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Hey gorgeous!

I miss you all & this wonderful space. It has been a long time. *hides face* Don't hate me please! I know a couple of you guys wanting a new SWBL update which will be coming. I need time to see how exactly I want to approach the writing in the next few chapters. BUT in the meantime, I want YOU guys to step in and tell me what you WANT happen between Adam and Christina. 

It is currently Season 10 of The Voice. Adam is married with baby girl on the way (which he revealed to Christina before revealing to the media outlets by the way *ahem*) and Christina is still engaged with new baby girl. I mean the odds are stack against us but we can still have some fun in an alternate universe!

I’m taking suggestions and recommendations of what you want to see next with these two. If you got any ideas, feel free to shoot them my way. And I will start writing! It isn’t going to be a full on series, more like mini series (if called for) or one shots. Let me hear your creatives juices! 

Missed the last chapter? Get caught up here (:

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“What happened to us?”

I didn’t have an answer. I repeat; I didn’t have an answer. How the hell am I suppose to come up with a logic answer without driving her completely insane? I started to choke as tears continue to stream down my face.

“I don’t know.” It was all I can muster up.

 Christina walks up a few steps in front of me and examined my face with her delicate blue eyes. Her fragrant aura saturated my being and weakened my soul. She lifts her hand and draws it close to my face. My body begins to shake as I predicted exactly what she was going to do next. She wipes the puddles of tears away from my cheeks. I ached. My heart stopped beating from her touch. She bites down on the bottom of her lip and slowly our eyes meet. I couldn’t explain this sensation. It stung. It was eerie, weird and magnificent rolled into one. It then became clear to her that this is home.

 We are home.

 “…That feeling when you’re looking at him and see he’s already staring….” She speaks. My system became unstable. My legs felt unbalanced as I fell back. Is this real? Is this really happening? Is she back?

“Chris------tina-------?“ I cupped my mouth real tight. I had to use both of my hands as I fell into a mess of the river I created. I fell back and sobbed like a maniac. I tried to take control of my manhood, however I failed miserably. I was looking for strength to reply back. I had nothing. I remembered it like it was yesterday. It was the last season of The Voice, Season 10 specifically when we were both filming the last episode where she gave me that exact reply to the question I asked earlier that day.

How did you know?

The question was how did you know I was it? But when I ask her questions, I never refer to myself as one so I backspace the three words in my mind and cleared my throat. Here goes nothing. I was nervous to say the least to even utter the question. Her confidence consumes me. And I just wanted to come off that way as well. Christina is part of me instantly when I saw her. I don’t know how I got so goddamn lucky. That was the question I asked her because I wanted to know why. Why me?  So I asked her that question. It was simple, unassuming and confident. I remembered that she smiled once she heard. Her toes turned my direction and her teeth peeked through her lips. Instantly, I saw her darling smile. And then she softly replied in the most beautiful angelic voice. And I knew. I always knew she’s my song, my album, and my record that I want to hear for the rest of my life.

How did you know?

I laughed. She asked me back. Of course she did. She never wants to lose. This wasn’t a game but it was understandable that she wanted to know if I was on the same page. It could take a blind fool to read me. It was easy. I was a fool for her. I still am a fool for her. I would walk the ends of the earth for her to make her see that. If anyone watched The Voice since day one, they knew. Oh, they knew. I didn’t make any grand gesture to make it super obvious. It was obvious enough that I thought highly of her and that I miss her when she left. And when she came back, she made things harder for me as the seasons went on. I mean people saw how stupid I acted. No one act that stupid in front of a pretty girl unless you like her. I don’t just like her. I like the crap out of her. I love the girl.

After she replied, my stomach grew butterflies. I faked cough as she giggled. She gave me that look, like this better be good, Adam. I held onto my stomach and said, “I want someone to make me feel like music does. I want to spend the rest of my life listening to you, Aguilera.”

Like I said, I remembered like it was yesterday. Our flashbacks flooded my mind, like a torpedo. And then, reality hits and she stood there. The shadows of her figure creep up to me until it started to fade as I realize Shelley appeared. She was ready to collect her daughter and end my life forever.

“I mean at the end of the day, we are from two different worlds. I’m a cowboy from Kentucky and you’re –“

“Jade St. John.”

“Yeah, it’s time to go.”

