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[alfonsomjohnson]

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[chleem]

Not a big deal pt3

miniseries; basketball player drew x high scl student reader

Summary: You lose your virginity to a random guy at a frat party miles away from your home. A few days later, you find out that he’s your brother’s competitor, for the regional colleges’ basketball tournament. 

Genre: strangers to lovers, smut, angst, fluff

Warnings: cursing, age gap (18 & 24), protected sex (read at own caution

⋆.˚ please dont copy or translate my work

♡⸝⸝ bit long but enjoy! | p2 | index | p4

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4 years later

“Drew, Drew Starkey.”

The waiter checks his name off the list, and gestures inside, “follow me then, Mr Starkey.”

Drew follows the waiter in, looking around the place. Hawks rented the entire restaurant for the night, just like every year, to celebrate the new season. It's his third season with Hawks, so he knew the procedures well enough now. 

Tonight will just be free food, bonding with teammates, etc. Could you say he was looking forward to it? No. He would much rather stay home, especially this year. 

Why especially this year? Because of his new teammate, Luke. 

It wasn’t hatred or anything; in fact, they had amazing chemistry on the court. Communicating through nods or glances, as if they’ve known each other for forever. Really, the coach was shocked at how good they did during preseason; he’s now convinced there’s a chance of winning. 

Luke seems to have matured, anger issues not the same as before and actually willing to listen to advice. He was friendly towards Drew, and overall, did not look so bothered about losing the championship during college anymore. 

It was Drew who felt uncomfortable around him. Why? Well, he fucked his virgin sister, who was 18 at the time. Worse, whenever Drew stares at Luke for too long, he sees your face. Your eyes, nose, lips, everything. 

“Nice suit, man,” one of Drew’s teammates and best friend, Jay, compliments him, as the two approach each other first. Every year it was required to wear formal for this occasion, since high executives would be here to celebrate too. Drew, has worn the same black suit for the third time now. 

“Yeah, same with you,” Drew smiles, the two of them engaging in a small hug. “Um, are we seated together?”

“Yeah, over there,” Jay points over to a table near the window. Each table had a maximum of six people, and already two of their teammates were there. “Man, we should some drinks first.”

“No need to remind me,” Drew replies, as the two of them head to the bar area. The goal is to get drunk enough so that the executive's’ speeches would sound interesting, but sober enough to make basic human interactions.

“So, you came alone this year too?” Jay asks, ordering a whiskey, which Drew also signals for. 

Drew smiles sourly, his friend reminding him about his single status again. Plenty of hookups throughout the years, but never a proper girlfriend due to his busy schedule. “Y’know me. Too busy for that shit.”

Jay nods, as the whiskeys are presented in front of them. Drew immediately downs his, while Jay just takes a small sip. “Well, I’m seeing someone, if you’re wondering.”

“No shit,” Drew laughs, thinking his friend is kidding. Jay smiles down at his drink, probably thinking about the girl. Oh. He really is seeing someone. “Who’s the lucky girl?”

“Her name’s Phoebe.”

“…and?”

“Yeah. That’s all I’m telling you.”

Drew shakes his head, ordering another whiskey. So much for being friends. “She has a sister, by the way,” Jay speaks up. Oh. Drew knew where this was going. “She might be the perfect one for you.”

Jay’s setting him up. Again. His friend has failed every single time, and it seems like he wasn’t gonna give up. “Hey man,” Drew pats Jay’s shoulder, pursing his lips. “Just quit, okay? I don’t date. Y’know that.”

“When’s the last time you’ve dated then? Have you ever even had a girlfriend?”

Drew frowns, taking his hand off his friend. “Just, no. Please.”

Drew hears a sigh from beside him, and when his second whiskey arrives, he sips on it slowly. “Fine. I just think, that you would be very happy in a relationship.”

Drew smiles against his cup, finding that statement ridiculous. Society was weird, thinking that if one stays single for too long, it meant that they were…depressed in some way. It was tiring. 

“Hey, Luke’s here,” Jay suddenly comments. Drew turns around, scanning the place for Luke. 

Sure enough, there he was. 

And fucking hell.  

His eyes land on you, standing beside Luke. 

Was it even you? He wasn’t so sure. From far away, it did look like you. 

“We should go greet him,” Jay elbows Drew. 

Drew did not want to greet him. He is very comfortable here, right next to the bar. 

But Jay urges him, leaving him no choice but to walk over. And until Drew was standing directly in front of Luke, was he sure that it was you. 

Fuck. 

Four years later, and Drew’s body still has reaction towards seeing you. It brings him back to the first night he laid eyes on you, thinking how innocent & pretty you looked in a crowd of drunk and chaotic college students. 

You look…amazing. Drew was pretty sure his eyes were widened to the maximum point right now, his brain trying to process the sight of you. Especially, the red dress you were wearing, that's making his imaginations run wild. 

No. He must be dreaming right now. After four years, he sees you again? No, this shit only happens in movies, red-string type shit. Was he getting drunk already?

“Um, Drew, you okay?”

Drew quickly averts his gaze back to Luke, his grip on his glass cup tightening. “Yeah, yeah, um, who’s this?” Does he sound cool right now? Because he wasn’t so sure if he was playing his usual chill self. 

Luke wraps an arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer. “Meet my sister. Y/n. Y/n, this is Drew and Jay. My teammates.”

Shit. So it is you. The girl that Drew can’t seem to forget, the girl that haunts his wildest fantasies for four years now. 

When Drew makes eye contact with you, he expects you to have some sort of reaction. But you don’t. In fact, you just quickly glanced at him, a polite smile on your lips. Do you even remember him? “Nice to meet you,” your voice causes Drew to freeze yet again, his mind going back to that night. Your moans, your laugh, your-

“Dude,” Jay elbows Drew yet again. “Aren’t you going to shake her hand?”

It seems like you already shook Jay’s hand, and it's Drew’s turn now. 

He licks his lips embarrassingly, and he shakes your hand. Yep. No doubt it was you. He remembers clearly about the way you scratched his back that night, the tug of your hands in his hair, and your fingertips on his abs-

“Um, kind of need my hand back,” your voice cuts him out of his thoughts. 

Oh. He was still holding your hand. He retreats it reluctantly, feeling his ears heat up. Gosh, why is he so flustered right now? He feels the stares of Luke, or more, like glares. “So…where are we seated?” Luke asks. 

“Near the window.”

“Great. Um, we’re not late, are we?”

“No one really cares.”

Luke and Jay continue to engage in small talk, whereas Drew just gives up on listening. Not just give up, he literally was unable to engage in anything right now. It feels like he's in a dream.

He can’t tear his eyes away from you, absolutely captivated by you. By this matured, attractive presence you gave off. You were just standing there, trying to appear interested in this small talk. 

And a question he kept repeating in his head was: do you remember him, like how he remembers you? Do you still think about him from time to time, like he does about you?

You definitely can feel Drew’s stare, his stare making you feel as if you were under a microscope right now. You turn and meet his eyes, and he panics, yet again. 

Your eyes tell nothing, of whether or not you remember him. And the small smile you give him confirms it; you forgot about who he was. Fuck. Now Drew felt like the biggest fool to exist. 

“If everyone could get back to their seats! The food will arrive shortly,” the host announces through a loud microphone. 

“Let’s go then, I’m starving,” Luke squeezes your shoulders, to get you moving. 

“Same,” you look away from Drew, and let Luke guide you over to your table. 

Drew immediately gulps the rest of his whiskey down, loosening up his tie. Fuck. This was going to be a long night. 

——

Drew wasn’t one to eavesdrop. In fact, he hated eavesdroppers. Why are you listening on someone else’s private conversation?

Well, Drew hates himself very much right now. 

You sat near the window, at the very end of the table. Across from you was Drew’s other teammate, Kirk. He sat next to Kirk, and across from Luke. The whole night, it was very obvious that Kirk had a thing for you, asking you questions about your life, hobbies, etc.

So now, Drew knew that you’re currently studying law in college, you hate tomatoes but love ketchup, you like museums, you have a horrible sleep schedule, you want to adopt a cat, you hate the cold-

“You’re single, right?”

That makes Drew choke on his food, causing the table to pause and stare at him. He coughs, feeling his whole face going red. “You okay, dude?” Kirk chuckles, patting Drew’s back, as if it’s any help. 

Drew nods, trying to suppress his coughs with the help of water. While drinking, he glances at you, who looks at him with worried eyes. He puts his cup back down, clearing his throat, “so, are you?” 

He ignores the skeptical stares from Luke, his eyes only focused on you. Please, please, say yes. 

You turn away from Drew, just as Luke suddenly speaks up, changing the topic, “can we get another round of this lobster? Its fucking delicious.”

What? Drew’s gaze stays on you, seeing how you bite down on your bottom lip, eyes glued to your plate. Was it, a violating question? Drew had no idea, but seeing how quickly your mood changes, it leaves a bad scar on him. 

——

Huh. you’re staying at the same hotel as him. Well, not just him. The entire team, actually. Luke must have arranged it for you. 

Drew stands behind you, hands in pockets, trying to look as if he wasn’t bursting with joy. While waiting for the elevator, you lean on Luke’s shoulder, your body ready to give up. 

The elevator opens, and the remaining people all squeeze towards it. 

You eventually get squeezed into the corner, with Drew close by. Super close by. With no space at all, Drew is forced to lean into you, his arm against the wall to support him.

