//------------------------------// // A Doting Lover's Rage // Story: Clash of the Beauties // by DiamondandIce //------------------------------// “I’m telling you my powers and yours are just the same thing. You just need to think outside the box and play with your powers rather than just creating force fields only.” Ardee said while busy driving. “Thanks for the suggestion darling, but you do know a lady like I abhor violence. But about the part on the fainting couch and those things, I’ll think about that suggestion of yours.” Rarity returned her eyes back to their destination.  It wasn’t long before they arrived at their destination as Ardee parked his SUV next to the building Rarity’s boss told her about where they were needed. They entered and saw Ms. Prim Hemline herself was waiting by the front desk as they approached and followed her. They arrived in a room which is more like a photo studio and out of them one immediately rushed towards them, specifically Ardee much to his shock. “Ardee!” Fleur jumped on Ardee as she wrapped her arms around him in excitement. “You!?” Rarity growled since her rival is here as she tries to separate her from her boyfriend. “Stop clinging on to him!” It took a while but Rarity finally moved Fleur away only to take her position in front of Ardee while glaring at her. “What do you think you are doing here?!” Fleur explained that these people contacted her to be their replacement model for a fashion magazine and from her looks already and the reason why she’s here it was obvious to Ardee and Rarity that she works as a part-time model. Just then Ms. Prim Hemline approached them as Rarity straightened herself up. “Ms. Prim Hemline, what is the reason why we’re here?” Rarity asked. “That? You see, two of my models couldn’t make it for this photoshoot, that is why we contacted Ms. Fleur de lis here to take one of their places.” Ms. Prim Hemline explained. “From the looks of it like you two know each other?” “Yes I do.” Rarity replies then glares at her rival who plays innocent.  “You did say you needed two replacement models, so where and who is the other one if you don't mind me asking?” Ardee asked.  “She’s right here all along.” Ms. Hemline points to where she is as Ardee follows her finger. “She will be the other replacement mode.” Rarity was astonished and screamed after hearing what her boss had said that she would be the second replacement model but she regained herself.  “Me!? I-I mean yes I don’t mind…But, why me?” Rarity stutters asking which her boyfriend’s guess about her modeling for a fashion magazine was correct. “Because, it seems that I underestimate you Ms. Rarity after looking at these.” Ms. Prim Hemline took her phone out and showed Rarity which happens to be Ardee profile page and upon opening his albums shows his girlfriend’s photos in different outfits when she needed him for clothes shopping before they were dating. “Ardee!” Rarity quickly turned her attention to her lover and grabbed his collar, pulling him near her. “Why did you post those pictures without telling me!” “That’s because I want to show you off, meaning that I adore you and take pride that you’re my girlfriend.” Ardee replies while preparing what will happen next. “Also I assure you that I had common sense to post the appropriate ones-” “Yes, yes I know that. But you could have told me first, now your followers will start getting jealous of me!” After Rarity's typical drama queen act, she then calmed herself down and accepted the task as she and Fleur were guided by one of the staff to the changing room while Ardee and Saber sat on a couch nearby.  They watch (especially Ardee) as both Rarity and Fleur change into the clothes needed for the photoshoot. Before they changed into another outfit Fleur immediately rushes to Ardee to hear him compliment her outfit much to Rarity trying to yank her away from her boyfriend not after hearing Ardee compliment his own girlfriend’s outfit as she left with Fleur both happy and a bit embarrassed. The final shoot was both ladies in swimsuits. Ardee then diverts his attention away from them for a moment as he begins to get a little excited to see Rarity in a different kind of swimwear making her more attractive after mentioning she doesn’t need to wear her sarong when they were at the beach that day while busy striking poses in  front of the camera. Once her turn was done she immediately went to her boyfriend who handed her a robe to cover herself up. “I thought I was going to mess up at first.” Rarity said as her hand was on her chest. “You, mess up?” Ardee replies. “Ardee, don’t forget to pay attention to me!” Fleur called out after posing in front of the camera and teasingly sticking out her tongue at him. Ardee quickly looked away as his face went red. “Oh don't look away, I don’t mind if you’re the one ogling at my beauty.” “My boyfriend would never do such a thing!” Rarity