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Creating an appealing and user-friendly hotel booking website is essential for TT Infotechs to provide a seamless experience to its users. In today's digital age, a well-designed website can make all the difference in attracting and retaining customers. Here's a conceptual overview of a hotel booking website design in collaboration with TT Infotechs:
Homepage:
Welcome Message: A warm and inviting welcome message with high-quality images of luxurious hotels to set the tone.
Search Bar: A prominent search bar at the top of the page allowing users to enter their destination, check-in, and check-out dates.
Featured Hotels: Display a selection of featured hotels with captivating images, brief descriptions, and starting prices.
Top Destinations: Showcase popular travel destinations with links to search results for those locations.
User Reviews: Highlight positive reviews and ratings from satisfied customers to build trust.
Special Offers: Prominently display any ongoing promotions, discounts, or exclusive deals to encourage bookings.
Search Results Page:
Filter Options: Provide comprehensive filter options, such as price range, star rating, amenities, and guest ratings, to help users refine their search.
Search Results: Present search results in a grid format with high-quality images, hotel names, prices, and ratings.
Map Integration: Include an interactive map displaying hotel locations to help users choose accommodations based on proximity to their desired landmarks.
Hotel Details Page:
Hotel Information: Provide detailed information about the hotel, including room types, amenities, check-in/check-out times, and policies.
Image Gallery: Showcase a gallery of high-resolution images, allowing users to get a closer look at the hotel and its facilities.
User Reviews: Display user-generated reviews and ratings for transparency.
Booking Options: Offer various room options, rates, and booking dates for users to choose from.
Booking Process:
User Registration/Login: Allow users to create accounts or log in with existing ones to streamline the booking process.
Secure Payment Gateway: Implement a secure payment gateway to handle transactions, supporting multiple payment methods.
Booking Confirmation: Send booking confirmations via email and provide users with a booking reference number.
User Account:
Profile Management: Enable users to manage their personal information, booking history, and preferences.
Wishlist: Allow users to save hotels they're interested in for future bookings.
Booking History: Provide a comprehensive view of past and upcoming bookings.
Customer Support:
Live Chat: Offer a live chat feature for real-time assistance.
FAQs: Create a frequently asked questions section to address common queries.
Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure that the website is fully responsive to accommodate users accessing it from various devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Security Measures: Implement robust security measures to protect user data and payment information, such as SSL encryption and regular security audits.
Performance Optimization: Optimize website speed and performance to ensure fast loading times and a smooth browsing experience.
Feedback and Review System: Encourage users to leave feedback and reviews after their stay, helping improve the quality of listed hotels.
Social Media Integration: Include social media sharing buttons and links to TT Infotechs' social profiles to encourage users to follow and engage with the brand.
By incorporating these design elements, TT Infotechs can create a user-friendly and visually appealing hotel booking website that not only attracts customers but also provides a seamless booking experience, fostering customer loyalty and trust in the brand.
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I never knew anybody 'til I knew you (Lando Norris)
Your new job is allowing you to have new experiences, and your heart is not too mad about it either
Note: english is not my first language. After a long time in the books, I'm finally writing for Lando! This is my first long piece and I hope I did well enough!
Thank you so much to everyone who likes and reblogs, your feedback is appreciated 🤍 and I'm taking requests so if you have any ideas or concepts you want to share, feel free to do so as I'll try to get to them the best I can!
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Tw: curse words, mentions alcohol consumption
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"I'm just saying, it's closer that way. We can go and get the packages ourselves and sort out any issues with them straight away", Lando reasoned, opening his text message app so he could continue what he wanted to do. "Okay, fine by me. He's got a point, Y/N", Max raised his hands in surrender, looking at you for your opinion.
Working for Quadrant hadn't been a goal you had set out to accomplish in the strict sense of it. You didn't see yourself working for a massive company where people were stuffed in offices where the only way they could know their colleagues' names was when they had online meetings that took far too long and discussed the baseline of the issues. So, when you saw the job offer for someone in the Graphic Design area of work, you looked up the company name and saw their work, fascinated with how the guys had grown this business from streaming online gaming. Later, as you progressed in the recruitment process, you came to learn that Lando and Max also had a more public presence than you had initially figured out, despite all of your friends' insistence that "you can't be that clueless, Y/N, how did you not know that Quadrant was Lando Norris'? I thought you applied because of that", they would say as you shrugged your shoulders, "in this economy, do you think I am that picky about a job? I have my preferences, sure, but I know what I'm worth and I saw the offer was actually quite okay!", you defended yourself.
You ended up getting the spot and, so far, you couldn't complain. Most of the time you worked with Callum, Max and Tara, since your work overlapped with theirs, and every now and again, like right now, Lando would also meet up with you.
"Are you sure it's fine if I go? Your parents know Max, but they haven't met me before. Are you sure they won't find it weird?", you spoke directly to Lando, thinking that his idea, as lovely and kind as it was, didn't account for the facts you were stating.
"Max is coming because he's from the team, and you're from the team, too, so you're coming with us as well", Lando said simply, not seeing the problem.
"But he's been your friend for so long now, I'm a Quadrant Team member", you attempted again, "they don't have to provide for and give a roof to a stranger, I'll find an hotel to spend the night", you offered, wanting to be clear about it.
"You're part of the team, too! Don't worry about that, okay?", Lando said, "besides, mum loves having a full house, she's definitely the host of the family", he smiled, checking the item on his list nd carrying on the meeting.
"When we're there, we'll be able to get our hands on the embroidered Originals collection", Max began, "hopefully they're perfect and we can start working on the website", he gestured as you turned your laptop so they both could see, "this is the concept I've come up with, since this isn't as flashy or as colourful as past collections", you showed them the mood board, looking for disapproval signs but being met with looks of surprise instead, "I know it's not usually what you go for, so I also have another idea here, if you just let m-", you were about to change when Lando slapped your hand away from the mouse and holding it in his, "I really like this one, especially these posts here, I think the ideas are great!", he noted as he set your hand down on the table, "okay, then I can keep working on this", you said, closing the other tab, "do you have something better than this?", Max asked, "seems as good to me!", he offered.
"This is just a draft, I'll invest more time in this and I'll have it ready for the end of the week. That way we can have it ready when the clothes arrive. I'll text Tara to ler her know", you smiled, grabbing your phone as the boys flickered through the ideas, pointing out the different details they liked and wanted to keep.
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"I'm way too young for my life to be just this, so please drive safely, Max", you said, buckling your seatbelt and exaggerating your hold on the door handle, "if you weren't such a crucial part of this team, I'd make you reconsider your jokes", he teased back, reversing out of the parking space and initiating the trip.
Lando was already at his parents' house since they had a family gathering the day before, so you and Max were driving up to meet him, "they're really nice people, really chilled as well", Max began, "Adam and Cisca, that is. I can hear you thinking and I'm assuming that is what's going on in your head", he stated.
"I don't want to step on anyone's toes, and I don't want to embarrass anyone or myself even. Can you imagine Lando's parents finding out their son's company has questionable employees? They'll mark me off as some sort of strategy fool or think that I want to take this company down, and I don't!", you uttered out, sharing more than you meant to.
Impostor's Syndrome was a bitch, and it often showed up the moment things got progressively harder, and while you knew you were able to deal with it, the little voice still nagged you.
"Y/N, you're one of the most valuable people we have on the team, and I don't say that lightly. This is Lando's baby, and yes, he's the face of it and that counts for most of it, but the work behind it is just as important and with the numbers we're having, it all comes down to you. Since you joined us the designing aspect of it, - obviously, you wouldn't be the one responsible for accounting, duh -, the compliments have been non stop, it has improved the interactions, too!", he said honestly, "you have nothing to worry about, truly", he comforted, "it's this exit here", he mumbled, checking the GPS and turning on the blinker, slowing down the car as they entered the city.
You didn't have to wait long before he pulled up to a big house, the gravel sound quieting down until it came to a halt when Max stopped the car, "Lando said he'd meet us at the door, I really don't fancy being mistaken by a burglar", he joked, getting out of the car as you did the same, stretching your legs and taking in the sight.
"Max, Y/N! Did you have a good trip?", Lando made himself be heard and seen, walking up to you and grabbing the bags his friend was taking out of the car boot, "I'll take these", he offered, picking up your luggage as you pulled on your backpack, "thanks", you smiled, following him as he led the way into his parents' house.
"My parents are in the kitchen", the Formula One driver said, ushering you to the roomy space after he and Max dropped the bags by the stairs, "Max, dear! We haven't seen you in so long, how are you?", a beautiful woman said. Her hair was brown and her skin was tanned as she hugged Max and Lando, "this is Y/N, she is our graphic designer", he presented you, the older man hugging you and his wife doing the same, "I'm Adam, it's so nice to finally meet you", he smiled warmly, "likewise", you smiled back.
"You can call me Cisca, darling. We've heard so much about you, it's nice to finally put a face to the name", she winked at you as you didn't miss Lando elbowing his mother as he closed his eyes, sighing at her, "thank you for having me over, I hope it's not too much trouble", you thanked again, feeling more at ease at their genuine welcoming greetings.
Lando quickly scrambled an answer, seemingly not wanting his parents to talk, "of course it's fine, no trouble here! Let's get your things upstairs so we can settle in and work!", he clapped his hands, walking to the corridor and up the stairs with Max as you excused yourself.
"This is your room, you have the bathroom on the next door", he pointed on the corridor after he placed your bag and backpack down in the small sofa, "Max is in the office, it's just across the hall and I'm at the end of the hall, if you need anything", Lando offered.
"Thanks, again. Do you guys want to begin now? I just need to put on some fluffy socks and I'm good to go", you said, "yes! Is the dining room okay with your parents? The table is big enough to layout everyhting", Max chirped in, whistling at your room as he looked around, "she got an upgrade, good move!", he tapped his friend's back.
After Lando cleared it with his parents, he was quick to remove the table runner and flower vase from the dining room table, extending it to its biggest size so you had all the space you needed, "you can sit here, Y/N, it's usually where the room heats up faster", he pointed out the radiator, pulling up the chair next to your and typing on his iPad.
"So this is the video idea? I like it, we just need to find some background music for it", Max asserted, grabbing his phone to check the time, "we should get going to pick up the order", he uttered.
"Do you need all of us to go?", you asked, saying the changes in your laptop as you did,
"You can pull your the backseats of your car down, can't you, Max? That way we can bring more boxes, and you and me go", Lando reasoned, looking over at you, "do you mind staying here while we go get them?", he asked, not wanting you to feel uncomfortable.
"I'll be fine, you go", you smiled, opening your notebook and writing down some notes.
"Oh, darling, you could've turned the lights on. Soon enough you'll be like me and need glasses", Cisca said as she stood on by the door, flickering the lights on as your eyes got used to the brightness, "I already wear them, or I should more often anyway", you blushed, suddenly getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar, grabbing your case from your backpack and putting them on.
