One week later, Sloan and I were closer than ever. We weren't dating but we were closer than some couples. We promised to always be there for each other and so far, we've been doing that just fine.
Daddy wanted me to go back home but I let him know that I couldn't because I was looking for a job. Back when I was in Montana, we usually depended on whatever daddy made from his bakery and it wasn't much so I wanted to get a good job so I could help him.
I lost my mom when I was very little and daddy never remarried since then because he spent all his time working. The least I could do was to make sure he lived a comfortable life.
After two weeks of searching with no luck, I told Sloan about it and he promised to help me. He called later that day that he already got me a job. He said his mother needed a new sales girl at her pizza shop, that I could work there for the meantime and when I find a new job, I could stop.
I was very excited because I was finally going to be able to send money home to my dad at the end of the month. The pay was nice and I didn't have to wake up early because it wasn't far from where I stayed.
"Hey gurl, guess what?." Excitement was obvious in her voice.
"What?"
"I asked you to guess, you can't just ask what."
"Just tell me, you know I'm terrible at guessing."
"Fine I'll tell you. Ava and i...are engaged!." She squealed happily and it made me laugh. Ava had been her crush since we were freshmen in college. She tried everything she could to get Ava to notice her and when she finally did, Olivia felt like she was going to die.
They've been dating since then and hearing that they were engaged filled my heart with joy. "Congratulations Olive."
"Thanks. I gotta go now, I haven't told Naomi yet."
"Okay, I'll see you at home."
"Actually, no you won't. I'm spending the night at Ava's."
"Okay, see you tomorrow then."
"Yeah. Bye."
I hung up and hurried on to work so I wouldn't be late. When I got there, I saw Sloan with a Lady that looked like model. She looked elegant in her dress that stopped at her knee, her blonde hair tied up neatly in a bun. She sat cross legged across him and was laughing so hard that I wondered what could be so funny because he was laughing too.
I walked up to their table, pretending not to see Sloan. "What can I get you?" I asked and smiled before Sloan called my name. "Oh you're here, I didn't notice you." I lied and he seemed to notice because he smiled and said "Sure you didn't."
He introduced me to the blonde girl as his girlfriend and it made me blush a little. The blonde girl, Tracy turned out to be his cousin and that made me blush even more because I was jealous for no reason.
Sloan couldn't stay long because they needed him back at work. I asked about the work he was doing and he said he was an intern at northern view hospital. It was Impressive because that was the biggest hospital in las Vegas.
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Two days later, after I had gotten back from work, Naomi rushed in shouting and going on about modeling. She talked about their pay, how much recognition they got and how it Improves their. She kept on talking like Ella reciting a prophecy from a book she read.
"What's wrong with you, are you drunk?" I asked as she hugged me.
"No, I'm not drunk. I'm happy!".
"Mind telling me why you're happy?".
" I'm happy because I got a job." She held my hands screaming happily and I joined too. I was really happy for her, our celebration was cut short when I felt dizzy all of a sudden. I sat on the bed and placed my hands on my temples feeling like I was about to throw up.
"Are you okay?." Naomi asked as she came to sit beside me.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"Are you sure?, that's the third time this month. Maybe you should see a doctor."
"I will, but maybe later."
"Okay, but make it fast."
"Yeah okay."
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I sat at the coffee shop feeling a bit nervous about what Sloan wanted to say. He called me saying he wanted to talk about something serious and he sounded serious on the phone. He arrived five minutes later and sat in front of me.
"You're probably wondering what I wanted to talk about." He started without meeting my eyes.
"Yes, it sounds like it's something serious."
"Yeah it is. You know we're pretty close right?."
"Yeah?."
"I was thinking... Why don't we get closer?"
I looked at him, knitting my brows in confusion. "What are you talking about?."
"I'm asking you to be my girlfriend."
I blinked in surprise and smiled before answering. "Yes."
"Yes?"
"Yes, I'd love to be your girlfriend." He let out a relived sigh and came to hug me. "What are you doing?, we're in a public place."
"I was worried, I thought you'd say no."
"Why would you think that?"
"I don't know. I was just worried, thank you for saying yes."
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A week passed and Sloan and I spent most of our time together. He couldn't see me often because of his work but whenever he was free, he came to see me.
He had a week's break and decided to spend it with me. We were going to Montana to see my dad and I was excited. When we got there, daddy was happy to see me and I was happy to see him too. I hugged him and all my worries seemed to fade away, we spent the day drinking and celebrating like we were having a party.
That night as I laid in bed thinking about how happy daddy was, I missed my mom. I would have been happier if she were here today. I took out a photo of her admired it. Looking at her again, we really looked alike, outsiders might think she was my sister.
Her chestnut brown hair, silky and long reaching her waist, just like mine. Her grey eyes, smart and her full red lips, just like mine. I didn't have much memory of her but I remembered her sweet smile and the song she always sang for me. I missed her and I know that daddy missed her too.
Sloan took my mind off her as he came to lie beside me. "Hey you." He said as he kissed me and I smiled. "I was wondering where you ran off to."
"Where's dad?."
"He went off to bed and we should too, its pretty late." He kissed me again before turning off the lights. "Good night babe."
"Good night."