This close proximity was driving him insane. 

He feels your breast press closely to his lower chest, your face planted really close to his neck. From this proximity, he certainly can smell your perfume, shampoo, everything. He looks down at you; and surprisingly, you were already staring up at him. You send him a lazy smile, your eyes squinted up at him. 

Cute. He sends you one too, although his smile might be bigger. 

The ding sound is heard, and most of the people inside rush out. Drew was disappointed; he wanted to stay like this for a bit longer. 

He gets himself off of you, now that there’s more space in the elevator, leaning against the wall. He wants to look at you (he already stared a lot during dinner though), memorize more of you before he goes to bed, but Luke turns around and faces you. Drew bites his lip, staring into the ceiling. “Told you tonight was fun, right?”

Okay, now Drew needed to eavesdrop. 

“The guy in front of me was asking too much.”

Yes. Fireworks went off in Drew’s head. “Yeah, Kirk’s a dick. Don’t, don’t date him,” Luke…jokes? Drew wasn’t sure. “Or, I’ll kick his ass.”

“Wouldn’t even dream of it,” you chuckle, which makes Drew glance at you. He makes sure to get a quick look of your smile again; fast enough so Luke doesn’t notice. 

“Do you at least feel better now?”

“…yeah.”

“…I know you’re lying, y/n,” Luke disappointedly says.  

No reply heard from you; the ding of the elevator ending the conversation. Drew looks at the screen; the 18th floor. “Goodnight,” you say to Luke, pushing yourself off the wall. To Drew’s surprise, you wave at him. “Goodnight,” you repeat, the same lazy smile on your face. 

“Goodnight,” Drew replies, the smile appearing on its own.

The door closes after you leave, and Drew gets hit with a sad realization; he might never see you again. And he hates that thought. 

Four years. After four years, he gets another chance to see you. And he’s just gonna let you walk away? Just like he did the first time? 

He gets mad suddenly; remembering the lack of interactions the two of you had the entire night, all stolen by Kirk. Luke’s right, Kirk’s a dick. But also, a lucky bastard. He got to sit directly across from you, as well as talk to you. Lucky son of a bitch. 

“Are you… gonna get out?”

Drew snaps out of it, looking up at the elevator screen. 24th floor. Luke is holding the door open for him, wondering why he hasn’t stepped out. “Sorry,” Drew murmurs, walking out. Luke follows him, as the two of them had rooms right next to each other. 

“You okay, man?” Luke laughs, walking beside Drew.

“Yeah, just drank a bit much,” Drew shrugs, scratching the side of his face. 

Luke gets to his room first, “see you tomorrow, then.”

“Yeah, yeah sure,” Drew takes his room card out, pressing it against the door. He gets in without another look at Luke, closing the door behind him. 

Huh. So this is how tonight was going to end? Him alone in his hotel room, consumed with the thought of you? (As if he hasn’t been thinking about you for the past four years already) Even Drew was disappointed in himself. 

“Fuck,” he curses, still standing in the entrance of his room, running his hands through his hair stressfully. “Fuck.”

—— 

After knocking on 17 doors, this one might be yours.

Drew stood at the entrance of his room contemplating for ten minutes, whether or not to go see you again. After long chains of thoughts and scenarios, he made up his mind: he’s going to see you.

Problem: he didn’t know your room number. So, he spent almost twenty minutes on the 18th floor, knocking on each door hoping it would be you. 

And now, on room 1818. He was mentally & physically tired, but he wasn’t going to give up.

He presses on the doorbell, twice. He waits for a few seconds that felt like minutes, tapping against the wall impatiently. Just as he gets ready to move onto the next room, the door opens. 

He looks up, and his eyes widen. 

You. You’re as shocked as he is, wondering why someone would knock on your door at such a late hour. 

He first notices your slightly wet hair; droplets dripping down your neck. Your makeup is off, and he just finds you even more beautiful than before. His eyes naturally wander down to your body; finding you in a white lingerie dress. 

Fuck. His brain is malfunctioning yet again.  

“Hello?” He hears you chuckle, which makes him bring his attention back to your face. “Can I help you?”

“Yeah, um, Drew. I’m Drew, from earlier, the dinner?”

“…I know. Can I help you?” You ask him yet again, a polite smile on your lips. You quickly glance down at his body; he’s still wearing his suit from earlier. He must’ve not showered yet, despite it being almost two hours after. 

“Um,” he awkwardly licks his lips; All the lines he rehearsed back in his room are now gone. Drew realizes that he’s still standing in the hallway, and he didn’t want to talk to you while standing out here. “Can I, can I come in?”

You furrow your eyebrows, your face clearly showing discomfort. 

He mentally panics, and hurries to add, “I want to talk to you, and it’s rather private. And, important.”

You think about it for a few seconds, listing out the pros & cons of this man coming into your room. You look into his eyes, seeing a sense of urgency and yearning in them. Okay. Maybe he can come in for a while. 

You step out the doorway, opening the door wider. “Sit on the couch, I’ll prepare…tea? Wine?”

“Anything’s fine,” he says, walking in. You close the door behind him, and when he spots your shoes by the door, he takes his off too. 

As he makes himself comfortable on the small couch in front of the bed, you grab your cardigan that rests on one of the dining room chairs, putting it on.

You open the hotel fridge; finding red wine in there. Opening the cupboard, you reach for two glass bottles, and walk towards Drew. He’s taken his suit jacket off, his tie hanging loosely by his neck, his sleeves rolled up. And he’s manspreading, a  position you find to be very hot. 

You have to admit; Drew was attractive. Even more attractive than your ex. Actually, the most attractive man you’ve ever seen. And, he’s got a charming personality to match it. 

But he’s oddly familiar. During the dinner, your gaze can’t help but always drift over to him. Have you seen him from somewhere? Crazy, you can’t seem to remember where you’ve seen him before. An ad? Tv? Huh. 

“So?” You start, sitting beside him. You try opening the bottle, but the cork was screwed on too tight. 

Drew takes it from you; his hands brushing yours. You watch him effortlessly get the cork out, the pop heard in the room. He pours it into the two glasses, and sets it down. He sends you a small smile when he notices your stares. “Wine?”

“Well, you said anything’s fine,” your lips curl up on their own, as you reach for your wine glass. He offers to clink against yours; and you do, the two of you maintaining eye contact while sipping. After, you put your drink back down on the small coffee table. “Why a late night talk?”

Drew licks his lips, glancing down at his lap. He seems to have trouble forming words, fidgeting with his fingers. You lean back into the couch, curious as to what he’s thinking about. 

After seconds that felt like minutes, he said, “You study law?”

Due to the unexpectedness, you chuckle, “yeah. Why?”

He shrugs, “Suits you.”

What is he even saying? “What?” You giggle, at his response. 

You don’t miss the tip of his ears going red; even he thinks his response is funny. “I mean, law sounds fun, and you look like lawyer material.”

“Awesome,” you smile at him, trying to hold back your laughter. “And you look like basketball player material.”

His smile mimics yours; just more awkward. 

He seems to not know what to say, despite telling you that he had something to say to you. Weird. So, you help him, by asking, “are you nervous about the new season?”

His eyes light up, “My third season with Hawks now. But, still nervous.”

“Third season?” He nods, and you reach for your wine yet again. “Hawks fan?”

“Always been the dream,” he admits to you, “grew up watching them, and when they offered, I just had to say yes.”

“Or because no other team offered?”

Shit. That sounded wayyy too rude. But that was your humor, and also your way of talking. Does he find it offensive? Wait, anyone would find that offensive. You should apologize-

He laughs lightly, taking a huge gulp of his wine. “Come on. Give me more credit.”

So…he isn’t offended by your words? You shrug, “never seen you play.”

He furrows his eyebrows at you, leaning back on the couch. “You’re lying.”

“Didn’t even know you until tonight.”

“Liar,” his voice drops low, but a smirk is seen on his lips, as if he’s catching you in a lie right now. But you were being honest; you really didn’t know him until tonight. 

Unless…maybe there’s a reason why he looked so familiar to you? Ugh, why can’t you remember where you’ve seen him from?

“Really,” you say, looking into his blue eyes. 

His eyebrows furrow even deeper, trying to figure out if you were being honest or not. You were. Eventually, he leans forward and pours more wine into his glass. “I believe you,” he murmurs, before sipping on the wine. You watch as he gulps it down; his Adam’s apple moving. “But surely, you’re…a fan of Hawks?”

You shake your head, which makes Drew chuckle. “I…know nothing about basketball.”

“What?”

“Yeah, it’s my brother’s passion, not mine.”

“Okay,” he adjusts himself on the couch, his body now fully facing you. “Then tell me about law, or stuff like that.”

“‘Stuff like that’?”

“I might bore you if we keep talking about basketball. So, I’ll listen to you.”

“And law isn’t boring to you?”

“Not if you’re talking,” He sends you a warm smile. Woah. Butterflies that you haven’t felt in forever are now forming inside of you. Butterflies that feel different compared to the ones with Zack. “Come on. Tell me. Like, what’s…what new laws have been enforced?”

You laugh; his perception of law is cute. So, that’s exactly what you explain to him, just in simpler terms. His eyes, lips, body tells you that you’ve got his undivided attention; something that makes you smile while talking.

Huh. Weird how this stranger is willing to listen to you yap about laws & everything, as if what you’re saying was as simple was pie. Huh. 