When Lando and Max left, you decided to work on the website graphics, checking how the campaign would work with the current layout, that you lost track of time.
"May I see what you're working on?", she asked, "it's okay if I may not, I don't want to intrude", she smiled as you pulled up the chair next to you, "I don't know much about these things, but I always get quite fascinated with this part", she said, sitting down and looking at the screen.
Already driving back home, Lando and Max talked about the plans once they arrived, "and that way Y/N can also finish the social media stuff, and maybe you'll have more time to actually make a move on her", he teased.
Lando scoffed, "I'm not trying to make a move on her", he defended himself, "I'm glad to know, because if those moves were what you had, it wouldn't surprise it that it didn't go very far", Max yelped as his friend took the opportunity of the straight road ahead to hit his thigh, "so that's what you talk about? Here I am thinking about business and you're meddling in my love life?".
"I never said it was love life, but since you've admitted it, it's saving me time. So, what are you planning? I could help since this seems to be stalled", Max tried again, holding his hands in protection of his body in case Lando hit him again.
"I wouldn't know where to begin, I mean, it will make things awkward if this goes south, right? I'd never be able to look at her again, much less work with her", Lando admitted, "She's very kept to herself as well, I highly doubt that she'll want to be involved with me in that way. Whoever I date or interact with has to deal with enormous amount of public eye and I wouldn't spring that up on her", Lando mumbled, taking the road exit on his left.
"So you've given this some thought, too. Here we are thinking you're coming to the meetings to help and now you're just blushing when we talk about Y/N", Max joked back as Lando shook his head.
"We're back!", Lando announced, walking inside the dining room while pushing the boxes with Max, "don't worry, mum, we're not scratching the floors", he said, sweetly kissing the side of her head, "are you planning to work for us?", he noticed she was sitting next to you, notebooks of the projects open and sheets and fabrics all over the table in front of you.
"Y/N was kindly showing me the project you're working on, for the launch, and it looks really nice!", she complimented, placing a hand on your shoulder and the other on your arm, "she's been showing me everything, I've probably stolen some valuable time from you, darling, I'm sorry", she slumped her shoulders slightly, "not at all, it's all under way, don't worry", you smiled, easing her worries, "I'll leave you guys to it, how about I make some tea?", she suggest as the three of you nodded.
"We have the boxes here, they're sorted by colours", Lando opened the first box, "these are only for the Originals collection, right?", you checked over, peaking at the blue hoodie he pulled out.
"The sizing is right, right?", Max wondered as Lando stretched it out, "Y/N, can you try these, please? We need to check if the model is good for guys and girls".
Getting up from your spot, you grabbed the vibrant blue piece, feeling its soft texture against your fingertips, "I have wider hips that average, I'm not sure I'm the greatest test model for that", you shrugged your shoulders, "keep that in mind". Taking off your sweater so your torso was covered in a strappy top, you pulled the new garment on, adjusting the strings around the neck so you could pull it all the way down, "Oh, it's so soft", you noticed, "and warm, too. And feels quite good actually, it's not too tight", fumbling with the ribbed material on the bottom as you checked yourself out on the windows now that it was dark outside.
Lando gulped as you did so. Oh, had Lando noticed your hips. To anyone else, it would be another feature of your body, but he was enamoured by them. Your body's curvy outline enticed him and he would be lying if he said that it wasn't the first thing he noticed at first glance when you arrived for you last interview, especially with the tapered pants you had been wearing.
"Looks nice. What do you think, mate?", Max turned to Lando, hoping to get an answer but finding him looking at you, "is there something wrong? I told you I'm not the best mo-".
"It's gorgeous, looks gorgeous", he breathed out just as his mother walked inside carrying a tray with tea and some biscuits, "Here's the tea, guys", she said, setting it on the table, "wow, that's a very nice piece!", she complimented.
"It is, isn't it, Cisca?", Max said, covering up her son as he kept looking at you as you tested the front pocket, not noticing his gaze on you.
"You also have a very beautiful model, you can't ignore that factor in the equation", she complimented you while you grabbed a mug, taking a sip of the warm liquid and hoping it hid your pink cheeks, "thank you", you whispered.
While Lando helped his father with dinner, Max convinced his mother to show you both family albums, and once you had the delicious food they prepared, you excused yourself so you could use the shower, wanting to wash the day of travelling away. Max and Cisca stayed in the living room while Lando helped his father prepare dessert, checking on the apple crumble in the oven so it could get golden brown and not burnt, "so, any life updates recently?", the older man asked.
Lando wasn't around as much as they both would've liked, so often times his visits also came along with news and updates, "not much, racing has been good, it's nice to have a break now, even if it's just two weeks", he offered, looking at the oven.
"And nothing else? I mean, no one special? Your mother is usually the blunt one, but I'm going to try it myself: Y/N is just a Quadrant Team Member?", Adam questioned, noticing his son's cheeks become redder.
"Is it that noticeable? I just hope she doesn't see it as much as you do", Lando groaned, rubbing his cheeks, "maybe you should hope she notices, you know? Maybe she'll admit she likes you, too. You never know", Adam patted his son's back, grabbing the gloves so he could take the tray out of the oven, "she seems like a really nice girl, kind, good work ethic, intelligent, and she's beautiful", he finished as his son sighed, grabbing the vanilla ice cream from the freezer, "she's all of that and so much more".
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"Kygo is doing a set tonight", you heard Max say as you walked inside the living room, taking the spot on the sofa next to Lando since his mother had taken your previous spot when you went to use the bathroom, "I've been meaning to ask you guys if you wanted to go, actually. He texted me saying to tell him if we were planning on going", Lando stated.
"Go and enjoy being young, life is not all about work if you can't enjoy yourself", Cisca shared, "dad and I won't complain if you make noise when you get back", she winked.
"Would you like to go, Y/N? You can say no, that's fine, too", Lando turned to you. He knew Max would be down on a heartbeat, but he didn't want you to feel pressured to do something you didn't want to because you were at his parents' place as a guest.
"I'm good, I like his music, too. I've been wanting to see him live for a bit, actually", you smiled, thinking about how lucky you were to be able to have these experiences because of your job and friends.
Later that night, you're getting ready in your room, sitting on the carpeted floor and applying your make-up for the occasion. The dressier outfit you had brought with you consisted of a burnt red top and some pants as it had become the outfit you had felt the most comfortable and confident in to go out. The top complimented your chest and your midsection as your pants looked really good around your hips and butt, your legs elongated by the small heeled shoes you had spent years looking for. They were comfortable, pretty and functional, ticking all the boxes for what you needed for tonight.
"Y/N, can I come in?", your heard Lando knock on the door, welcoming himself when you said he could, "we are leaving in about ten minutes, if that's okay", he said, taking a good look at you as you fiddled with your earring, "yes, fine by me", you smiled looking back in the mirror propped on the bedside table and finally clasping it, looking back at him.
You took his breath away. It was as simple as that. Your hair had your natural curls he loved so much, your makeup complimented your naturally soft beautiful features and your outfit made you look incredible.
"You guys ready?", Max patted the door, propping himself on it as you grabbed your shoes, "I'll put them on downstairs", you said, carrying them in your right hand as you had your small purse on the left.
While you did the small, dainty tie on your shoes, Lando's eyes went straight for your chest, the slightly bent down position granting him an agonisingly teasing angle as he tried his best to look away, "you might want to be less obvious, you don't need to creep her out to get her to be yours", Max whispered in Lando's ear.
As soon as you arrived, Lando and Max walked with you to the VIP area, asking you what you wanted to drink before they went up to get it.
Lando looked great on his white shirt, the light coloured shirt looking great against his tanned skin as the relaxed fit complimented his back, prompting you to make sure you weren't drooling in public. You worked for his company, it would never be a good idea to get romantically involved with him, no matter how many times your heart leaped.
"A very weak Gin and Tonic for you, as requested", Max said as he pushed the cup towards you, carrying nother drink for himself, Lando sitting next to you on the booth and empty handed, "you're not drinking?", you asked, "I'm driving us all home today, I'm want to do it safely", he stated, tapping his hands on the table when he saw Kygo, signalling him to approach you.
"Hey Lando, Max", he smiled, "I'm Y/N, I work for Quadrant", you smiled, greeting him with a half hug as he introduced himself too, "my set is in a few minutes, you got here just in time. If you want to see it up close, Y/N, let me know and I'll make it happen", he winked at you.
The wink was not missed by Lando or Max. While Max wanted to laugh at his friend's jealous expression, threatening to send the norwegian DJ to a place that was less than nice and sunny, Lando couldn't believe his eyes. Yes, it was only fair that others, too, saw your beauty and noticed you, but to put themselves out like that, that was a different story. You didn't seem to bothered by all of it, sipping on your drink as you spoke to Max, pointing out different people you remember from Silverstone earlier that year.
"Kygo's starting, I want to dance!", you said, getting up and gesturing for the boys to join you. While you were used to having a lot less space to dance in, the welcomed freedom was appreciated as you playfully placed your pointer finger on Max's head, making him do a little spin, "now, no need to be jealous, Lando, you can twirl, too!", you yelled over the music blasting from the speakers, doing the same and sinking your finger on Lando's curls.
"I'm going to get another drink, want anything?", Max asked, excusing himself when you shook your head, "you know you can drink, I'm the designated driver", Lando offered, "I know, thank you for that. I just don't want to drink more", you smiled, recognising the next song, feeling brave and pulling Lando by his hand so he could dance with you.
I never knew anybody 'til I knew you
I never knew anybody 'til I knew you
And I know when it rains, oh, it pours
And I know I was born to be yours
Lando twirled you would face him, chest flush against his as his colourful eyes looked into yours intensely, "I know this is very forward, and very unlike me to be fair, but I need to get it out", he gulped as he spoke loudly in your ear, looking for any sign of discomfort from you, "I really like you, like, a lot. And I would like to know if you feel the same. Because Max and my parents seem to think you do, but all I know they're just saying so that I shut up about how much I love you and how much it would mean to me", he spoke loudly against your ear as the song played.
You were struck by his confession, not expecting it to ever happen, much less like this and in these circumstances.
"If you consider this a hostile work environment, I didn't want that, but I had to be honest with you", he gulped, "just say you don't feel the same and I'll drop the subject, okay? I might have to pretend to go somewhere else so I can be away from you a bit until things are not awkward, but don't worry, I won't drink because I'm driving and-", Lando belted out before you interrupted him, moving your face closer to his neck this time and speaking into his ear, "It's not hostile if it's consensual, right?", you smiled, a glint in your eye as his own widened, chuckling as he sang the the words in your ear, taking the opportunity to kiss your cheek near your earlobe.
"Took you two fucking long enough!", Max yelled as he approached you, tapping Lando's back in congratulations, "you know what this means, Y/N? I won't have to listen to him mope about how he thinks he was made for you and you were made for him, and that the universe would have to be playing a very bad joke of you two didn't end up together!".
