Rating: NC-17
Summary: You know what it means... whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. ‘Murphy’s Law’ comes into play from the moment our two favorite blonds meet despite any initial attraction to one another. What’s the result when a womanizing genius and a prudish workaholic are forced together in every way with no choice but to deal with each other 24/7? Tons of UST! Will it ever get resolved, or will they kill each other first? .... “Tell me somethin’, pet. Wha’s the real reason for your knickers bein’ in a twist aside from the possibility you put your plug in sideways?” …. “The fact you’re still breathing is number one on a very long list of reasons and oh-my-God... crude much?” Romance, comedy and mild angst.
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Chapter 1: First Impressions are Everything ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: Sorry that I took a longer break than expected, but I made good use of
the time by coming up with a better writing system for myself (which
has allowed me to write like crazy over the last 3 months) so that I
can post on a regular basis. My muse kicked and screamed for me to
focus solely on a comedy/romance with mild angst. There will be times
when you’ll hate Spike and/or Buffy and that’s okay, I intend for
readers to take sides periodically and get riled up…. Hey, evil here,
lol. I’m not going to pretend like I know exactly how the world of Sales works, I can only tell you that I once worked as
an executive assistant to a Senior VP of Marketing & Sales for the
same type of company this story mimics so that I could bring a sense of
realism to it. I’ll also be making references to the TV series ‘Blood
Ties’ several times throughout the story and yes, I’ve purposefully
messed with the timeline of when it actually airs to serve a purpose
within this fic. So for anyone who isn’t familiar with it, it’s about
a vampire (good guy type hero, Henry Fitzroy… totally drool-worthy) who
teams up with a female private investigator to solve paranormal cases.
There are plenty of laughs to be had in every chapter and I
hope you all stick with me for the amusing and twisted ride my muse has
created. Also, I haven’t forgotten about WDMC, I’m actually working
on getting ahead with it so that when I do start posting again, you’ll
get regular updates rather than sporadic. So for now, sit back, relax
and I hope you enjoy Murphy’s Law. Thank you my darlings, Dusty273 and
Sotia, for all your help, suggestions and beta sessions that without,
this fic wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. I love you guys.
Added: 02-03-08
Chapter 2 ~ Reviews (0)
Added: 02-03-08
Chapter 3 ~ Reviews (1)
Author's Notes:
WARNING: Let it be known that Spike is a
womanizing ass in this story, there will be sexual harassment in the
workplace issues that will be addressed BUT from a different standpoint
and not to be taken seriously as I do not condone real cases of
it. As for the Spike/other & Buffy/other, it’s in here but nothing
even remotely graphic whatsoever…. cuz ewww! If any of these RL
issues offend you, I strongly urge you NOT to read. Please enjoy the
update and my thanks go out to Dusty273 and Sotia for all their help –
I love you guys, you’re the absolute best - kisses. And a personal
thank you goes out to galatea for her emails of encouragement – hugs
you tight sweety.
Added: 02-06-08
Chapter 4: Could Things Get Any Worse? ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: Thank you mi hermana Dusty273 and my dear Sotia for all your help,
suggestions and beta’ing – I love you guys with all my heart. Special
thanks goes to the talented Edgehead for the lovely banner, you rock,
girl!
W-A-R-N-I-N-G: Let it
be known that Spike is a bit of an ass in this story in the beginning,
the sexual harassment in the workplace issues were addressed last
chapter BUT from a different standpoint and not to be taken seriously
as I DO NOT condone real cases of it. This is how I
created his personality for the purpose of the fic and nothing more as
Buffy holds her own, enough said. As for the Spike/other &
Buffy/other, it’s in here but nothing even remotely graphic… cuz ewww! If any of these issues offend you, I strongly urge you NOT to read. If you do
and you complain, I’ll be referring you back to the warnings here as
the review system is not a place for personal gripes.
Added: 02-20-08
Chapter 5: Revenge is Sweet, When It Doesn't Backfire ~ Reviews (2)
Author's Notes: Thank you Dusty273 and Sotia for all your help – you two are amazing, I
luv u both so dearly. And of course thanks to Edgehead73 for the
awesome banner – smoochies to your talent and brilliance.
Added: 02-20-08
Chapter 6: Home Sweet Home ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: Thank you two my dearest friends Dusty273 and Sotia – my
sisters in arms when it comes to helping me through everything – love
you guys. Special thanks to Edgehead73 for the banner and to Regina for
making me another banner you’ll see at the bottom – I didn’t want to
crowd the top of the page. Hope you all enjoy the chapter.
Added: 03-09-08
Chapter 7: The English Patient ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes:
I combined a couple of chapters to give everyone
the full weekend of events in the Summers-Giles household - hope you
enjoy. Thank you to everyone who reviewed, it really means a lot that
you took the time to let me know your thoughts, hugs you all tight.
Muchas gracias a mis dos hermanas, the wonderful Dusty273 a true
Spanish rose, and Sotia a true Greek goddess, who without their help,
this fic just wouldn’t be the same. I love you both dearly. And a shout
out to Darkrivertempest and OKDeanna – you guys seriously rock!!!
Added: 03-09-08
Chapter 8: When it Rains it Pours ~ Reviews (1)
Author's Notes: Thanks to my lovely friends Dusty 273 and Sotia for all
their help – much love my darlings. I’ll be restating my poll - of
sorts - in the ending author’s note in case anyone skips reading this.
I wanted to know what you, the readers actually prefer as the day you’d
most like to see ML updated on. Thanks and hope you like the chapter.
Added: 03-09-08
Chapter 9: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: Thanks to Sotia and Dusty273 for all their help – luv you my sisters.
