All Chapters of Once up on an Us: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20
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New adventures
I sat there re-reading the message I got from Nick.Not believing what it said.He quit his job.Though I'm not too happy about it because of how things might turn out.I mean, we didn't have an office space, or the things we needed for the company yet.I'm still happy that he was finally having the chance to live his dream of being an architect.I can't stress over this.But at the same time, I don't want to be the blame of him not having a job if this failed.I placed my phone down to pay attention to what was happening before me.I'm here today, talking with the landowner, along with a few other potential buyers.Who aren't the nicest, and thought that because I'm a female, they had the higher advantage, while offering a small amount of money and sweet talking Mr Moore.They were trying to talk their way into paying much less than what the land actually cost, then make a fortune off it later."I'm telling you, the most I can pay is three million. Could put an extra million, but tha
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A shitty day
"Look who's finally awake," Nick greeted me with a kiss when I walked into the kitchen.Jackson looked up at me, pouting his lips. "What, no kiss for me?"I made a face at him. "I could get Nessa to do it."He scoffed, "your friend is something else."Nick slid a plate of blueberries drenched in syrup before me. The berries were all jumbled trying to form a word."You wanna go get a cow?" I guessed.Rickie and Jackson burst out laughing."Never mind. " Nick shook his head, popping a berry in his mouth."Oh, come on, tell me." I poked his arm."Maybe later. Right now, we both have work." He got up, taking me with him.I got ready at record speed, after seeing the time."Don't forget your portfolio." I pointed to the small dresser.Nick paused at the door, turned back, gave me a kiss, then left. Only to enter the room again, and picked up his portfolio."Later." I waved at him, then made my way out as well.I didn't count on it raining today, so there I was. Having to walk to the open h
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Moving day
Nick along with Jackson and Rickie, met me at the location of where our new community would be.This was the biggest thing for us yet, and there was no way we could mess this up, it was hard enough to get this place, with all the fights we got from other investors that either wanted to build a new mall, or offices."So, what do you think?" I asked, after we drove around off the dirt road."It’s ok. There might be a slight problem with flooding, but I think we can raise the land a bit." Rickie said."And not to mention that it's smaller than we originally thought, so instead of five hundred houses, we might have to cut it down to three, in order to facilitate the pool and play park." Nick added.He kicked at some loose dirt, then looked at me."You're the boss, so whatever you think." I told him.He looked at Jackson, making a gesture for him to put in his idea, and he did so nervously."We might also have a problem with the backwater that is coming from a factory nearby.""The only fa
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Loft music
"I'll see you two around." Jackson said."Thanks bud." Nick clapped him on the back.It was like we couldn't wait for him to go, to get each other clothes off.With my hands resting on Nick's chest, I gaze up at him. Just the look in his eyes said it all.He pulled my skirt up, ordering me to turn around.Bracing himself onto me, he pushed me against the wall.Slowly trailing kisses from my ear to shoulder, the gently feeling made me shiver, as heat rise up my body.He slowly entered my body, receiving a gasp as he did, while bracing himself onto me more.My right hand found his waist as I tried to bring us closer.I closed my eyes at the feel. It was better than fireworks on the Fourth of July. Our bodies moulded together and moved in synchronisation.Nick gripped my waist as he became undone, both our breathing coming out in a heavy rush.We collapsed on the floor of the small game room, panting and smiling at each other.In one swift movement, Nick pulled me on top of him, he kisse
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Shopping
As Nick and I walked the aisles looking for rice, he paused."How do you think rice for its name? Rice, that's such a weird word."I read to him what other information on my phone said about rice."Did you Google it?""Yes.""I love how you keep up with my antics.""I love your antics."Nick looked around before smiling at me."What do you say we have a little fun?""We are not having sex in a supermarket."Nick laughed, "that never crossed my mind, but now that you mention it.""No.""Fine, original plan." He pointed at the cart."You want me to get in?"He nod."This is a bad idea." I said, getting in any way.Nick pushed the cart down the aisle so fast, I covered my face with my hands while squealing, afraid that you might collide with a shelf.But he spun the cart around at the last minute, going back down the aisle at full force again.Lost in the moment, the both of us forgot where we were and why we were there.We goof around like two unsupervised kids."Chips for the Royal one