——

“Yes! He said that to me!”

“The audacity,” Drew laughs, making you nod even more. 

You’re telling him the story of your classmate, who’s also your academic rival. Once he accused you of sleeping with the professor, that it’s the only reason why you’ve got such good grades. Thinking about it now, it just sounds funny. “It wasn’t true but he was so sure,” you laugh, recalling his red face while confronting you. 

“He’s a fucking loser,” Drew continues to add, reaching to pour more wine into your glass. The two of you realize that it’s now empty, and you just shrug at him; not really bothered by it. 

You take the chance to glance at the clock; it was two a.m already. The two of you have been talking for more than an hour. You suddenly remembered that Luke told you about an early schedule the team had tomorrow, yet Drew was still sitting here, getting tipsy with you. 

“It’s..getting late,” you bring up, pointing at the clock. 

Drew turns to it, and his eyes widen. But he turns back to you, shrugging. “I guess?”

Is he not getting what you’re hinting at? So, you just tell him, “Luke told me you guys are doing something early tomorrow.”

Drew stares into your eyes, in a way that gets you nervous. But then he looks away, and nods, biting down on his lip. “Um, yeah, totally forgot.”

You smile politely at him, even though deep down you didn’t want him to go. You liked his company, and although it was mostly you talking, he didn't make you feel bad for it. Drew’s…very comforting. 

He grabs his suit jacket, the both of you getting up. “Now I can confidently say, that I know y/n.”

“What?” You smile, wondering what he was saying. You watch as he walks to the doorway, putting his shoes on. 

When he’s done, he opens the door, turning back to you. “A very successful lawyer, that handles cases for the president or something.”

You laugh; that only happens in your dreams. You lean against the doorway, staring into his eyes. You really didn’t want him to go. 

He leans towards you; giving you a hug. His arms wrap around your shoulders, and you hug his waist. Your nose is now filled with the smell of Drew; just like in the elevator earlier, a mix of cologne & alcohol. 

Drew slightly pulls away, just so he could look at you. You do the same, staring up into his eyes, then his lips, then back to his eyes.

He also glances down at your lips, his eyes squinted. 

Then, he kisses your cheek. 

Then, you stand on your toes, planting a light kiss on his cheek too. 

Then, he kisses the corner of your lips. 

Then, you kiss his jawline. 

You look into his eyes, giving him a smitten smile. 

And just like that, Drew couldn’t hold back anymore; he kisses you. The kiss is hungry, passionate, intense, and…

And way too nostalgic for your liking. 

Wait. Wait. 

You pull away from him, feeling a bit overstimulated. Not just from the kiss itself, but��but because of what it reminds you of. 

No fucking way. 

It’s all coming back to you now; this was Drew. The Drew. 

The one you lost you virginity to, the one that didn’t want you.

Wait. Was this even the right Drew? He looks pretty similar to the one you remember, talks similarly, and strangely, also kisses the same. 

“Is something wrong?” His deep voice snaps you out of your thoughts. 

Fuck. No. No, it’s not the same Drew. Because, what are the chances of this being the same Drew that took your virginity? Awfully poetic, if this happens to be the same person. Maybe, Drew is somewhere in West Carolina, coaching for some basketball team. And this Drew, was just some doppelgänger. 

Okay. Yeah, this, this is just a coincidence. You’re just feeling weird because you broke up with Zack a few days ago. Not a big deal. Just, enjoy having this one-night stand with this attractive man. 

You smile, shaking your head. “Just kiss me already,” you murmur, leaning into him. You kiss him lustfully, and he returns it, his hands touching all over you. 

He backs you up into the room again, all while his lips are on you. You giggle at his urgency, the door slamming shut behind him. 

“Don’t you have to get up early?” You giggle, pulling away. 

“I think…it’s not that important,” he throws his suit jacket on the couch, kicks his shoes off, and kisses you again. He kisses you as though it might be the last time he does. 

You pull away, just to push him onto the bed. His head lands on the pillows, and he readjusts himself so his back’s against the headboard. He puts his arms behind his head; and suddenly, you’re hit with the same nostalgic feeling. 

But you ignore that feeling; it’s in the past now. 

He gives you a lazy smirk, as you hover over him, straddling his waist. You can feel his erected cock pressing against your folds. Fuck. 

You lean down and kiss him, a euphoric feeling that you might never get over. Your hands are busy; undoing all his buttons in a messy order. He helps you; slightly sitting up and throwing the shirt to the side. 

Wow. His body? Sculptured by god himself. “Damn,” you voice out, the words just slipping out. Maybe mostly because of how tipsy you were. 

He kisses your collarbone, murmuring, “damn?” There’s a slight chuckle and tease to that, which just makes you smile. Your hands go up to his face, cupping it and forcing him up to stare at you. His eyes…most mesmerizing shade of blue. 

Again, you ignore the nostalgic feeling, that similar look in his eyes that the Drew gave you, four years ago. The similarity is uncanny.

“Such pretty eyes…” he murmurs, sharing the same thoughts you have.

His hands slide your cardigan off, discarding it somewhere else. His eyes go down to your neck, leaning forward and sucking on it. 

Your head leans back in pleasure; his tongue was skilled, you had to admit. He sucks, bites, licks the area, his hands kneading your breasts through the thin material of the lingerie. His lips are warm and soft, compared to the necklace on you. You shamelessly moan out how good it felt; which just drives him crazier. 

Drew’s lips slip lower, sucking on your nipples through the fabric. 

“Shit, Drew…” you moan, your hands slipping down his shoulders, running through his abs, and then to the belt. Your hand brushes his boner; fuck. You want him now, the wetness in your underwear proving it. 

He smirks against your skin, before pulling away. He glances down at your hands tugging his belt, “didn’t know you were the impatient kind.”

You roll your eyes, pushing him back down on his back. “Just shut up,” you groan, even though the smile was apparent on your lips. You back yourself off his waist, until you were on your knees between his legs. You undo his belt as if you’ve done it before, tugging his pants down. 

Holy fuck. You’re salivating at the sight of his dick, fully up and proud. 

You just want to wrap your lips around him, letting him use your mouth to satisfy himself. You palm his length through his boxers, leaning down and planting soft kisses along it. 

He knows you want to give him a blowjob. He can see the thirst in your eyes. He wants it too; but he stops you, his hand going to wrap around your wrist. “Fuck,” he groans, as you look up at him between his legs. In his perspective, it was a very hot sight to see. But it won’t be as hot as what he’s about to purpose to you. “You… I, I wanna taste you too.”

You cock your head to the side, slightly confused. “So you don’t want me to suck your-“

“Yes, I do but I wanna eat your pussy too-“

“What, what, are you saying-“

Oh. Oh. “69?” You gasp, a slight curl on the corner of your lips. 

His lustful and excited eyes confirm it, “you up for it?”

Your pussy is screaming ‘yes!’ But your brain is hesitant; you’ve never done the 69 before. With Zack, he’s tried missionary, doggy, cowgirl, spooning, etc, but never the 69. 

Hell, why not? Sounds interesting, and with Drew, it might feel heavenly. 

“Teach me,” you say, sitting up. 

His eyes widen; either from your approval or your unknowingness to this position. But seeing how intrigued you were to try this, he smirks, nodding. He adjusts himself on the pillows, “you’re in luck, I’m a great teacher.”

“Really?” You lift your dress over your head, now, only left with your underwear on. Drew licks his lips at the sight of your breasts, and when you glance down to his boxers; you see pre-cum already soaking it up. 

“M-hm,” he’s clearly lost in the sight of your nakedness. “Back yourself onto my face.”

The way he says it; just makes you even more horny. 

You do just as he says, not before sliding your underwear off. You keep looking over your shoulder; spreading your legs as you plant your pussy on his face. You make sure to not fully sit on him; afraid that your weight might suffocate him. 

You feel his hands on two sides of your thighs, gripping it tight and pulling you further down. “Relax, babe,” he coos. “Just, sit on me, I can take it.”

“You sure?”

“More than ever.”

And you sink your ass onto his face; until you can feel the tip of his nose poking your entrance, his hot breathe fanning it. Oh shit. “Look, you’re wet already,” he teases, licking the side of your thighs, very close to your pussy. 

You groan at the feeling, but Drew quickly reminds you to stay on task, “Lean forward.”

You do; leaning your upper body down till his dick was right in your face. You hoist your upper body up with your elbows, creating a bit of space for you to suck his dick comfortably. You pull his boxers down; and moan at the sight.

“Ready?” He murmurs against your pussy. 

You pull your hair to the side, “m-hm.”

You wrap your lips around his the tip of his dick, at the same time, he starts licking your folds. You moan around him, your mind consumed with the pleasure of him making out with your pussy.

You force yourself further down on his cock, the salty pre-cum taste on your tongue. His tip hits the back of your throat; gag reflexes triggering slightly. He was big, so it was a bit struggling to fit him entirely into your mouth. 

“Taking it like a good girl, huh?” He manages to groan out, his breath fanning our pussy. 

You just moan against his length; starting to bop your head up and down along it, occasionally sucking or biting. Your hand goes to massage his balls; which causes him to moan loudly. Shit. That motivates you to continue massaging his balls, knowing now that it’s what he likes. 

He moans against you, while his tongue keeps thrusting itself into your pussy. Fuck, this all felt…so surreal. Is one even able to feel so much pleasure at once, just through oral sex?

