Lingering Devotion Part-3
Ric learns of Lori's impending wedding.31 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
All this makes for an absolutely wonderful story. But I feel incredibly sad for both of them. I am glad that Brian the self entitled prick got the old heave ho. But I was extremely angry that "Ric" lacked the balls to face her. Boy, can you write. I teared up, was blindly happy, then angry in just a few minutes. Karen
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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All this makes for an absolutely wonderful story. But I feel incredibly sad for both of them. I am glad that Brian the self entitled prick got the old heave ho. But I was extremely angry that "Ric" lacked the balls to face her. Boy, can you write. I teared up, was blindly happy, then angry in just a few minutes. Karen
Comment Written 23-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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Your kind words make me feel like a master puppeteer manipulating the marionettes. Good ol' ball-less Ric. I think we've all looked back and wished we had had the nerve to speak up at some point. For me, I more often spoke up without thinking first, which is even worse. LOL. Thanks for another outstanding and encouraging review. Much appreciated!
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Yep, I am of the speak too much variety myself. I am usually the one in the everyone points to when someone is needed to speak up. I am so incredible well read, I can speak for a few minutes about anything. I was in this contest once in a bar. we all wrote a topic down and threw them in a jar when it was my turn I got railroads.
My team was groaning. I launched into a piece about how my uncle bill was an accountant for the houston lines. I had them in my hands in no time. We sountherners have the gift of of gab and love telling tall tajes.
Comment from sunnilicious
You have a way with words from reading your descriptive start. It seemed crushing to have learned about Brian and Lori being a childhood item. Omg, the drama you created... I would have left good enough alone. Good novel installment.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
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You have a way with words from reading your descriptive start. It seemed crushing to have learned about Brian and Lori being a childhood item. Omg, the drama you created... I would have left good enough alone. Good novel installment.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much, Sunnilicious, for your generous review and kind words. This four-part story builds from chapter one and every chapter has a different segment of the character's life and road to where it ends in Chapter four. I appreciate you reading chapter three!
Comment from karenina
So the good news is I know I've missed a lot of your posts and I'm getting a chance to read them and catch up. I would like to stress I would never knowingly omit you from required and enjoyable reading! I've been a bit busy falling down the stairs and breaking body parts.
If I wasn't such a hopeless romantic I'd say this is all la-de-da romance novel stuff...but you have that way about you that gives it more sustenance, and hey, true love can be as fast as lightning flashes, in the right circumstances.
I'm betting BIG MONEY (The two cent's I'm making reviewing this ~though God knows I do not review you for the "payout") ~ that this is going to end up with a happy ending.
Don't disappoint me now!
Karenina
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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So the good news is I know I've missed a lot of your posts and I'm getting a chance to read them and catch up. I would like to stress I would never knowingly omit you from required and enjoyable reading! I've been a bit busy falling down the stairs and breaking body parts.
If I wasn't such a hopeless romantic I'd say this is all la-de-da romance novel stuff...but you have that way about you that gives it more sustenance, and hey, true love can be as fast as lightning flashes, in the right circumstances.
I'm betting BIG MONEY (The two cent's I'm making reviewing this ~though God knows I do not review you for the "payout") ~ that this is going to end up with a happy ending.
Don't disappoint me now!
Karenina
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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Well, I hope I didn't disappointment you too much with the ending. I had considered a sad Romeo and Juliet or maybe a Happily-ever-after, but decided to make it more realistically, a mixed bag. Thanks you tons for the generous review and kind word. I hope I've entertained you a little. I appreciate YOU!
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Very good! Life often flips the script!
Comment from Annmuma
Perfect ending for this chapter! I am about to lose patience with Ric. For God's Sake, be a man, stand up, fight for what you want, blah, blah, blah! Truly, you have done a good job with these characters and Ric has no other choice than the reaction he had because of the character you had built for him.
Will be reading next chapter shortly. Great jobl no spag and reader's interest held to the last word.
ann
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023
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Perfect ending for this chapter! I am about to lose patience with Ric. For God's Sake, be a man, stand up, fight for what you want, blah, blah, blah! Truly, you have done a good job with these characters and Ric has no other choice than the reaction he had because of the character you had built for him.
Will be reading next chapter shortly. Great jobl no spag and reader's interest held to the last word.
ann
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Ann, for your generous review and kind words. Yes, sometimes boys are just dummies. LOL. I think you'll like the last chapter better since Ric will finally get up the nerve go back. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Didn't realize this part 3 was still up until I found it. This part would be perfect for Hallmark. Blighted love that makes for a separation is one of their things. Getting back together is all the better for the misunderstanding and the separation. Good story.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Didn't realize this part 3 was still up until I found it. This part would be perfect for Hallmark. Blighted love that makes for a separation is one of their things. Getting back together is all the better for the misunderstanding and the separation. Good story.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Carol, for your generous review and kind words. I posted part-3 and part-4 together, so I could finish up with this story and move on. It's really outside my comfort zone. LOL. I always look forward to what my favorite writers have to say and I glad you liked it. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Brett Matthew West
What a way to find out Lori was getting married in one week.
Crying probably would have made Ric feel better.
Being a player caught up to you, coupled with the claims of all those females. None of which were probably true.