I sat across Rufus at the restaurant feeling uncomfortable. Daddy pestered me for the whole day and he even got sloan to beg me before I finally agreed to go out with him and now that I'm here, I'm not saying anything. I'm not the shy type, it's just that it feels weird being here with him."So, uh what do you do?." I tried to make small talks to get rid of the uncomfortable silence we shared."Well, I'm a deputy at the sheriff's department." He answered confidently."Oh, so you're a cop?.""Yes.""I don't like cops.""Ohh.." The smile on his face vanished and we didn't say anything else for a while."So, what about you, what do you do?""Um--" I started but was interrupted."It doesn't even matter because when we're married, you won't work again. I'll provide for both of us." He smiled like what he said was funny, but it only annoyed me."Why won't I work?, besides I never said I was going to marry you.""
I had so much fun in Montana that when the week ended, I didn't want to go back to las Vegas. I had to though, because my entire life was there.When I went back to las Vegas, I went to see the doctor because I had made an appointment earlier and the news he gave me almost gave me a heart attack."What?!" I screamed out in shock."You're three weeks pregnant ma'am." Doctor Peter repeated."No that can't be possible, there must be some kind of mistake." I started to pace around like I usually did whenever I was nervous."I'm afraid not. You can ask about me anywhere I assure you, you'll find only positive reviews. But if you're still having doubts, you can have the test at any other hospital, you'll get the same result." He confidently said.I sank into the chair behind me feeling terrible. I promised daddy that I would make him proud and now I was pregnant. For a split sec
I dialed Sloan's number one more time hoping he would answer this time but it was the same, it kept ringing but he didn't answer. That would make it the thirteenth time this week, since our dinner a week ago I haven't been able to reach him.He stopped visiting his mom's pizza shop and she said he hardly answered her calls either. I told Naomi and she tried calling him too but he didn't answer."You said you told him you were pregnant last week right?""Yeah and he said he was okay with it. I'm just worried, I hope he's okay.""You hope he's okay?, I'm saying what if he's avoiding you because of it?""He wouldn't do that, he loves me. He told me he'll always be there for me when I need him.""Yeah well where is he now?""Let's not jump to conclusions.""Yes, let's not do that. Instead let's go and find out for ourselves.""How?""We'll go to the hospital he works and confront him.""What if we'r
Henry."Honey, how long are you going to keep living this way?""What way?""You're not getting any younger, don't you think you should get married.""Why, is it necessary?""Henry,""Mom, why do you think marriage is necessary?, I mean I'm not married yet I'm so happy.""Honey. You need to get married, I actually have some in mind.""Who?""You know Joyce right?""Dad's business partner's daughter?""Yes. She's pretty.""I don't like her. She's too forward.""Okay, how about Nora?""Nah, we broke up a week ago.""Rachel?""She's married.""What?, But you were dating.""Not really.""Phoebe?""I never liked her."
"Is he answering?""No, it just keeps ringing.""Olivia, try calling him also.""Okay.""Why is Sloan doing this to me?, It's been two weeks now and I haven't been able to reach him.""Did you text him?""Of course. I texted him like a million times, but he never replied any.""Did you guys fight?""No, the last time I saw him was when we went out on our last date when we went to the beach.""You went to the hospital last time with Naomi right?""Yeah.""Why don't you go again?, At least to find out what's going on.""Olly's right, come on.""Already?""What, do you wanna wait till tomorrow?""No, we can go now."I tried calling Sloan all the way but he didn't answer. I was very worried, I hope nothi
I woke up feeling slightly better than before, I was happy I got to see my mom one more time. I decided to take her advice and keep living, instead of beating myself up for nothing, even though it wasn't going to be easy.I went out and while I was preparing breakfast, Naomi came out and saw me. "You're up early." She said as she sat on a stool in the kitchen. "Good to see that you finally decided to come out of your room.""Yeah. I'm sorry I made you guys worried.""Nah it's cool.""Thanks.""So, what're you doing?""I woke up early and thought I should do something nice for my best friends.""Aww how thoughtful of you.""Is olly still sleeping?""Yeah. She slept pretty late last night.""Okay.""So, what're we having for breakfast?""Pancakes.""Hmm my f
I woke up to missed calls from Sloan. I sat up scratching my head in confusionas to why he called. I picked up my phone, still feeling sleepy and looked at the screen, four missed calls.I tried to decide if I should ignore him or call back when he sent a text message. "Hey babe, can you meet me at the hospital?, I wanna talk to you."I scoffed and dropped the phone back on the bed. "Babe?, How ridiculous, after all you said and did to me, you still have the guts to call me babe." I sat there talking to myself. "What, do you think I'd come running just because you called me babe?, Not possible. I have no feelings left in my heart for you." I tried to convince myself but I knew that deep in my heart, I wasn't over him and it made me furious.I got up and headed for the bathroom when the the phone buzzed again. I decided to check it after I showered, maybe then my mind would be calmed and I'd be able to
I got home to tell Naomi the news and she was surprised when she heard. "What?!, Five hundred thousand?" She exclaimed when I told her."Yes. He seemed pretty desperate.""Of course he was. If he wasn't desperate, would he be willing to share the money equally with you?.""I guess you're right.""Of course I'm right. Call him back and tell him you're going to do it.""No, not today. If I call him now, it would seem like I really want to do it. I'll call him tomorrow morning.""Okay, that's actually pretty smart." She agreed with me."I met someone on my way home." I said, remembering Melanie."Really?, Who?" She seemed interested in finding out who it was."Her name's Melanie. She gave me her card and asked me to call her." I handed it to her and she collected it."Where did you meet her?" She asked