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Mirror, Mirror
Date: 7/21/2024, Categories: Loving Wives, Author: bysatindesires
... significant travel from there. It was her big break, once that was on her CV the sky was the limit. Scott wished Claude had been some old fart when he realised Shannon would be working solely for him, but at least he had extended an invitation and warm welcome to him. *** They began talking through the options on the way home, they could quit the London rental and move to Monaco, but the disruption to Chloe was immense and Shannon would be travelling extensively and not be in one place long. Staying in London didn't appeal to Scott, he didn't like it and looking after Chloe by himself would be even more difficult. The best option seemed to be Scott and Chloe returning to their home town during the contract: they could save the huge London rental costs and enlist the help of family. It was a big ask to leave Chloe for so long at such a young age and Shannon was worried about Scott not having enough support. They knew their mums would be only too eager to pick up on granny duties and would shift easily into organising mode. Shannon would be able to travel back on alternate weekends and there were options of having exciting trips to Monaco and other places. Money seemed to be no problem, Claude was covering all expenses although scheduling might be tricky at times Scott was nervous about returning home from the place he had longed to escape. It had been almost 7 years since he last lived there. It felt different, all the things he hated as a kid, the smallness, ...
... everyone knowing your business, the familiarity... it all felt comforting. It was his hometown, he knew it so well... knew the people, went to school with them or their brothers and sisters. He knew every street, nook and cranny and felt connected; aware of generations of his family that had contributed to the place. It was the only place that ever felt like home and he could still escape to the coast and hills. *** Things started well, daily face-time chats and back every fortnight. Shannon was in her element, it was high profile and big budgets but she seemed to have it all under control. Scott was disappointed that he couldn't follow his own career but it just wasn't practical. Suddenly Shannon was semi-famous, her photo was often in the papers and magazines, usually in the background as Claude fronted his charity work. Scott was both proud and pleased for her, she had earned every bit of her success. She returned each fortnight and they did their best to make up for not being with each other. The sex was frantic and rewarding followed by slowly making love and reconnecting. The trips away to see Shannon were more difficult to organise and were still to materialise. They missed some calls and there was an odd weekend Shannon couldn't make it back. Over time the charity programme got busier and she missed more trips home. Scott saw more of her in magazines and on the TV, often hovering with the entourage whilst Claude was front and centre. They talked it over ...