Thank you for all your messages. Good thing, I revived my FFNet account. I certainly have a lot of new stuff in store for you folks.
I had tonsa fun writing "Salad" and there are intriguing bits in "Rivalry" as well. And of course, who can forget the heart-stopping "Craving", the intensity of "A Game of Two Halves" and the rollercoaster ride that was "Ashes and Wine"? Watch out for those.
Sorry if you find the pace of the first few chapters a bit slow. Chapters 1-4 actually only cover the first ten days of Emily Fitch in Japan. They're supposed to be introductory bits. You'll find it quickening up a bit come "Rivalry". Cheers!
Also, been receiving quite a few messages asking for the other chapters of the story. Let me tell you again that the website is under construction and some chapters are still being edited. But don't worry as I am trying my best to shorten your waiting time.
More bits to come! Just keep on checking!
xoxIANS
.::SPOILER BITS::.
COMPLICATED
"Emily-chan?"
I turned at the sound of a sweet female voice. Misaki was stood on
the rubber track ground, clad in a snug-fitting top and skinny jeans, looking
like she just came from a magazine cover photo shoot instead of a football
practice. The women on Elle had nothing over how elegantly beautiful yet simple
she looked right now. "Hey, you're still here."
"Why, yes I am."
"Waiting for someone to pick you up?"
"Nope. This place is peaceful, perfect for reflecting when
it's empty and the lights are all turned off, you know. I just wanted to walk
off some stuff." She smiled, this one a softer, sweeter smile of
understanding. "Apparently I'm not the only one."
"Lot on my mind."
"I know the feeling," she said, gliding toward me,
crossing the grassy pitch like a supermodel in her fab wedge heels.
I watched her approach, intrigued by her, wanting to know what was
ticking behind that beautiful countenance. "And what worries you,
Misaki Ueno?"
She shrugged. "Not nearly as much as is worrying you, I'm
sure."
"Who to pick amongst your throngs of suitors, perhaps?"
"Not at all. For me it's shallowest things. Like whether the
club will raise enough money to fund our lavish Christmas Ball and help out the tsunami victims. Whether I have enough
energy to babysit my niece this weekend. Whether I've caused some broken bones
to my teammates earlier. Whether there'd be a can of sweating cold Coca-Cola
waiting in my refrigerator when I get home."
"Sounds like serious stuff to me." I gave her a grin.
Update (4/04): So sorreh, everyone! I've been meaning to update earlier but there's just a bunch of things and travels going on. Have a Happy Summer/Spring Break! I'll try my hardest to publish more often! Love you! Thanks for all the messages.
I think I will receive violent reactions here but like I always say, "Things happen for a reason." Cheers!
I think I will receive violent reactions here but like I always say, "Things happen for a reason." Cheers!
NOTE: I'm updating two chapters simultaneously - "Made to Be 3/3" and "Chaos"
Update (1/10): Happy 2012, my loves! Again, thank you for all your messages. They melt my heart, honest. Y'all have inspired me so much. I will love you forever and a day! Haha! 2011 had been such an awesome year having met lots of crazy amazing people like you!
@TheMightyPaedobears: You girls are reedonkowlous! Seriously! Stop.
@Wong: Amen.
@LondonisCalling: Thanks, babe. I love you. As always. xxx back! And I'm so sorry for the suffering.
@letloveinnnn: No, thank you.
@IAmSam: I'm just right here waiting. Haha! Hang out soon, yea?
@Emily: Hi, sweetie! Thanks for supporting Halfway Valentine. Hope to hear from you more often.
@AS: Oh, my God! I missed you so much, love! Where've you been? Another Oscars betting? Kamown!
@Pau & Karla: Please watch my buddy AJ Rafael's concert at Music Museum on the 18th. And Pauie, please stop. Namumula na mukha ko eh. Haha
@Jess: You were on fire! WTH happened to yah?
@Jess: You were on fire! WTH happened to yah?
@Mau: Hi, Mau my love! How've you been? Which team are you rooting for this season? I'm still Purp & Yellow all the way! Haha
@dee: Hahaha! No comment.
@dee: Hahaha! No comment.
@Alodia: Thanks for hanging on, dearie. I'm glad you enjoyed the story and Karen Margaux. LOL
@jas: You will know. But I'm not brutal. I know when it's too much.
@romplikeagoat: You are just hilarious! Happy to know you had fun reading the chapter.