Why, if so much in love, run off?
Take the chance with Lori.
Only way to sort the whole mess out.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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What a way to find out Lori was getting married in one week.
Crying probably would have made Ric feel better.
Being a player caught up to you, coupled with the claims of all those females. None of which were probably true.
Why, if so much in love, run off?
Take the chance with Lori.
Only way to sort the whole mess out.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Brett, for another of your extra special six-star reviews that make my week every time I get one. Ric thought he was doing the right thing for Lori, Brian, and Sam. But sadly, in hindsight, his choices didn't work out well for anyone, including himself. Young people and bad decisions have altered many lives. I hope you like where it goes from here. I appreciate YOU, my friend!
Comment from Jasmine Girl
The short review for "Lori" is a heart-wrenching tale of a man who falls in love with a woman, only to discover that she is already engaged to someone else. Despite the pain he feels, he is able to maintain a sense of grace and understanding, knowing that sometimes things just happen and it's important to move on. The characters are well-developed and the story is filled with emotion, making it a poignant and relatable read.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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The short review for "Lori" is a heart-wrenching tale of a man who falls in love with a woman, only to discover that she is already engaged to someone else. Despite the pain he feels, he is able to maintain a sense of grace and understanding, knowing that sometimes things just happen and it's important to move on. The characters are well-developed and the story is filled with emotion, making it a poignant and relatable read.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Jasmine Girl, for your generous review, kind words, and comments. I sincerely appreciate your taking time out to read and review my story. I'm glad you could relate to it and hope you enjoyed it to some degree. Much appreciated!
Comment from lyenochka
Aaargh!! That's the most depressing love story ever! At first, I was so sad for you as you were hurt. I thought this sentence was masterful: "The frog in my throat felt like chopped glass, words garbled, and a deluge of tears overflowed". But you LEFT??? Why when her father gave you his blessings to pursue her even just before her wedding??
You probably already fixed:
"Are you okay, Ric," Garland asked? ("Are you okay, Ric?" Garland asked.
across more elusice than I am. (elusive?)
Ric and I need to talk" (period after 'talk')
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Aaargh!! That's the most depressing love story ever! At first, I was so sad for you as you were hurt. I thought this sentence was masterful: "The frog in my throat felt like chopped glass, words garbled, and a deluge of tears overflowed". But you LEFT??? Why when her father gave you his blessings to pursue her even just before her wedding??
You probably already fixed:
"Are you okay, Ric," Garland asked? ("Are you okay, Ric?" Garland asked.
across more elusice than I am. (elusive?)
Ric and I need to talk" (period after 'talk')
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Helen, for your generous review, kind words, and suggestions. I don't know why I make such silly mistakes, and on these two parts, I even tried to edit and polish more than usual, and I still read right through the mistakes that are obvious. LOL. The father didn't want his daughter to make the mistake of marrying the wrong person, which he evidently was, since she called it off on her own.
Depressing? Yes. But more realistic than Romeo and Juliet that's even sadder, or the happily-ever-after. LOL. I appreciate YOU, as always!
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I'm glad you told me about your posts. I get frightened looking at my Inbox of 100 items and then find each time I go back it grows! Being away sure makes catching up impossible!
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Oh no, now I wish I hadn't mentioned my posts. Dummy me, I never thought about how long you've been gone and how hard it's been for you to keep up with all your responsibilities and try to keep up with Fanstory too. I'm sure you're exhausted mentally and physically. Now you can hopefully get some rest. A great big bear hug!
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I don't want to miss any of your posts, Ric! So thank you!
I was hoping to relax but now that my brother has Covid, we have all been exposed so we have to wait and test again to see if we can finally gather for Christmas with the family.
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Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry. You've had enough hard times lately. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you don't catch it!
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Thank you! And I am glad you alerted me to your posts as they were still promoted and you know I would have reviewed them anyway so you were just looking out for me. 💖
Comment from LJbutterfly
I always relax when I read your work, knowing it's going to be well written and enjoyable. This episode is no different. But, you're taking me up and down and back and forth. Your final words of wisdom demonstrate Ric and Lori's mistakes. I hope this is leading to a happy ending. I can't get to the next part fast enough. Well done.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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I always relax when I read your work, knowing it's going to be well written and enjoyable. This episode is no different. But, you're taking me up and down and back and forth. Your final words of wisdom demonstrate Ric and Lori's mistakes. I hope this is leading to a happy ending. I can't get to the next part fast enough. Well done.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Lorraine, for your generous review and kind words. There is nothing that makes me happier than for someone I enjoy reading regularly liking my stories. Your post I read today has run through my mind and tugged at my heart since I read it this morning. Thanks for all your encouragement. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Ric, this is great stuff. Love and broken heard are in the air and your story certainly have all the ingredients. I love I. Now will Lori manage to catch up with our good Ric?.All best, Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Hi Ric, this is great stuff. Love and broken heard are in the air and your story certainly have all the ingredients. I love I. Now will Lori manage to catch up with our good Ric?.All best, Ulla:)))
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much, Ulla, for your generous review and kind words. I won't tell you what happens since part-4 is already posted and paying well, just in case you might want to read it. I'm so glad you liked it, and I hope you like part-4 even better. I appreciate YOU!