"What makes you think I'll stop that? I just got the girl of my dreams, now I'll have the confirmations of all I've said! You'll just hear how amazing all of it is!", Lando smiled, hugging you close to him and kissing the top of your head.
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Lesson learned (Rúben Dias x Reader)
**So one of my anons suggested the idea of holidays with Rúben and then a flirty tour guide shows up. And of course, it was too good to pass so here we have some jealous Rúben. Enjoy!! ❤️**
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"There is an exhibition I would like to go to. I can go by myself if you're not interested".
"We're on holiday together. Where you go, I go".
"That sounds a bit stalkerish, Rúben. And honestly, we can have some time alone. It'd be what? An hour? Two?"
"Too long. I already have to be away from you the rest of the year because of my travelling and yours. You're staying with me all the time during our holiday".
I laugh at Rúben's little pout. And he's right. I want to spend all my time with him too.
"Ok then", I say, sitting down and patting the space next to me so he sits there. "The website says it's free admission. But we can pay 2 euros and get a guide".
"Do we need a guide?", he asks, now sitting next to me and putting his arm around my shoulders.
"Having one won't hurt and it's just 4 euros. The ice cream we ate last night was more expensive than that".
He laughs, remembering my face when I saw the price for a simple vanilla ice cream. "Alright then, book the tickets. I guess that'd be good to move around the place quicker so we have more time for other activities".
"Done. Tomorrow at 11.30. How exciting! I love this designer".
"Anything else you need to check or can we go to lunch now?"
"Take me to lunch, Dias", I tell him, getting up from the bed and offering a hand he kisses before intertwining his fingers with mine and leading us out of the hotel room.
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The next morning I wake up super excited about the exhibition. J.W. Anderson's work for his namesake brand and for Loewe has been such a joy to follow for the last couple of years. I can't wait to see some of those pieces up close and to hear more about his design process.
"Would it be too on the nose if I wore a Loewe shirt?"
"I don't know?", Rúben is still sleepy and not ready for harder questions than do you want breakfast?
I laugh and shake my head. "I'll just wear this other blouse and shorts. I want to be comfy".
"Well, I don't know who made those shorts but I love the way they look on you".
"And I would love the way a lot of the Loewe menswear collection would look on you", I say, walking closer to where he's sitting on the bed.
"Yeah?", I nod and he starts to caress my thighs which are now exposed because these shorts are very short. "I still won't look as good as you but I guess I could try".
As it's happened every morning since our holidays started, it's a struggle to leave the room. But we have to or we'll be late.
"There it is. That entrance is for the people without tickets and…over there! That's our entrance!"
I almost drag Rúben to the door because of how excited I am about this exhibition.
"Your tickets, please?"
"Here".
"Perfect, please go over there and wait for your guide. He should be here any minute. The previous tour just ended".
"Amazing, thank you".
"Enjoy!"
Rúben and I start to read the itinerary on the walls to pass the time but only two minutes later, a young man stops near us and introduces himself.
"I'll be your guide today. Follow me, please".
"Is it just the two of us?", I ask.
"Yes, the other people who booked the tickets didn't show up".
"Their loss. Let's start".
We go to the first room where there are some of the first designs Anderson did years ago. It's so incredible to see them while Thomas, our guide, explains to us the designer's story. I already know most of it but I still nod every couple of seconds so he knows I'm listening.
"Let's move to the next room", he says, opening the door and holding it for us to walk through.
I smile at him but Rúben doesn't. He looks very serious but I guess he's just bored.
While I'm looking inside one of the vitrines and reading the description, I call Thomas so he can come closer.
"Why are you calling him? He finally left us alone for 5 seconds", says Rúben and I frown.
"I need to ask a question and he's our guide, he has to be near us. What's your problem?"
"Yes?", Thomas gets there before Rúben can say more.
"I was reading this and I have a question about this part", I say, pointing to the paragraph. "I read something different once".
Thomas moves closer to me and places his hand right next to mine, which I don't even notice because I'm busy reading. But Rúben does.
"I wish I had an answer, sorry. I just memorized the stuff for the tour. But I could ask other guides when we are done".
"Oh no, please. Don't worry. I just thought you could help but it's fine. Isn't this your main job, then?"
"No. I'm a tour guide but I do hikes with people. This is just a side gig to earn some extra money".
"Really? We love hiking!"
"We do?", asks Rúben, now both annoyed and confused.
"Well, I do and you follow me like a good boy when I want to go", I joke, making Thomas snort and try to cover it with a fake cough. And Rúben doesn't like that reaction at all.
"If you're free this weekend, you could come to that tour. I promise I'll answer all of your questions there", he winks.
"We could try and find the time…".
"We're really busy", interrupts Rúben.
"During the weekend? No, we aren't".
"Maybe I had plans I didn't tell you about yet".
"Then you can do that and I'll do the hike. I told you it was ok for us to separate for a couple of hours".
Thomas tells us to move to the next room and when we do, Rúben walks next to me and leans down to whisper.
"You're not going on a hike alone with him?"
"What's that supposed to mean? And I'm sure the tours are formed by groups of people, not just by one person".
"I don't care. You are not going".
"You don't get to tell me what I do, Rúben. I thought you would have learned that by now".
I walk faster to join Thomas and Rúben just follows us, glaring at anything our guide says.
"This dress is incredible. I would love to wear one like that one day".
"You'd look fantastic wearing it".
That compliment should have come from my boyfriend…but it came from Thomas.
"Thank you, Thomas", I say sweetly. "And about that hike…".
Even if I'm not looking at Rúben, I can imagine his face right now. I know what they say about poking a bear but I'm feeling feisty. I don't get to go on a hike if I want to go…huh! He's going to be taught a lesson.
By the time we're done, I'm surprised Rúben hasn't said a word. But I can sense his eyes on me the whole time.
"See you Saturday".
"See you then, Thomas. Thanks for the tour, it was perfect".
Rúben is still silent when we walk outside the building and I can't help but laugh.
"You're so stupid, actually".
"Me? He was flirting with you the whole time!", he says, trying not to raise his voice.
"There it is, the jealous rant".
"Would you like it if an attractive woman flirted with me in front of your face?"
"So you also thought Thomas was attractive then?"
I know that's a step too far but his face makes me laugh again.
"Yes, it's really funny".
"Rúben, attractive women flirt with you in front of my face the whole time. But you don't give them the time of day so why should I?"
"You loved Thomas' attention, don't lie".
"No, I didn't. I was just nice to the person who was doing his job and showing us the exhibition we paid to visit. It's called good manners. Or should I just smile at women from now on just so your insecurities don't ruin the day?"
"But he flirted with you", he really is running out of arguments.
"Of course he did, look how hot I am. Wouldn't you flirt with me too?"
He shakes his head and keeps walking. But I swear I saw a little smile on his face that he tried, and failed, to hide.
Once back at the hotel room, Rúben throws himself to the bed, face first.
"Sooo dramatic!"
I take my shoes off before going to the bed too and I sit on his lower back.
"What are you doing?", he asks, trying to turn his head to look at me.
"I've got two options", I say, placing my hands on his shoulders. "I could give you a massage to get rid of all this tension you got after your little tantrum. Or…I could strangle you for being so silly. You choose".
His eyes soften when he looks at me. "Can I choose the massage even if I deserve to be strangled?"
"Magic words?"
"Words? Please is just one word".
"No", I shake my head. "Not please but I'm an idiot".
"Can this idiot get a massage from his beautiful girlfriend that he doesn't deserve?"
"Of course".
I start to massage his upper back and it really feels tense. I'll need a massage myself after all this work.
"That feels really good", he mutters. "But do you know what feels better?"
"You massaging me?"
"That means I get to touch you so sure. But I meant something else", I stay quiet waiting for him to tell me. "That Thomas won't get a massage like this".
"Well, there is always the hike…".
I'm about to laugh when Rúben flips us so he can be the one on top.
"That's not funny. And I'm coming on the hike too".
"But you don't like hiking", I tease.
"I don't like when you use my jealousy against me either yet here we are", he says, now kissing my neck.
"I was just teaching you a lesson".
"Really?", he says, staring into my eyes. "Maybe I should teach you a lesson".
Yes, it's a struggle to leave the room during this holiday.
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Traveling the most beautiful places this 2024:
“Visit to Europe (Vienna)"
In my opinion, traveling is the most interesting thing that is liked by almost half of the people on Earth. Traveling is an adventure that broadens horizons, opens minds and enriches lives. It makes the person happy and fresh of any age, whether it’s about exploring exotic destinations, immersing oneself in different countries and cultures, or simply seeking relaxation in nature and embrace.
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I think Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The historic core of the city is a massive UNESCO Heritage Site brimming with incredible museums, beautiful galleries, and sprawling Baroque palaces.
The city is a history buff’s dream. There’s an incredible café culture, a nearby wine region, tons of amazing eateries, awesome live music (including world-class opera), and much more.
I’ve been coming here for years and I never get tired of visiting. Technically speaking I love the city so much that I used to run tours here!
Naturally, I’ve stayed at countless hotels during my visits. Here’s my list of the best hotels in Vienna:
1. Hotel-Pension Wild
This two-star hotel is one of the few affordable lodgings in the city center. It has simple but bright rooms that feature comfortable beds, plenty of space, and large windows that let in a lot of natural light. The design is a bit dated (the carpeted rooms don’t look particularly stylish) but everything is clean and functional. Rooms include basic amenities like a flatscreen TV, desk, and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are pretty small, but they’re clean and the showers have good water pressure. The hotel offers a hearty continental breakfast and the owner is friendly and welcoming. If you’re on a tight budget, there are small, no-frills single rooms with a shared bathroom available as well.
2. Hotel Domizil
This boutique four-star hotel has small, clean rooms with décor that makes you feel like you’re back in Vienna’s imperial past. The rooms have plenty of light and lots of antique touches, such as wooden desks and tables, and upholstered armchairs. Rooms also have free Wi-Fi, a flatscreen TV, and a coffee/tea maker. The bathrooms, while not particularly fashionable (the tiles are kind of ugly), are very spacious and the showers have excellent water pressure. The breakfast, which can be included in the price, has tons of variety, including lots of different fresh breads and cheeses.
Located in the city center, I think this is one of the best value places to stay if you want to be in the center of it all.
3. Hotel Mozart
One of the few hotels in the Rossau neighborhood (just northwest of the city center), this budget-friendly three-star hotel boasts large rooms with lots of natural light. Rooms are spacious and decorated in light colors and feature hardwood or parquet floors. There are lots of other wooden touches too, such as desks/tables, and large wooden headboards. Free Wi-Fi is included, as is a flatscreen TV and AC (a must if you’re visiting in the summer). Some rooms include coffee machines. The hotel boasts a filling breakfast spread each morning with lots of fresh fruit and pastries. There’s also a bar on-site and the staff are always happy to share their tips and advice too.
