Post by Austen Blackwell on Nov 16, 2017 1:05:40 GMT -5
Austen: This is the place.
Austen pulls into a parking space as AB looks over to Mercedes. They were parked out in front of a bakery. They were seated in his BMW Black SUV. Austen had his hair slicked back, wearing a plain black t-shirt and a pair of dark jeans. Black kicks to match, obviously.
Austen: So we get to try out different kinds of cakes? And you WANT me here? Yes please. But questions. Is it bad etiquette to ask for seconds?
Mercedes laughs, as she looks over at him, shaking her head. She was wearing a pair of blue jeans, with a white t-shirt, along with a pair of black kicks to match Austen’s. She smiles lightly at him.
Mercedes: Yes we try out the cakes, see if we like any more than the others. Yes you have to be here, or else I will pick something you hate. I honestly am not sure if it is, or not. Danni, or Donovan might know…
Austen has a good laugh.
Austen: I am good with pretty much any cake. I don’t think I have found a cake that I have ever not enjoyed.
As they sit in their car, Donovan and Danni pull up next to them, but instead of the black Maserati they’re used to seeing, it’s a yellow McLaren P1. They raise the doors and step out, as Danni carefully moves to avoid hitting her head. As she closes the door on the passenger’s side, she smiles sheepishly at the others.
Danni:I’m still not used to the doors on this thing. Anyway, we’re here to eat some cake, right?
Donovan shuts his door and moves to stand beside Danni, leaning against the front fender.
Donovan:That is the plan, is it not?
Mercedes laughs softly, as she nods her head at them.
Mercedes:Look at you guys with the car. Eating cake is the plan, even if someone is planning on being Mr. Piggy.
She looks over at Austen, as they both laugh at the inside joke.
Danni:I don’t know… have you SEEN this man eat?
She playfully jabs her elbow into Donovan’s ribs, smirking as she looks up at him. Donovan shakes his head as he puts his hands on his hips.
Donovan:Can I help it if I have a healthy appetite?
Mercedes laughs.
Mercedes:I think all men might be piggies. Let’s just say it is just a nickname I call Austen, more so around my Dad.
Austen laughs lightly as he remembers the first time in front of her Dad.
Austen: He wasn’t too happy about that.
Mercedes:Least he’s happy we are getting married, but should we head inside?
Danni lightly scoffs at the mention of fathers, but quickly shakes it off, smiling as she gestures for Austen and Mercedes to go ahead of them.
Danni:Yeah… the more time we stand out here, the less time we spend stuffing our faces with cake! Lead the way!
They start to head inside, as Austen glances back at Danni, and Donovan.
Austen: Hey do we get to have seconds on the cake?
Mercedes shakes her head, while she starts to laugh.
Danni:Well, if there are a couple of flavors you find yourself torn between, I guess you could ask for more samples of said flavors to…
She clears her throat.
Danni:“Help you decide,” if you get my drift.
Austen eyes go wide, as he smiles.
Mercedes:Well I have a feeling we will be getting extra samples if Austen has his way.
She was laughing, as she loves how he was happy to go along with this now. With Austen and Mercedes leading the way into the bakery, Danni giggles as she slips her arm into Donovan’s.
Danni: Well, let’s go eat some cake!
Donovan: Twist my arm, why don’t you?
The four of them head instead as a man dressed in a pink shirt and tan pants with white shoes addresses them.
Man: Hello everybody. What are we having, a wedding party?
He laughs in the most annoying manner.
Man: Welcome to Miss Georgina’s Bakery. I am Frederico.
Austen shoots a look over to Mercedes, trying to not laugh at the man’s flamboyant gestures.
Austen: Yes, my good man.
Mercedes pretends to cough as she tries not to laugh.
Austen: Both of us couples are getting married. We are doing some cake testing. We scheduled a time.
The man checks his book. Upon seeing the names Basch and Blackwell, his eyes grow wide with excitement.
Frederico: Wait… THE Donovan Basch? Why didn’t you say so!? Please, follow me.
Danni giggles as Donovan nervously runs a hand through his hair.
Austen: Um, sure.
