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littleprincessj
11-25-04, 10:39 PM
Okay quick...this part is short because I just wanted to write a little blur for y'all to see this. Kinda like a prologue.

Thanks Britt for helping, Sheri for the name and Rae for the title!
Lemme know what y'all think!

Nick’s POV

I yawned and laced my fingers through hers as we walked through the cold streets of Cincinnati. I was so tired; I ended up pulling through a 9 hour shift last night, that’s normal for me though…it was the 6 hour shift that I had to work AFTER. Where should I begin? I work two jobs because if I don’t I wouldn’t be able to support her…her as in my wife…Sheri. She’s my world, my everything but we don’t have money. I was the “troubled” kid in high school, drinking, smoking, sleeping around getting into any amount of trouble I could…that was me. Sheri…she was the opposite…she was the perfect little miss goody two shoes. So it’s strange how we ended up together but the fact of the matter is we had and we love each other. But when she began seeing me her parent’s immediately disapproved…it didn’t stop her from seeing me but they didn’t like it. My parents…I don’t even know where they are. I’ve been in home after home with new parent’s each year (it seems like it). We graduated high school almost 2 ½ years ago, Sheri and I left and eloped the day after graduation…I never would’ve made it to my graduation if she didn’t push me to work hard. So we eloped and her parent’s kicked her out…on the street; we had no where to go. No money, no jobs…nothing but each other. At first I kept telling her as long as we had each other that was all that mattered but unfortunately in the real world being in love doesn’t pay the bills, buy the food, and keep you clothed. I ended up getting 2 part time jobs. I spent more hours working down at an auto body shop and for a couple hours a week I’d work at our local grocery shop. I’m almost 21 and the best job I’d ever have in my life was working in the auto body shop. I worked 2 jobs because even though I didn’t go to college, I didn’t want that for Sheri…she deserves better than what I can give her…if I have to work my [arse] off to get her in college so she can get her teaching degree…I’ll do it. She works too…at a local daycare place.
“I’m cold…” My angel spoke pulling me out of my thoughts. I took my jacket off and draped it over her shoulders. “Now you’re cold…” I shook my head and kissed the side of her head.
“I’m fine…c’mon let’s head home.” We walked in the direction of our small 1 bedroom apartment. When we got inside I held her against me as the elevator went up to our floor. We lived in a 6 floor crappy, run down place…it was all we could manage. It had a living room, one bedroom, small kitchen and a bathroom. It was enough for us…I took the key out, turned it in the lock and motioned for her to go in first. I looked at her and sighed, closing the door I watched her walk slowly into the bedroom…this was no place for her to be living. It was Christmas time for crying out loud…I have to do something special for her…something to make her happy. I threw the keys on the table and fell back onto the ratty old couch closing my eyes. I had to work in 3 hours and needed as much sleep as I could get but spending time with Sheri is more important. I sat there thinking about what I could do to make this holiday special for her and I looked up and smiled at her when I saw her coming out of the bedroom dressed in my oversized t-shirt and sweatpants. She sat next to me and laid her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arms around her, closed my eyes, kissed the top of her head and hugged her tight.
“I love you…” She hummed.
“Love you too…” She cuddled closer into my and eventually fell asleep in my arms.

And onto the real chapter!

LovingAngels07
11-25-04, 11:14 PM
aww how sad... poor Nick... I really like this one... hope you update soon...

AshleyGirl
11-25-04, 11:18 PM
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

Biondo Sorto
11-25-04, 11:31 PM
like I said before,
I LOVE IT ;)

littleprincessj
11-25-04, 11:45 PM
Thanks you guys...I'm glad you're enjoying it! I promise to add more soon!

