The bare elms, dressed in a white robe of ice crystals, showed the way in an enchanting alley resembling a pathway to an elfin world.
That’s where she saw Matt. It couldn’t be him, she reasoned. He was in New York. Yet, it was him, she was sure. Same height, same broad shoulders, same mid-length, dark blonde hair. He dug an item out...
So, you’re Maxime, Aunt Mimi said, once they were in the living room. You hate Americans? Aria rolled her eyes in despair and looked to her father for help. Aunt Mimi had heard of a notion called tact...
She took her red pen and added a 1 in front of the 5, thus turning a 5 into an excellent 15. Nothing was going to keep her from that trip. Mr. Ruchet looked up as Maude entered his study. She advanced...
Okay, I’m done. Now hurry! the makeup artist cried out. You’re up in two minutes. Don’t you dare mess up your makeup again! Maude
Music is everywhere, Maude said softly. It is in the water, in the wind’s hum, in the bird’s cry, in the boat’s horn. Rhythm surrounds us. That is one of life’s greatest gifts. I
Matt, would you come on tour with me? she asked half-boldly, half-shyly. Matt heaved a deep sigh of relief. I thought you’d never ask, he answered. Then he kissed her, and the bright, shimmering light...
Matt heaved a deep sigh of relief. I thought you’d never ask, he answered. Then he kissed her, and the bright, shimmering lights that illuminated the city exploded in a joyous, dancing array of firewo...
It isn’t finished yet, but I thought we could work on it together, since you’re supposed to be some sort of ‘wizard with words’ or something. I’ll ignore that last bit of sarcasm and pretend you just...
I was green with envy, Maude. Do you take pleasure in tormenting the person who’s given you his heart wholeheartedly ever since the day we first met? I
I had every right because you’re stubborn, and unless you saw it for yourself you wouldn’t have believed me when I told you this direction you’re taking is wrong. You told me once not to expect you to...
I can fight. I’m no black belt, but I can still stand up for myself. This is how I would react if I ran into a werewolf in a dark alley with ominous music playing. Girls are sick of playing damsels in...
As an artist, I love a good scene. I could stamp my feet, take your bouquet, and throw it in your face, I could tell you how badly you acted, how you broke my heart, twice. Instead I’m giving you five...
All this time I thought you were in love with her and I became her friend just for you. She’s manipulative really, that one. I’m glad I don’t have to pretend anymore that … All this for what? For som...
You’ve got good taste. Though he seems way more obstinate than Matt ever was. I’d watch out. I’m not interested in him, Aria said through gritted teeth. I have a boyfriend. We’ll see, was all Maude an...
You’re the real deal. Audrey de Forteville knows it, and she fears you. Now, you can question those who love you, or you can go out there and prove to everyone that you belong in this world. Maude
Yes, I was born there, but my family moved to the United States when I was ten. I spent most of my life in Manhattan, but met James during my year abroad in
Yeah, answered Matt smoothly, looking directly at Maude. This one was a real fury. She yelled at me like a mad woman. I’m sure you could’ve heard her all the way to France. Maude
What Maude didn’t know but found out soon enough, was that ten minutes were never just ten minutes in a subway breakdown in New York City.
Suddenly, she understood. Matt and she had never been friends. They were more, so much more. He drove her crazy. He was incessantly irritating, arrogant, and completely full of himself, but they also...