Frederico: We have a table setup already. Hope everyone has a sweet tooth. We have four samples setup already. A classic take on a vanilla bean, a German chocolate, a Red Velvet, and then a Coconut and Lime. Tropical is tre chic.
As they follow Frederico to the table, Danni begins to sing under her breath.
Danni:♪You put the lime in the coconut...♪
Donovan:What did you say?
Danni shakes her head.
Danni:He mentioned Coconut and Lime.
Donovan gives her a strange look.
Danni:You mean you’ve NEVER heard that song?
Donovan:I probably have, but I don’t remember.
Danni sighs.
Mercedes was too busy looking at everything going on. She was excited, as this was just another step closer to the wedding.
Mercedes:Vanilla bean, that one might be interesting to try. I know tons have their own take on it.
She glances back at Danni, and Donovan.
Mercedes:Was it like this for you guys? Each step take, the more excited you get.
Danni nods her head.
Danni:Pretty much, yeah. But at the same time, it seems like every time we check something off of the list, I get both excited and nervous at the same time.
Donovan:Well, all things considered….
Danni shakes her head.
Danni:Thankfully, the nerves don’t stick around for long. I’ve learned to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel; that keeps the smile on my face. Still, it helps when I’ve got someone like Donny helping me plan things.
She leans her head on Donovan’s arm, giving it a squeeze as she smiles.
Mercedes:I’m glad we got you guys, this helps me not be as nervous, even though I am. It does help a lot. I just know I want everything to be so perfect, but yet feel like something could go wrong, or forget something. I shouldn’t feel like this I know, but I do.
She looks at Austen, as she smiles.
Mercedes:I just know Austen is my light, and will try to help make it perfect as well. I think this is one reason we get along with you guys so well, because we seem to go through a lot of the same things, can talk about this stuff with you. Ruby, and Jack are both great, but they wouldn’t know how it feels to be getting married.
Danni’s head lowers a bit as she sighs. She manages a half smile, but the tone in her voice shows some dampened enthusiasm.
Danni:Meanwhile, I guess you could call me an old pro…
Her voice is a half-whisper, tinged with a hint of sadness as Donovan moves to comfort her.
Donovan:Danni, I’m sure she meant that we’re planning our wedding, and not…
Danni shakes her head, taking a deep breath as she looks up at him.
Danni:It’s alright, Spidey. Besides, I didn’t do anywhere near the amount of planning I did back then that we’ve been doing. So in a way, it’s almost as if I’m doing everything for the first time.
Danni:But to be honest, while you want everything to be perfect, you gotta allow for a few minor hiccups. If nothing else, it’ll make for a great story to tell the kids down the line.
Donovan:I’m suddenly reminded of something my father once said while we were at the wedding of one of my cousins. “If absolutely NOTHING went wrong, it wouldn’t be a wedding.” He said that right after the officiant had asked for objections… and a seagull flew by and dropped a… ahem… “bomb” on his head.
Mercedes looks down as she realizes what she had done. She hadn’t meant to upset anyone, as she just meant that Danni and Donovan were going through what they were at the same time. She looks up as she glances at Austen.
Mercedes:Oh no, more so we are having it in Hawaii, so many things could go wrong. I don’t want that to happen.
She was starting to panic, as she keeps looking at Austen, as he goes to calm her down.
Austen: Babe. It’s fine.
Danni:Calm down. If there’s one thing I learned, it’s to not even THINK about the worst case scenario. Stressing out on stuff that’s about as likely to happen as getting struck by lightning is only going to drive you nuts.
Donovan:Now where have I heard THAT before?
She pokes Donovan in the side, glaring at him.
Danni:Quiet, you!
Austen: It will all be fine. I promise, Mercedes.
He wraps his arms around her as Frederico leads them to the table as they all sit. Austen next to Mercedes. Danni next, and then Donny.
Frederico: Which do we want to try first, my lovelies?
Mercedes:How about the vanilla bean one? Start with something very simple.
She looks at the others, hoping it was fine with them. She was still a bit nervous, and freaked but trying to stay calm. He nods and begins to service them each a small sliver of vanilla bean cake with a floral, vanilla frosting. As the plates his the table, Austen was already digging in, frosting covering his lips.