Thank you to everyone who let me know what day they preferred me to
post on. Since most folks didn’t seem to care – there was only a couple
that said Sun or Mon, I’m posting today and perhaps in a couple weeks
go back to Mondays. I need to take the time to pimp out one of my
beloved friend's fics - Darkrivertempest - her fics Omniscient and
Hunter's Bane are simply awesome - just be sure to read the warnings.
Hope everyone enjoys the chapter and have a great week.
Next week I’ll be posting on Sunday (The Florida trip, *winks*) because my husband is flying in on Monday - taking leave to come home and visit us for 8 days. I’ll do my best, though, to keep up with answering the reviews during that time. Hope you all liked the update and would love to hear from you if you have some time, thanks – hugs and kisses
Added: 03-31-08
Chapter 10: The Human Touch ~ Reviews (1)
Author's Notes: Since my hubby will be arriving home tomorrow for his visit, I won’t be
able to post next weekend sooooooooo, what I did was to combine the
next two chapters together for everyone - the entire Florida trip. I’ll
answer reviews as I can, I promise. Many thanks goes out to mi hermana
Dusty273 and my Greek sister Sotia – luv you guys – smoochies.
Added: 03-31-08
Chapter 11: Confused Much? ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: I’m sorry it took me sooooo long to answer reviews, but of course RL
got in the way in a major way, even after the hubby left, *sniffs*. As
for the chapter - I realize that in the real world of Sales, commission
checks do not get cut right away – so please just forgive the fact that
I wrote that they do in here – it’s for a purpose. Second, yes the
cider vinegar, or even white vinegar, trick on sunburns really does
work – my mom used to use it on me when I was little. Third - PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THE WARNINGS from the summary AND from the earlier chapters author’s notes. I
personally don’t like taking the easy road towards spuffy – I prefer
slow, gradual and realistic baby steps – that’s all I have to say.
Thank you to everyone who wished me a great time with the hubby – it
was wonderful, it really, really was. News on my other story What Dreams May Come…
I’ve been recently receiving reviews on it and I have no intentions on
abandoning it. I have been working on it diligently – (ask my lovely
twisted sister Darkrivertempest who has been so gracious enough to help
me out on the paranormal aspects of it, she’s a frickin genius) -
currently wrapping up ch 4, but I don’t want to start posting it again
until I get towards the last chapter, that way there’ll be no waiting
for updates and you’ll get them regularly. There’s nothing worse than
to have to wait for updates, I know. And of course, saving the best for
last - thanks to Dusty273 and Sotia for all their help – I love you
gals.
Added: 04-18-08
Chapter 12: Harmony and Discord ~ Reviews (0)
Added: 04-18-08
Chapter 13: Angel Wating in the Wings ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: You know what it means... whatever can go wrong, will go
wrong. ‘Murphy’s Law’ comes into play from the moment our two favorite
blonds meet despite any initial attraction to one another. What’s the
result when a womanizing genius and a prudish workaholic are forced
together in every way with no choice but to deal with each other 24/7?
Tons of UST! Will it ever get resolved, or will they kill each other
first? .... “Tell me somethin’, pet. Wha’s the real reason for your
knickers bein’ in a twist aside from the possibility you put your plug
in sideways?” …. “The fact you’re still breathing is number one on a
very long list of reasons and oh-my-God... crude much?” Romance, comedy
and mild angst.
Nominated at Indigo Crypt Awards for best author and once upon a time. Thank you Monica - kisses
Disclaimer: The characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are owned by
Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and Fox studios. This story is not meant to
infringe upon anyone's rights, only to entertain.
Author's Note: None other than I hope everyone enjoys the
update and of course to thank my lovely friends Dusty273, Sotia and
Darkrivertemptest - luv ya lots.
Added: 05-01-08
Chapter 14: Damaged Goods ~ Reviews (0)
Added: 05-01-08
Chapter 15: Dumbstruck ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: I know there’s a lot of people who are wondering/asking when the
spuffy-luvin is going to commence and to that I say, please have some
patience. It obviously wouldn’t be very realistic or desirable for them
to get together at this particular point in the fic, BUT……… what I can
say is that next chapter is where things will be picking up speed,
*winks*. As for Angelus, he’s just so much fun to write as pure evil,
but evil never wins, now does it? It’s my hope that you’ll all praise
Spike’s revelations in this update… it’s time for him to start pulling
his head out of his arse, *giggles*. Thanks to Sotia for helping me on
the Cordy part – luv u boo, couldn’t have done it without ya, and to
Dusty to keep me on track with the flow – luv you carino. Hope everyone
enjoy the read.
Added: 05-01-08
Chapter 16: Plans within Plans ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: In this update, Spike’s plan is revealed and I think (hope) you’re all
going to like it. There are two songs used in this chapter, ‘Paralyzed’ by Finger 11 and ‘What Do I Have to Do’ by Stabbing Westward. I’m only using fragments of the lyrics, not all of them – however - I
did include a link to a youtube spuffy video for the second song so
that if you choose, you can ‘right’ click on it to open up in another
tab or window so you can listen to it while you read. It’s a super sexy
song AND a super sexy dance they share that’s full of emotion, so I
thought it fitting. All copyrights belong to the original artists and
their labels, I own nothing and am merely using them for entertainment
purposes. Ok, now that I’ve covered my arse on that subject, I do hope
you all enjoy the chapter. And an extra special thanks to Dusty273 and
Sotia for putting up with my moods lately concerning some RL issues I’m
dealing with at the moment. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without
either of you to keep me focused. Love you.
Added: 05-11-08
Chapter 17: Turning Point ~ Reviews (0)
Author's Notes: Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommies out there – hugs. Hope everyone
enjoys the update. Many thanks to Dusty273 for putting up with my
fickle muse today – love you boo – and of course my other set of
twisted sisters, Sotia, Darkrivertempest and OKDeanna - smooches.
Added: 05-11-08