yells back at her then looks back at her special someone. “But how do I look though in it, my love?” “All I can say…is that…you and the others…” Ardee slowly looked at his girlfriend as she put her hands behind her with her front being shown in front of him. He then looked back at Fleur then at the other female models then back to Rarity as his words just slipped out. “Is it hot in here or is it just me?” Rarity and the rest of the models’ faces went red on what Ardee just said. “DARLING, WHAT KIND OF COMPLIMENT WAS THAT!?” “You’re right, it didn’t sound right. How about this ‘SEEING YOU TOOK MY BREATH AWAY’.” It felt like cupid shot an arrow at each of them and it felt good on their part. “Why would you say it in the form of a pickup line?!” Rarity says as she shakes her boyfriend with her hands both at his arms, blushing with steam coming out from the top of her head. The fashionista  then leans her head on Ardee’s chest. “I f-feel a bit weird, I guess I…need to use the restroom, yes that’s right.” “S-Same here!” Fleur also stutters while covering her face as steam also comes from the top of her head. She was about to follow Rarity to the restroom only to get stopped by Ardee as he placed his hand on her shoulder as he pointed to Saber who’s handing her a robe. “How silly of me, thanks for reminding me.”  After kissing Ardee in the cheek much to Rarity’s annoyance, he and Saber followed, leaving the rest back there. Inside the restroom… “Calm down Rarity.” Rarity while still smiling, heavily breathing while looking at herself in the mirror. “It’s just a compliment, you always receive compliments so it's nothing new.” “Only this came from someone you have feelings for,” Fleur said while also looking at the mirror. She then sees her rival’s reflection glaring at her but then simply ignores it. “You can get mad all you want, I will cherish every compliment Ardee will say about me.” “You made him say that because you were teasing him in a swimsuit!” “He stuttered. Of course he needed to choose the right words and said to the one who is also in a swimsuit who wants to press herself against him.” Meanwhile, outside the restroom… “I think the other girls back there want me to compliment them as well,” Ardee said while waiting at the left side of the restroom entrance. “Oh no, because if you will give my lady a hard time to win your heart, I don’t think so!” Saber replies who’s waiting by the opposite side and sees that Ardee wasn’t paying attention and had his eyes on the female janitor that came out of the restroom. “Are you even listening to me?” “Yes I am. There is something that’s bothering me about that janitor though. I’ll follow, you get the girls back there.” Ardee then disappeared in the next corner but Saber didn’t believe him and waited. Then… “AAAAHHHH!!” Saber got startled from the noise in the girls restroom. He was about to check what happened but immediately stopped since he was not allowed to enter until the two ladies called out to them as they exited the restroom. “You won’t believe what we found!”  Fleur and Rarity showed to Saber some small cameras which they explained are hidden inside the cubicle or on the toilet itself. Ardee’s hunch was correct and that is when the three heard a scream that echoed somewhere as they rushed off to find Ardee.  They soon find Ardee who is beating up the female janitor who was actually a man dressed up as a woman.  “Do you think its funny to gawk at a woman’s private parts so they can be a victim of voyeurism?” Ardee said as he continued to assault the man. “DO YOU THINK IT'S FUNNY, HUH?!!” Before things go south, the security guards come in and with the help from Rarity, Fleur and Saber they manage to separate Ardee from the man. They gathered the bag filled with cameras and immediately informed Ms. Prim Hemline to call the police. Ardee, who didn’t break his attention to the man, wasn’t done yet only to be stopped by his girlfriend. “Darling, he will get what he deserves. You don’t need to hurt him anymore.” Rarity said as she clings to her lovers arm preventing him from doing something stupid. A little later the police arrived and after giving out statements on what happened and the cameras for proof, the man was taken away. The trouble was not over yet until the police wanted Ardee to come with them to the police station much to Rarity’s horror. “Officer wait, why are you taking him!?” Rarity asked. “We just need to ask him some questions then we will let him go,” The officer replies. Rarity still felt bad about this and decided to not continue with the photoshoot and to accompany Ardee. As the fashionista asked her boss if she can be excused, Ardee stopped her and assured her he will be fine. “I don’t think it's a good idea that he will go there alone.” Fleur agreed with Rarity. “Don’t worry girls.” Ardee placed his hands on each of their shoulders reassuring them. “I