Mercedes:Is Donovan like this with cake as well?
She laughs, as she looks at Danni, and Donovan, before glancing at Austen, as she goes to wipe some of the frosting from his lips.
Mercedes:You are making a mess babe.
Danni giggles as she glances between Donovan and Austen. In contrast to Austen, Donovan seems to be taking a bit more time with his cake.
Austen tries to talk with his mouthful, but Mercedes stops him.
Mercedes:Finish the food in your mouth Austen.
She shakes her head.
Mercedes:Okay these two are way different I can see now.
Austen: Whmmm mmm?
He finishes chewing.
Austen: Who? Me?
Mercedes nods her head.
Mercedes:Yes you Mr. Piggy. Now see why I call him it?
She glances at Danni, and Donovan. Donovan smirks.
Donovan:Indeed…
Danni:We had kind of a late breakfast; that’s why you don’t see Donovan inhaling his cake like his last name was Hoover….
Austen: More for me!
Austen laughs grabbing some of Mercedes’ frosting. She smacks his hand, as she looks at him.
Mercedes:You got your own. Now let me finish mine so we can try another kind.
She goes to eat her piece before he can get anymore of it. Meanwhile, Danni and Donovan look on with raised eyebrows.
Donovan:If I ever get like that, you have my permission to shove whatever I’m eating right into my face.
Danni looks at him with a mischievous smirk on her face.
Danni:Then for your sake, I suggest you make it something soft….
Mercedes hears them, as she looks at the two with a smile.
Mercedes:Oh we have had some food smashed into each others face. I just know if Austen had his way, he would eat all the cake, and the rest of us have none.
She glances over to Austen, as she smiles. He shakes his head ‘no’ at first, and then nods in agreement knowing she was right. Frederico brings the next cake, a German chocolate cake. Austen waits his turn for the others to have a chance to look it over. Donovan looks at the cake placed in front of him and smiles.
Danni:Uh-oh… this is one of his favorites. Everyone keep track of your fingers!
Donovan:Hey! I’m not THAT much of an animal…
Danni elbows him in the side as she smirks, then digs in, taking a moment to actually taste the cake.
Danni:This is pretty good!
Austen: He’s an animal, and I am a piggy.
Austen stares at Mercedes who sticks her tongue out at him. Austen grabs a piece for her, and then one for him. They begin to taste the cake.
Austen: Not bad, but very rich tasting. A bit too much for me.
Mercedes nods.
Mercedes:Yeah it is a bit. Plus not sure if everyone would like the coconut on it.
She continue to her piece though, as she looks at the others.
Mercedes:But if we got it, sure Donovan would enjoy that.
As they work through the cake, Frederico decides to bring the final two to taste.
Frederico: Coconut and lime. And Red Velvet. I also brought a fifth and sixth to try.
He looks both ways.
Frederico: For Mister Basch and his friends. This is white chocolate with raspberry. And vanilla with strawberries. Fresh berries on both.
Austen’s eyes go big as Donovan and Danni knowingly nod at each other. With a smile, Donovan tips his head at Austen as he starts digging into the white chocolate cake.
Donovan:Consider this a preview of the cake we’ll be having at our wedding.
Danni:With one minor modification, of course.
Donovan:Yes… Danni wanted the cake itself colored to match our wedding colors, and what my Nixy wants, my Nixy gets.
Danni blushes as she slips her fork into the coconut and lime. She takes a bite, letting the flavors hit her tastebuds before her brow furrows.
Danni:Hmm… the lime kind of overpowers the coconut, in my opinion. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you, but if you’re looking for more balance in the flavors…
Mercedes grabs a piece of the vanilla with strawberries, as she goes to try it.
Mercedes:This one is one of the better ones. I know Austen will enjoy it. The coconut and lime might be like German chocolate, not many like, more so if it’s not balanced.
She looks at Austen, before she gets some of the cake on her fork, and feeds it to him.
Austen: STRAWBERRIES!
He exclaims as Mercedes chuckles, Danni and Donovan just shake their heads.
