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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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once 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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Just as I twisted my curly hair in the clip, Nessa's phone alarmed."Two minutes, then it is your time to walk down the aisle again." Nessa said.She came to hold me at arm's length, then hugged me."Feels like there is something between us," I joked."There is." She patted her four months stomach."Give them hell." I stoop down so I speak to her stomach."He already is, all the morning sickness. Mood swings and always sleeping. I miss eating bacon." Nessa began to cry.I allowed her the moment because I knew that it was just the hormones.Soon she was smiling at me again."Finish getting ready. I'll go call Lorain," she told me.I slipped into my white heals, then knotted my diamond studded tiara in my hair."Looking lovely," Lorain said, coming into the room. Complementing my simple mermaid dress.She picked up my flowers and hand it to me."Ready to give you away, Mrs Carter." She smiled.We walked down the aisle.When I didn't hear any crying, I looked at my left to see Mia and El
Once up on an Us It's time
Due to some setbacks, Nick and I weren't able to move into our new house until I was almost due.And even though we were moving in, he didn't want me to lift a hand. So, I used my finger to instruct them on where the movers and our friends should put what."No, that glass table belongs in the living room. It goes in the middle. Does anyone not have vision?"I sighed, then sat on the sofa that was facing the fireplace that was below the TV."So we don't place the sofas in a straight line?" Jackson asked."No, this one faces the fireplace. While the other two face each other."Seeing that no one was placing the vases on the shelves that were on either side of the fireplace, I got up and made my way over to the boxes.I struggled to bend forward, while trying to bend sideways didn't work either.I puffed up my cheeks, trying to think of a way to get what was inside the boxes. I knew that if I should stoop down, I might not be able to get back up."What do you think you are doing?" I span
Once up on an Us Baby shower
Nick came home early from work. He and his team were already halfway through with building our home."Hey you." He came over to kiss my forehead. "How are my girls?" He then kissed my stomach."Where is everybody?""Out back." I pointed with a chicken tender.I then dipped it in the honey-barbecue sauce that was sitting on my six months belly.Even though my baby shower was set to start in less than three hours, I was sitting in the living room eating junk food and pickles while using my stomach as a table because no one wanted me to do anything.They all were treating me as if I had suddenly become disabled.Shortly after, Nick came back with Jackson stirring him by the shoulders."You two just sit tight while we do all the work." He told Nick.I laughed at the look on my husband's face."Maybe massage her feet. I'm sure they are swollen." Jackson picked up a random bottle and threw it at Nick.Even though it was lubricant, it was for a different reason.With a cheeky smile, I placed
Once up on an Us Twins?
"Can I just take the blind food off? This is giving me anxiety." I asked."Not yet, just ten more minutes and I'll show you."I could feel the car coming to a stop, Nick getting out, then him coming around my side of the car."Ok, just trust me." He said, taking my hand.Instead of making me walk, Nick allowed me to climb on his back. After walking for a while, he stopped and place me on my feet."Ok, you can take the blindfold off."When I did, I noticed we were standing in a big open land."This is where our house will be." Nick grinned.I did a three sixty spin, to get a full view."So, it is a little bigger than I thought. The owner doesn't want it anymore and is willing to take any money from it, as long as I build a home. What do you think?""Have you done a survey to see what was wrong?""Nothing is wrong, just that there is a cliff at the back. But it is perfect otherwise.""And he is willing to take anything for it?""I mean, he is my uncle. So, yes.""I was also thinking tha
Once up on an Us My best friend's wedding
"I can't believe I'm doing this." Nessa said as Enzo applied her makeup."Look up,'' Enzo instructed."I hope you are not planning to run.""No, I can now say that I love him and if I should ever do that, I'm sure Rickie would cry.""Please smack your lips together?"After her makeup was set, I helped to zip her up into her mint-green and white dress, which I made exclusively for her.With its sweetheart neckline, and long flowing sheer skirting. I have to say that the dress represented her well."Time for the final touch."I stuck the flower crown in her hair, then let my hand rest on her shoulders."You look so beautiful," I told her.Nessa blinked back tears."Don't make me cry. You know I won't be able to stop." She tried to laugh.I gave her a hug, making sure to not smudge her makeup."I just wish daddy was here to see this.""Oh Nessa. I'm sure that he is smiling down at his baby girl."She dabbed at her eyes."I know, thank you Reign. I couldn't have asked for a better friend.
