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I want to live life on my own terms.

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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Do I hear a challenge?” she whispers, “Oh, Carlos. You know I can’t resist a challenge.
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You own a piece of me, he murmurs as he holds me afterward. Good, I tell him. And just so you know… I'm never giving it back.
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what could i do to make the one i loved love me back ?
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A Mexican guy named Sam pushes Gary Frankel next to Isabel. This guy can break your arm with one snap, asshole. Get out of my sight before I sic him on you, Sam says. Gary, who's wearing a coral shirt and white pants, growls to look tough. It doesn't work.
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This attitude means you haven't met a girl worthy of your attention. You'll want to get caught if the right girl comes along.
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The threat of taking something away makes us appreciate it more.
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I like that girl more that I can remember likin’ anything in my life. I’m not about to give her up. I’ll start carin’ what people think when I am six feet under.
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You’re dangerous,” he says. “Why?” “Because you make me believe in the impossible
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She ignores me, so I cup my hands over my mouth and do something I haven’t done in years— barnyard sounds.
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I can't help but smile as I swipe a lone tear trailing down my cheek. How can I not be crazy in love with this guy? Time away from him didn't change anything. I can't deny him another chance. That would be denying myself.
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Luis is right there.” I point to the corner of the yard, where my little brother is the centre of attention doing imitations of barnyard animals. I have yet to inform him that talent isn’t as much of a chick magnet when you get into junior high.
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I keep my expectations low, so nobody disappoints me. Yeah, well, I have high expectations. I look toward Miranda. I guess my friends do, too. Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.
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We kiss all the time. I clear my throat, then add, We just...do it in private.
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I hate games I can't win.
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From the moment I laid eyes on you I couldn't stop looking at you. From the moment we talked I couldn't stop arguing with you. From the moment we kissed I couldn't stop kissing you. And from the moment we shared our hopes, fears and insecurities I couldn't stop loving you.
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- I don't want you to love me. - Too late, mi chava.
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No, the next time i kiss you it'll last a long, long time. And then when we're done you're gonna realize being turned on is not about experience
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In the end everything will be okay. But hurdles have to be jumped through first.
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Stop thinking about Michael, Tuck orders. He was cute. So is a hairy ferret but I wouldn't want to date one. [...]
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Just the fact that you need me to prove I love you is probably a clue it isn’t working
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