Austen: So those wedding discussions…..
Austen pulls into a parking space as AB looks over to Mercedes. They were parked out in front of a bakery. They were seated in his BMW Black SUV. Austen had his hair slicked back, wearing a plain black t-shirt and a pair of dark jeans. Black kicks to match, obviously.
Austen: So we get to try out different kinds of cakes? And you WANT me here? Yes please. But questions. Is it bad etiquette to ask for seconds?
Mercedes laughs, as she looks over at him, shaking her head. She was wearing a pair of blue jeans, with a white t-shirt, along with a pair of black kicks to match Austen’s. She smiles lightly at him.
Mercedes: Yes we try out the cakes, see if we like any more than the others. Yes you have to be here, or else I will pick something you hate. I honestly am not sure if it is, or not. Danni, or Donovan might know…
Austen has a good laugh.
Austen: I am good with pretty much any cake. I don’t think I have found a cake that I have ever not enjoyed.
As they sit in their car, Donovan and Danni pull up next to them, but instead of the black Maserati they’re used to seeing, it’s a yellow McLaren P1. They raise the doors and step out, as Danni carefully moves to avoid hitting her head. As she closes the door on the passenger’s side, she smiles sheepishly at the others.
Danni:I’m still not used to the doors on this thing. Anyway, we’re here to eat some cake, right?
Donovan shuts his door and moves to stand beside Danni, leaning against the front fender.
Donovan:That is the plan, is it not?
Mercedes laughs softly, as she nods her head at them.
Mercedes:Look at you guys with the car. Eating cake is the plan, even if someone is planning on being Mr. Piggy.
She looks over at Austen, as they both laugh at the inside joke.
Danni:I don’t know… have you SEEN this man eat?
She playfully jabs her elbow into Donovan’s ribs, smirking as she looks up at him. Donovan shakes his head as he puts his hands on his hips.
Donovan:Can I help it if I have a healthy appetite?
Mercedes laughs.
Mercedes:I think all men might be piggies. Let’s just say it is just a nickname I call Austen, more so around my Dad.
Austen laughs lightly as he remembers the first time in front of her Dad.
Austen: He wasn’t too happy about that.
Mercedes:Least he’s happy we are getting married, but should we head inside?
Danni lightly scoffs at the mention of fathers, but quickly shakes it off, smiling as she gestures for Austen and Mercedes to go ahead of them.
Danni:Yeah… the more time we stand out here, the less time we spend stuffing our faces with cake! Lead the way!
They start to head inside, as Austen glances back at Danni, and Donovan.
Austen: Hey do we get to have seconds on the cake?
Mercedes shakes her head, while she starts to laugh.
Danni:Well, if there are a couple of flavors you find yourself torn between, I guess you could ask for more samples of said flavors to…
She clears her throat.
Danni:“Help you decide,” if you get my drift.
Austen eyes go wide, as he smiles.
Mercedes:Well I have a feeling we will be getting extra samples if Austen has his way.
She was laughing, as she loves how he was happy to go along with this now. With Austen and Mercedes leading the way into the bakery, Danni giggles as she slips her arm into Donovan’s.
Danni: Well, let’s go eat some cake!
Donovan: Twist my arm, why don’t you?
The four of them head instead as a man dressed in a pink shirt and tan pants with white shoes addresses them.
Man: Hello everybody. What are we having, a wedding party?
He laughs in the most annoying manner.
Man: Welcome to Miss Georgina’s Bakery. I am Frederico.
Austen shoots a look over to Mercedes, trying to not laugh at the man’s flamboyant gestures.
Austen: Yes, my good man.
Mercedes pretends to cough as she tries not to laugh.
Austen: Both of us couples are getting married. We are doing some cake testing. We scheduled a time.
The man checks his book. Upon seeing the names Basch and Blackwell, his eyes grow wide with excitement.
Frederico: Wait… THE Donovan Basch? Why didn’t you say so!? Please, follow me.
Danni giggles as Donovan nervously runs a hand through his hair.
Austen: Um, sure.