4. Hotel Johann Strauss
Located in the Wieden neighborhood, this stylish four-star hotel is named after the eponymous 19th-century Austrian composer. The hotel is set in a historic Art Nouveau building that’s been entirely renovated, with rooms that have lots of natural light and a soft, welcoming color palette. Rooms include a flatscreen TV, minibar, coffee/tea maker, desk, and sofa. I really like that there’s a lot of art around the property, including in the rooms (naturally, much of the art is music centered). The tiled bathrooms are huge, with lots of light and great water pressure. I especially like that the breakfast buffet is enormous and features a lot of variety. The staff is exceptionally friendly too and happy to help you make the most of your stay.
5. Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
Located in Landstrasse near the iconic Belvedere Palace, this luxe four-star hotel feels more like a five-star property. It has a chic lobby and large, bright rooms with super comfy beds. Everything is fashionable and trendy, with lots of rich colors from a darker palette. The large bathrooms are bedecked with dark tiles and are well lit, featuring plush bathrobes and relaxing rain showers. Rooms also include a flatscreen TV, desk, and coffee/tea maker. The breakfast buffet is huge and has a lot of options, but I especially love that the on-site restaurant has a Michelin star (it does amazing modern takes on traditional Austrian dishes).
The hotel is a perfect choice for travelers who want some luxury without breaking the bank.
6. The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
This is arguably the fanciest hotel in town. A five-star property right in the heart of the city, this hotel is spread across four historic palaces (yes, actual palaces). While the hotel feels palatial, it has understated décor with a chic minimalist design (think lots of white space with touches of color or artwork). The marble bathrooms are huge and the showers have perfect water pressure. The rooms are also massive and have big, comfy beds (as well as desks, AC, sofas, and electric kettles).
There’s also a gigantic breakfast buffet offered each morning and a free glass of champagne when you check in. The hotel also has a pool that plays music underwater, a fitness center, sauna, steam room, and three different spas on-site. In short, it’s the pinnacle of luxury in the city and the best choice for travelers looking to splurge on an elegant stay.
I hope this blog helps you a lot when traveling next time to Europe (Vienna), So, whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway, This spirit of travel guides you on a journey of exploration, discovery, and adventure.
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How to get football autographs: a crash course
Fair warning: this will be a long post.
We’ve all heard it by now: the best way to get footballer autographs is to attend open trainings or wait outside their hotels and stadiums on match days. But what if you live far away or can’t afford to fly to training or games? Not to worry! Whether you’re a collector, a fan, or a little bit of both like me, quite a few clubs are still willing to send out autograph cards, as long as you send them a stamped addressed envelope.
You’ll find helpful how-to videos on how to do just that, along with links to some country stamp websites, below. These videos actually inspired this post:
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Postal service links:
United Kingdom
https://shop.royalmail.com/postage-and-packaging/first-and-second-class-stamps - You can’t print UK stamps, but you can buy them off the Royal Mail website (see above link) or off Amazon in most cases
Germany
https://shop.deutschepost.de/shop/internetmarke/selectPostageIM.jsp?invalidAccess=true#porto-international (you’ll want to buy the printable compact letter—Kompaktbrief in German—stamps for 1,70€)
Spain
https://www.correos.es/es/en/companies/send/stamps - Unfortunately, I’m completely useless at navigating the Spanish postal service (AKA Correos), but here’s the link regardless. Maybe you’ll have better luck than me 😅
France
You can buy printable stamps using the link above
Postage Questions:
What materials will I need to send a request?
You’ll need a letter containing your autograph request, 2 envelopes (one bigger and one smaller), a stamp/stamps (depending on size and weight) from your country and the stamp/stamps of the destination country.
I’ve bought my stamps. What size envelopes should I get?
I recommend getting c4 envelopes, as they’ll be big enough to hold your autograph request letter. These will be the envelopes you’ll mail out. If you go with a c4 envelope, I’d recommend purchasing c5 envelopes as your smaller envelope. These will be the envelopes the clubs return to you with the autograph cards inside, and you’ll slide them into your c4 envelope when you’re ready to mail them.
Be sure to include the club’s mailing address and your country’s stamp on the large envelope and your address + their country’s stamp on the smaller one
Where can I find a club’s mailing address?
You can usually find a club’s mailing address, along with their attitude towards fanmail, on the “contact us” tab on their webpage. If you can’t find it there, search the name of the club on fanmail.biz; they have the mailing address of just about every football club you can imagine.
What should I put in my autograph request letter?
The main thing here is to include which footballers’ autographs you want (if you don’t have a preference, you don’t have to do this; you can always say you’d be happy to add whatever player cards they’re willing to send to your collection, or something like that lol). Apart from that, what you include is entirely up to you! I wouldn’t recommend sending a super long letter, but if you want to add a personal touch, you can always mention one of your favorite memories of that club and their achievements. It doesn’t hurt to throw in a thank you at the end either :) one last note: you can address your letter to the club or the player whose autograph you’re requesting; it’s entirely up to you!
Do I have to send a stamped addressed envelope to every club?
Not necessarily. If you want to save money on stamps and envelopes, try emailing the clubs first. If you’re lucky, they’ll send the autograph cards directly to you and pay for the postage :)
Now onto the most important question: does it work? The answer is that it depends on the club you’re sending the request to and sometimes even the league they play in. I’ll break it down by league below, detailing either my own experiences writing to the club (if I’ve written to the club and heard back, I’ll state it outright) or that of YouTubers who have reached out to them. If you don’t see your club here, assume they either don’t reply to fanmail, or I haven’t heard of any success stories yet.
Premier League
Some Prem clubs still send out autographs, but not all. Here’s the ones that do:
Manchester United - pre-covid I’m pretty sure they sent out only hand-signed autographs upon request. Unfortunately, they seem to have cut back a bit on this in recent years; nowadays they tend to send a mix of hand-signed and pre-printed, facsimile signatures (this was the case for me when I wrote to them a few months ago and a few YouTubers that wrote to them as well). Still, pretty amazing given the size of the club that they’re willing to do this. As a United fan, I can’t help but feel a little proud :)
Liverpool - they definitely take the “you’ll never walk alone” motto literally, because they also still answer autograph requests with squad photos and signatures, at least as of 2021. To add a personal touch, they usually include a certificate with your name on it. Even though they’re United’s biggest rivals, I can’t help but respect them for this.
Arsenal - another big club that’s not too big for their fans; to my knowledge, they still send out hand-signed autographs. In doing research for this post, I even stumbled upon a video of someone who got an Arsenal match program, 2 squad photos, and autographs on the back of one of them. Talk about a big haul!
Tottenham - usually send pre-signed, photocopied autograph cards
Chelsea - sent out pre-signed, facsimile autograph prints as of 2021
Manchester City - sends out facsimile signatures only, according to several YouTubers (I’ve never contacted the club personally, so I’m not sure if this is still the case). If you do reach out to them, let me know what you hear back!
Crystal Palace - hit-or-miss. They tend to reply with pre-signed squad photos. They usually include a “south london and proud” bracelet from what I understand though, which is a fun perk!
West Ham - you might hear back from them, you might not (I didn’t when I tried a few months ago, but I know several other people did). If they do reply, you’ll likely receive hand-signed photos.
Aston Villa - sent out mostly pre-signed cards as of 2021
Everton - sent out predominantly hand-signed cards as of 2020
Leicester - send out a mix of photocopied and hand-signed cards, as of 2020 - they generally include player cards from the entire squad
Bournemouth - sent out pre-printed cards as of 2021
Newcastle - still sent out hand-signed photographs as of 2020
Bundesliga
If you want hand-signed autographs, look no further than the Bundesliga. In my experience, they send out the most hand-signed cards of any football league, and it’s not even close. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a club that doesn’t send out hand-signed cards. I’m assuming it’s the same story for the 2. Bundesliga (I know Schalke sends out hand-signed cards at the very least).
Bayern Munich - generally, they prefer you purchase cards on their website. Unfortunately, you have to be a member to buy signed cards on there; otherwise, you have to settle for pre-signed prints. That said, I’m pretty sure that if you purchase the player cards on the website and send a few back to the club to be signed, they will return them with official autographs. I sent in a request for Manuel Neuer’s autograph earlier this year and enclosed his player card, and they sent it back hand-signed. I included my membership number in my request just in case, but I know they’ve sent hand-signed autographs to non-members in the past (i.e. the YouTuber mentioned towards the beginning of this post). If you do reach out to Bayern, let me know how it goes. My fingers are crossed for you regardless 🤞
Borussia Dortmund - probably the most reliable of the Bundesliga clubs when it comes to autograph requests. They now limit you to 4 footballers per request, so you’ll have to be selective. That said, they usually reply quickly and send out hand-signed autographs every time. I have yet to hear of anyone who hasn’t received something back when they sent an autograph request to BVB.
Bayer Leverkusen - when I requested autographs from them, they sent me some back. I requested 3 players’ autographs, along with Xabi Alonso’s, and received all 4 cards back hand-signed. Quite a few YouTubers have had success hearing from them as well. Even though they’re having a fantastic season, they clearly haven’t neglected their fanmail, which is cool to see :)
Eintracht Frankfurt - sends out hand-signed autograph cards, even as of this season (they sent hand-signed cards when I reached out to them two months ago). If they’re your club, you’re in luck.
VfB Stuttgart - hand-signed cards
RB Leipzig - hand-signed cards
FC Union Berlin - hand-signed cards (I haven’t heard back from them yet, but it’s only been a week and a half at this point)
SC Freiburg - hand-signed cards
Borussia Mönchengladbach - hand-signed cards (I just heard back from them a week ago, and I think I got a mix of hand-signed cards and pre-signed prints)
FC Augsburg - hand-signed cards
SV Werder Bremen - hand-signed cards
VfL Wolfsburg - hand-signed cards
VfL Bochum - hand-signed cards, sometimes of the entire team (I received 4 cards in response to my request)
TSG Hoffenheim - hand-signed cards, often of the entire team
FC Köln - hand-signed cards
FSV Mainz - hand-signed cards, often of majority of the squad
La Liga
If you’re a fan of a Spanish club, you might be a lot less lucky, sadly. Only one club still sends out hand-signed autographs to my knowledge, and only one other club sends anything back in response to fanmail.
Real Madrid - occasionally sends out posters with pre-printed, facsimile signatures.
Sevilla - this is the club to ask for hand-signed autographs. That said, you probably won’t get more than one or two. I’d recommend being specific about which player(s)’ autographs you want in order to avoid being disappointed.
Ligue 1
Maybe the French league is more your speed. It’s a mixed bag here; while few answer fanmail, the ones that do are more often than not the most generous of any football clubs on this list.
PSG - the Parisians do still respond to autograph requests, but pretty much exclusively send out facsimile signatures.