Luke Wheeler left. And he wouldn’t be the last. Jade stood in her guest bedroom, wondering yet again what went wrong. Her tears came naturally as this wasn’t the first time. In between wiping her tears, she hears a creak at the bedroom door and of course, it was none other than her ex fiancé, Jeff Fordham. He had a knack of budding in at the wrong time.

“Heard you got cozy with the King of Country.”

Jade rolled her eyes. Of course, he was keeping tabs. She turns to him and folds her arms, “And I heard you got cozy with Juliette Barnes and almost got her pregnant?” She throws in a chuckle to annoy him. “Well, I have to say you guys would’ve made a great couple, considering.”

“Care to finish that sentence.” Jeff trails behind her with his default dangerous demeanor.

“She’s, well, her and, you’re you. I mean, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this one out.” Jade plops herself on the bed, the same bed that her and Wheeler spent the night.

“And here I thought, we made a great couple.” Jeff stated with disappointment. He made sure that it wasn’t evident but his heart definitely was tugging. “Anyway, I’m just stopping by to say thank you for letting Layla open for you.”

To say Jade was surprise was an understatement. “You’re welcome?” She giggles. “Didn’t think you had a polite bone in your body.”

Jeff smiles. He missed her poking fun at him yet she remained graceful and kind. She was the only one who knew him, though unpleasant, she saw the human in him. And for that he was always remaining grateful. The breakup stung him because he thought she was it. She was the one. One thing for sure, he had never forgotten her. “I can be polite when I choose to be. It just depends on who I’m talking to and if I like them. You know how I don’t like…”

“Wasting my time.” They both said in unison. The two shared a moment, however Fordham obviously couldn’t hold onto the gaze. He hated showing any sort of emotions or gave that kind of satisfaction to anyone. He had a reputation to hold.

“Well, it is unlike me to say this… maybe it’s the alcohol doing the talking… but about Wheeler, it is his lost.” Jeff takes a longing look at her as Jade approaches him.

“Wow.” Jade’s jaw dropped slightly. “Coming from a man who said I trade up.”

Jeff swallows and step as close to her as possible. “Well that goes to show you that I’m a good salesman. You bought that pitch.” He stares at her and continues, “Look, I wasn’t shock. I’m not the best human being on earth. I have my faults and I can see why you looked elsewhere. But just because I wasn’t the best human being on earth doesn’t mean I have a stone cold heart.” He then swallows once more. He didn’t understand where these feelings were coming from but he needed to unleash it or else it’ll drive him crazy. “I loved you.” He paused. “I loved you, Jade. I mean I really, really, was deeply in love with you. I didn’t think I could’ve love someone that much… and then you went and broke off our engagement…”

“Jeff. I ---“ Before Jade can say anything, Jeff lift up his hand to signal her to not go any further.

“I get it.”

“Look, I loved you Jeff.” Jade looks up to him and if she squints, she can see the side of his cheeks creasing. “It may be hard to believe but I did. You’re the most conniving person to have ever walked this earth but you got a soft spot somewhere. It just takes the right person to dig it out. Unfortunately, I’m not that person.”

“Well, look at that. Guess that guilt went away real quick, didn’t it?” Jeff smugly stated. She sure knows how to break his heart. He has already lost count.

“I really wanted to be that person for you. I wanted to be your rock but I didn’t like the person I was becoming when I was around you.” Jade stated as she takes another step closer to Jeff. At this point the two was so close to each other, one would need a chainsaw to tear them apart.

Jeff lifts his hand up to her ear and brushes the strand of Jade’s hair for a little bit before tucking it behind her ear. He glanced at her, finding his heart picking up speed and said, “You want to know what song I chose for our first dance?”

“What?”

Christina

Blake

Adam 

Cam 

Hello!

Thank you so much for all your kind words! I think most of the links are fixed w/ all my current developing stories. However I will check again cause there is probably some sort of technical glitch on my part. Please check back later next week!

In regards to your question about Dear Diary, I am so flattered that you remember the series. In return, this tells me you’ve been following the blog for awhile so thank you so much for your support since the beginning! Unfortunately I have took down DD from my blog as I am no longer writing the story :( I had an amazing time writing the story, but it required a lot of background that I needed to cover therefore I wouldn't be able to do it justice with the little time I have in between school and work. My apologies!

I am currently doing some brainstorming for a possible new series. So keep your eyes peeled for new projects :)

Hey girly!