Frederico: We have a table setup already. Hope everyone has a sweet tooth. We have four samples setup already. A classic take on a vanilla bean, a German chocolate, a Red Velvet, and then a Coconut and Lime. Tropical is tre chic.
As they follow Frederico to the table, Danni begins to sing under her breath.
Danni:♪You put the lime in the coconut...♪
Donovan:What did you say?
Danni shakes her head.
Danni:He mentioned Coconut and Lime.
Donovan gives her a strange look.
Danni:You mean you’ve NEVER heard that song?
Donovan:I probably have, but I don’t remember.
Danni sighs.
Mercedes was too busy looking at everything going on. She was excited, as this was just another step closer to the wedding.
Mercedes:Vanilla bean, that one might be interesting to try. I know tons have their own take on it.
She glances back at Danni, and Donovan.
Mercedes:Was it like this for you guys? Each step take, the more excited you get.
Danni nods her head.
Danni:Pretty much, yeah. But at the same time, it seems like every time we check something off of the list, I get both excited and nervous at the same time.
Donovan:Well, all things considered….
Danni shakes her head.
Danni:Thankfully, the nerves don’t stick around for long. I’ve learned to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel; that keeps the smile on my face. Still, it helps when I’ve got someone like Donny helping me plan things.
She leans her head on Donovan’s arm, giving it a squeeze as she smiles.
Mercedes:I’m glad we got you guys, this helps me not be as nervous, even though I am. It does help a lot. I just know I want everything to be so perfect, but yet feel like something could go wrong, or forget something. I shouldn’t feel like this I know, but I do.
She looks at Austen, as she smiles.
Mercedes:I just know Austen is my light, and will try to help make it perfect as well. I think this is one reason we get along with you guys so well, because we seem to go through a lot of the same things, can talk about this stuff with you. Ruby, and Jack are both great, but they wouldn’t know how it feels to be getting married.
Danni’s head lowers a bit as she sighs. She manages a half smile, but the tone in her voice shows some dampened enthusiasm.
Danni:Meanwhile, I guess you could call me an old pro…
Her voice is a half-whisper, tinged with a hint of sadness as Donovan moves to comfort her.
Donovan:Danni, I’m sure she meant that we’re planning our wedding, and not…
Danni shakes her head, taking a deep breath as she looks up at him.
Danni:It’s alright, Spidey. Besides, I didn’t do anywhere near the amount of planning I did back then that we’ve been doing. So in a way, it’s almost as if I’m doing everything for the first time.
Danni:But to be honest, while you want everything to be perfect, you gotta allow for a few minor hiccups. If nothing else, it’ll make for a great story to tell the kids down the line.
Donovan:I’m suddenly reminded of something my father once said while we were at the wedding of one of my cousins. “If absolutely NOTHING went wrong, it wouldn’t be a wedding.” He said that right after the officiant had asked for objections… and a seagull flew by and dropped a… ahem… “bomb” on his head.
Mercedes looks down as she realizes what she had done. She hadn’t meant to upset anyone, as she just meant that Danni and Donovan were going through what they were at the same time. She looks up as she glances at Austen.
Mercedes:Oh no, more so we are having it in Hawaii, so many things could go wrong. I don’t want that to happen.
She was starting to panic, as she keeps looking at Austen, as he goes to calm her down.
Austen: Babe. It’s fine.
Danni:Calm down. If there’s one thing I learned, it’s to not even THINK about the worst case scenario. Stressing out on stuff that’s about as likely to happen as getting struck by lightning is only going to drive you nuts.
Donovan:Now where have I heard THAT before?
She pokes Donovan in the side, glaring at him.
Danni:Quiet, you!
Austen: It will all be fine. I promise, Mercedes.
He wraps his arms around her as Frederico leads them to the table as they all sit. Austen next to Mercedes. Danni next, and then Donny.
Frederico: Which do we want to try first, my lovelies?
Mercedes:How about the vanilla bean one? Start with something very simple.
She looks at the others, hoping it was fine with them. She was still a bit nervous, and freaked but trying to stay calm. He nods and begins to service them each a small sliver of vanilla bean cake with a floral, vanilla frosting. As the plates his the table, Austen was already digging in, frosting covering his lips.