The room is now just the sounds of the two of you, moaning and grunting, the bed slightly shaking. 

You feel yourself coming close, as Drew continues to make out with your pussy. “Fuck…I’m close, Drew,” you breathe out, bopping your head slower now. 

“I’know,” he murmurs, his tongue going slower too. “Just, continue with that, ‘kay?”

A sudden slap to your ass causes you to moan out of surprise, but also a reminder for you to continue wrapping your lips around his dick. 

You do so; but only about half-way. With your orgasm coming close, your mouth was close to giving up. Eventually, you pull your mouth entirely away from Drew, wanting to focus on your orgasm.

“Fuck,” he groans, and just when you get ready to come over his mouth, his tongue stops, and you don’t feel his head nuzzled in your ass anymore. You glance back, curious as to what happened. His grip on your thighs loosens, but still resting there. “Lemme take over, yeah?”

You had no idea what that meant. But, you don’t object to it, nodding your head. 

In a second, he lifts you off of him, and gets off from his comfortable position on the bed. “You got a condom?” He asks, standing up. 

“In my purse,” you point over to the black bag on the small kitchen counter; the one you brought to dinner. 

He gives you a teasing smile, while he walks over to get it. “So you knew you were getting laid tonight.”

Well, you always needed to be prepared, right? You lay yourself on the same spot Drew was just in, warm and smelling just like Drew. You prop yourself up with your elbows; eyes looking at his back as he rummages through your bag. He has a nice ass, by the way. “Couldn’t hurt to have it,” you reply lazily. 

He turns around with a condom, ripping it open as he walks back to the bed. You watch as he positions himself between your legs, wrapping the condom around his dick. 

He leans forward and kisses you, a very sloppy kiss. 

You’re taken by surprise when his fingers enter you; causing you to moan into his mouth. “Fuck,” he curses against your lips, his fingers thrusting in. He adds a third digit, which is close to sending you over the edge. 

He stretches you out, while his lips now move to your breasts. You arch your back in pleasure, moans showing him how good it felt. 

His fingers pull out, and you watch as he aligns his dick with your entrance. Fuck, no matter how many times you see him, it’ll always shock you with how big he is. 

You make eye contact with him, which makes him send you a lazy smile. “You good?” Teasing but also caring is heard in his voice. 

“Will…I fit?” you ask unsurely. 

He chuckles, placing a small kiss on your jawline. “Don’t worry; you’ll fit. And it’ll feel good.”

You nod, trusting him. 

He enters you slowly, making sure you can adjust to his size. You moan when his dick is fully nested inside of you, your hands scratching his back. He leans his forehead gently against yours; the both of you catching your breaths. 

He feels you relax under him, and intertwines his fingers with yours. His head pulls away, and for a few seconds, it’s just him staring at your face. You watch as his eyes linger to every spot on your face. 

“Hey,” you softly say, which comes out more flirtatious. 

“Hey,” he returns the greeting to you, sounding breathless. “You’re pretty.”

That makes you smile, and you pull him back down to kiss him. He kisses back, while thrusting into your core. You moan, even though his thrusts were slow. 

“Faster,” you moan.

“Yes ma’am.”

Hot. Hot. Hot. Hot. The way his deep voice adds to that line, gets your pussy closer to coming. And a man of his words, he picks up the pace, slamming into you. 

The bed shakes even harder now, the moans the two of you produce are shamelessly loud. He trails small kisses along your neck, sucking occasionally. 

And as crazy as this thought was; you knew Drew was going to be the best sex you’ve ever had. Might even be better than the night you lost your virginity. He knows all the ways to feel good, to make you feel good. 

With each thrust, you feel yourself coming close again. “Shit, Drew. I’m close,” you groan, tightening yourself around his dick. 

“I’know babe,” he kisses the corner of your eye. “Cum on my dick; I got you.”

He continues his fast pace, hitting your g-spot repeatedly, until you feel a knot in your stomach go undone. 

You cum all over his dick, your body giving up now. Drew helps himself, and you feel him twitch inside of you too. His pacing slows, and you feel warm cum entering his condom. 

“…You squirted,” you hear him chuckle, as he rests his head on your shoulder. 

Oh shit. How embarrassing. You didn't know you were even capable of squirting. Is Drew grossed out by that? Based on his tone, he might not be, but then again-

“That’s…really fucking hot.”

You feel your cheeks go red just because of his compliment, letting go of his hands. You cover your face out of shyness, “shut up.”

You hear him chuckle again, “really…you’re very hot. And beautiful.”

He holds down on your waist as he slowly pulls out of you. You hear him walking across the room; probably to discard his condom. The warmth of him is gone; but a dip on the side of you tells you that he’s laid down on the bed with you. 

This man was unbelievable. First, he shamelessly looks at you during dinner, not engaging in any way with you. Second, he comes into your room in the middle of the night, claiming he’s got ‘important’ stuff to tell you. Third, he listens to long, boring stories about your life. Fourth, he fucks you so good you squirt. 

Unbelievable. 

You pull your hands away from your face, and you turn to face him. He’s already staring at you, his arms resting behind his head. 

The two of you just lay in silence; your eyes dancing all over his facial features. He really does look like the guy you lost your virginity to. Same face, same eyes, nose, lips. The resemblance is…uncanny. 

“You…” you want to ask him if he’s Drew. The Drew from four years ago. 

But you don’t. For some reason, you just can’t. You can’t bring yourself to ask him.

It was a horrible memory; crying at home for days, just because he rejected you. Crying over a guy that you weren’t even together with. It was a stupid memory, that you kept deep in your heart. Eventually, that memory was pushed to the very back with Zack’s help.

“…we just did 69,” you say instead. 

That makes him laugh; sending butterflies to your stomach. “Yeah, we did.”

You’re feeling a bit sleepy now; the tiredness of the sex washing over you. Drew suddenly gets up, and for a moment you think that he’s leaving. 

But he wasn’t; simply grabbing some tissues on the coffee table. He spreads your legs, and starts wiping the cum off it. “What a gentleman,” you sarcastically comment, even though you were happy he’s cleaning up after; Zack never does.

“The bare minimum, y/n,” he tells you instead, before getting off the bed again, throwing it away. 

Huh. You didn’t know; you’ve ever only been with Zack. 

He lays down beside you again, but not before pulling the blanket over you. “Tired?”

“Very,” you murmur, your eyelids feeling heavy. You don’t know why you said it, but you just did, “you can stay here.”

“Wasn’t gonna leave anyways,” he replies back almost instantly.

Warmth spreads throughout you, the comfort of Drew just laying beside you was enough to make you fall asleep. 

And you do drift off to sleep, with the last thing on your mind being Drew. 

Soon enough, Drew falls asleep too, but not before hugging you closely to him. 

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ִ ࣪𖤐 a/n: damn they freaky (69 after four years...freaky bitches)

anyways, this is the longest chapter i've so far ...but i hope you enjoyed part three (there will be part 4!) ignore any mistakes...got real tired towards the end. i want to thank everyone who reads my work, u don't know but means a lot to me<3 also thanks to the person that also thought of the time skip idea...tysm! so...will y/n and drew open up about the past?

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[mojo-bro-tho]

Hey so I blacked out and wrote a snippet for that Pretty Woman Emmrook AU idea I was talking about-

Idk why anyone lets me near a key board.

Potential title: Blue Tongue

Warnings: Nothing really, just a bit suggestive (a full fic of this would be very explicit but I’m running on fumes for a snippet lol)

Enjoy below the cut if you’d like!

A knock at the door heralded the millisecond that Emmrich Volkarin realized he was irrevocably fucked. This was a terrible idea. How did he let Johanna goad him into this? His heart hammered in his chest, spilling out the ribcage. He couldn’t go through with this. This was entirely ridiculous at best and incredibly cruel at worst. He would walk to the door, address the surely lovely woman that waited outside and tell her that he had no need for her services. Yes, that would be for the best.

Emmrich was across the hotel room’s living space in a few anxious strides and soon found himself before the all white threshold of certain self destruction. The lock was undone with the speed at which one might rip a bandage. His hand reached for the handle, holding it steady and taking a massive breath through the nose before swiftly tugging the door open.

Behind it stood a young woman. Terra-cotta skin that glowed an illustrious pink on her bare shoulders with flecks of glitter scattered across what could be seen of her arms and collarbones. A strong jawline, a shapely nose that dipped low into a pleasant curve, high cheekbones. Lavender irises with unripened strawberries encroaching on the pupils framed by fluttering lashes and pointed liner. Her hair was shorter, cut just below the jaw in a rich black shade that admittedly appeared to be temptingly satiny. Between her full lips sat a thin, white stick that she pulled away with a dramatic pop to reveal a well nursed electric blue candy.

The woman’s inquisitive gaze searched him as well. The coat she wore gathered at her elbows shifted as her other arm dropped from its spot around her ribs. A… tight black dress was revealed to him in the process. It was knee length, nothing particularly revealing in terms of skin aside from the aforementioned shoulders and enough of a glimpse onto her chest that the smallest spill of cleavage made his eyes snap back up to her face. A cheeky smile danced across one side of her mouth.

“My, my. I wasn’t expecting someone like you.” She stated simply, bring the sweet dangling hand to his vest before allowing herself inside.

