The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,098 times)

[heroicmuse]

Aww what a sweet scene between Ciara and Trix.

I'm glad Nicholas is onto Vivian. This should be good!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

It was a good idea for Ciara to talk about Bo.

Nicholas is onto you Viv!

[fluffysmom]

I agree with mae00 that Hope should have realized what was going on with Ciara and gone to talk to her. Talking to Ciara privately before the announcement would have been better.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 482

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
CIARA: You’re the best, you know that?
TRIX: No, you are.
CIARA: No, you are.
TRIX: No, you.
CIARA: No, you.
TRIX: You are.
CIARA: Okay, this is getting to disgusting levels of sappiness. But, you are.
Ciara and Trix laughed.
TRIX: There’s that smile I love. I knew you were hiding it somewhere.
Ciara kissed Trix. There was a knock on the door.
HOPE (v.o.): Ciara, it’s me. We need to talk. Can I come in?
Ciara rolled her eyes and sighed. She got up, opened the door and sat back down. Hope walked in.
HOPE: Can we talk privately?
CIARA: Anything you have to say, you can say in front of Trix. I mean, you already did.
Trix put a hand on Ciara’s shoulder.
TRIX: Actually, I gotta go. Ivan texted me that he’s on his way to pick me up.
CIARA: Do you have to?
TRIX: I wish I didn’t.
Trix hugged Ciara tight.
TRIX (whispering): Good luck. I love you.
CIARA: I love you, too.
TRIX: Call me later?
Ciara nodded.
TRIX: Thanks again for dinner, Mrs. Jennings.
HOPE: You’re welcome, Trix. Have a good night.
Trix walked down the stairs.
HOPE: Is it okay if I sit?
Ciara shrugged. Hope sat down next to her.
HOPE: Sweetheart, we need to talk.
CIARA: What’s there to say? You’ve already said everything.
HOPE: Not quite. I shouldn’t have just sprung the whole party idea on you like that. I was just so caught up with excitement that I didn’t even stop and think about how you might feel about it. How do you feel about it?
CIARA: I mean, I don’t hate the idea. It’ll be a little weird without Dad, but I guess it’ll be cool.
Ciara sighed.
CIARA: For the record, I’m not mad about the party. I’m mad that we didn’t even talk about it before you just announced it to everybody. That really sucked!
HOPE: I know. I know we should have talked about it before I told anyone else, and I am so sorry that I’ve upset you. That was not my intention, I swear.
CIARA: I know. I just wish things were different. Don’t get me wrong, I love Aiden and Chase, and I’m so happy you guys are married, but...
Ciara played with a loose string on her bed.
CIARA: Do you ever think about Dad?
HOPE: Of course I do. All the time. That’s part of the reason that I wanted to have this party, to honor your father’s memory.
Ciara nodded.
HOPE: And again, I’m so sorry I didn’t come to you with the idea first.
CIARA: I would’ve been fine with it if you did. I mean, it’s gonna be hard either way, but still.
HOPE: I know.
CIARA; I just...never mind.
HOPE: What is it, baby?
CIARA: It’s nothing.
HOPE: It’s not nothing.
CIARA: It’s been over two years. I’m eighteen. I just feel a little stupid saying “I miss my daddy”. But, I do. So much.
HOPE: Come here.
Ciara leaned into Hope and sniffled.
HOPE: I know how much you miss your dad. I miss him, too. But, you know, he is always here with us. I know he’s looking out for us. And I know that he would be so proud of the amazing young woman you’ve become.
Ciara sniffled again. After a moment, she sat up and wiped her eyes.
CIARA: Can I help with the party?
HOPE: Of course you can, sweetheart.
CIARA: Okay. Like I said, I don’t hate the idea. It might just be a little hard for me.
HOPE: I know. Me too. But, the good thing is, we’ll have all of our friends and family with us, just like your dad would have wanted. And again, I truly am sorry that I hurt you by not talking to you first.
CIARA: You already apologized. And I know. Thanks for apologizing, Mom. I love you.
HOPE: I love you, too, little one.
Ciara and Hope hugged.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Hope and Ciara talked. This has to be really hard for Ciara.

