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Susanna's Story Ch2: Writing Herself

Thursday, April 15, 2004

The History of YoSaffBridge

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Notes: Thanks to Glacier-daughter and Cassie E who both thought there was more to Susanna's Story. Turns out you were right! Thanks to everyone else who provided feedback on my first story as well.

Chapter 2: Writing Herself

Chinese glossary

Chunren – fool/jerk

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Yolanda Haymer sat idly in her dressing room. The makeup and clothing laid out earlier by the servants still sat ignored as she stared out the window. She should be happy, Yolanda thought to herself. The wedding and honeymoon had both been as elegant as fairytales come to life. Durran's brand new home floated in the sky on a planet with the rest of the Alliance's elite. Everywhere she looked, she was surrounded by appliances, artwork, antiques . . . objects of such splendor that she had never dared to dream of owning such even during her training to be a Companion. She should be able to be happy in this place and with this man.

Yet, she chafed in this part after only three months of wedded bliss. The women from the Core still whispered in corners at parties and pointed her out to others. The unfortunate circumstances prior to her marriage to Durran, now common knowledge and very much an element of high society's rumor mill. Yolanda shook her head sadly; her well-performed play was a part of low society's rumor mill as well. Durran had already fired three maids after overhearing them speak of their suspicions about Yolanda's father. He deserved any embarrassment he felt over the matter - Yolanda had given him a way out of the wedding, but his pride and honor had not allowed him to take it.

Still, perhaps after events settled down and she adjusted to this life, she would be happy. Durran did truly love her and he could afford to give her anything she might wish for. Sighing, Yolanda turned to the mirror to finish getting r

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Thursday, 15 April 2004 03:23
Jebbypal,

Really glad your writing this story! Can't wait for the next chapter!

Cassie E
Thursday, 15 April 2004 18:30
Excellent addition to Saffron's...er...Susanna's story. :-)

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