Yes of course I did saw! It was too cute for words. In regards to VoiceTalks, unfortunately I won’t be able continue the column. My schedule just would not allow me to. My apologies if this disappoint you or anyone else who is reading this. It just been super stressful with everything that is going in my life right now. Hope you understand! Thank you always for supporting me & this blog!

Hey my loves!

I just wanted to stop in and say thank you so much to everyone for the immense support regarding VoiceTalks! I am happy to be apart of your day in some way. I know a lot of you guys are unable to stream the Voice, therefore I’m glad I can be a helping hand! This was one of the reasons I started VoiceTalks in the first place :)

However, my advanced apologies; VoiceTalks for tonight will be delayed! I have been swamped with a lot of work and have a few school work I have to tend to with a good sprinkled of adult-ly things I have to do too! Its this time of the year that I wish I could be transported back to my five year old careless unresponsible self. 

Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

I’ll see you very soon - next Sunday to be exact w/ a long recap of The Voice Battles & sneak peaks of SWBL and WT ???!!! :D

Hey doll!

Right?! Shake my head. I don’t think we will ever understand why he is not married to Christina Aguilera. I mean, it is one of those universe’s mysteries we will not be able to solve. I’m sure they have both watched The Notebook! Adam, clearly have! He is more of a cheesyball in comparison to Christina though so ;) I would love it if in the future they would star in a movie together. I mean can you imagine the hotness?! 

*Bows* 

Awww, gosh you’re always the sweetest! Thank you!

Hey!

No unfortunately it wasn’t this season. It was way in the beginning when the show started. If my memory serves me, I believe it was during Season 1/Season 2. I tried to find the video but I believe the user either privated the video or it is no longer available for viewing :( You’re very welcome! And thank you for your comment regarding the recent VoiceTalks! I highly appreciate the support! Hope you’re having a fantastic weekend! 

Welcome back to Voice Talks! Before we finish the blind auditions this coming week and dive into the battle rounds, let’s recap the BEST moments of this week’s blind auditions! Grab a drink, sit back and relax, this is going to be one hell of a recap!

We start off Monday’s episode with the coaches backstage with Carson Daly plotting against each other to win contestants. However two particular coaches, Blake and Christina shared some humor and sweet adorable banter that couldn’t be passed over. Christina stated that she’s “dying to get a country artist, just to shoveit in [Blake’s] face!” And Blake retaliated adorably, “I’m sorry Christina; I still love you. Will you say it back?” Icouldn’t help but smiled. I love their relationship; I would like to remind everyone that Blake had a long time crush on Ms. Aguilera and somewhere deep down his soul, his feelings are still lingering somewhere. Can’t blame the fella! And before anyone goes he’s married to Miranda Lambert; yes I know. Don’t get your panties in a bunch. Aguilera responded, “See if you feel the same after this,” which Blake finishes, “She did not. Bring it on, sister. Let’s go!” Hash tag BlakeTina, ya’ll!

The first artist that caught my attention as blind auditions started rolling was Travis Ewing. He did his own arrangements and rendition to one of the biggest R&B girl group, EVER, Destiny’s Child, “Say My name.” He had such a nice rasp to his voice that resonate after he finishes the performance. I wanted him to go with Christina however; Pharrell’s pitch definitely won his heart over. The brother just always has the right things to say at the right time. He is smooth, so smooth sometimes that I’m like this is unbelievable. I can’t believe he is pulling all that out of his ass right then and there. He can talk to me every day. I give him my undivided attention. His pitch is like Michael Jackson’s moonwalking across the stage. WILLIAMS IS THAT SMOOTH.

Let’s not forget when Ewing cut Adam off and accidentally initiated that Levine was an idiot, which caused a ruckus with Blake and Christina. If you were following the Voice live feed during the episode, you would’ve seen Christina tweet, stating that she was in stitches when that happen. However she hash tag that “Adam is not [an idiot] and that she “actually loves him.” UM, did your heart picked up speed? Mine stopped beating.