She and Trix are such a cute couple.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

So glad Ciara and Hope talked it out.

[mae00]

Once a daddy's girl, always a daddy's girl. That has no age limit on it and grief has no time limit.

I'm glad that Ciara told Hope exactly how she felt. But I'm still worried about her. I'm not sure if she's trying to convince Hope or herself that she's ok with this party.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 483

SPLIT SCENE - HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE/ALAMAIN MANSION
Ciara and Trix were sitting in their respective bedrooms.
TRIX: So it went okay?
CIARA: Yeah. She apologized, and we talked.
TRIX: That’s good. I’m glad.
CIARA: Me too.
Ciara sighed.
TRIX: What is it, babe?
CIARA: It’s nothing, really. I’m just thinking about my dad.

ALAMAIN MANSION
VIVIAN: Nicky, what on earth do you mean? What show?
NICHOLAS: You know exactly what I mean! I mean, I figured that you would do something like this. Pretending to come to work with me so you can see how I’m doing, but you were really spying on me.
VIVIAN: Spying?
NICHOLAS: Yes, spying. I specifically told you about the lunch days ago and you just happened to invite yourself along that very day. That’s not a coincidence. You’ve been looking for a reason to spy on me. So, what did you find? What flaw did you find with my new assistant?
VIVIAN: Nicky, I merely wanted to see you at work. Meeting your new assistant was just an added bonus. If you didn’t want me to come to the lunch with you, you could have told me that it was not a convenient day for me to join you at work, and I would have understood entirely.
NICHOLAS: Right, because that totally would have worked.
VIVIAN: Of course it would have.
Nicholas shook his head.
VIVIAN: Honestly, Nicky, I don’t see what the problem is.
NICHOLAS: If you weren’t there to try and get dirt on Hadley, why were you there? What was with all those questions.
VIVIAN: You said the lunch was to get to know her better. I was getting to know her.
NICHOLAS: You were basically interrogating her.
VIVIAN: You’re being overdramatic.
NICHOLAS: And you’re not being straight with me.
VIVIAN: Nicky, my darling, I am not up to anything. There is no conspiracy, and I was not trying to interrogate Haley.
NICHOLAS: Hadley.
VIVIAN: Yes, her. As I said, if you didn’t want me at the lunch, you could have told me that it wasn’t convenient. And anyway, what reason would I have for wanting to spy on you?
NICHOLAS: You don’t trust me.
VIVIAN: Now you’re just talking nonsense. Of course I trust you. I’ve no idea where these accusations are coming from, but someone is obviously filling your head with lies.
Vivian put a hand on Nicholas’ shoulder.
VIVIAN: Nicky, you know that I would never do anything to purposely upset you.
Nicholas sighed.
NICHOLAS: I know.
VIVIAN: Now, it has been a long day, and I’m certain that you’re tired. Perhaps that’s why you’re being so cranky. So, let’s drop the subject for tonight and turn in early, yes? Excellent.
Vivian kissed Nicholas on the cheek.
VIVIAN: I love you, Nicky. More than anyone in the world.
NICHOLAS: I love you too, Aunt Viv.
VIVIAN: Good night, my darling.
Vivian walked up the staircase. Nicholas stood there for a moment, knowing that he had just been played, and wondering what his next move would be.

[Kpatch]

Vivian is good! Turned that around quick. LOL at calling Hadley Haley. Not surprised though.

Will there be previews?

[heroicmuse]

Vivian is such a classy diva. I enjoy her even though she's so annoying. LOL I'm glad Nicholas is onto her.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[mae00]

Hahahaha!! I'm sure Hadley will many more names by the time Vivian is done with her plan. She turned that around quite beautifully. But she's done that so many times before that people pretty much know her side-stepping technique. this could get interesting between Vivian and Nicky.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week...

Nicholas is on to Vivian.
NICHOLAS: I need to know what she's up to.

But is he about to trust the wrong person?
CARLY: Are you sure that was a good idea?