It was as if his body turned to jello, his bones reducing to collagen in the wake of her determined strut past his temporary doorway. A heeled shoe dexterously knocked the door back closed. Emmrich heard it lock as her free hand disappeared behind her long leather coat. She leaned in close, and Emmrich was caught on the scent of artificial fruit, sugar, and something that reminded him of being in a forest. Her glossy lips inched towards the candy that she pointed towards her teeth, tongue peaking out in a matching shade of blue and curling over what was left of the sphere.

“P-pardon me, but I fear there has been… some sort of mistake.” He stuttered, breath hitching as she licked again. A half giggle got caught on the sticky surface of the sweet.

“Oh? So, you aren’t a ‘Professor E.V.’ with an executive suite, rented out by my employer, in The Lighthouse? Because, if that’s true, Mister… I’m afraid the front desk gave you the wrong key.” Her voice came out in a purr.

Maker, she was better at this than he figured she would be. She examined him closely, making Emmrich feel more like prey than person. The candy stick was caught between her teeth for a moment while her fingers grazed up his chest, plucking at the chain of his pocket watch.

“Well, that is me, yes. But you see-”

“In that case, Professor, you should be more careful about the titles you share to services like ours.” The sucker pulled away from her lips again and hovered dangerously close to his own as her fingers went up to glide across the line of his jaw. “I’m sure you worked very hard for a position like that. But you have to be cautious. You’re lucky we’re so nice, with that much info we might be able to find your… personal affairs.”

“Personal affairs?” He asked. Her eyes flicked down to both his wrists.

“A lot of jewelry you got, a few rings too. Just saying.” When she looked back up at his face, she held a deceptively innocent expression.

Oh?

Oh.

“I’m not married!” He clarified, though he wasn’t sure why he felt such an intense need to. Her brow furrowed in a playful sort of empathy he was unfamiliar with.

“Aw. That’s a shame.” Was she… disappointed he wasn’t married? Emmrich felt very confused. “Well, more of you for me then. I like the nervous ones. Usually more interesting.” She teased.

“My dear, I’m afraid you are mistaken. I’m not nervous.” Emmrich attempted to correct, as well as attempted to move her hand away but she hooked him by the collar.

“You seem at least a little nervous, sir. More than a little. A pretty girl shows up your door that you paid good money for and you try to send her away? I’m almost hurt.” She pouted.

His hands surged up, one catching on the corner that would lead them fully into the sitting area and the other going flat against the wall. She went still in response, though their eye contact never broke. In the brief moment of silence that followed his own surprise, he couldn’t but be somewhat mesmerized. Emmrich wasn’t sure what he was expecting her to look like. He was no stranger to beautiful women, nor men or anyone else that caught his fancy, but she was something else. Her visage made her appear more like a statue at times. A soft, tantalizingly warm statue. And he had to be honest with himself, the forwardness that came with her profession did strike something very unexpected in him. He pushed the thought out of his mind.

“Forgive me, I did not intend to cause offense., Miss…?” Another short laugh softened into his shirt.

“You can call me Rook.” She grinned.

“Rook?” He asked, she hummed affirmatively. “Like the chess piece?”

“Something like that.”

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[ogwriter22]

Chapter One

You have to check these pictures.

Please let me know if you like one of them.

I saw the text under the pictures my amma had sent me. I slide up to see them again and I didn’t have enough excitement to see these boys. They all looked the same again; They were tall, dark, dressed in suits. However, deep down I didn’t feel anything. After years of waiting and rejection, I felt comfortable to be on my own.

Although, my amma doesn’t want to see me “surrender”. Not only her, most of my relatives think the same. As a woman, being alone looked like a curse to them. They thought that the blessing of a woman must be kids and become the best wife or the best mother in a family – I always thought it the other way around.

I had finished my final exams last month and the relaxation that came after felt like something I’ve never felt before. After sleepless nights that came with shortened vision and neck cramps, I finally got back my normal sleeping routine.

Still, my head felt heavy with the constant nagging from my amma about marriage and my own disappointment when it comes to a proper job employment. Sometimes I wished I could stay in bed till I figure something out.

“Good morning,”

My eyes opened at once, although I stayed in my bed. It was my roommate, Nadhini. I met her this year – She’s working as a sales executive in Colombo and she was much older than me. Around 6 am, she would wake up and get ready to go to work. Our landlord was quite suspicious about her at first since my last roommate got caught with a boy in the neighborhood. Just as usual, I thought they would say I was a slut like her. Surprisingly, most of the ladies thought it was impossible of me to do such a ‘vile thing’.

“Hey! You told me to wake you up.”

“Yes, I know.” I answered while a big yawn came out.  

“By the way, I might get late.” Nadhini suggested. “You would be okay right?”

“Well, I would come around at 8 pm,” I said and stood up. “You would be later than that?”

“Kind of. I have to work till 9pm today,” Nadhini replied as she picked up her handbag to go out.

I heard her footsteps leading to the front door. As usual, the rusty door lock was unable to move due to the morning dew and I heard trying to move the latch a few times. Finally the door unlocks and I heard her footsteps becoming distant as she stepped out. Our landlord greeted her and asked about me. Nadhini didn’t reply and I remembered about this month’s rent.

                             *  *  *

I stayed with Nadhini upstairs and my landlord lived downstairs alone since the day I came here. Today, I managed to escape from the house by walking down slowly on the rusty staircase before the landlord catches me. I managed to get on the heavy loaded bus that takes to Colombo from Nugegoda. During the first few stops, all of the seats were filled. Me and all the other people who were standing up, had the chance to experience of getting crushed by the other passengers or the conductors who walked in the middle.

I hated this although now I am kind of used to it. But I never liked how people rubbed against me as they got out. Most of the times, you have to get used to it. Although it doesn’t mean that I have to get used to when men do it on purpose.

Finally, I managed to put my handbag into an empty seat before someone notices. Luckily it was near a window seat and it felt like a huge relief. I squeezed through the crowd and sat down; I tried to open the window a little, however it got stuck in the midway and left a little space for some air. This day could not get any worse than this.

                             *  *  *

“I knew you were gonna be late again.”

Mrs. Almeida caught me off guard – I still can’t believe that she’s trying accuse me again for what happened last week. I sealed my lips with a smile before I say something back to her.  She didn’t return her smile since she was furiously wiping the chairs and the tables.

Then Mr. Almeida came in, with a pearly white smile as usual. I kept my sealed smile until I walked into the kitchen. The chefs were coming in and as usual, R walked right in front of me. His head was low and he was typing something on the phone. I stepped aside as I walked towards the staff room.  

It wasn’t big enough to fit everything we had, however we still managed to put our belongings in the shelves that are hanging by thread. So, most of the time anything heavy would be on the floor like R’s bag filled with his clothes and other stuff. I would keep my handbag in a shelf that was hidden by the daylight, before that I would take out my phone or my purse and keep them in my pockets.

I would go back to the cash register and saw how Shanya is rustling through the remaining cash. Mrs. Almeida came up and she was pissed off. Still Shanya was swimming through the cash and counted every big note she grabbed. Then Mrs. Almeida cleared her throat and Shanya looked at us. Her stupid smirk came up yet the fear in her eyes glistened. The cash crumbled into her fist and walked past through both of us. Mrs. Almeida tried to hit her back although she missed. Then Mrs. Almeida looked at me with rage in her eyes and I immediately looked away. Not that I was scared, but I just knew I would be next to suffer Shanya’s consequences.

“Where’s Shanya?” Mr. Almeida shouted.

“Went away with all of the money we had,” Mrs. Almeida shouted him back which made my ears ring.

“What?” Mr. Almeida shouted again. Everybody could hear his guilt.  

Mrs. Almeida looked around and went inside. Their voices became distorted as they continued to shout at each other. No one’s actually surprised about it – All of us knew it would happen at some point. Either because of Shanya or one of us. If it didn’t happen, R would say it’s going to rain tonight. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it won’t.

I checked the cash register and I noticed how she had taken most of the 5000 rupee notes and a couple of 1000 rupee notes. Although I wasn’t angry at her for taking the change her father had put inside. I was kind of upset how she has messed up the combination I had arranged in this register. I replaced the notes in an ascending order and kept the bigger notes under the coin section.

Right then my phone rings and without a look, I answered the phone.

“Hello!” It was my amma.

“Hello.” I said.

“Are you at work?” amma asked.

“Yes, I am,” I tried not to sound irritated. “What’s the matter?”

“Oh, are you free this weekend?” Amma answered me with a question.

“Not really.” I answered her. “Why?”

“Ah, I just wondered if you could come and meet this nice boy, I found for you.”

“Okay, why don’t go on a date with him?”

“Chi, are you mad?” Amma got irritated with my question. “You are the one who’s single, not me!”

“Well, I am a bachelor and you are a kind of a widow. Sounds right to me.”

“Oh please! I am too old for that. You are the one who should get married.”

“I don’t wanna get married, amma- “

I turned around to see R, who was standing two feet away from me.  He immediately looked away and walked inside to the kitchen. R never acted like this before – it all started when Mr. Almeida made a weird joke about setting me up with him if I won’t find a decent guy to marry. At that time, I honestly didn’t want to talk back to him. Because I know for sure that they would just use that to crucify my destiny of becoming a crazy spinster.

Sometimes I wondered about it – I thought myself being lonely in my old age. It would probably feel the same way as I am feeling right now. It might feel wonderful and have some peace since I won’t have that much baggage around me. But I remembered the old folks who’d come here alone. The way they move or they eat became some kind of a mirror to look into my possible future.

