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Summary:

 

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Christopher Fitzwilliam is a 30 something bachelor who had recently decided to give up on love after his fiancée broke his heart after sleeping with one of his closest friends. Now back in NYC, he has to deal with Laurence, his best friend, who has decided that match-making him with someone is his new hobby. And to add to that, poor Christopher has to deal with an annoying young woman named Allegra who he seriously cannot stand but she's so hot he wouldn't mind carrying things with her in his bedroom. Read as Christopher, a socially-awkward guy, discovers friendship, love and drama.

© Adi Milano, 2012.

 

 


Rated: Mature Content
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Comedy , Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance
Story Status: Completed
Pairings: None
Warnings: Un-betaed
Series: Love and Pride
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes Word count: 55911 Read: 232796
Published: July 18 2012 Updated: October 05 2012
Story Notes:

Copyright © Adi Milano, 2012.

1. Cast Pictures by Adi Milano [Reviews - 62] starstarstarstarhalf-star (32 words)

First attempt to post on the Chamber! Hope you enjoy it. :D

2. Prologue by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (268 words)

First attempt to post on the Chamber! Hope you enjoy it.

3. Chapter 1: Miss Allegra Carter by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (3955 words)

First chapter, YAY!

Christopher meets someone special...

4. Chapter 2: One track mind by Adi Milano [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (6092 words)

Christopher is obliged to see Allegrs again after being tormented by nasty thoughts about her. Poor kid. Enjoy!

5. Chapter 3: Green-eyed Monster by Adi Milano [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (1718 words)

Laurence gets further irritating. Jack, the backstabbing friend gets into the picture, and Christopher seems to be jealous.

6. Chapter 4: 'Notte In Bianco' by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (2530 words)

Ta-da! New chapter! Chris is on a mission...will he get to achieve what he set himself to do? Allegra is clearly involved. Duh!

Enjoy!

7. Chapter 5: Meetings by Adi Milano [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (3742 words)

I'm on a posting frenzy! This is partly because I have all chapters up to 11, which I wrote today.

Chris and his wounded pride come across an annoying Laurence Allegra and Christopher comes to an agreement and Chris sees a side of her that he didn't even think she possessed.

Anyway, enjoy!

8. Chapter 6: Friendship mixed with Italian Food by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (3118 words)

Ta-da! The new chapter is here, and the next one will be there later on. Chris and Allegra seems to develop friendship...and Chris finally admits his feelings to himself. Finally!

Enjoy.

9. Chapter 7: Father Dearest and The Importance of Family by Adi Milano [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (2378 words)

I couldn't post before, but now here it is! The next chapter. It's one in the morning over here in Italy and after reviewing the 7th chapter, I am happy to post it. I apologise for any grammatical error or spelling mistake.

We meet Chris' father, and get to know the Carters.

10. Chapter 8: 'Skin' by Adi Milano [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (4676 words)

And here is chapter 8. I loved writing this one.

Chris and Allegra enjoy a match of tennis, singing together and dancing at Laurence and Giselle's engagement party.

The song in this chapter is 'Skin' by Rihanna.

11. Chapter 9: Sex Therapy by Adi Milano [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (3614 words)

Finn's Bachelor party seems to be the perfect occasion for Chris to loosen up and give into his carnal desires.

I apologize for any grammatical horrors or spelling mistakes. Perdono =forgiveness in Italian).

12. Chapter 10: Family ties and Jealousy by Adi Milano [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (2328 words)

Excuse-moi for any grammatical horrors or spelling mistakes. This chapter shows a different side of Allegra. I'll post the next one as soon as I read it again. 

13. Chapter 11: Fucked and Abandoned with a Broken Heart by Adi Milano [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (2979 words)

This is the chapter you've been looking for! YAY! I guess you guessed from the title what will happen. This is the breaking point of the story. I hope you enjoy!

14. Chapter 12: Finding solutions to problematic problems by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (1709 words)

 

Chris reaches the bottom before making some life changing decisions.

You won't see Allegra for a while. Enjoy!

15. Chapter 13: Summer, Sun and Parties by Adi Milano [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (1254 words)

Ta-da. Here it is! Chris will enjoy his time with his friends in Tuscany and in France. We will meet Caterina (remember the bitch who cheated on poor Chris with Jake?). His nickname for her is Cate the pronuncation of which is not like Kate. I can't seem to show you how the Italian pronunciation is...the final e is said and the a is pronounced as how without the h.

16. Chapter 14: Face to face with my weakness by Adi Milano [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (2540 words)

Chris and his friends enjoy some time in Nice. Then Chris gets back to New York for his best friend's wedding where he'll have to face Allegra.

17. Chapter 15: Letting go by Adi Milano [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (1557 words)

Chris is spending time in India.

18. Chapter 16: Meeting with my Sperm Donor and the Supposedly Love of my Life by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (2384 words)

Ah! Here it is! I came back from my summer school in one of the colleges of Oxford and I won the Scholar Prize for the best essay! YAY! I had fun during my trips and such so here I am, back with Chris. Did you miss him? I certainly did.

19. Chapter 17: Confessions and Conversations by Adi Milano [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (974 words)

Here it is. The next chapter. Christopher talks to Allegra and meets for lunch with Giselle.

This story is now part of a serie. YAY! I decided to write what Allegra go through when Chris is in India. The name of the story is 'A Year Without You' but it is not going to be long. Just a few chapters.

20. Chapter 18: 'I'm in no rush. I will be waiting.' by Adi Milano [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (1222 words)

Chris talks to his friends and end up spending the whole day with Allegra.

21. Chapter 19: 'Dance For You' by Adi Milano [Reviews - 1] starstarstarstarstar (2125 words)

Sorry guys for the long wait! I had three hundred different things to do lately. Between house-hunting, writing my personal statements and getting ready for school I just had no time to write. But I'm happy that I wrote two chapters today. YAY! So tomorrow I can go to my oxford open day without feeling guilty.

Chris spends some time with Allegra and later on with his friends before receiving a very special gift for his birthday.

22. Chapter 20: Departure by Adi Milano [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (361 words)

Shortest chapter ever! The chapter is pretty much self-explanatory. Chris leaves for London.

23. Chapter 21: Life can't get any better by Adi Milano [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (1969 words)

Finally! The last chapter of this story before the epilogue. But before letting you read, I apologise for not posting sooner. Unfortunately I couldn't although the chapter was written ages before because I moved house and my internet connection started working only now. Hurray!
I'm quite sad that this story is ending, but I'm happy that Chris is happy with his life. Aww. I really will miss trying to get into his head. or maybe I will in the future, I still don't know.
Sorry for not posting the final chapter of A Year Without You. I haven't written it yet, but college (= equivalent of the American high school) has started and teachers are killing us with essays already. Also have been going crazy about applying to uni and the deadline is approaching for us Oxbridge hopefuls. However, I'm boring you with my non-sense so I'll let you read.

24. Epilogue by Adi Milano [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarhalf-star (2386 words)

And here it is. The end of the story. 

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