Olympique de Marseille - have sent out pre-signed cards of their entire team in the past, along with a poster
FC Metz - sent out a mix of hand-signed autographs and pre-signed prints as of 2021
LOSC Lille - sent out autograph cards as of 2021
OGC Nice - sent out autograph cards as of 2021
RC Strasbourg - sends out autographed postcards, and if you’re lucky, they might include a squad photo and some stickers along with it :)
AS Saint-Étienne - send out hand-signed cards, although I’ve also seen them send squad photos addressed to the recipient, along with 2 issues of their club’s magazine
Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven - sometimes send out autograph cards with facsimile signatures (pre-prints)
Swiss Super League
FC Basel - sent out hand-signed cards as of 2021
BSC Young Boys - sent out hand-signed cards as of 2021
Austrian Football Bundesliga
SK Rapid Wien - sent out hand-signed cards as of 2021
LASK - hand-signed cards (as of 2021)
Scottish Premiership
Glasgow Rangers - occasionally sends pre-signed prints (at least, as of 2021)
Ekstraklasa
All clubs listed below have sent out hand-signed autograph cards in the past:
Śląsk Wrocław
Legia Warszawa
Lech Poznań
A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers - signed squad photo
MLS
Whether you’ve got a particular club in mind or you’re just a fan of one of the big stars (i.e. Messi), you’re probably in for disappointment. Autograph collecting isn’t super big in the U.S., and MLS treats autograph requests accordingly.
Seattle Sounders - one of the only two clubs in MLS that actually sends a response to autograph requests - one lucky collector was even able to get a hat signed by the entire squad! (see here)
NYCFC - sends out hand-signed autograph cards occasionally, usually only one or two
*side note: unfortunately, it seems like most people have only reached out to European clubs, (with the exception of the A-League and MLS), so I can’t speak to whether clubs on other continents fulfill autograph requests. If you reach out to any clubs in leagues not mentioned here, let me know and I’ll update the list :)
Lingering questions:
How long does it take to hear back from clubs?
In my experience as someone living in the UK, I’ve heard back from every club I reached out to within 2-3 weeks (closer to the 2 week mark in most cases). It depends on how far away you live from the club though. I heard back from Manchester United within a week of mailing my request, but they were the exception, not the rule.
Tldr: expect to hear back within a month (maybe a month and a half in extreme cases)
Do clubs answer autograph requests during the off-season?
In my experience, no. I tried this a few years back with no success.
Can I send a shirt to be signed by a player?
I wouldn’t recommend it, as you may not get it back. If you do, the club will probably just return it to you unsigned. You’re better off just requesting an autograph card imo.
Do national teams send autograph cards?
Some do! Last I’ve heard, the German national team still answers requests with authentic signatures and the Croatian national team has sent out signed cards previously as well. The Czech Republic sends out unsigned squad cards. Last but not least, the Dutch national team has sent out fan posters in the past.
Apart from David MC’s autograph series, here’s some of the other videos that helped form this list:
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#Youtube#if you do reach out to any clubs (on this list or off it) let me know how it goes :)#I plan on updating this list based on what people hear#I wish you the best of luck and would love to hear your success stories 😁#football#premier league#bundesliga#la liga#ligue 1#eredivisie#swiss super league#austrian bundesliga#scottish premiership#ekstraklasa#a league#mls
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Make A Splash (Lifeguard!Peter x Reader)
Summary: Your vacation with the parents is destined for disappointment, but what starts terribly wrong ends oh so right.
Warnings: Smut, semi-public sex, oral (female receiving), fingering, teasing. 18+ only!
Notes: Took me long enough but this is my contribution to @straywords SummerWoes2022 Challenge! It’s actually not dark like I intended it to be. I guess I just couldn’t even pretend not to want this man. 😅 went a wee bit over though, I’m sorry! ~5.7K
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“I’m gonna hit the pool,” you announce through the door connecting to your parents hotel room – at least they had the decency to get you your own room this time.
“Ok honey, don’t hurt it!” Your dad chuckles, pleased with his improvised dad joke.
Your mom smacks his arm and rolls her eyes while fighting a smile. “Have fun, sweetheart. We’ll meet you back here to clean up before dinner at 6pm. Try not to be late.”
You smile and wave over your shoulder on your way out the door. Your parents are great and you understand their desire to cling to their last couple years with you before you move across the country for grad school, but it’s clear they don’t see you as an adult yet. But what you lose in independence, you gain in free vacations and all inclusive food and drinks. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts.
You tighten the sarong around your waist and put a little extra swing in your hips as you cross the spacious lobby. A tunnel of ivy shades the deck as it twists through a small garden of brightly colored tropical flowers and opens onto a sprawling oasis of swimming pools.
There are hidden alcoves and waterfalls. A languid lazy river loops around the collection of pools. Some are large and shallow, designed with kids in mind. Others are small and shaded, like the adults only pool - complete with its own swim up bar.
The beauty of it takes your breath away, the website you spent hours investigating when your parents told you the destination just doesn’t do it justice. Maybe vacations with your parents don’t have to be boring after all.
You adjust the strap of your book-laden bag and circle the pathway through the grounds until you find the perfect spot. A row of lounge chairs near one of the larger pools is hidden under a partial canopy of palms. It’s reasonably quiet, no one should bother you here.
You spread out your fluffy white towel and lay back with a sigh. The sunscreen makes your nose twitch as you lather a healthy portion over any exposed areas then place it back in your bag in exchange for your book. A short cough startles you and you look up over the pages at a most unexpected sight.
“Hi,” the young man smiles sweetly. “I – uh, just noticed no one had offered you a drink yet and since I’m on my way to the bar… I could get something for you if you want.”
He makes a lot of hand gestures and you get the sense that he’s nervous, but his expression would suggest otherwise. His soft brown eyes flick down your body and his tongue pokes out as he waits for you to respond. Not five minutes alone by the pool and you’ve already attracted attention, this vacation is definitely not boring.
“Oh, well I’d hate to trouble you,” you flirt as you take in his boyish but handsome features and his lean golden physique.
He smirks, “no trouble at all. What do you like?”
“Hmm,” you hum thoughtfully as you let your eyes slowly drift down his well-defined abs and low hanging red swim trunks, biting your lip at the small tuft of hair poking above the strings. “Surprise me.” Your eyes snap up to his and you smirk at the way they darken in response.
He looks down sheepishly and chuckles, running his long fingers through his hair. “Don’t go anywhere,” he says before he turns to leave.
You watch him go, admiring the quality of his backside equally, if not more, than his front. Your cheeks begin to ache from the wide smile and you bite your lips to try to control yourself. Well, this trip just got infinitely more exciting. Clearing your throat, you go back to your book as you wait for his return.
“For the lady,” he announces as he nears carrying a giant fishbowl of a drink, complete with toothpick umbrellas and sliced tropical fruit garnishes. “I hope you don’t have food allergies ‘cus there are like seven different types of fruit in that, on top of the five different liquors.”
You grin and eye the drink, “a little presumptuous of you… you trying to get me drunk?”
His smile falters and his brow dips in worry, “oh shit. You’re twenty-one right? Or do you not drink? Crap. I should have asked, I’m so sorry.”
He takes a step back another apology on his lips when you burst out laughing. “No, no, wait. I’m sorry. I was only kidding. I’d love the drink. Thank you.”
You pull it from his slackened grip as he relaxes before blowing out a breath. “That was not nice,” he chuckles with a wag of his finger.
You giggle coyly before you both turn at the sound of a woman calling across the pool, “Peter! Your shift started five minutes ago! Get your ass over here!”
You eye the athletic woman in a red suit, a whistle around her neck and a rescue buoy tucked under her arm.
“Uh – shit, I gotta go. Enjoy your drink,” he says as he rushes off to take over for the woman impatiently waiting with her hand on her hip.
You laugh in surprise as he apologizes and climbs atop the raised lifeguard seat across the pool. Well, that’s an interesting development. You take a sip of the fruity concoction and let out an appreciative moan. Okay, that’s delicious, the guy knows his drinks.
Taking a chance, you glance over at him perched on his tower and notice him watching you. You raise the drink in a salute and place it on the side table before going back to your book, stealing glances over the pages every other paragraph.
Often you find him watching you with matched interest until finally you realize you’ve read the same page about a dozen times. Back aching from the stiff seat, you decide to stow the book in your bag and tuck it under the chair as the heat brings a soft glisten to your brow. Maybe a dip in the pool is just what you need, besides it’s only polite to give him something to ogle after your free drink.
You stretch as you stand, smirking in victory when you feel his eyes on you. It’s a short walk to the water slide you spotted when you first got here. You climb the steps, and glance over at him to see if he’s still watching you and he quickly looks away, shifting in his seat.
He turns back to you and you pretend not to notice as you adjust the bikini bottoms, the tie coming a little loose as you do. You squat down slowly and let your feet dangle in the running water. You look up and meet his eye with a smirk before pushing off down the slide.
The rushing water carries you down the short bumpy plastic tube and you squeal in delight until you land with a loud splash in the pool below. The water is cool and refreshing, relief washing over you as you break the choppy surface. You smooth your hair away from your face and blink the water from your eyes.
Peter leans forward, elbows on his knees as he watches you with intense focus. You giggle at his salacious smirk and he tilts his head as you start to wade closer toward him across the pool.
“Oh my god! Tammy, look! Is that someone’s swimsuit?!”
You turn at the sound of the squealing teen voices and glance over your shoulder where, sure enough, your swimsuit bottoms dangle from a crease in the slide. How the hell did you not notice that? You duck further under the water to hide your embarrassed panicking expression and quickly swim to one of the little darkened alcoves.
The girls shrill dramatics carry across the pool while you huddle stranded out of sight, unable to escape their mocking accusations.
“Ew, I can’t believe someone just left that there.”
“What a skank.”
“Can you imagine being that desperate for attention?”
“Probably trying to get the hot lifeguard to notice them.”
“Yeah, but if she had to take off her clothes it means she’s probably ugly.”
Their derisive laughter fills your head. Part of you can’t believe you are hiding from a group of teenaged bullies, but the other part of you has no desire for this accident to ruin your entire vacation. It’s only the first day for Christ’s sake!
“I guess I finally have a reason to go talk to him.”
You watch as the young girl, likely no older than fifteen or sixteen, struts around the side of the pool toward Peter’s chair. She just out her hip as she leans against the ladder and talks to him. They are too far to hear but you groan at the way he glances over at you mid-conversation.
God, this is so embarrassing. Though, what do you expect? You are only delaying the inevitable by hiding. The way you see it you have two options. You could try to make a run for your towel, but with the dozens of people in and around the pool it’s very unlikely you’ll make it unnoticed. Or you wait for Peter to collect your suit and bring it to you, where you will suffer the shame of having to put them back on under his close inspection. Either way, you don’t see this ending well.
“Back up, ladies,” Peter instructs the teens before climbing down the rocks along the side of the slide.
They giggle quietly as they watch him descend the jagged hill with ease and lean over the edge of the slide where he plucks your bottoms from its soggy display. You cringe as he holds them over his head in victory and they all cheer. He climbs back up and waves them back toward the slide before walking back around the pool.