“Oh, getting old and being alone is one hell of a curse.”

The way Mrs. Almeida’s sighs and complains made my heart shiver.

Will my loneliness become the price for my independence?

                               *  *  *

That one thought managed to spoil my whole day. I was dragging my feet and my chin was low the whole time. The only time I raised my head was to look at the clock. At some point R asked me If I was tired. I just smiled at him and held my words. I despised everything that was around me – the guests, the food and especially the time. I couldn’t even remember if I had any lunch.

To make everything worse, I got late to the bus and had to wait for at least 45 minutes. To pass the time, I kept thinking about how I would get a chance to sit. Unfortunately, I had to stand with others who were squeezed into the bus and slide through the people to get out at my stop.

Finally I have a fresh breath of air and I checked the time. It was 8pm. The heaviness was still in me and I couldn’t wait till I see my bed. The landlord was near her balcony and I saw her. She looked suspicious at first, but then she smiled at me. I tried my best to give her smile.

When I went inside, my bed was still in the same way as I left. My towel was on it and I thought I had put it in the cloth rack to dry. I just fell on my bed and now I didn’t want to move. I know for sure my amma would yell at me for doing this. But I was alone and I can just sleep right now.

Although the silence that came within killed me. Do people pity me for being lonely? Will they despise me when I grow old?

All I can say is that, half of those people are miserable because of their marriage life. They just hate anyone who’s free – they may think we stole it from them.  Even when I think about the people who suffer because of their own children or their own spouse, I pray not to have a life like them.

Who needs company when you can enjoy yourself?

Oshini Gunasekara, First & Last (Coming soon)

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Live Your Way: Choose from Rooms, 1 Bedroom, and 3 Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley, CA

Bear with me, Berkeley is not only the neighbor of the famous Berkeley University, it is an urban area with a variety of districts, extraordinary cultural points of interest, and interesting opportunities to live in. Students, working class or families who are in search of a house to lease, Raj Properties Berkeley is your one-stop business for answering your prayers. Whether you’re looking for small single rooms in Berkeley CA or 3 bedroom apartments in Berkeley, Raj Properties will make sure clients get houses that suit them.

Why Berkeley?

Despite being part of the big city landscape, the diverse culture of Berkeley sets it out as a city like no other. This provides a perfect combination of academic vitality, ethnic mix, and geographical clime. It has been considered that it has excellent walkability, green spaces, and strong neighborhoods. From locations near the vibrant UC Berkeley area to homes in the hills, Berkeley is perfect for any resident.

Another important incentive refers to transportation. Not to mention the convenient BART stations, an efficient network of bus routes, and many bike-friendly roads. Also, the variety of restaurants, stores, and other facilities to provide services and entertainment means that all the facilities you desire are a wink away.

Rooms for Rent in Berkeley CA: Affordable and Convenient

For students and young employees, rooms for rent in Berkeley CA is the perfect deal. When it comes to housing, renting a room is usually the cheapest option which gives you the chance to taste all the charms of Berkeley on a budget. Most of the rooms are self-contained and come fitted, thus may suit those newcomers or those people who do not wish to purchase furniture. This means that it is possible to have several utilities, Internet, and shared living spaces such as cookery or washing areas and the like.

At Raj Properties we have all types of rooms which are conveniently situated near campus and major facilities. These areas are ideal for those clients who seek accommodation that cheap, versatile, and social.

1 Bedroom Apartments Berkeley: Compact Comfort

If you are a tenant who would like a little more privacy and autonomy, 1 bedroom apartments Berkeley are perfect for you. It is useful to know that these apartments are perfect for people who are not willing to share a place with their partners or friends. Raj Properties offers 1 bedroom units including some properties close to UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, and other prime locations.

Most 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley feature:

The kind of designs that are common in most homes today like the open floor plans.

Fully equipped kitchens.

Close access to transit and other services.

These apartments are ideal for those who would like reasonable square meters which do not influence comfort and utility. The current rental prices for 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley may be different but they afford good value because of the area and facilities in the apartment.

3 Bedroom Apartments Berkeley: Cozy Stay for Families or Groups of People

For those who need a bigger apartment 3 bedroom apartments Berkeley also has many options for rent for families, flatmates, or groups. The apartments themselves offer 2 plus bedrooms and bathrooms and expansive living spaces, which makes them perfect for those people who require space.

Raj Properties provides a wide range of 3 bedroom homes and many of them are situated in quiet areas near parks, schools, and shopping malls. Additional conveniences include private patio space, car space, and other pleasing facilities for the community residents.

Being able to offer more space than a 2 bedroom apartment and also being cheaper than most executive suites a 3 bedroom apartment is ideal for families or groups of friends.

Conclusion

I think Berkeley is quite different in terms of the lifestyle that 1 gets to lead, for this reason, getting the right house is very important. Rooms for rent in berkeley ca, or even a large Berkeley CA room for rent, looking for modern 1 bedroom apartments Berkeley or extra space 3 bedroom apartments Berkeley – all you need is to turn to Raj Properties.

Ready to find your next home? Call Raj Properties Berkeley now to learn more about your new home and for the availability of a wide variety of rental homes. Thanks to them, you will be living your way in no time!

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From Stress to Stress-Free: Your Birthday Party, Effortlessly Planned with a Local Expert

Celebrating a birthday shouldn't be a chore. It should be a joyous occasion, filled with laughter, good company, and unforgettable moments. But with so many details to manage, planning a party can quickly turn into a stressful whirlwind. That's where the magic of a Birthday Party Planner in Ahmedabad comes in!

Imagine a party that flows seamlessly, with every detail meticulously curated, leaving you free to enjoy every second with your loved ones. No more endless hours spent scouring Pinterest for inspiration, or worrying about vendor bookings and budgets.

Let the Experts Handle the Details: Your Birthday, Your Way

The right birthday party planner can become your secret weapon, taking the weight of party planning off your shoulders and transforming your vision into reality. Birthday Party Planner Near Me searches can help you find the perfect expert in your area, offering a range of services that cater to your needs and budget.

From theme selection to venue finding, catering arrangements to entertainment planning, professional event organizers can bring a wealth of experience and creativity to your celebration. Whether you're dreaming of a whimsical fairytale party or a sophisticated cocktail bash, they'll help you craft a unique experience that truly reflects your personality and style.

Unveiling the World of Event Organizer Services in Ahmedabad

Event Organizer Services in Ahmedabad offer a diverse range of options, ensuring that your birthday celebration is both memorable and personalized. They can handle everything from:

1. Venue Selection and Booking:

Finding the perfect venue that matches your guest list, theme, and budget.

Negotiating rates and securing the space for your event.

Coordinating with the venue team to ensure smooth logistics.

2. Theme Development and Decor:

Brainstorming and refining your party theme, creating a unique and cohesive vision.

Sourcing and managing decor elements, from tablecloths and centrepieces to lighting and floral arrangements.

Overseeing the set-up and breakdown of the venue, ensuring a flawless ambiance.

3. Catering and Beverage Management:

Finding reputable caterers and beverage providers that align with your dietary needs and preferences.

Creating customized menus and beverage packages to impress your guests.

Managing food service logistics, ensuring timely delivery and efficient serving.

4. Entertainment and Activity Planning:

Organizing entertainment that complements your theme and keeps guests engaged, from live music and DJs to interactive games and photo booths.

Coordinating with entertainers and performers, ensuring their timely arrival and successful execution.

5. Guest Management and Invitations:

Creating bespoke invites that suit your party's theme and details.

Managing RSVPs and guest lists.

Arranging seating arrangements and creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

6. Budget Management and Coordination:

Developing a detailed budget for your event, tracking all expenses.

Negotiating with vendors to secure the best deals and maximize value.

Monitoring and managing expenses throughout the planning process.

7. Day-of Coordination and Supervision:

Ensure that everything works properly on the day of the celebration.

Supervising setup, guest arrival, entertainment, and food service.

Handling any last-minute issues or adjustments seamlessly.

8. Post-Event Cleanup and Logistics:

Arranging for post-event clean-up and disposal of decorations and materials.

Managing the return of rented equipment and services.

9. Photography and Videography:

Organizing professional photographers or videographers to capture your birthday celebration.

Ensuring they capture all the key moments and create lasting memories.

The Benefits of Choosing a Professional Birthday Party Planner

Beyond handling the logistical burdens, a professional party planner offers a myriad of advantages:

Stress-Free Planning: You can relax and enjoy the anticipation of your birthday knowing everything is taken care of.

Expert Guidance: Benefit from their expertise in finding the best vendors, negotiating rates, and ensuring top-quality services.

Creative Ideas: Gain access to a pool of unique and innovative ideas that can elevate your celebration to new heights.

Personalized Experience: Work with a planner who understands your vision and helps you create a party that truly reflects you.

Time Efficiency: Save countless hours that would be spent researching, planning, and managing details, freeing up your time for other priorities.

Cost-Effectiveness: Professional party planners often have access to discounted rates from vendors, helping you stretch your budget further.

Finding the Right Party Planner for You

To find the best Birthday Party Planner in Ahmedabad for your needs, consider the following:

Experience and Expertise: Look for a planner with experience in organizing events similar to yours.

Client Testimonials: Read reviews and testimonials from past clients to gauge their satisfaction and experience.