littleprincessj
12-13-04, 07:39 PM
<span style="font-family:Optima">Nick’s POV

I was walking to my run down antique car after another long shift at work. It was finally time to head home and see Sheri. We had to go shopping for food when I got home; every Thursday is shopping day because that’s when they have some of the largest sales. When I got home she was lying on the couch reading a book waiting for me. Her face lit up when I walked in the door and I smiled.
“Hey Nick…” She got up and gave me a hug and kiss.
“Hey princess…how was your day?” She shrugged.
“It was alright…I’m glad you’re home; I missed you…” I gave her another kiss.
“I missed you too…ready to go shopping…?” She nodded and grabbed her jacket. We walked to our car hand in hand and went on down to the grocery store. We got just enough groceries to last us the week and headed back home.
“You know they’re having this local band play tonight at Skyline…I was thinking maybe we could go and just get out?” I looked at her with a look reminding her we can’t spend our money on things like that. “It’s free…I read about it today.” Then I nodded…
“Okay…well maybe we could check it out…” She smiled and I saw this, I reached for her hand and smiled back. That night after we put the groceries away we bundled up and walked down the Skyline, it wasn’t too far from our house. I held her close to me to keep her warm as we walked along the city streets. We p[arse]ed the stores along the way and saw couples doing some window shopping. Sheri just looked on smiling. When we p[arse]ed a diamond jewelers store though she stopped.
“Can we just look at these Nick…please?” She looked at me.
“Of course…” She practically ran over to the window and pressed her hands against the gl[arse]. She looked like a little girl in a toy store. I smiled watching her but a tinge of guilt and sadness rushed through me when I realized I’d never be able to get her any of this…any of what she really deserved. I saw her looking at the diamond bracelets and the rings…the ring I promised she’d get one day…when I could afford it. I wanted to get her an engagement ring too. The night we eloped I told her I was going to get her a nicer ring and engagement ring one day but she told me she didn’t need it. Watching her now I could see just how much it would mean to her to have it. She looked at while more before tearing herself away from the gl[arse] and we held hands again.
“They’re so pretty Nick…” She was glowing just talking about it.
“Yeah they definitely were…” We walked the rest of the way in comfortable silence and found a seat by the window inside Skyline.
“What can I get you two this evening…?” A young waitress came by. We hadn’t planned on buying anything because we’re watching the money. We were going to eat when we got home but I figured Sheri was probably really hungry.
“Sheri…†I questioned her. “What are you having baby…?” She looked at me unsure.
“Umm…Iâ€⠢ll just have a medium size bowl of your Chili please…with the hamburger in it and not the beans…” She said politely.
“And for you sir…?”
“I’ll just have a medium Diet Coke please…” Sheri looked at me but didn’t say anything till the waitress was gone.
“Are you sure honey…?” I nodded.
“Yeah…”
“Well you can have some of mine okay…?” I smiled.
“Thanks…† We talked until the waitress came back with the food and my drink. The band was just starting to get playing and I enjoyed it…it was…calming. Sheri took a spoonful of Chili and leaned over the table to feed me. We laughed and I took a bite before handing my drink over to her; and we did that the whole time we were there until they were both empty. It was an enjoyable evening…not something we’re able to do every night. The band was very good and Sheri seemed to like it a lot. We walked home around 11pm and as soon as we got in the door Sheri headed for the bedroom. She changed into her pajamas and came back out to join me on the couch. We watched the 11 o’clock news together; my arms wrapped securely around hers. Afterwards Sheri fixed me a quick sandwich and I ate that before the two of us headed for bed. I had tomorrow off for once but Sheri had to go to work. She was working from 9-1:30pm. She fell asleep curled up in my arms. The next morning after dropping Sheri off at work and giving her a kiss goodbye I drove down to the jewelry store she had stopped in front of last night and I walked inside. There was an older man behind the counter sitting there reading a paper. He looked up when I walked in.
“Good morning…can I help you…?” He looked at me and checked me over with his eyes…he knew I “didn’t belong” in a store like this.
“Yeah…I just wanted to look at two of your items in front of your window on display please…”
“I’m sorry young man but I think those items are out of your league…maybe you could try the jewelry section at Wal-Mart or perhaps Target…?” I glared at him upset. Not wanting to cause a scene I left the store. I drove around for a while until another jewelry store caught my eye. In front of the store there was a sign in big letters with the words: HELP WANTED on it. I quickly pulled over and got out. I walked in and this time came face to face with a nice young woman in her mid 20’s early 30’s. She smiled and looked up.
“Good morning sir…is there something I can help you with…?” I nodded.
“I couldn’t help but notice your help wanted sign…I was wondering if you’re still looking to hire…?”
“Umm…I think we are but I need to ask our manager. Could you hold on one second please…?” I nodded and as she walked in the back somewhere I looked around at the diamonds, ruby’s, emeralds. They were all beautiful. Not five minutes later the manager; a middle aged man walked out.
“I am told you’re looking for a job…?” I nodded.
“I want to buy my wife a ring she saw but I need to get another job to help pay for it.” The young woman ‘awed’ and the manager nodded his head but I could’ve sworn I saw a small smile on his face.
“Well usually we have to take in somewhat experienced people in this field…someone who knows about the carats, gold types etc… but I can give you a part time job working with Lindsay here…” He pointed to the young woman. I smiled.
“Thank you so much sir…”
“I’ll just need you to fill this application out and I’ll give you call.” I took the application and filled it out. When I handed it back to him I asked him;
“Do you mind calling me at my current job…? I don’t want my wife to know. This is all a surprise for her…” He nodded.
“Will do…” He shook my hand.
“Thank you so much…”
“Have a good day...” He looked at my application. “Nick…” I smiled.
“Thank you sir…you too…” I walked out and back to the car with a huge smile on my face. I drove back to the apartment thinking about what just happened and thinking about my Sheri. ‘Maybe this Christmas will be something special for her after all.’ I thought to myself and walked up into the apartment.

End of chapter 2.</span>

AshleyGirl
12-13-04, 09:58 PM
AAAAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!!!