Plus, in the first half of the week...
CLAIRE: This is gonna be awesome!

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Salem.
HOPE: Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I can't wait for all of this, especially the 4th of July celebration. Can't wait to see Carly vs Vivian too.

Great previews André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to the 4th of July celebration.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 484

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
Shawn-D, Claire and Chelsea had come over to help Hope, Aiden and Chase set up for the party.
CLAIRE: Do you think we have enough ribbons?
SHAWN-D: I’d say you’ve got more than enough, Claire Bear. Easily enough for two parties.
CHASE: Still, it’s always good to be prepared.
HOPE: Very true. It looks beautiful, guys.
AIDEN: Well, I have successfully lit the grill.
HOPE: Excellent.
Hope and Aiden kissed.
HOPE: Steve’ll be here in a little bit to give you a hand with the cooking.
SHAWN-D: Well, between the three of us, we should have it all covered.
AIDEN: Sounds good. Say, where’s Belle and Max?
SHAWN-D: Belle’s finishing up the potato salad. She’ll be here soon.
CHELSEA: And Max is taking care of the deserts, but he and Isaac will be here any minute.
HOPE: That’s wonderful!
SHAWN-D: Yeah. So, where’s Ciara?
HOPE: She and Trix went out for a moment. They’ll be back soon.

ST. LUKE’S
Ciara and Trix walked into the cemetery behind the church. Ciara was holding a small amount of flowers. They stopped in front of a headstone.
CIARA: Well, here we are.
Ciara put the flowers down in front of Bo’s grave. Then, she sat down.
CIARA: Hi, daddy. Happy Fourth of July. I know this was your favorite day, so I thought I’d come visit you. I brought someone to meet you. This is my girlfriend, Trix.
TRIX: Hi.
CIARA: I really miss you. I’m sure if you were here, you’d be over the moon that we’re having a party.
TRIX: D’you need a minute?
CIARA: No. Please, stay.
Trix nodded, knelt down next to Ciara and put a hand on her shoulder. Ciara sniffled.
CIARA: I love you so much, daddy.
A slight gust of wind blew through Ciara’s hair and, for a moment, she felt like it was Bo ruffling her hair the way he used to when she was a little kid.

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
A short time later, Ciara and Trix returned to the house. Hope hugged her daughter.
HOPE: How’d it go?
CIARA: It was okay. They’re keeping it really nice. I’m sure he’d like it.
HOPE: That’s good.
Claire walked over and hugged Ciara.
CLAIRE: How are you?
CIARA: I’ll be okay.
Trix rubbed Ciara’s back. While the two girls had been gone, Belle had arrived, as had Max and little Isaac.
CHELSEA: There’s mommy’s favorite boys.
Chelsea took Isaac from Max and kissed them both.
CHELSEA: How’d it go?
MAX: Great! Got the pies and Ma insisted we bring a cake, as well.
CHELSEA: That’s good. Where is Grandma, anyway?
MAX: Roman’s bringing her in a bit.
The gate opened and Steve, Kayla and Joey walked in.
STEVE; Knock knock. Anyone home?
HOPE: Hey! There you guys are!
Steve, who had been carrying a cooler, set it down and hugged Hope.
STEVE: Sure are, officer. Brought that cooler you asked for, as well as stocking it with pop, water and adult beverages.
HOPE: That’s good. Just put it over by other cooler over there.
Hope and Kayla hugged.
HOPE: How are you?
KAYLA: Great! You?
HOPE: I’m good. I’m happy we’re having this party again. Hi, Joey.
KAYLA: Me too.
JOEY: Hi, Aunt Hope.
HOPE: Ciara, could you and Trix sort the cooler your Uncle Steve brought, please? Just put the water and soda with the others we have.
CIARA: Okay.
Ciara and Trix walked over to the cooler and started sorting.
CIARA: What do you want us to do with the beer?
HOPE: Just leave it in there, honey. One can be for that, the other can be for water and soda.
CIARA: Got it.
Ciara and Trix went back to sorting.