He meets your eye as he strolls casually along the cement while you cling to the side, hiding your face. But instead of continuing around the pool to where you are, he stops at his chair and climbs back up the ladder. Your jaw drops as you watch him fondle the bikini bottoms in his lap then look up at you through his lashes with a mischievous smirk on his face before shoving them into his pocket.
What the fuck.
You sit there stunned as the rest of the guests play in the pool or lounge in the sun completely unaware of your silent standoff with the hot lifeguard. Is he really going to keep them? And why does that turn you on? Maybe he’s just teasing you and waiting for the teenagers to forget before he gives them back? That would be sweet of him, and he does seem the type.
What feels like hours pass and you manage to skate by unnoticed. There are a few close calls where people swim close enough to see, but you curl your legs up enough to hide. Finally, your heart leaps as another guy in red board shorts nears the chair and Peter climbs down. They talk briefly and Peter hands off the buoy before waving goodbye.
Your pulse quickens as he turns away and nears the rack of towels for guests. Please, say he hasn’t forgotten. He couldn’t have. He grabs a large white towel and tosses it over his shoulder before turning on his heel to walk toward you. He beelines straight for you, eyes never leaving yours as his amused smirk grows into a full on gloating grin.
“Hey,” he says cooly as he steps into the shade of the same palm hiding you.
“Hi,” you deadpan, annoyed by his obvious enjoyment of your suffering.
“I have something for you,” he teases.
“I know,” you reply, clenching your jaw to fight the smile.
His eyes sparkle with mirth as he pulls the towel from his shoulder and drops it onto the stone beside the pool. You look from the towel back up to him expectantly, quirking a brow. His cheeks dimple with his wide smile, tongue wetting the corner of his lip as he lets out a little chuckle.
“Well, I’ll see ya,” he says and turns to leave.
“What?” You puff in surprise.
He pauses and looks over his shoulder, “hm? Is there something else I can get you?”
“Peter!” You whisper yell, nervously looking around. “Come on, give them back.”
“Give what back?” He teases. “Oh,” he fishes your bikini bottoms from his pocket, “you mean… this? Are these yours?”
He lets them dangle from his index finger and laughs at the way your face pinches in anger and embarrassment. “Peter,” you warn.
“I’m afraid these are mine now,” he delicately grips the strings and holds them up, biting his lip as he openly appraises them.
You look around to make sure those teenage girls aren’t around watching, while he proudly holds them out in front of him.
“Okay, okay. You’ve had your fun. Now give them back.”
He chuckles lowly and, to your horror, brushes them across his nose and mouth, “mmm. Sorry, but…finders keepers.”
With one last laugh and a shrug he shoves them in his pocket. He subtly adjusts the bulge in his pants before walking away, purposely ignoring your hushed desperate pleas.
“Fucker,” you growl as you grab the towel and follow the wall to the set of stairs nearby.
You drag the towel into the water and quickly wrap it around your waist as you exit the pool. The towel clings heavily to your skin, water dripping down your legs as you pad across the cement. Thankfully, your bag remains untouched, still tucked safely under the lounger. You pull out the sarong from your bag and replace the wet towel discretely before heading back to your room.
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“You sure you won’t come down to the pool with us?” Your mom frowns as you snuggle further into your blankets watching tv.
“No, I’m not feeling the pool today,” you shrug casually as you flip through the channels.
“That’s what you’ve said for the past two days,” your dad huffs as he pokes his head over your moms shoulder. “If you wanted a vacation of laying around in bed I would have just left you at home.”
You mom raises a brow at him, “maybe she’s just embarrassed to be seen with you, hm?”
He slaps his hand to his chest in shock, “I’m the coolest one in this family. You two are just jealous you don’t have my moves.” He proceeds to roll his belly, sucking his beer gut in and out in a faux belly-dance while flexing his thick hairy arms.
Your mom watches and bites her lip to keep from laughing while you giggle at his antics. “Yeah, definitely good here. I might go on a hike or something in a bit, I’ll let you know.”
“Okay, honey. Be safe,” your mom says as she elbows your dancing father out of the way.
She closes the door and you are left on your own. With a sigh, you get up and tiptoe to the balcony like you’ve done repeatedly for the past two days you’ve spent hiding in your room. Somehow, you have the perfect view of the large pool and water slide, which only makes you wonder if other people witnessed your humiliation from here. The thought is enough to keep you from any more trips to the pool.
Instead you’ve spent your time sleeping in, reading in your room, ordering room service and exploring the grounds. There is a lovely garden, a remarkable gym, and even a large Rec room with all sorts of games. Today, however, you decide to reserve a time at the spa and treat yourself to the complimentary massage. Maybe it will help you relax and enjoy yourself again.
The spa is chic and designed with care. Each room has a unique but subtle theme designed to calm, relax and reinvigorate you. First, you are led to a quiet dressing room with a private shower for you to clean off before your massage. While you are waiting for your masseuse you have access to the steam room and whirlpool, as well as complimentary refreshments.
You let go of your troubles, focusing on relaxing your muscles and listening to the soft eastern melody humming through the hidden speakers. The cold lemon ice water helps cool your head in the steam filled room until an attendant comes to fetch you.
“This way, Miss,” the woman ushers you toward a glass door at the end of the hall.
The salty ocean breeze fills your nose as you step out on the beautiful patio. On your left is the rocky cliff looking over the endless blue horizon and on your right is the lush resort grounds.
“This is beautiful,” you gape as you are led to the massage table in the center of the patio.
“Go ahead and lay on your stomach, your masseuse will be with you in a moment.”
The massage table is uncomfortable at first but when your masseuse, Ned, comes in all your worries melt away. He’s sweet and friendly, quickly putting you at ease before he gets started. Your tension is all but forgotten as his soft hands work into your muscles until you are limp and moaning softly on the table.
“God, I hope they pay you well for this,” you groan as he reaches your lower back, careful not to dip too close to the towel.
He chuckles, “they do. But I also just like helping people feel better.”
“Well mission accomplished, Ned,” you reply, trying to sneakily wipe away the drool forming at the corner of your mouth.
By the end of the hour you feel significantly less tense. You thank Ned as he opens the door for you and walks you back to your changing room. Just as you reach your door you hear a familiar voice from down the hall.
“Ned! It’s time, let’s go!” Peter whisper yells from around the corner but stops when he sees you.
Your eyes go wide and you clutch the towel around your front, suddenly painfully aware of your nudity beneath. Ned tries to hush Peter and wave him away but Peter ignores him and smirks.
“Hey, bikini girl! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been hiding from me,” Peter flirts as he drinks you in.
“Ugh,” you grunt as you push through the door and into your room. “Thanks again Ned, you were great.” You smile politely before you shut the door, determined to wait inside until you’re certain they are both gone.
After another fifteen minutes in the whirlpool and an indulgently long shower you finally decide to dress and search for your parents. Maybe it’s the massage or maybe it’s the spite brewing in your stomach since Peter accused you of hiding – which is true, but still - you hold your head high as you walk along the outside of the pool in search of your parents.
They aren’t at the large main pool or the busy children’s area so you continue on along the leafy path to the smaller adults-only pool with the swim up bar. The pool is surrounded by palms and ferns giving it a more private ambiance, but more noticeably it is packed with people.
Every seat is taken and dozens of people lounge about on pool floats as they drunkenly cheer on a pair of women singing on a small stage across the water. The crowd is mostly older couples with a few large parties of adults gathering for what appears to be “boozy karaoke night”.
Cat calls ring throughout the ladies performance, though they hardly look bothered by it. The drunken crowd joins in singing off beat and out of tune, some even with the wrong lyrics. It’s clear the point here is unapologetic fun. So, naturally, you find your parents waiting beside the stage for their turn to perform.
You smile as you take it all in, letting the merriment infect you. You keep your head down as you make your way toward the bar for a drink and a shadowy place to witness your parents humiliation.
“Hey, can I get one of those strawberry daiquiris please?” You ask the older gentleman behind the bar.
“Bikini girl,” Peter sings with glee from further down the bar as he slides a pair of shots across the counter to a pair of tipsy honeymooners. “So, now you’re stalking me?”
He switches sides of the bar with the older man and finishes making your daiquiri. He slides the glass across the counter and you go to grab it without saying a word. How is he even here?
“What is it? Surprised to see me?” He prods, keeping hold of the glass as he tries to catch your eye.
“I guess I just didn’t expect you to take a job that requires a shirt,” you sass and pull the drink free.
“Well if you want I could lose some clothes for you … I mean you did it for me. It’s only fair,” he smirks, eyes flicking down to your hips.
You walked right into that one. “Gotta go. Thanks for the drink.”
You find a free seat near where you came in and get comfortable right as your parents song begins to play. The funky 80s beat echoes around the pool, most cheering instantly in recognition as ‘Kiss’ by Prince starts to play.
Sipping on your sweet frozen drink, your shoulders start to sway to their sloppy rendition. Despite being several drinks deep they are surprisingly endearing as they serenade the other, arms loosely wrapped around each other to keep themselves standing. Forgetting their audience, they get lost in the words they’ve sang to each other for years now. You clap and cheer with the rest of the crowd as they exit the stage by jumping into the pool, hand in hand.
“Gonna be hard to beat that.”
“Jesus! You scared me,” you startle at Peters voice in your ear, scolding him before turning back to the stage.
“So what’s it gonna be, duet or solo?” Peter asks, crouching awkwardly beside your chair. His legs spread wide, shorts hiked up to reveal the tantalizing tan line along his lean thighs - not that you notice.
“There is no way I’m going up there,” you deadpan.
“Aw, come on. Let loose. Have fun. Take your top off, whatever you want,” he laughs at your outraged expression.
“Fuck you, Peter. I don’t just get naked for fun. What happened the other day was an accident and it was humiliating enough without you constantly bringing it up.” You stand suddenly and try to walk away but his next sentence stops you.
“So you don’t want to know how many times I’ve gotten off to the thought of you?”
Your face grows hot as your feet cement to the floor. You don’t know what to say. Are you angry? Flattered? Disgusted? Possibly all three.
“You’re all I’ve thought about since I first saw you,” he whispers at your back, hot breath tickling your shoulder. “I know you’ve thought about me… or else you wouldn’t be trying so hard to avoid me.”
You swallow thickly, “I’m not!” Your voice cracks unconvincingly. “I – I should go.”
“Meet me back here tonight when the pool closes.”
“Why?” You breathe as he steps close enough to brush lightly against your shoulder blades.
“Fun?” He flirts and runs a finger up your arm. The soft, feather-like touch makes your breath hitch and goosebumps spread across your skin.
The sensation lights up your whole body, you want to moan as your eyes slip closed, but you hold it in with a bite to your lip. The crowd of people seem to disappear as you long for him to continue, each of your nerves aching to erupt.
“You’re going to get me in trouble,” you manage weakly.
“Only if you let me.”
His hand continues up your arm and across your shoulder. You shudder out a moan as he tickles that spot where your neck and shoulder meets.
“Mmm,” he hums happily. “Sensitive too. You really are perfect, bikini girl.”
