deserve that kind of attention, if its going to be anyone! This should be clear to her because they couldn't be more transparent if they tried! No, they are comfortable with her thinking less of herself, and that they are definitely better than her! Ughh!
They need to do something about that skank Tameka. Val needs to watch that closely.
I love how honest Matheson is with her as his partner.
Reviewer: flikchick Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 07:33 pm
What a nice party that they had for Mavis. Yeah Val and Matheson are officially engaged. Thanks for a great update.
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 07:14 pm
Thanks for a great update. I was LOL when Val pulled Gregory's tie to get him to make his son go to the doctors. Good for her. High blood pressure he is lucky that ot was caught in time. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 06:50 pm
Emily is really crazy. I can't believe that she walked around her houe naked for a whole week. I hope that Matheson doesn't have a medical problem with premature ejaculation. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 06:37 pm
What kind of problem is Matheson suffering from?
Reviewer: flikchick Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 06:36 pm
LOL oh my Emily don't play. Good for her for standing up for her family. I couldn't believe that she slapped her husband three times. Wow!!!!Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 06:21 pm
That was hard to read, but that confrontation had to take place. I hope that Nana and that *itch realize that they won't be invited to the wedding. There is definitely no love lost there. Matheson and Val make a very beautiful couple. I can't wait to read more.
Reviewer: pmgayles Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 06:03 pm
Thanks for a great update. My goodness the way people attacked him in that restaurant was shameful. My goodness double standards are amazing. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:54 pm
Is grams's name Evelyn or Ethel? She was introduced as Ethel but referred to as Evelyn a few times in the conversation.
As a "light skinned" black woman, I embrace my blackness. My niece refers to me as yellow and we never had a discussion about color or race. She was when she insisted that she was brown, her dad is black, and I am yellow. I dont understand where she got it from but it wasn't from the adults.
I knew a girl in college who was half black, darker than me, but because she had "good" hair she would state she wasn't black.
Great message in this update!
Author's Response:
Thanks for catching my error. Grandma's name should be Ethel.
Reviewer: 100percentFAN Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:39 pm
Oh my goodness, Cuz Tameka is a hawt mess to follow her cousin and then to take down the man she was with plate number and have someone run it. Unbelievable. I am glad that Mavis had that talk with Matheson. Her analogies about the men on the ship praying to God was very powerful. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:33 pm
Wonderful update.
I am going to take a nap. :D
Can't wait for more.
Thank you for sharing
Happy writing.
Reviewer: Thundakat Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:28 pm
that ugly trash whore callie has some nerve i dont know whos more trashy her or tameka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Reviewer: hershey_kisses Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:22 pm
wow what an beautiful proposal with ring loving this story!!!!!!
Reviewer: hershey_kisses Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:16 pm
Their date went well. I liked the talk that they had as well. I am glad that they were honest with each other about their families. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:09 pm
uh that desperate hood rat hoe cousin tameka is just like a turd that needs to be flushed!!!!!!
Reviewer: hershey_kisses Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 04:06 pm
Wow, the truth is coming out now. I was sorry to read that Mavis mother was raped by a white man. How terrible for her. I know I shouldn't be but I am stunned by Emily's reaction to her son dating a black girl. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:50 pm
I was surprised by George's reaction to his son possibly dating Valysia...just wow. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:39 pm
Why is she prickly. She is like a porrcupine when it comes to dealing with white people. She does seem militant and hostile. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:28 pm
Terry is a trip...that was uncalled for and disrespectful. Why do certain people feel the need to voice their opinions when they weren't asked?
Gramps asked if it was legal to marry collored people HILARIOUS.
Tameka's skanky behind needs to afind a hobby. I hope Matheson tells Val about this and the other meeting because it's obvious Tameka is up to no good.
Date: 07/08/11 03:26 pm
She didn't take her shots and her performed...she's going to be preggers. I am glad she agreed to go to VA all work and no play is never fun.
Reviewer: 100percentFAN Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:09 pm
Great start to the story. I was ROFLMAO at Val and Matheson. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:08 pm
Great start to the story. I was ROFLMAO at Val and Matheson. Thanks
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:08 pm
That skanky nasty trifle slore (slut-whore). I hope Matt tells Val about the incident.
Thank you
Happy writing.
Reviewer: Thundakat Signed [Report This]Date: 07/08/11 03:03 pm