The Exception to the Rules

[novadelphine]

Part 11:  And So We Meet Again

Brow quirked, Chloe’s eyes travelled the enormous ballroom and took in the rather impressive sight of Metropolis’ finest collectively eating right out of Oliver’s hand.

Looking very much at home in the limelight, her pseudo-date was standing centre stage with a microphone, in the midst of delivering a

Comments

[her_who_is_me]

YAY! An update!!! I've been wondering where you had been. RL can really be a bummer, sorry about all the new job responsibilities. I just started working again after a month-long break so I kind of understand.

Anyway, I absolutely loved the update, as usual. Your descriptions are just so precise and beautiful. And I love the chasing scene and how Oliver scoops her up.

Expectantly Awaiting the next chapter*

[novadelphine]

Haha! Sorry to keep you waiting, but I have to say, I'm happy to hear I was missed! (Well, that the story was missed, at least!)

Thanks so much for commenting and thanks for the nice words about the job. In a funny twist of fate, I actually got offered a new job today! So looks like I get to leave the drama behind!

Thanks again!

(Oh, and I promise, the next part will be along much faster!)

[cking1575]

YAY!!!! I absolutely LOVE what you are doing with this fic!!! Great job!

"Grateful that her intended trip to the facilities was out of the need for some privacy and not a matter of bladder urgency, she stepped away from the door and mentally noted that she was going to draft an email to Versace, strongly suggesting that they start selling attendants with their gowns."

and

"“You know,” she sniped as she whirled on him, hands braced upon her hips. “For a hero, you’re pretty slow on the uptake!”

“What… take?” he enunciated slowly as he dropped his hands heavily to her shoulders, clearly warring with the urge to give her a good shake."

Had me chuckling at the computer screen! Great work, sorry to hear about your trouble at work, but if it makes you feel any better at least you have a job to go to work at, I've just been laid off. On the upside for me, at least I now have time to write. :)

Good luck with your job, it should get easier. I hope you find the time to update soon. You are doing such an awesome job with this fic! :)

[novadelphine]

I'm sorry to hear about the lay off, that really sucks. I'm happy though that you're keeping a positive attitude about it (who needs work when we've got writing!!). That's the best thing to have on your side when life decides to be crappy.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I'm so happy that you're enjoying the story and thanks for all the encouragement. It's really, really appreciated!

[alexis374]

yaaaay an update!! you have made my night. i was about a day away from writing and begging for the next chapter, so thank you for saving me from being all needy and the like. and intrigue - fullback sauntering outside oliver's soiree! of course chloe wouldn't have stood a chance catching him in that colossal dress, although it's a funny mental picture to imagine her tackling him to the ground and feathers flying. and once again, my heart leaps at the fact that chloe has an "infatuation" with oliver, and has admitted it if only to herself. now oliver needs to realize he has a thing for her too and all will be right with the world!

really glad you updated and especially so since it sounds like you've got a lot going on with your job - a lot of authors just abandon when things like that happen so thanks for still updating. i hope things get easier at work! as always, looking forward to the next installment =)

[novadelphine]

LOL! Happy to hear my timing worked out for you. If I ever take that much time getting an update out again, you can feel free to send demanding messages... I won't hold it against you. If anything, it'll get me off my ass!

"It's a funny mental picture to imagine her tackling him to the ground and feathers flying"

HAHA! Now I'm wishing I took this part in another direction... that really would have been awesome! Maybe I need to write some sort of crack drabble where this chapter has I slightly different ending.

Thanks for the encouraging words about the job. I know what you mean about authors abandoning stories... I've been guilty of that a few times, but I'm determined to see this one all the way through cause I'm in love with the ending I see in my head!

Thank you for commenting and I sincerely promise, you won't have to wait too long for the next part!

[lilmoochie]

Yeah an update, and as some one in the medical field

Needless to say, I now like my job as much as broken legs, punches to the throat, and anaphylactic shock.

I have had days like that the description is priceless I may use that now on a regular basis.

This story is GUH! Unbelievably awesome, the detail, it transports you to the event and wowser what an event. Keep it coming however long it takes you to update, I will be here eagerly awaiting a heck of a good read...

[novadelphine]

Haha! Glad you liked my description of my job and please, use it as often as possible! It can actually be used for to describe so many things that tick you off... I myself used it again today to describe the transit system in my city. Haha!

Thanks so much for the story comments, really great to hear how much you're enjoying it, especially because this part was a little different, in that it was more description, less talking. The dialogue I get, but sometimes, description takes a little more effort on my part, so it makes me happy to know it was well received! Thanks again!

[ciastulek]

This story is definitely addicting so please don't leave so long without an update again... just kidding, but I'm soo glad you were able to write a bit and share it with us. I remember a time in my career when I had work in two offices from 7 am to 9 pm every day... It consumed all my life, so I seriously admire you determination. Thank you.

As to the story - great as always. Cool action scene. I love the image of Chloe, doing the Batman descent with her monstrous pink cape. LOL! She simply wouldn't be herself if she just acted like an arm candy all the evening, now would she?! ;)

[novadelphine]

Aww, thanks very much! Like I mentioned above, I've had a few stories that I've just kinda let slip away, but I'm going to make sure this one makes it to the end. I've got a really clear idea of where I wanna take it, so that should help me reach my goal.

"I love the image of Chloe, doing the Batman descent with her monstrous pink cape"

Haha! Move over Bruce Wayne, Chloe Sullivan's here! I loved this... made me grin.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I'm so happy that you're enjoying this story!