Mercedes:Is Donovan like this with cake as well?
She laughs, as she looks at Danni, and Donovan, before glancing at Austen, as she goes to wipe some of the frosting from his lips.
Mercedes:You are making a mess babe.
Danni giggles as she glances between Donovan and Austen. In contrast to Austen, Donovan seems to be taking a bit more time with his cake.
Austen tries to talk with his mouthful, but Mercedes stops him.
Mercedes:Finish the food in your mouth Austen.
She shakes her head.
Mercedes:Okay these two are way different I can see now.
Austen: Whmmm mmm?
He finishes chewing.
Austen: Who? Me?
Mercedes nods her head.
Mercedes:Yes you Mr. Piggy. Now see why I call him it?
She glances at Danni, and Donovan. Donovan smirks.
Donovan:Indeed…
Danni:We had kind of a late breakfast; that’s why you don’t see Donovan inhaling his cake like his last name was Hoover….
Austen: More for me!
Austen laughs grabbing some of Mercedes’ frosting. She smacks his hand, as she looks at him.
Mercedes:You got your own. Now let me finish mine so we can try another kind.
She goes to eat her piece before he can get anymore of it. Meanwhile, Danni and Donovan look on with raised eyebrows.
Donovan:If I ever get like that, you have my permission to shove whatever I’m eating right into my face.
Danni looks at him with a mischievous smirk on her face.
Danni:Then for your sake, I suggest you make it something soft….
Mercedes hears them, as she looks at the two with a smile.
Mercedes:Oh we have had some food smashed into each others face. I just know if Austen had his way, he would eat all the cake, and the rest of us have none.
She glances over to Austen, as she smiles. He shakes his head ‘no’ at first, and then nods in agreement knowing she was right. Frederico brings the next cake, a German chocolate cake. Austen waits his turn for the others to have a chance to look it over. Donovan looks at the cake placed in front of him and smiles.
Danni:Uh-oh… this is one of his favorites. Everyone keep track of your fingers!
Donovan:Hey! I’m not THAT much of an animal…
Danni elbows him in the side as she smirks, then digs in, taking a moment to actually taste the cake.
Danni:This is pretty good!
Austen: He’s an animal, and I am a piggy.
Austen stares at Mercedes who sticks her tongue out at him. Austen grabs a piece for her, and then one for him. They begin to taste the cake.
Austen: Not bad, but very rich tasting. A bit too much for me.
Mercedes nods.
Mercedes:Yeah it is a bit. Plus not sure if everyone would like the coconut on it.
She continue to her piece though, as she looks at the others.
Mercedes:But if we got it, sure Donovan would enjoy that.
As they work through the cake, Frederico decides to bring the final two to taste.
Frederico: Coconut and lime. And Red Velvet. I also brought a fifth and sixth to try.
He looks both ways.
Frederico: For Mister Basch and his friends. This is white chocolate with raspberry. And vanilla with strawberries. Fresh berries on both.
Austen’s eyes go big as Donovan and Danni knowingly nod at each other. With a smile, Donovan tips his head at Austen as he starts digging into the white chocolate cake.
Donovan:Consider this a preview of the cake we’ll be having at our wedding.
Danni:With one minor modification, of course.
Donovan:Yes… Danni wanted the cake itself colored to match our wedding colors, and what my Nixy wants, my Nixy gets.
Danni blushes as she slips her fork into the coconut and lime. She takes a bite, letting the flavors hit her tastebuds before her brow furrows.
Danni:Hmm… the lime kind of overpowers the coconut, in my opinion. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you, but if you’re looking for more balance in the flavors…
Mercedes grabs a piece of the vanilla with strawberries, as she goes to try it.
Mercedes:This one is one of the better ones. I know Austen will enjoy it. The coconut and lime might be like German chocolate, not many like, more so if it’s not balanced.
She looks at Austen, before she gets some of the cake on her fork, and feeds it to him.
Austen: STRAWBERRIES!
He exclaims as Mercedes chuckles, Danni and Donovan just shake their heads.
Austen: So those wedding discussions…..