All Chapters of Once up on an Us: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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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
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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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Brunch with the in-laws and the ex
"That's so nice of you, mother."Mrs Carter frowned, then looked away from my smiling face."So, Chrissy. How is the planning coming along?"She groaned, "I never knew that it would have been this hard. I don't want to be a bridezilla, but nowhere seems to have the flowers that I want because they say it wouldn't be in bloom for my wedding.""What flowers are these?""Loachs.""Why not get artificial flowers?" Alba put in.But we ignored her."You could always go for orchids, in my opinion they are much better than loach and give off a low fragmented smell."Christenna gasped, "that is a perfect idea. Where have you been this entire time? I might just fire the planners and hire you, because none of them thought of that.""There is no need." I waved her off.Christenna gave me a sideways hug. “Thank you for coming today."We joined four other women at a small cafe nearby, reminding me of the one Nick and I always visited."Aunt Marcia." Christenna pulled one of the woman into a hug. "I
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Another fight
When I got home, Nick wasn't there, so I went to the game room just to try to clear my mind.I choose a game to play, and bit at my nails as I wait for it to boot up.Because I was deep in thought, the loud whirling sound the game made caused me to jump.I gave a little laugh after.'Select your character.' The gaming system said, again the unexpected sound made me jump."How do I turn this down?"I eventually found the volume button, then turned it all the way down so there won't be any sound.I shot at all my opponents, pretending that they were Mrs Carter and Alba.I even named one Alba, not caring if Nick would see the name when he played the game."Die bitch die." I laughed.After another hour of playing, I got bored and just stared at the screen as my character was running in place."Why is my life like this?"I felt just like the game avatar. In real life, I didn't know where to go from here. I felt confused, angry and so many other emotions that I couldn't explain.I don't kno
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At least try
As I sat there crying to myself, I could hear Nessa trying to reason with Nick."You have to understand that she is going through a lot right now. With all that's going on and you not making an effort is not helping. Just remember that you are all she came to know, so take it easy with each other."I didn't hear Nick's answer. That's if he even gave one.The door was slide open and Nessa came in, "you." She said."You have-""I know and I'm trying." I cut her off."Sitting in a game room isn't trying.""We just had an argument.""And you gave up.""But it's not like he is making it any easy, I'm the one to do all the talking. I'm putting in all the effort while he is just there.""Maybe use sex. You know, maybe that can, you know, get him addicted." Nessa made a suggestive action.I laughed, "maybe? You think I should?"She gave a wink, "yes girl.""Maybe.""Well, I'll leave you to it."Nessa got up and left.When I finally mustered up enough strength and courage. I left the game room
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What a morning
The next morning, I woke to Nick making breakfast. While he blasted music, my heart raced, thinking that he was finally back to his old self.I threw the covers off, then jumped out of the couch, almost tripping in my rush.I hurried to the kitchen, only to see that he had company.I stared eye wide at his brother and the other male that was sitting around the counter."Wow," Michael said, his eyes running over my body as a smile spreading across his face.“Shit." I tried to cover myself with my hands while trying to back away, only to stumble over the broom.How embarrassing? I thought, rubbing my ass, not knowing what to do in a situation like this.Nick turned his attention to me slowly, then frowned.He rushed over to me, trying to block the eyes of his brother and the other male that was present."Why are you naked!?" He yelled."I sleep naked. Maybe if you woke me up, this wouldn't have happened." I pulled away from him."You should have looked before coming in here." He gritted
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Moving out
The next day, there were no changes. We didn't try to communicate with each other. It was back to how it started. Avoiding each other, not wanting to be in the same room, and not even looking at each other.My phone buzzed with a message. I looked over at Nick with a frown, wondering why he messaged me instead of using his words."What time is your appointment?" I asked aloud.He messaged my phone again."Might as well get ready then." I rolled my eyes.The next message that he sent made me frown, because it said his mother wanted to come.’’Of course she does.’’ I said with a groan.After getting ready and dressed into something nice. I made my way down the stairs, then paused because it felt as if I was forgetting something."Excuse me." Nick said from behind me.But I stood there as if I didn't hear him.The next thing I knew, he was tickling my side. I squealed at and would have fallen over if I hadn’t held onto the staircase.I walked away at that, bumping into him as I did.Sho
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A happy birthday?
I almost forgot to about Christenna's party, well I tried to, but she somehow got my number, sent many messages and left several voice messages calls.After my phone rang for the tenth time, I finally answered."Hello?" I heard music in the background before Christenna's voice."Reign, it's Christenna. I know that you and my brother are going through it right now, but I would really appreciate it if you come to my party. I consider you as a sister and don't care what my mother thinks." Christenna said in a rush."I don't know if I can make it."As much as Christenna wanted me at her party, I knew it was best to not show my face. Her mother didn’t want me there. I’m sure Nick didn’t either and me showing up might only cause problems."Please come. It will really mean so much to me.""I will try to be there, but no promises." I replied to her after a long pause."Ok." She hung up.I sighed, "do I really want to be there?""No, Mrs Carter and Alba will give me a hard time."I groaned out
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A happy birthday 2
I could see Mrs Carter staring at me as I made my way to a waiter that was standing in one place with a tray full of champagne."Do you have anything stronger?" I asked him."Do you really need anything stronger? I wouldn't want you to get out of control and ruin my daughter's day. You seem like the type to be an out of control drunk." Mrs Carter said, coming up to us."Just you being her mother has ruined it enough, Cruella."The waiter laughed, then coughed to over it up.''Who even invited you here?"“Does it matter?”’“Answer me!’’ She shouted, after she looked around to see who had heard."I invited myself." I walked away from her after."Oh, and I'm a Carter." I turned back to her and say."They are serving grey goose and club soda by the pool." The waiter called after me.I nodded my thanks to him, then walked off.After getting my drink, I walked around the grounds to find somewhere to be by myself.Sadly, I ran into Alba. She had just got off the phone after making a reserva
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A kiss by the pond
"What if I'm the one for you? And you're the one for me?’’ Nick said.I tilted my head to the left. "What?""If you are the one, then us meeting here is fate."I felt confused at what he was talking about."Buy a house with a fireplace. This is the first I've seen your face, but there's a chance we are soulmates. I know this might sound crazy.""Nick, are you ok?" I almost stuttered.But he continued talking like he couldn't hear me."But we can't. We can't tell the future, no. But that's just the beauty of the world we know.""Ok then." I rolled my eyes."Sorry, it's the song that's playing." Nick finally said."Oh.""Yeah, I like it.""I wasn't really paying attention to the songs being played."Nick’s eyes widen. ‘’Are you for real? They have a great play list.""I have a million things on my mind to pay attention to music.""I'm sure you do, or maybe you just don't appreciate fine art.""Did you ask me out here to insult me? Because there are so much other people that could do it.
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