Leaning in, he places the softest, gentlest kiss to that exact spot and your knees threaten to buckle. Your core tightens and you feel just on the verge of saying something really stupid.
You imagine turning around and kissing him, grabbing his hand and dragging him back up to your room. The impulse is there, no doubt he would follow, but before you can do anything the moment is broken.
“Hey honey! Oooh, whose your friend?!”
Your moms voice is like a bucket of ice, instantly snapping you out of your hormonal stupor. You practically leap away from Peter, stammering stupidly as you watch your mom stumble toward you.
“Oh – uh – this is … um.” Its as though all the blood has left your brain as you look helplessly between Peters cocky smirk and your moms knowing grin.
Peter turns to your mom with a hand out, “hi, I’m Peter. I work here. I saw your performance and can I just say, I’m a big fan.” He’s cool, confident and she smiles broadly as she shakes his hand.
“Well, aren’t you a sweet talker,” she laughs and taps his nose with her finger, or tries to, before turning to you. “I hate to get in the middle of whatever this is,” she winks, “but your dad and I got a wee bit drunk and I think we’re going to go to bed early. Not that you need us to entertain you it seems...”
“Mom,” you say pointedly before she has a chance to embarrass you further. “I’ll be fine. I’ll see you in the morning for breakfast.”
She leans on you heavily and kisses your cheek before calling for your dad who jumps up from a lounger not far away. You mother catches him with a laugh as he trips and together they walk down the path.
“Have fun and be safe you two!” Your mom calls over her shoulder before she rounds the corner.
“Oh god,” you groan into your hands.
“Your parents seem cool,” Peter chuckles. “I – uh – have to get back to the bar, but I’ll see you tonight. Yeah?”
You see the older bartender glaring over at the pair of you as he tries to handle his increasingly needy customers. Peters big soft brown eyes never leave yours as you nervously bite your lip.
“I’ll… think about it.”
He blows out a breath and shakes his head with a half smile. “You’re killin’ me, bikini girl.”
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You follow the dim trail of lights hidden among the soft green ferns bordering the pool. It’s quiet and deserted, most of the patrons inside attending the big “rave night”. The stars glitter above the dull tower of hotel rooms as the warm summer breeze rustles the short skirt of your skimpy bathing suit cover.
Maybe you overdid it, he’s probably going to think you’re desperate with how much time you spent dolling yourself up. Hopefully the darkness will keep him from realizing just how desperate he’s made you.
“This is so stupid,” you mutter to yourself as you round the corner and spot the adult pool beyond the dark tunnel of trees.
You swallow the last of your nerves and square your shoulders as you near the pool, scanning the sides for your date. But all is dark and still, no sign of him or anyone.
Suddenly, there’s a tickle on your hip and something pulls you firmly back into a wall of warmth. You gasp as the force knocks the wind out of you, but before you can say anything Peter’s hand locks tightly over your mouth and chin.
“Well well well,” Peter chuckles into your ear. “What do we have here.”
Your hands instinctively reach for his own and pull. The panicked side of you expects him to resist, but he lets you toss his hands away with a loud laugh and a quick apology.
“Sorry, I couldn’t resist.”
You huff softly and straighten your outfit, trying to pass off your flustered state for indignation. “That wasn’t funny.”
He tempers his grin, “you’re right. I’m sorry.” As soon as you relax he takes a cautious step toward you. “I just saw you standing there…in the dark… looking so vulnerable… all alone… and something came over me.”
You gulp and fidget nervously the closer he gets until he’s standing barely an inch away, his breath on your cheeks.
“I can’t seem to control myself when you’re around,” he admits, eyes dropping down your figure. “It’s never felt this intense before… like I might explode if I don’t touch you.”
Your mouth falls open at his words. Inside your head is screaming for him to put his hands on you, your body subconsciously leaning in as your hands begin to shake. Your hungry eyes meet his and you let out a breathy, “yes.”
It’s all you can offer with how fuzzy he has made you after hours of anticipation and it’s all the consent he needs. Immediately, his hands are on the sides of your face, pulling you in for a hot desperate kiss. You moan into each other in relief, dizzy at the taste of his breath-mint fresh tongue sliding between your lips.
Your bones turn to jelly, skin scalding in the wake of his touch. His hands are everywhere, tickling down your arms, across the small of your back. Through the thin fabric his nails dig into the tender flesh of your ass as he gropes you in delight.
Your breast press into his chest and your arms wrap around his torso, sliding up and down the taut muscular landscape of his back. There is not a single inch of him that isn’t perfectly sculpted, and honestly it’s a little intimidating.
“You’re so fucking hot,” he pants against your jaw and down your neck, suckling and nipping gently on the way to your chest. “Take this off and let’s get in the pool,” he orders, as he tugs at the material hiding your chest.
“Okay,” you agree, brain turned off as your pussy takes over.
You toss your clothes aside and he takes your hand, leading you to the edge of the pool. His fingers slip free of yours as he hops down the steps and dunks under the surface. He pops up and watches you gingerly dip your toes in and take one step at a time. Your confidence grows as he stands up taller in the water, his eyes unblinking as he ogles you. You slow down even more, getting a kick out of his growing restlessness.
“You’re trying to torture me aren’t you?”
“Maybe,” you flirt, shrugging innocently.
“Well two can play at that game,” he growls and quickly swims closer, catching you just as the water reaches your thighs.
You giggle in surprise as he lifts you and plops you on the side of the pool, ass on the corner edge as your feet dip below the surface. “I thought I was getting in.”
“Not yet,” he tuts and grips your knees. Your breath hitches as he moves his hands up the outside of your thighs and tugs on the sides of your bikini. You hesitantly lift your ass, allowing him to pull them down your legs. “Don’t worry, I’ll give these ones back,” he winks as he sets them beside you on the stone, “…maybe.”
The vulnerable position and the twinkle in his eye are the only warning you get before he dives between your legs. He grunts and pulls your closer to the edge. You lean back to keep yourself from falling in as he wraps his arms around to cradle your thighs.
“Shit, Peter,” you exclaim as he instantly finds your clit, giving it a sloppy suck before running his tongue up and down your slit.
He moans loudly as he taste the arousal dripping from your entrance. “So perfect for me baby.”
He dives back in and your arms shake as they try to keep you from collapsing. It doesn’t take long before his fingers slide beneath his chin and slowly prod at your entrance. Suckling your clit, he scissors his fingers to stretch you wider for him.
“Oh my god,” you moan.
“That’s my good girl,” he coos. “Louder for me. I want you to moan for me like you did for Ned.”
You frown at the unexpected bitterness in his voice, but find yourself clenching at the way his jealous rage turns him a bit more rough.
“Oh yeah, he told me all about those pretty noises you make. You got him hard did you know that?”
Your moans get louder as his fingers thrust back and forth rapidly and you writhe in pleasure, orgasm nearing closer and closer.
“But he’s not the one that gets to see you come is he?” He growls. “Is he?!”
“No,” you whimper.
“That’s right. Because you’re mine.” He chuckles before landing a little slap to your inner thigh. It’s gentle, but unexpected and stings enough to make you clench. You moan at the way the light pain heightens your senses, increasing the pleasure. “Say it.”
You murmur as you look down at the serious glare in his eye. “I’m – I’m…”
He slaps you again, the fingers inside you curling up and making you spasm in delight. You need to come, you need him to keep going.
“Say it!”
“I’m yours! I’m yours! Please!” You beg and he smirks.
He watches you through his lashes as he circles his tongue rapidly around your clit and he fucks you hard with his fingers until you cry out in bliss. You go limp on the side of the pool as Peter places soft kisses to your inner thighs and shakes them gently to gain your attention.
“Ok, now you can come in the pool and we can get started.”
“Get started?!” you laugh and look down at him as you pant through the high of your comedown. “I knew you’d be trouble.”
He chuckles darkly as he starts tugging you into the pool by your legs, “we’ve barely even started, baby.”
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As we all may have already heard:Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have broken up. Megan announced this by deleting all photos of Mgk(besides the events that she only got to go to because of him) and then going from following no one to following Harry styles, Timothee Chalamet(for unknown reasons) and Eminem for Obvious reasons.(only did to be petty). Then there is the post with Beyonce lemonade lyric and the poster of human trafficking. This all ended her with her deactivating her account. Anyways I’m going to try to keep this short and clear up some rumors or misinformation people are constantly spewing to defend her.
Rumor #1 : The engagement ring being hard to take off that shows he’s controlling and possessive
Fact: A quick search to the designer of the ring insta or website: Stephenwebsterjewelry, you will find these pictures and the designer himself describing the ring as “The two perfectly matched pear shaped gems are connected by a magnet buried in the setting connecting the D colour antique-cut Diamond and the untreated Colombian Emerald”
So as you can see the ring is not made of thorns(sarcastic joke mgk made), but it is only magnetic and if it did hurt her to take it off it wasn’t the right finger measurements.
Rumor #2: The reason for her wearing the pink cast and having a concussion is because MGK physically abused her.
Fact: Since January 8th 2023 to about a week ago, Megan Denise Fox was in Bulgaria, filming a movie called subservience. She most likely had a fight/action scene since she will be playing and AI Robot maid who ends up reaping havoc on a father and family and hurt her wrist and got a concussion from there. She even posted a picture where she is laying in a hotel room, where at the time, Mgk was in LA and she had not come back for the grammy’s
Rumor#3: He threatened to unalive himself by putting a shotgun in his mouth because she was going to leave him/or not there for him
Fact: This was discussed in the documentary, now I don’t have the clip, but let me give you all some context, 1. He is a person who has suffers with substance and mental issues(depression,Paranoia, Anxitety). 2. His father(who he had a tough,rocky relationship only to have made up w/2 years or so b4) had recently just passed away from cancer and probably had a hard time processing his death especially since he had not reconnected w/ his mom. 3. Megan who was constantly saying or being portrayed as his healer and offering him support was away filming. 4. It was during quarantine so everybody in the world was struggling in some way.
Idk If this is just me but although yes it was traumatic for Megan being on the phone in this situation, I think with this context, we can see that he might have not been in the right mind especially to be playing an emotional abusive bf to her. Another thing I want to add that in his song Sid and Nancy(written after this incident) is based off a text MEGAN sent to him saying “if we can’t be together then we should go out murder/suicide). Does that seem like a girlfriend who wants you to heal? I don’t think so.
Write it in blood and we both sign
Sid and Nancy, a murder suicide
These are her words and mine
Sid and Nancy, a murder suicide
Rumor #4: Mgk cheated on Megan with the female guitarist, Sophie lloyd
Fact: Sophie has a boyfriend and there is no reason or evidence that they were involved especially since Megan was on most of the tour anyway. He might have cheated with other girls but as far as we know he didn’t or there is no evidence but megan insinuating.
To end this off, DO NOT send hate to Sophie, any of the band or MGK because this was a toxic relationship on BOTH ends and now that it is over there is nothing we can or will do but move on.