Communication and Collaboration: Ensure you feel comfortable communicating with the planner and that they are responsive to your questions and requests.

Budget and Packages: Discuss your budget and explore their different service packages to find the best fit.

Your birthday is a significant event that should be commemorated with flair. Don't let the stress of planning overshadow the joy of the event. Let the professionals at Brothers Events and Entertainments take the reins, transforming your birthday dreams into a reality filled with unforgettable memories. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, their expertise and dedication will ensure your birthday is a truly remarkable occasion. Contact them today and begin planning your dream birthday!

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Exploring the benefits of hiring a professional moving company

Movement from one place to the other, be it a new town or city, is an event that is big in everyone's life. It encompasses excitement, stress, and an endless to-do list. Packaging everything in your life and moving it to a new location is no easy task, and the complications that come with it make the whole act of moving very overwhelming. Therefore, get in touch with a professional moving and packing service near me. Hiring a professional moving company in Seattle Washington relieves most of the stress and offers several benefits that ensure a smooth, good transition. Here are the key advantages of hiring a professional moving company in Bellevue Washington to handle your move.

1. Saves Time and Energy

Hiring a professional moving company in Seattle Washington often saves ample time and energy. Moving is an exercise that requires many man-hours that start with packing and do not forget loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. Professionals are trained to execute these functions efficiently, often completing them quicker than it would take someone new to a place to accomplish them on their own. Hiring movers frees up time to do other things as part of a move, like organizing, finalizing paperwork, and getting settled in your new location.

2. Professional Packing Services

Packing probably ranks atop the list of tedious and painful activities associated with moving. Expert moving companies have packing services that ensure your possessions are packed safely and effectively while still reducing the possibility of their getting damaged when in transit. They make use of top-quality packing materials including bubble wraps, solid containers, and specific techniques to pack delicate items like glassware, electronics, and artwork. Professional packers know exactly how to pack things to maximize space. This could save you on the total cost of the move, perhaps because you're doing fewer trips or have a smaller truck for the move.

3. Insurance and Liability

Whenever you contract a professional moving company in Seattle Washington, your goods are covered in transit. This is perhaps one of the most important advantages wherein peace of mind is guaranteed at a time when your goods are more vulnerable. Generally, most professional moving companies provide different insurance options so that you can choose the coverage level that suits your needs. Be it any high-value or semi-precious piece, having a professional insurance scheme in place gives a lot of relief for such precious items.

4. Effortless and Reliable

Professional moving company in Bellevue Washington carries a whole level of reliability and efficiency in the moving process that you can hardly achieve on your own. They are highly trained for heavy and awkwardly shaped items, like pianos and large furniture or home appliances. They might be quite effective in their loading and unloading skills so that the goods are transported safely without any type of accidents or injuries to the people involved.

5. Reduces Stress

Of course, the major reason to hire a professional moving company is to reduce stress. Moving will be an emotional and mentally exhausting event, especially in case you're moving far away or have a lot of stuff to pack. The physical nature of lifting heavy boxes coupled with the mental pressure of organizing logistics can easily get overwhelming.

6. Cost-Effectiveness

While most assume hiring a moving company in Bellevue Washington is more expensive than the DIY route, it may ultimately pay off in terms of costs. With a DIY move, there are always additional costs not factored in, such as rent for moving trucks, purchase of packing materials, and loss of work time to pack and move. And then there's the possibility of damaging your belongings or yourself in the process; you can't get away with just the repair costs or medical expenses.

The Bottom Line

Whether you are moving across the street or not, investment in a professional moving company becomes a decision that will make a difference in your relocation process. Therefore, when you are searching for the right moving and packing service near me, get in touch with Team Worx Moving. Team Worx Moving will make sure to get you the best services. It will be the best investment so far!

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How Can You Choose the Best Black Car Service Near Me for Your Next Airport Transfer?

Introduction 

Selecting the perfect ground transportation provider for your airport transfer is one of the elements that can strengthen your transportation experience. Whether you are looking for a black car service near me or you are searching for facilities like limo car service near me, it is important to comprehend the unique advantages of the provided services. This article will strongly suggest that you select the right car service and cover such options as Private Car Service near me, Car Service Newark Airport, and Airport Car Service NYC. 

Opting for a black car service in your vicinity is a strategic choice, offering unparalleled convenience and comfort. 

Thus, when you type Black Car Service near me, you choose an exclusive, luxurious transport service. Black car services are respected for their comfort, on-time service, and efficacy. Such services can employ luxury saloons or off-road vehicles for a quiet, comfortable ride. The drivers are generally professional, polite, and time-conscious about their service, and a degree of personal touch is usually offered. It is convenient to hire a black car service if you and your guests appreciate elegance and do not want long transitions from home to the airport and back. 

Taking into consideration the Private Car Service Near Me 

An Airport Shuttle Service is one type of transportation that allows people to have an exclusive ride at pocket-friendly prices. This option suits people who like having a personal car that executes tasks for a single conductor. The privately hired vehicles also help determine when to pick up and drop off so as not to feel any stress. Whether a person is a business traveller or a tourist travelling with friends, family, or colleagues, a private car service is very convenient and adds some comfort to the trip, ensuring a stress-free journey. 

When renting a car service for Newark Airport, here are the recommended steps; 

To those commuting to or from Newark Airport, you must choose a good Car Service in Newark Airport. Newark is an essential gateway to catering for the New York metropolitan area, among other places, so having an efficient car service can go a long way in ensuring that you are provided with efficient transport services to the airports, among others. When hiring a car service to the Newark Airport, some considerations are reliability and the company’s policy on handling the luggage. It is also an effective way to guarantee that the service knows approximately everything about the airport’s conditions and its working principles, and thus, make the transfer more efficient. 

Searching for the nearest car service limo 

For those who desire to lift their travel experience, there is the Limo Car Service near Me for lease. Limousines are the model of luxury, making them ideal for special occasions or for those who desire to make a grand entrance. Limo facility generally involves luxurious interiors and other conveniences, making the mode of transport truly lavish & grand. Booking a limo car service can make you feel pampered & special, ideal for those who desire to make a statement or have a refined ride. 

Choosing Airport Car Service New York City 

When arriving in New York City, an Airport Car Service NYC guarantees an efficient means to shift from the airport to your next stop in comfort. This service operates in all the main airports of New York City, and some of them include the J. F. K airport, LaGuardia airport, and the New Jersey airport Newark, among others. 

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At the RhodeHouse Executive Suites in Saskatoon, enjoy comfort and luxury

Are you expecting to have a luxurious and relaxing time in Saskatoon? The RhodeHouse Executive Suites is the only place to look. Our apartments Rentals in Saskatoon are the ideal choice for private, business, and medical visits since they provide the ideal balance of pleasure and business. Our completely furnished apartments, which are centrally located in downtown Saskatoon, offer the perfect home-away-from-home experience.

Our apartments are the ideal choice if you want to move to Saskatoon for employment or medical care. To meet your needs, we provide a range of accommodations with one to three bedrooms. Every apartment has been carefully planned and furnished with all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We provide large living spaces and fully furnished kitchens to make you feel at home. Our if you are searching for Medical, Business And Private Stays Apartments Near Me, we can be best option for you.

At RhodeHouse, we recognize the value of a convenient and pleasant stay, particularly when you are traveling for an extended length of time. For this reason, we provide individualized services to satisfy your unique needs. Our committed staff is on hand around the clock to make sure you have a hassle-free stay with us. We take great satisfaction in offering our visitors excellent service, and our testimonials speak for themselves.

At RhodeHouse, we recognize the value of a relaxing and stress-free atmosphere, particularly for patients receiving medical care. Because of this, our apartments come furnished with all the utilities needed, such as high-speed internet, laundry rooms, and cleaning services. To make things easier for those who are driving, we also provide free parking for our visitors.

Our Furnished Homes for Rent near Me in Saskatoon is an affordable and cozy substitute for standard motels. At RhodeHouse Executive Suites, we guarantee an unforgettable stay with our affordable pricing and individualized services.

RhodeHouse Executive Suites is the only place to search for apartments in Saskatoon that are close to you. Discover the ideal blend of opulence and practicality with our fully equipped apartments and tailored services. You can rely on us to make the most of your time in Saskatoon. Reserve your room with us right now at (866)-969-0663! Visit our official website at:- www.rhodehousesuites.com!

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Reasons Highlighting The Importance Of A Banquet Hall

Banquet halls play a crucial role in hosting gatherings, especially when accommodating a large number of people such as 300 attendees. We are the Best Banquet Hall For 300 Persons In Vashi, and here are several reasons highlighting the importance of a banquet hall for such events:

Capacity: Banquet halls are typically spacious venues designed to accommodate a large number of guests comfortably. With ample seating arrangements, banquet halls ensure that all attendees have enough room to move around, socialize, and enjoy the event without feeling crowded.

Convenience: Banquet halls offer convenience in terms of location, accessibility, and amenities. They are often situated in central locations with easy access to transportation and parking facilities, making it convenient for guests to attend the gathering.

Customization: Banquet halls provide a versatile space that can be customized to suit the specific needs and preferences of the hosts and guests. From layout and seating arrangements to décor and lighting, banquet halls offer flexibility in design and aesthetics, allowing hosts to create the desired ambiance and atmosphere for their gathering.

