j'aime et j'espere --> i love and i hope

Wednesday, September 7

my pw group's coming around 2 hours. and i have to finish my share of the work by then. hmm. will start soon. just spent an hour playing the piano. feels good =D listening to 'maybe this time'.. :) she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then.. =D anyway, i decided to post something here!! haha this is the story i spun on the spot for annie. it's very long, very confusing and very silly. so if you're very bored, you can read on to find out what happens when you incorporate a bit of the little mermaid, cinderella, sleeping beauty, cleopatra, bollywood, any time-travel story and ordinary chicklit!! hahaha. gen and chris, i still haven't told you my story about the thair red ruby from the restaurant. maybe when we next eat there, i'll make it up for you =D please ignore typos / lack of punctuation / whatever. this is not my standard of prose. just read for the general storyline [or lack thereof] =D anyway, this is the conversation:

let me tell you a story!!!!
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
hahaha
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
alright i'm listening!
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
okay. -breathes-
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
there was once a cowherd called *******
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
no wait i want to change his name. so unromantic
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
called philip
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
why the name?
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
hahaha.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
EH DIGRESSION. I FOUND OUT THE GIRL IN MALORY TOWERS IS CALLED DARRELL NOT DARRYLL BUT NEVERMIND
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
i don't like that name!
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
cos i like the name philip. like prince philip from sleeping beauty
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
fine!! hmm.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
daniel?
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
i like the name daniel
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
okay anyway
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
there was once a nameless cowherd
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
who grew up in a shabby little cottage next to the palace
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
haha nameless cowherd.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and there was a beautiful princess called annie who lived within
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
she was never happy, although she had everything she could dream of; all the ponies she wanted to ride, all the candies she could ever eat, and endless days of sunshine and rainbow
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
he too, never knew happiness, but only because he was a pathetic male cowherd, and that says a lot in itself, and i am refering to the male bit not the cowherd bit
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
he had a favourite cow called belle, who was the best milkcow in the country
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
one day, princess annie's father the KING decided to hold a ball! [like duh]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and annie had to prepare for it.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
it was her sweet seventeenth ball [eh when's your birthday?]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and was to be her coming out ball.
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
20 jan.
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
haha.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
so her mother the queen ordered all cowherds to bring the best milkcows in the country to the palace to provide fresh cowmilk for her ceremonial bath
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
that fateful [or fatal, take your pick]
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
awwww
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
day
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
annie was riding her pony out in the yard when she noticed this tall, dark and handsome [i don't think so but nvm it's your fairytale] cowherd leading in the sweetest looking milkcow ever
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
she turned her pony abruptly and paused behind a chestnut tree, peeking out shyly at him.
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
haha. reminds me of....bollywood.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
hahahha TOO BAD
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
are they gg to start dancing ard the tree?
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
THEN
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
she realised
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
there was someone with him
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
a pretty, young milkmaid.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
*dramatic pause*
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
please stay tuned for tomorrow's episode of The Princess and the Cowherd
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
=D
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
HAHAHAHAHAH
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
HAHAHA
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
FINISH IT
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
no, please stay tuned..
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
hahahaha
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
hahaha
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
you're so evil....
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
hahahah!!!!
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
but why is he a cowherd? hahaha.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
um. i dunno leh
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
okay i shall finish the story!!
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
where was i
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
oh yes
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
a pretty, young milkmaid.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
she leaned forward on her pony, straining her eyes[annie i mean]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
unfortunately, her pony chose that moment to move suddenly, and threw annie off unto the ground!
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
with a gasp, she lay crumpled at the foot of the tree
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
the nameless cowherd glanced up from his [boring] conversation with the [bimbotic] milkmaid, and paying no heed to his place in the caste system [you're in india], dashed over.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
his cow mooed.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
after much dramatic running across lush green fields [okay about half a yard], he came to her side
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and picking her up by her slender waist, cried out, ah! i know you, i walked with you once upon a dream! [sing the whole song yourself]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
upon hearing his voice, her eyelids fluttered open, and she gazed up adoringly at her saviour [eeeek getting too sappy]
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
HAHA OH MAN
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and realising he was the cowherd
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
SLAPPED HIM
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
my hair is standing up...
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
slapped him?!
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
he gasped
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and dropped her like a hot coal
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
while she scrambled to her feet shouting
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
'YOU TWO-TIMER AND CHEAP COWHERD!! HOW DARE YOU TOUCH ME!!!'
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
he fled back to his cow, humiliated, where the milkmaid delivered a well-deserved slap to his other cheek
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
the princess annie stumbled to her feet and led her pony away, chin in the air
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
that night, dancing at the ball, she looked into the eyes of someone.. special.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
someone who wasn't really tall, or dark or handsome
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
but someone who made her laugh, and could read her mind like a book
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
within three dances, she was like a fish ensnared in a net laid specially for her
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and he, he was like a fish caught by a hook
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
fortunately, the net and hook were next to each other
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and they could still love from that distance
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
[did i just say that????]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
by the fifth dance, she could barely feel her feet as they skimmed over the smooth marble floors
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
haha oh mannn
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
just as the clock struck midnight, he leaned in and whispered, ' if only you knew, this isn't really india. would you marry me?'
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
she gazed up in wonderment, eyes shimmering with unshed tears, a single word on her lips, 'maybe'
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
TO BE CONTINUED
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
ahhahahaha
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
eh congratulate me!! i incorporated cinderella, sleeping beauty, ariel and bollywood!!!
before she could finish her sentence, she found herself in quite another world altogether. clad in a light brown uniform and standing in a rather ugly building, she couldn't recognise anyone around her. they were staring glumly at books on tables or laughing loudly in their own little groups. then across something that her mind whispered was a class bench, she saw.. him. and suddenly she realised
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
that he had no idea of their previous life / past / whatever
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and everytime she glanced at him, she began to understand why he wouldn't smile at her or glance her way
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
oh noooooooooo.
+ First and last thing on my mind. [[ annie.d.j.l.s.]] says:
so saddd ):
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
WAIT
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
it wasn't that he was a dumbass [which he was, inherently, since he was male]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
it was just that he honestly had no clue
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
so she confided in a mutual friend, who made a big fool out of everyone in his attempt to help [please tune in to channel 23 for more details]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
but eventually got the princess and the nameless cowherd talking online [the wonderful things they invent!]
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
the milkmaid turned out to be his little sister[ does he have one?] who was merely telling him off for not knowing his place previously
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
and as for that mysterious dancer at the ball who stole her heart a lifetime ago.. well, the cowherd could never resist donning a mask and joining the masquarade, especially if it entailed getting to dance with the much sought-after princess.
she's smiling like she used to smile, way back then says:
THE END

this is not a true story

yes i was bored. hahahaha. i didn't include the bits where i let annie choose between 1) having the author drop a molotov cocktail on them and 2) having it turn out very The Maid. she chose neither. okay mari's on her way. i should get started. but before i go..

maybe this time it'll be love and they'll find, maybe now they can be more than just friends.. she's back in his life, and it feels so right.. maybe this time.. maybe this time.. maybe this time, love won't end..

it must've been love.
10:03 am

xoxo