Adam then decided to do his own blind audition with Elton John’s hit, “Tiny Dancer.” Christina hit her button first. And she didn’t hit it in any old typical hand over button fashion; she hit it with her heel; her leg shooting up and everything. You can tell straight up mama have been practicing her yoga. Adam does yoga too, if you didn’t already know. I’ll let you guys have fun dreaming for a bit. Okay, you finish with your little #AdamTina rendezvous in your head? He then shyly looked away and went with his gut, ahem his heart, to pick Christina as his coach! By the look of Christina’s face, she already knew he was going to pick her. It was obvious! Adam has wanted to be on Christina’s team since forever. He even vocalized about it on Season 5 and his endless compliments about her every season, even on seasons she wasn’t even on. The guy is a fan of Christina Aguilera. Scratch that, the guy is secretly in love with Christina Aguilera. Dare I say why is he married again? The fellow coach is also officially added to Team Christina’s roster. This better mean that we are getting Moves Like Jagger 2.0.  Oh and is it me, or this was the best live performance I have seen Levine do? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to salt his game but I do notice that whenever Aguilera is present, he definitely up his singing game. I mean, the guy has to do what he has to do to impress his lady, am I right or am I right?

Speaking of Levine’s leading lady, aka Christina Aguilera had somewhat a slow night. She hadn’t picked up any artist until Sonic came along. I mean at this point of the competition, Aguilera is smart. Can’t be adding any artists, just to get artists. Sonic sang “Money On My Mind,” which impressed both Adam and Christina. Can these two be any similar? I can promise you if you see Christina pushing her button for a particular contestant, Adam is not too far behind. Christina didn’t waste any time to make it known that Sonic should be on her team. Adam chimed in and goes, “[Christina] is a lioness.” The Grammy Award Winner replied with the cutest rawr ever. UM, can I buy that as my text message ringtone somewhere please? Adam smirked adorably after hearing and added, “I am also a lioness.”

 Let’s take a pause for a moment and recap those 5 seconds of gold.

 Adam: “She is a lioness.”

Christina: RAWR “But you are too.”

Adam Levine: “I am also a lioness.”

Translation

Allie: Say you’re a bird.

Noah: If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.

If you don’t remember, earlier on The Voice, Adam did an interview with Access Hollywood I believe and the interviewer asked him that if The Voice was a movie, which actors would he choose for his fellow voice coaches. He stated clearly without hesitation, “Christina Aguilera would be played by Rachel McAdams.”

Say you’re dead, cause I’m dead. In fact, I’m gone. The reference was so clear here that I am melting. Can someone send for a paramedic? Your girl needs CPR ASAP.

All right I don’t know how I’m going to proceed to discuss about the next blind audition, but somebody has to do it. Let’s talk about India Carney, a UCLA undergraduate. She had the coaches go crazy AND for good reason. I am going to quote Pharrell, “She is a vocal beast.” And that she is! Sister got soul and can SANG! She is definitely thee person who will be leading Team Christina to the finals. All the coaches better watch out. India Carney will and can take it all! She is also a childhood friend of Ansel Elgort! Yes you read that right – Augustus Waters from “The Fault In Our Stars.” Seriously the girl has it made!

The second night of the blind audition continues on Tuesday, starting off with a fun song and cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” I was dancing in my seat. It is one of my favorite songs from Ms. Houston as well as Christina’s. Yeah we share the same influences cause we tight like that! Christina didn’t turn for Ashley Morgan and personally I wouldn’t neither. I just felt her audition was too rush and she added unnecessary runs to the song that is not needed. I felt like she added those runs to illustrate that she can sing. If you can sing, you don’t need extra sauce. The extra sauce is nice but it can get annoying and that was the case for me, for Morgan.

Pharrell and Christina then went head to head to win over Koryn Hawthorne, which I love. These two have so much respect for each other; it is so adorable to watch. Pharrell initiated the hug between the two to demonstrate that no matter whom she chooses, there was no bad blood between the two. I mean how can there ever be bad blood between the two? They are so in awe of each other’s talents among other things I can’t count with both of my hands, its just pure love. They hugged and obviously Adam can’t stand anyone else hugging Christina beside him that he had to distract himself from his feelings and went after Shelton to hide away his evident jealousy. I mean hello that’s the only explanation. After that, he wittingly went over to get in between Pharrell and Christina. I mean OF COURSE HE DID; like I said, he can’t stand when Christina is getting chummy with another coach. It took him a long time to get over the hump between Blake and Christina. Scratch that, he never did. Where was I? Oh so the leading Maroon 5 front man is now between Pharrell and Christina and held their hands to see who will win over Hawthorne. It is just his excuse to hold Aguilera’s hand but you know since he’s married, he can’t just hold her hand without creating a stir so he had to hold Williams too. At this point if you look closely, really closely, Adam was holding onto Christina’s hand so tightly. After Hawthorne chose Christina as her coach, Christina let go of Adam’s hand immediately. If you pan into Adam’s face quickly, you can see he got a bit shy and disappointed as his hand was still in the air, while Christina was heading toward her team member. Oh Adam.