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How to make money while traveling
Traveling the world can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be an expensive one. Fortunately, there are many ways to make money while traveling that can help fund your adventures and allow you to see more of the world without breaking the bank. In this article, we will explore some of the best ways to make money while traveling.
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November 13th 1850 saw the birth of Robert Louis Stevenson in Edinburgh.
As the author of such classics as Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson is known the world over, instead of reeling off the usual facts about the life of the man I thought I would dig up some facts that are not so well known.
When Stevenson first wrote Treasure Island, he submitted his stories under nom-de-plume of Captain George North to a children's periodical called Young Folks.
He may have invented the sleeping bag; according to the Stevenson House website: "R.L.S. has a good claim to be the inventor of the Sleeping Bag, taking a large fleece-lined sack with him to sleep in on the journey through France described in his book Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes." For the record, his six-foot square sleeping sack was made of "green waterproof cart-cloth without and blue sheep's fur within".
Stevenson collected corselets (a sort of protective girdle) and was particularly proud of his ones from the Gilbert Island, which were designed to offer effective protection against sharks’ teeth weapons, throwing spears and European knives and bayonets. They were made of coconut fibre and decorated with human hair. They were given to him by King Tembinoka, the Tyrant of the Island of Apemama.
He had wooden teeth, when he was living in America in 1878 and pursuing the unhappily married Fanny Vandegrift Osbourne - a woman 11 years his senior - Stevenson lived in San Francisco's Chinatown. He was lonely and in poor health and while in Tubbs Hotel he had trouble with a bleeding mouth and rotten teeth. A local dentist removed all his teeth and fitted him with false wooden replacements. He married Fanny shortly afterwards.
As well as a writer, he was also a keen musician and composer, Stevenson played the piano and flageolet and wrote more than 100 original musical compositions and arrangements, including solos, duets, trios and quartet. His works include ten songs written to his own poetry.
He burnt the first draft of Jekyll & Hyde, the story was promoted by a dream he had while in Bournemouth of a "fine bogey tale", was written around the same time as Kidnapped and was partly based on Deacon Brodie, the 18th-century Edinburgh cabinetmaker. His wife Fanny complained that he had not made the allegory strong enough and he tossed the 30,000 word manuscript into the fire. Then in "a white heat", using a quill pen and ink pot, he stayed in bed for three days and wrote a new version. He would later claim that it was the worst thing he ever wrote but The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde sold 40,000 copies in its first six months on sale in 1886.
Long John Silver stayed at the Royal Infirmary. Treasure Island character Long John Silver was based on poet WE Henley, who RLS frequently visited at the Royal Infirmary. Henley suffered from tuberculosis of the bone and acquired a wooden leg after having his left leg amputated in 1868.
He left a number of books unfinished before his untimely death in Samoa on December 3rd 1894. Reports at the time said he had died of "apoplexy" due to the heat. It was also described as a stroke and a cerebral haemorrhage brought on by straining to opening a jar of mayonnaise. Or a bottle of wine. No one is sure. He was only 44.
Stevenson was buried in a grand ceremony on Mount Vaea, Upolu and his tomb is inscribed with the words: “Home is the sailor, home from the sea,/And the hunter home from the hill.” On the day he died he had been dictating words for his unfinished novel The Chief Justice's Clerk. He also left behind an uncompleted novel called St Ives (the story of a French prisoner who made his escape from Edinburgh Castle), The Young Chevalier, Heathercat and Weir of Hermiston.
Stevenson wrote his own inscription on his grave, the full verse reads...
Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie.
Glad did I live and gladly die
,And I laid me down with a will.
This be the verse you grave for me:
Here he lies where he longed to be;
Home is the sailor, home from sea,
And the hunter home from the hill.
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street fashion floods dongdaemun design plaza and nightclubs amp up for the last great afterparties of summer. with seoul fashion week just around the corner as the first event on the global fashion week calendar for the s/s 2024 season, the the goal is to go bigger and better than ever. to turn more eyes than ever to the event, a partnership with several management agencies based in seoul has been announced, not the least of which are the four companies calling the new the four building in seoul home.
seoul fashion week officially takes place from september 5 to september 9. unofficially, a kickoff brunch is being held the day prior, beginning the week in earnest for the celebrity masses of seoul. talent from adagio, culture creative, everlast entertainment, and secret garden have all been courted to take place in the event to help raise the event's profile.
naturally, in exchange for front row seats at shows and top-tier access to all of the week's activities, the talent rosters of these companies, regardless of typical vicinity to the fashion industry, are expected to show up and participate in organized events and press calls.
event schedule:
the following are event highlights to prompt thread and plot setting ideas. this is not necessarily all-inclusive of all possible seoul fashion week-related settings that can be used for the event. everyone is welcome to explore the seoul fashion week website and related news for further ideas.
sept. 4 - marie claire korea brunch: hosted by the popular fashion magazine, the marie claire korea brunch will be held the day before fashion week kicks off. the brunch will be held at the rooftop event facilities of the four's northwest tour (housing adagio's offices and facilities). brunch will be prepared by private chefs and mixologists to launch the week off right. after taking the mandatory pictures at the small red carpet photo op area, the atmosphere will be fairly casual and attendees may mingle as they wish, though marie claire korea staff and fashion press will be present. attendees will include celebrities, social elites, designers, and fashion journalists. free goodie bags will be on offer from several brands, spanning beauty, jewelry, and food industries. as this brunch is held at the recently opening the four and is meant to spark the buzz for fashion week, attendance here will be most expected.
sept. 5 - 9 - runway shows & exhibiton: a complete schedule of runway shows and the adsb andersson bell exhibition can be found here. a number of front row seats to each show will be dispersed among celebrity guests as seen fit, as will admission tickets to private visiting hours to the exhibition. it is common for brands to welcome celebrity guests to dinner or reception after the show.
sep. 9 - dazed korea x ul:kin x cahiers seoul fashion week afterparty: as fashion week comes to an end, seoul collection brands ul:kin and cahiers join fashion magazine dazed korea to serve host to the most exclusive afterparty of the week at a high-end hotel and club venue in seoul. a night of dancing and djs, this is a guest list only party for seoul's top stars... and anyone else who might belong to a top seoul entertainment agency. after a week of photo ops and always being on, the afterparty promises to be a lively end to a busy week.
event prompts:
the following prompts can be completed until the end of the event. completion of each prompt will result in earning one booking point, for a total of up to five booking points. for ease of access, please tag completions of these prompts with #thefoursfw.
threads: complete at least five threads related to the event. each of the threads must be with a different muse and you must make at least three posts of your own towards each thread (starter / reply / reply or reply / reply / reply). this prompt may overlap with the other thread prompt below.
new interactions: participate in threads with at least three muses your muse has not previously threaded with. you must make at least three posts of your own towards each thread (starter / reply / reply or reply / reply / reply). this prompt may overlap with the other thread prompt above.
participation proposal: submit a proposal for your muse to be involved in seoul fashion week festivities in some way other than watching a runway show or attending the brunch or afterparty by using this form. feel free to get creative, as long as it can reasonably fit within the scale and budget of seoul fashion week. some example ideas are: modeling in a runway show, having a runway show for their own brand, giving an opening or closing ceremony performance, giving a performance as part of a runway show, djing an afterparty, acting in or directing a campaign film for a seoul fashion week brand, filming a fashion week vlog, etc.
character development item: create and post a character development item related to the event. if the muse completes the participation proposal, this can be related to that. if not, you're welcome to make the item related to the skeleton of the event itself. some general example ideas for character development items can be found here.
the source submission: submit an article, forum post, or blind item to the source blog related to the event.
ooc info
this event will run until saturday, september 16 at 6am kst (acceptance time).
please tag event-related posts with #thefoursfw.
participation in this event is optional, though encouraged.
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How to make a travel website design
how to design a successful travel website, combining best practices and essential considerations:
Planning Phase
Define Your Niche: What kind of travel will you focus on? Luxury, adventure, budget, specific destinations, or a blend? This clarity will guide your design choices.
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Visual Impact: Stunning, high-quality images and videos of destinations and experiences are key to inspiring wanderlust.
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Secure Booking Engine: Integrate a reliable, user-friendly booking system that supports multiple payment methods.
Personalized Recommendations: Use data and AI to suggest trips that align with individual user preferences.
Maps Integration: Use Google Maps or similar to visually display destinations and travel routes.
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Technical Considerations
Website Builder vs. Custom Development:
Website Builders (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress): Offer ease of use and templates but may have limitations in customization.
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Hosting: Select a reliable host with sufficient bandwidth to handle traffic and ensure a fast-loading website.
Content Management System (CMS): A CMS like WordPress makes managing your content easier.
Design Execution
Color Palette: Choose colors evoking travel (blues for oceans, greens for nature, etc.). Maintain a balanced and visually appealing scheme.
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Best Course After Graduation With 100% Placement In Amritsar
Choosing the best skill course after graduation with 100% placement in Amritsar would depend on your interests, career goals, and the demand in the job market. Here are some popular skill courses that often have high placement rates and demand in various industries:
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Unlocking the Cost of Your Hotel Booking Website: A Deep Dive
In the ever-evolving travel landscape, a robust hotel booking website is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
Whether you're venturing into the online hotel booking space or seeking to expand your existing business, understanding the cost involved in building a user-friendly and functional website is crucial.
This blog delves into the key factors influencing the cost of your hotel booking website, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Website Design and Development
Complexity: A basic website with essential functionalities like search, booking, and payment options will have a lower cost compared to a feature-rich platform offering interactive experiences and personalized recommendations.
Customization: Opting for a pre-designed template can be more budget-friendly, while custom website design allows for a unique brand identity and caters to specific needs, impacting the cost.
Development Team: Hiring an in-house development team can incur significant salaries, benefits, and infrastructure costs. Partnering with a reputable hotel website design company with expertise in this domain can offer a cost-effective alternative.
Additional Features:
Advanced Search and Filter Options: Allowing users to filter by location, amenities, price range, and guest reviews adds value but increases development complexity and cost.
Multilingual Support: Catering to a global audience by offering multilingual support necessitates additional development effort and ongoing translation costs.
Integration with Third-Party Platforms: Integrating with payment gateways, channel management systems, and loyalty programs can enhance functionality but involve additional costs for development and potential ongoing fees.
Maintenance and Ongoing Costs
Content Management System (CMS): A user-friendly CMS empowers you to manage website content and updates independently, reducing reliance on developers and potentially lowering costs.
Hosting and Security: Choosing reliable hosting and robust security measures ensures website uptime and data protection, incurring fixed monthly or annual costs.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Implementing SEO strategies improves website visibility in search engine results, potentially requiring ongoing investment in content creation, technical SEO optimization, and potentially, marketing campaigns.
Determining the Right Budget
The cost of your hotel booking website can vary significantly based on your specific requirements, desired features, and chosen development approach. It's essential to prioritize features based on your target audience, business goals, and budget constraints.
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