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The proposal
"Damn it." I said, feeling like throwing my measuring tape down.Instead, I settled on sitting on the floor of the small room off to the side of the house, trying to concentrate on a few new dress designs.Whomever thought that dressmaking and designing was easy, have another thing coming, especially when it came onto wedding dresses.I stood up again, leaning my head to the side, leering at the half dressed mannequin that seemed to be mocking my creative style."Come on, you stupid material, make sense." I talked as if it had life.I had a deadline to meet in making five new dresses, and this is not cutting it.I'm having a major mind block. It's like being constipated but of creativity.I groaned and threw my scissors down."I can't do this," I told myself.Just then, Nick pushed the door open, making his way over to his desk with blueprints. He dropped them down, then turned to me dramatically."Why arth thou looking soth gloomily?" He spread an arm.I laughed, then sulked. "The cr
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The wedding
I don't know why my arm pits get sweaty when I'm nervous, but it does. Right now I had half a box of tissue stuffed under my arms to prevent sweat stains from messing up my dress.Nessa snapped a photo of me as I was checking to see if any of it managed to get through."Nessa." I pushed the camera away."Just something for the grandkids," she snapped another photo."Come selfie," she pulled me close and snapped two photos of us. In one, I gave a big smile and in the other; I kissed her on the cheek."Are you sure you want to give your life away like this? No more being single, no more picking up guys.""That is all you Nessa, and it is totally fine if you are starting to like Rickie.""Oh my God, no," Nessa placed her head in her hands. "I'm not falling for the guy.""Says the girl who now goes out on picnics, wears matching outfits together and sleeps over.""Oh God, it's getting worst." Nessa shook her head."No, it's getting good. It's ok to like someone." I told her."I know, but
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The honeymoon
"Everyone knows that I'm not good with speeches, but I'll do my best on this.“ Jackson paused. "I am not one to believe in love, but I think I do now, thanks to Nicholas and Reign. Their type of love is the type that you have to admire, even though it makes you sick. But you can see how they look at each other. They gave me a new and perspective meaning to love." When Jackson finished, he raised a glass towards us then came off the small stage. After our reception and cheesy well wishes, Nicholas and I checked into the hotel we had booked weeks ago. "Looks better than the brochures." Nick said when our limo pulled up to the Marriott hotel. "Much better." I agreed. "Honeymoon suite." The receptionist smiled, handing us the keys. Nick carried me on his back the rest of the way to our room. With both of us still dressed in our wedding attire. "Oh, wow." I gazed around the room. All decorated in blue and white. With pink and red rose petals and chocolate in the shape of a heart o
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Helping each other
Nick came rushing into the workroom the moment he got home."What's the emergency?""I'm freaking out!" I pulled at my hair, then began talking in French."Calm down, calm down. You know I don't fully understand English, much less another language."That got me to pause."Good, and you're smiling too. So what's the problem?""Rihanna asked me, personally, to make two dresses for a movie premiere for her. We shouldn't have gone on that extra honey moon, now all this work gave piled up."Nick placed a hand on his hip, obviously not understanding the dilemma or urgency."I don't even know how she got my number. That's not important though. What is, is that she called today and wants them by Sunday. This Sunday."Nick nod, then realisation dawned on his face. "Oh, that's so short notice, and you deserved that time off. You work so hard.""Exactly.""Don't worry, I'll help," he made a gesture with his hands.Together we pulled an all nighter, drinking maybe two gallons of coffee, taking no
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The impact
Remember that part in the movie where Tom Hanks was playing Forrest Gump? He was sitting on a bench and talking to a woman. He said 'life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are going to get.'‘Well, he was right, with life you just never know what you are going to get.’"Ok, I'll see you guys tomorrow." I said to my store manager."One more thing before you go. Remember that the forty-year-old virgin has another dress fitting tomorrow.""I'll be here to assist with that." I told Franco.I looked at my watch, thinking that I was going to be late for my date with Nick."Bye.""Enjoy your date with Mr Fine." Franco called after me."I will." I called back.Nick and I did this thing once a month, going back to the cafe where we had our first date. Getting the same thing each time, it was our way of keeping our love alive.My phone buzzed with a message from Nick."Can't wait to see you."I sent him back a message, letting him know I was leaving now and would be there shor
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