Jeremy Gaynor. What can I say about him besides thanking him first and foremost for serving – he and many is the reason why we can live the life that we do. What else I can say is that what a voice man! He has that timeless voice that reminds me of another R&B legend, Mr. Brian McKnight. If Mr. McKnight’s name doesn’t ring a bell, shame on you! And if you didn’t know he performed with Christina several times, shame on you twice! And if you didn’t know he appeared on MMC, shame on you three times! Seriously! GET OUT OF HERE, YOU! I’m kidding. I’m kidding. Gaynor, if he survives this season, his voice will always be around for a long time. It is one of those voices like McKnight that you just can’t get tired of.

Besides this intense recap, if you’re going to take away anything (obviously Adam and Christina being one of them), Blake Shelton knows what SKORTS IS. Take a moment and let that sink. Besides Shelton ‘fake limp,’ I love the interaction between Pharrell and Christina when she did the ‘Pharrell walk.’ She was so adorable! And is it me or Christina likes ordering Pharrell to do things? IT’S CUTE. He does it too with pleasure. YET AGAIN obviously, Adam has to get in that action. He did his normal walk while Christina finishes her ‘Pharrell walk.’ I SWEAR I am in love with these four coaches. Their poking fun and taking jab at each other is genuine and with love. You can NOT (NOT) like them.

I think these are pretty solid recaps to get ya’ll ready for The Voice this week! If you didn’t already know, Nick Jonas will be joining Christina Aguilera as a mentor this season. I am ecstatic about this duo; to be honest, I wasn’t expecting this pairing but I am elated that it happened. I wasn’t a fan of the Jonas Brothers but they were big enough that I have heard of them. But their material wasn’t my cup of tea, HOWEVER, I am so glad Nick Jonas did his own thing because now I can say I am a Jonas fan, well one of the Jonas clan’s fan. He released his album last year (which I coped) and dare I say if he continues to work hard, he can definitely be the next Justin Timberlake sans the dance moves. Don’t get me wrong, ain’t nobody can replace Timberlake, there is only one, as there is only one Christina Aguilera but we got room for new generations. Humility will get you far - remember that.

Adam Levine has Ellie Goulding joining him and before you say Christina looks like Ellie due to the previews you’ve seen, don’t. Please don’t. She doesn’t. Not to say Ellie isn’t attractive but if you’re going to say Christina looks like somebody, best believe they better be older. It doesn’t make sense to say Christina looks like Ellie when Christina came first. THINK ABOUT IT. It just my thing – I think things in an orderly fashion. Pharrell Williams has Lionel Richie, which I’m a big fan of; Christina had the pleasure of having him the first season if memory serves me while Blake Shelton chose Meghan Trainor. I didn’t see that one coming but I adore Trainor; if you haven’t taken a listen to her album, do! It’ll put you in a good mood.

I can’t wait for the Battle Rounds! Why? I can finally see some new outfits on the coaches! I know, go ahead and laugh! Honestly, I just want to see Christina Aguilera in a new outfit, new makeup and new hair. Did you see the previews for the next episode? SHE LOOKS DROP DEAD GORG. I mean, drop dead now while you can and then resuscitate come Monday so you can be alive to see Christina in her flesh. God, does that woman ever age? Before I sign off, mark your calendars when Aguilera come for country on ABC’s Nashville on March 26th!

Thank you for joining in on the discussion! If you believed I have missed any pivotal moments, feel free to comment and message me! Ya-know-the-deal. Have a good night, you guys! 

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I'll say both! Adam is definitely distracted while Christina is there. And he is definitely jealous of Pharrell and Christina budding relationship. I mean it goes without saying ;) The next VoiceTalk will be up this instant! Thanks for the support. It is always appreciated! 

Christina finally met the legendary director, Ian Somerhalder and it was awkward to say the least. Things started to heat up when Somerhalder invites Christina and her gang to a party. Drinks were ordered, words were spat and things just went a little bit out of control. 

Find out what goes down when WT returns with Miguel's How Many Drinks! Perfect anthem for this chapter.