Once up on an Us Happy news
I was glad when the Dr Lynch said Nick could go home, but what made me even happier was that he remembered, he truly remembered.I couldn't help my smile as we left the hospital.I noticed Nick putting on his seat belt without me telling him to."I will never not wear this again," he said.I reached over to kiss him."You better, or else I will kill you myself."Nick gave a nervous chuckle. "I believe you."Before I could drive away, I saw Alba coming out of the hospital."What are you going to do about them?""I won't say anything to my sister, that's for sure. I don't see the reason for breaking up what she and Johnathan have because, from what Alba said, the two of them slept together before he and Christenna were together. As for my mother. Well, she just reminds me of why I left home, it had aways been her. And now she has no one because of her ways."I held his hand."Just know that no matter what happens, I will always be here for you."''I know, thank you."When we got home, t
Once up on an Us He remembers
By sometime after midnight, I got a call from the hospital, but all I could do was think about all the worst things, because I knew you only get bad news at this time.I took up the bag I had prepared for Nick, and as I drove to the hospital, I held my breath.I wasn't counting on him remembering who I was, even though the nurse on the phone assured me that everything was fine. But that was what they told me the first time, that he was ok when he wasn't.When I got to the hospital, I sat in the car for a while. My hands were shaking, and it felt as if I would pass out myself.I eventually built up the courage to go inside. I had to take deep breaths to carry on."Hi, I'm here to see Nicholas Carter.'' I said to the male at the reception."And you are?""His wife, Royal-Reign Belmont-Carter." I rushed.His eyes widen. "No freaking way. My fiancé is obsessed with your designs. I'm here putting in the extra hours so I can afford the dress she wants.""Oh, hmm. Congrats.""Yeah, your husb
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Christenna took her husband's hand in her. "Well, Johnny. Looks like you will never be coming back here when our honeymoon is over. I wouldn't want my mother to try and kill you or get me pregnant in my sleep."They both get up, but neither made a move to leave.Michael was on his phone making calls."You will be hearing from my lawyer Gloria-Lyn, and so will you Alba." Mr Carter got up to walk out of the dining room.Nick stopped him. "Dad, even though I have no memory of that day, I want to apologise for holding a grudge against you."Mr Carter pulled him into a hug."Son, I have no hate for you. I never understood why you left so suddenly until I was fed lies by your mother. She told me you left because you went to Africa." Mr Carter then laughed. "I was just a gullible fool for believing her, not knowing she used my name."Micheal turned hateful eyes to his mother. “That's all you do. Tell lies. I went to see Sabrina after she had my son. When I asked you who the child really belo
Once up on an Us The truth and nothing but the truth
"Oh, for the love of God," Michael said, then got up from the table.Alba huffed, but didn't fully enter the dining room."Did you request my presence?" She asked."Yes, that lie you told on me. I wish for you to clear my name," Mr Carter said, cutting into his pancake."Oh, that. See, I was drunk and my mouth just said what my drunken brain told it to.""A drunk mind always reveals a sober mind," I piped up. "And you wishing for Nick's death and our divorce clearly isn't something you came up with on the spot.""I was about to say the same thing. At first, mother was fine with what you had to say until the end of your statement. If I didn't know any better, that push was meant to either kill you or knock you out." Christenna said. "My reception was a shit show because of you." She added.Alba touched her forehead where a welt was. "Take it up with your mother.""This has much to do with you as it does with me," Mrs Carter said.Mr Carter hit his hand on the table. "Enough of the back