@T: Awh, Tee. It makes the two of us. Thank you so much for being amazing! You've been with me since day one. Happy two years!
@misfitch: Thanks, sweetpops. Ever cute. Ever the same.
@tagga: Gracias, nena!
@Steven: :) You!
@DJ & reeseberg: I hope you got on.
@whammy: Awh, thank you so much. That made me smile.
@Richelle: You've easily become one of my favourite girls. Thank you! Besos grandes.
@ilovetechno & AW: Thanks for the greetings, lovelies! A rockin' 2012 to you!
Also, I've received some anon text messages and e-mails from all corners of the world. Please come off. I don't bite. But thanks anyway for your hyperbolically insane thoughtfulness.
Before I continue on with the new year, I would like to take this opportunity to give THANKS.
Thank you so much for the love! Wowzah. So many readers worldwide. I wish I could meet all of you or at least hear from you regardless of the language barrier!
It's overwhelming what I feel for you guys right now, browsing through the monthly blog statistics. I've discovered that the page has been getting new views from various websites. Thank you to all those who have been recommending and promoting this story. You have no idea how much gladness and inspiration you've given me.
Finally . . .
Because some of you (crazy Misakily army) were asking for it . . .
Ouchie, right?
Update (11/15): I feel like shit right now for letting you wait this long. I'm so sorry.
Actually, I have the whole chapter all mapped out. The scenes just need a little polishing. That was the problem. I couldn't squeeze in some time to edit the story. Let's just say, it had been a hella eventful month.
Anyway, just let me escape for one more day 'cos it's my mother's birthday today and I got work in the morning. After that, I'm designating the rest of my day solely as a "Halfway Valentine Day". Hope you have the heart to forgive me.
PS: Lady Tweegay really did her best. And yes, don't drink and drive. Thanks for all the messages. Sorry, couldn't reply earlier. I didn't know the story has such lovely support.
Update (9/22): I apologise for the delay again. I was halfway through editing the chapter yesterday but then I had to take care of some important things. Old chapters still under construction. Hopefully, I could publish them one by one over the weekend.
Cheers!
Update (9/14): Currently working on the old chapters (Sidenote: Still bummed about losing the "Rivalry" chapter so I'm kind of lazy to re-write it). But I just have to say that I'm thoroughly enjoying editing some parts. The story still follows the same track (so if you're not interested in reading it all over again, it's okay). I just added bits of convo and more cheesy moments and other important, helpful scenes that would show how things and characters developed exactly.
I apologise for the long wait. But if I could squeeze in some time to write tonight, I could update as soon as tomorrow. I started a new job recently. Same career path. Different school. Different working environment. So it's been a helluva month.
Just to give you a tease:
CRAVING
"Adorkable, you mean," Naomi said with a snort. "Make that adorkable figjam. It seems like you’ve got all this figured out, huh."
"Well, I do."
"'Cept for the part about me falling for you."
"Why? You can’t see that happening?"
"I’m here to have fun."
"And you can’t have fun and fall in love at the same time?"
COMPLICATED
"How about you? What worries an Emily Fitch?"
"Women. Girl troubles."
"Naomi?"
"How did you—?"
Misaki smirked. "It's pretty obvious. She looked like she was going to eat me alive. She's not exactly the most subtle person, you know."
"Well, she's not exactly Miss Congeniality-material either," I said, eliciting a laugh from the pretty girl. "On her behalf, I'm so sorry if she made you feel uncomfortable."
CHARADE
"Yea, and I didn't ask you to do that. Or any of that." She muttered a curse and walked away.
"Will you quit walking away from me?" I said, catching up with her again. "In case you haven't noticed, I'm wearing high heels."
She glanced back, saw the ridiculous shoes I was teetering along in, and stopped.
"Why do you do that?" I asked, when she turned to face me again.
"Do what?"
"Putting up walls. Pushing people away."
"I don't."
"Well that's just the biggest bullshit I've ever heard," I said, shaking my head. "Every time I get a little bit close, you retreat. You're more than happy to make out with me, but when it comes to opening up, you go so far and then you stop."
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| Lily Loveless sketch by Lucy |
Seriously, this is beautiful, LUCY! Thank you for sharing your exquisite work. So you do have 'magical fingers' as well, huh? Naomi Campbell should be threatened. Hahah!
Can't wait to see your MASTERPIECE. Hahah! Again, NO PRESSURE whatsoever. :p
xOx
IANS