Professional Services: Many banquet halls offer professional event planning and management services to assist hosts in organizing and executing successful gatherings. Experienced staff members can help with logistics, coordination, and execution, ensuring that the event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Privacy and Exclusivity: Renting a banquet hall provides hosts with a sense of privacy and exclusivity for their gatherings. Unlike public spaces or outdoor venues, banquet halls offer a dedicated and enclosed environment where hosts and guests can enjoy their event without disruptions or distractions from external factors.

Ambiance and Atmosphere: Banquet halls often boast elegant interiors, sophisticated décor, and state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the overall ambiance and atmosphere of the gathering. 

Networking Opportunities: Gatherings held in banquet halls offer excellent networking opportunities for attendees to connect, socialize, and build relationships with others. With a diverse group of guests in attendance, banquet halls create a conducive environment for networking, fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and community engagement.

For the Best Marriage Hall Near Me Vashi, you can connect with us, and we will deliver you with the right set of services as per the requirement. 

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If you’re wondering where to find the best office space for rent near me, look no further. Bellagio Executive Plaza at Earll in Phoenix, AZ, is your one-stop destination for office space solutions. Our array of commercial rental properties is tailored to meet diverse needs, offering office space for rent, including small office space for rent, virtual office spaces, and convenient coworking spaces. With our flexible leasing options, discovering the right commercial space for rent near you has never been more straightforward. We extend both short-term and long-term leasing agreements. Choose Bellagio Executive Plaza to elevate your business with our outstanding commercial rental property options.

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Cloud Kitchen

Welcome to the cloud kitchen - the era of cloud kitchens! With changing times and evolving customer preferences, traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants are now making way for a more innovative and efficient solution. Enter cloud kitchens. If you're passionate about food and dreaming of starting your own culinary venture, then this blog post is just for you. In this article, we will delve into what exactly a cloud kitchen is, how to get started with one, and explore the numerous benefits it offers. So grab your apron and let's dive into the world of kitchen clouds!

How to start Cloud Kitchen

Starting a cloud kitchen may seem like an overwhelming task, but with the right planning and execution, you can turn your culinary dreams into a successful reality. Here are some key steps to get you started on your cloud kitchen journey.

Conduct thorough market research to identify the demand for specific cuisines in your target area. This will help you determine what kind of food offerings would be most popular and profitable.

Next, select a strategic location for setting up your cloud kitchen. Consider factors such as proximity to densely populated areas, ease of delivery access, and affordable rental costs.

Once you have finalized the location, it's time to equip your kitchen with all the necessary appliances and utensils. Invest in high-quality cooking equipment that suits the type of cuisine you plan to offer.

Now comes the fun part - developing a tempting menu! Make sure to create dishes that cater to various dietary preferences and include both signature items and trendy options that will attract customers.

To ensure efficient operations, invest in reliable online ordering platforms or partner with third-party delivery services. Establishing strong relationships with these platforms is crucial for reaching a wider customer base.

Don't forget about marketing! Utilize social media platforms, local directories, and other promotional strategies to spread awareness about your cloud kitchen's unique offerings. Engage with customers through enticing visuals and interactive content to build brand loyalty.

Remember that starting a cloud kitchen requires dedication and hard work but offers immense potential for success in today's digital age. So take these steps as your roadmap towards launching an innovative culinary venture that satisfies appetites from afar!

Benefits of cloud kitchen

The rise of cloud kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens or virtual restaurants, has revolutionized the food industry. These innovative establishments operate solely through online platforms and delivery services, eliminating the need for a traditional brick-and-mortar location. This model offers numerous benefits for both aspiring restaurateurs and customers alike.

One major advantage of cloud kitchens is their cost-effectiveness. By cutting out expenses associated with physical storefronts such as rent and utilities, entrepreneurs can significantly reduce their overhead costs. This allows them to allocate more resources towards improving the quality of their food and enhancing customer experience.

Operating a cloud kitchen provides greater flexibility in terms of location. Entrepreneurs are no longer limited by geographical constraints when choosing where to establish their business. They can set up shops in areas with high demand but limited restaurant options or even target specific niche markets that may not be viable for traditional restaurants.

Furthermore, the digital nature of cloud kitchens enables owners to gather valuable data on customer preferences and behaviors. With this information at hand, they can make data-driven decisions regarding menu offerings, marketing strategies, and pricing optimizations to better cater to their target audience's needs.

For consumers, cloud kitchens bring convenience right to their doorstep. In today's fast-paced world where time is precious commodity people crave efficient solutions like quick meal deliveries without compromising taste or quality.

There are many advantages offered by cloud kitchens – from lower operational costs to increased flexibility in location selection- making it an appealing option for anyone looking to enter the food industry or order delicious meals conveniently at home!

Conclusion

In the fast-paced world, we live in today, cloud kitchens have emerged as a game-changer for the food industry. The concept of starting a cloud kitchen has gained immense popularity due to its numerous benefits and convenience. From cost savings to increased efficiency, there are several reasons why entrepreneurs are opting for this innovative approach.

One of the key advantages of running a cloud kitchen is the reduced overhead costs. With no need for a physical dining space or front-of-house staff, expenses such as rent, utilities, and additional personnel can be significantly minimized. This allows you to allocate more resources towards improving your menu offerings and enhancing customer experience.

Another benefit is the flexibility that comes with operating a cloud kitchen. You can easily adapt your menu based on market trends and customer preferences without having to make major changes to your physical infrastructure. This agility enables you to stay ahead of competitors and cater to evolving consumer demands.

The location independence provided by cloud kitchens is also worth mentioning. As long as you have access to reliable delivery services, you can establish your cloud kitchen anywhere – even in areas where setting up traditional restaurants may not be feasible or financially viable.

Additionally, technology plays an integral role in streamlining operations within cloud kitchens. From automated order management systems to online platforms that facilitate seamless communication with customers, these technological advancements enhance efficiency and help deliver orders promptly.

To thrive in this competitive industry, it's crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs to understand how cloud kitchens work and leverage their advantages effectively. By embracing innovation, staying updated on market trends, and investing in quality ingredients and excellent customer service, success becomes attainable within this dynamic business model.

So if you're considering venturing into the food industry but don't want the high costs associated with traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants or franchises – look no further than starting your own cloud kitchen! Embrace this modern approach that offers flexibility, cost savings, and endless opportunities for growth.

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Reasons Why You Should Consider Exclusive Limo Services

The limousine has always been considered of luxurious and for wealthy people. The picture these vehicle services give to many of us is that, it is a means to carry around celebrities, executives and foreign dignitaries. Nevertheless, this vehicle also has several uses, which could suit clients from different places of the world. This is to say that it is not only for professional people, celebrities or politicians, as anyone can get a ride from this chauffeur driven motor vehicle today. Do you need an exclusive Limo for a special occasion? Do not hesitate to visit a car rental near you, for the best bargains. limousine service near me

There are a number of Limo services in every city. This should not leave you into confusion as you can use the internet as a tool for sourcing out a reliable company. You will be able to make a wise decision depending on the reviews that earlier clients have posted. Once you get the service provider of your choice, you can also finalize the deal from the comfort of your home. It is always advisable to select the services keenly, to get the best offers.

These Limos may be used for several occasions, such as parties, weddings and birthdays. Business executives are not left out either as they also use the services regularly. For instance, picture out how the celebrities such as the artists, love using the posh vehicles while on their business trips. It looks more executive when one steps out of such a vehicle into a red carpet. los angeles party bus

As opposed to other transport services, the Limo service prides itself for offering an enjoyable and relaxing service. Once in a while, you will find that some people are getting a ride from this luxurious vehicle with no destination in mind, the reason being that the experience is worth remembering and even sharing with friends. The service providers in these companies are friendly, which makes the experience comfortable. Unlike the unfriendly taxi drivers, the limousine driver knows one thing for sure, that he or she must give their customer high-class service.

This vehicle will offer you transport service anywhere around the city, and sometimes outside the city. Since the services are not cheap, you can join with a group of friends to share the cost of the service. This way, you will be able to have fun at a low-cost and make your dream come true. party bus los angeles

If you want to select the best car rental company, always select the one that has excellent services. Although, all this will be determined by the money you want to spend on the ride, the time you are renting it and what you are renting it for.

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Limo Service Near Me by Nationwide Chauffeured Services - Nationwide Chauffeured Services offers a wide range of vehicle options for customers to choose from. They have luxury sedans for small groups, executive SUVs for medium-sized groups, limousines for larger groups and party buses for big groups. With such a variety of vehicles in different sizes and styles, they likely have something to suit the needs of any customer looking to rent a limo. Additionally, you can check their website or contact them directly to inquire about their limo rental prices, services they offer and their availability on your desired dates. Nationwide chauffeured Services prides itself on its friendly and experienced staff, who are dedicated to providing VIP treatment to all of its customers. They focus on being detail-oriented in order to ensure the best luxury transportation experience possible. Their goal is to make sure that you and your guests feel relaxed and enjoy every minute of your trip. They offer a wide range of vehicles and the staff will arrive in a timely manner, in an immaculate vehicle of your choice, to ensure that you reach your destination on time, while allowing you and your guests the chance to sit back and have a good time. Based on the information provided, it seems that they are a professional, customer-focused and high-quality provider of limousine and party bus rental services. Options: One-Way Trip, Round Trip. If you are looking for top-notch limousine and airport car service at affordable prices, be sure to Contact Nationwide Chauffeured Services Today At (800) 942-6281 for a free quote