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Once up on an Us Is it getting better
"Good morning." I greeted Nick brightly."Good morning." Nick greeted back, but it was filled with uncertainty.Even after visiting him for four days in a row, I wouldn't say we were making progress.He still stared at me with skepticism in his eyes and asked me questions about his life I didn't have the answers to.Like boating events, polo club and things only my father used to do.On the fifth day, I laid in the waiting room, trying to get a night's rest.After seeing that there was no way of convincing me to go home, the staff let me be, offering me a pillow and blanket.Just as I was about to doze off, someone poked my arm.I jumped up to see that it was Nick. Our eyes locked as he stared at me."What are you doing?" He asked.I stretched and yawned. “Well, I was just about to go swimming when you stopped me. Good thing too, because the water seemed cold."He cracked a smile, then laughed, something I hadn't heard in a long while."Of course. Hmm, I'm hungry and I don't want to s
Once up on an Us I hope you remember
The next day after an awkward introduction to Nick's parents, and a mountain of questions.I visited the hospital with the hopes for proving to Nick that we were in fact married. I had a photo album, as well as a video from our time in The Bahamas after our wedding.Even though I paced for minutes in the living room of my loft, contemplating if it was worth showing him the proof.Either way, I also had several other proof just in case the pictures and videos weren't enough.When I got to his room, his parents were there again. This time it seemed as if he was getting ready to leave with them."Nick?""Reign." He looked up at me from where he was putting his shoes on."I have proof," I waved my tablet in the air.His parents turned to acknowledge me at that."Good morning." I said to them, seeing that they forgot their manners."Of what exactly?" His mother folded his arm across his chest.I ignored her to pass him all that I have brought."It's all there. You asked for it." I told him
Once up on an Us Homecoming
"Well, the place is yours. Sit down, look around, feel free to do whatever you want." I told him.As I busied myself with putting Nick's things away, I heard a crash coming from the livingroom. I rushed to see what it was, only to find him standing over a vase."Sorry. I was admiring the patterns when it slipped out of my fingers somehow."I gave a tight smile. “It's fine, not like it cost ten grand or anything. I'll clean it up."When I came back with the little broom and shovel, I saw that Nick was picking up the pieces.He looked up at me, his face had a look as if he realised something."Did you marry me for my money? You know, like a sugar baby or something, cause you look fairly young. Don't get my wrong, but like am I sponsoring you in some sort of way."I frowned while biting my bottom lip, then laughed."No, nothing like that, and I did say that this is my place. Plus, I'm only four years younger than you.""You look younger than twenty-seven. Yeah, ok, but I could have easil
Once up on an Us The space between us
I left Nick in the game room so that I could try tiding up our work room, maybe even get back into the groove of things.But I ended up breaking down and crying. I laid on the floor curled into a ball.I tried to think of happier times, but that only made it worst, I cried harder, wishing for things to get better.Never did I think Nick would forget who I was. I didn't know how to deal with it and didn't know how he was dealing with it.After crying and feeling sorry for myself, I got off the ground to go take a hot shower. I walked up the stairs, shaking out my wet hair, ready to go to bed.I saw that Nick was doing the same. He had just pulled the sheet back and had thrown some pillows on the floor.He glanced at me, then the at bed, then made a face.I said nothing as I made a beeline going back down the stairs. There was no need for any awkwardness tonight or any other nights.I dug around until I find the spear pillow and took out a blue blanket.I set the sofa as best as I coul
Once up on an Us Are we having fun yet?
"The house is on your right, just up here." Nick said.I pulled up to the curb, then reached for the bottle of alcohol in the back, promising that I would buy a new bottle tomorrow."Nothing has changed. Are you sure that it has been years since I have been home?" Nick asked as we walked up to the front door."Maybe your parents are simple people." I joked.We didn't have to knock on the door. It opened almost automatically, with a butler behind it.His nose was up in the air as he held onto the front of his suit and spoke with a fake Italian accent."Good evening," he greeted, offering us warm rags infused with lemon scent.Nick took one while I refused. Thinking that these people should be in damn Bel Air, because not even my parents were this extra.These people seemed to enjoy flaunting their cash around.Not that I'm judging.Nick's mother came rounding the corner with a smile on her face.She pulled him into an embrace, kissing both his cheeks, "Nicholas."She then turned to nod
Once up on an Us Are we having fun yet? 2
I looked down at the half cooked steak before me. I was never one that like my meat bloody. But either way, I cut into the meat and almost gag after seeing the red colour oozing out.It made me think that they cooked this one specifically for me.I drank wine to settle my nerve, hoping it would help to get this under cooked food down.I could see Mrs Carter staring at me, which left me feeling as if I should eat with my hand just to mess with her. But, at the same time, I had to behave just for Nick.Besides, they already had a weird narrative of me. I didn't want to give them the satisfaction of thinking that I'm a hillbilly.The only thing I truly enjoyed that was on my plate was the mash potato and asparagus.While his parents ignored me, Christenna and Micheal were the only ones that seemed to have any interest in me."How long have you been in real estate?" Micheal asked."Since I was twenty-one.""Wow, really?" He seemed shocked. "You don't seem a day older than eighteen.""Must
Once up on an Us First fight
"I don't know, you tell me!" I changed my words.Because honestly, I didn't know what just happened, and didn't think that scuffle was the appropriate word."You were being disrespectful.""Was I?""Yes, with the way you were talking to my mom.""Oh, I must have not noticed because I was too set on how your family was treating me. They acted as if I was some kind of animal. It's like I'm not good enough for you or to even to be in their presence. Why don't we talk about that?"Nick ran his hands through his hair several times."You didn't have to act as how you did.""Ok, since we are talking about my actions. Let's not mention how you were with that girl, the way you looked at her. How do you think I feel to have you both so close to each other? Acting like you're still in love. I couldn't bear to stand there and watch that.""You- She's all I know. I don't even know you. I still can't believe what you are claiming to be true.""Well, you're all I know. We have been married for three
Once up on an Us Can we talk?
For three days, Nick and I didn't speak, both still holding grudges after what happened at his parents' house.Acting like strangers in a house.Well, I was a stronger to him.I would come home from work to make dinner, which Nick didn't eat.I would sit at the table by myself, playing with my food, pushing it around my plate until it got cold, or I lost my appetite.On the third day of not talking to each other, or me not eating much, I dumped the rest of the food and prepared for bed. The silence in the house was so loud it was almost maddening.We wouldn't even look at each other. Instead, we waited until one was out of the kitchen to avoid being too close.I threw my shirt on the ground and dived under the covers, drifting off almost instantly.****It wasn't even seven yet when Jackson came over."Just a minute I told him, then opened the door. I threw the sheets over my shoulder to help keep out the early morning chill while Jackson sat across from me."Well, boss. Everything is
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