already called my sister and she’s a lawyer. I’ll be fine, I promise.” Ardee gave his girlfriend a kiss to her forehead as Fleur kept clinging to his hand that was on her shoulder as he soon left with the police. They were still worried of Ardee and wanted to excuse themselves from the photoshoot at first but then gave him a chance not to worry him more. **************************************************************************** Once the photoshoot was over and after getting paid, Rarity was with Ms. Prim Hemline. Fleur and Saber were by a vending machine that was nearby the studio getting a drink. Fleur’s friend left for a moment leaving her by herself. While patiently someone was approaching her from afar, she saw that person and was relieved to see it was Ardee came back from the police station as she rushed to and hugged him. “I am so relieved that you’re okay.” Fleur said while still hugging her beloved. She then looked up to meet his eyes. “So how did it go?” “It could have gone worse but the matter has been settled out of court,” Ardee said unamused. “What happened?” Ardee told Fleur when he arrived at the police station his sister had just arrived. It was fortunate that Night Star, Sci-Twi’s special someone, was also there who was with Shining Armor. He asked a favor from Night Star about the man he had arrested that’s currently in the interrogation room. His hunch was correct as they checked the cameras to see more videos of other women who almost became victims to voyeurism. After asking another favor since Night Star had his laptop to check if the man has some sort of online account but the man who was handcuffed started to throw tantrums and pleaded that he is not guilty. The last thing he said ticked off Ardee as he shut the man up by hitting him in the face only for his sister and everyone in the room to separate them. “That happened?” “Yes.” Ardee said as he sighed. “He did deserve it. Also I want to properly thank you.” “There is no need for you to do anything in return. I only did that because I don’t want my girlfriend’s image to be ruined.” It was then Fleur made a bold move as she moved her face close to Ardee’s and planted her lips on his. This took Ardee by surprise as he couldn’t process quick enough that he was pushed to the wall as Fleur continued to press herself on him. Like what they did in her own dream, Fleur made her move and slowly wrapped her legs on one of his as her kissing became a bit more aggressive. Ardee was now worried if someone might pass by and it may lead to a scandal. As soon as he felt Fleur’s tongue touch his teeth before almost giving in, he quickly grabbed both of her arms and pushed her away from him. “What’s wrong?” “I’m sorry Fleur,” Ardee said. “I’m happy that you have feelings for me. But…” “Is it because of Rarity?” Fleur finished what he said. She didn’t like what she will say next but if it's to become close with the man she loves, she will. “I mean I won’t steal you from her permanently, me and her will-uhm…take turns, that’s right. Right?” Ardee didn’t say anything and turned away from her only to see Rarity, his girlfriend, standing nearby and saw everything. Fear starts to creep on Ardee on what Rarity will say or do next and before things become worse, he then returns his attention to Fleur. “I’m sorry.” He said and immediately went to his girlfriend to defuse the situation. “Rarity before you get mad I can explain-” “I know, let’s go.” Rarity took his hand as they moved past Fleur.  “I’M NOT GIVING UP ON YOU ARDEE!” Fleur called out as they disappeared in the next corner of the hallway. Rarity and Ardee soon left the building as they entered his car but didn’t leave yet. Only silence can be heard as none of the two spoke to each other until one couldn’t take it anymore. “Rarity I’m really sorry on what you saw but I assure you I’m not dumping you over her-” “I know Ardee,” Rarity got in again as she faced him. “I heard everything you two were talking about on what you did back at the police station and you trying to calmly explain to her that you cannot accept her love because of me without her being angry. What she suggested was that I share you with her and you still chose me in the end…even after she kissed you.” “Again I’m sorry.” Ardee still felt bad about it. Rarity forgave him and understands that he just doesn’t want to hurt Fleur’s feelings and hers. She moved her face closer to his and locked lips with his.  “Let’s go home, Ardee.” Back inside the building, Saber left the studio and reunited with Fleur who was still standing at the exact same place nearby the vending machine “Are you okay?” Saber asked. “Yes I’m fine.” Fleur replies as they are also leaving the place while the thought of Ardee not agreeing with her suggestion still buzzes inside her mind. “Why didn’t he like it? My first kiss and he denied me? No! I won't accept defeat like that easily.”