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Once up on an Us New adventures
I sat there re-reading the message I got from Nick.Not believing what it said.He quit his job.Though I'm not too happy about it because of how things might turn out.I mean, we didn't have an office space, or the things we needed for the company yet.I'm still happy that he was finally having the chance to live his dream of being an architect.I can't stress over this.But at the same time, I don't want to be the blame of him not having a job if this failed.I placed my phone down to pay attention to what was happening before me.I'm here today, talking with the landowner, along with a few other potential buyers.Who aren't the nicest, and thought that because I'm a female, they had the higher advantage, while offering a small amount of money and sweet talking Mr Moore.They were trying to talk their way into paying much less than what the land actually cost, then make a fortune off it later."I'm telling you, the most I can pay is three million. Could put an extra million, but tha
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us A shitty day
"Look who's finally awake," Nick greeted me with a kiss when I walked into the kitchen.Jackson looked up at me, pouting his lips. "What, no kiss for me?"I made a face at him. "I could get Nessa to do it."He scoffed, "your friend is something else."Nick slid a plate of blueberries drenched in syrup before me. The berries were all jumbled trying to form a word."You wanna go get a cow?" I guessed.Rickie and Jackson burst out laughing."Never mind. " Nick shook his head, popping a berry in his mouth."Oh, come on, tell me." I poked his arm."Maybe later. Right now, we both have work." He got up, taking me with him.I got ready at record speed, after seeing the time."Don't forget your portfolio." I pointed to the small dresser.Nick paused at the door, turned back, gave me a kiss, then left. Only to enter the room again, and picked up his portfolio."Later." I waved at him, then made my way out as well.I didn't count on it raining today, so there I was. Having to walk to the open h
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us Moving day
Nick along with Jackson and Rickie, met me at the location of where our new community would be.This was the biggest thing for us yet, and there was no way we could mess this up, it was hard enough to get this place, with all the fights we got from other investors that either wanted to build a new mall, or offices."So, what do you think?" I asked, after we drove around off the dirt road."It’s ok. There might be a slight problem with flooding, but I think we can raise the land a bit." Rickie said."And not to mention that it's smaller than we originally thought, so instead of five hundred houses, we might have to cut it down to three, in order to facilitate the pool and play park." Nick added.He kicked at some loose dirt, then looked at me."You're the boss, so whatever you think." I told him.He looked at Jackson, making a gesture for him to put in his idea, and he did so nervously."We might also have a problem with the backwater that is coming from a factory nearby.""The only fa
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us Loft music
"I'll see you two around." Jackson said."Thanks bud." Nick clapped him on the back.It was like we couldn't wait for him to go, to get each other clothes off.With my hands resting on Nick's chest, I gaze up at him. Just the look in his eyes said it all.He pulled my skirt up, ordering me to turn around.Bracing himself onto me, he pushed me against the wall.Slowly trailing kisses from my ear to shoulder, the gently feeling made me shiver, as heat rise up my body.He slowly entered my body, receiving a gasp as he did, while bracing himself onto me more.My right hand found his waist as I tried to bring us closer.I closed my eyes at the feel. It was better than fireworks on the Fourth of July. Our bodies moulded together and moved in synchronisation.Nick gripped my waist as he became undone, both our breathing coming out in a heavy rush.We collapsed on the floor of the small game room, panting and smiling at each other.In one swift movement, Nick pulled me on top of him, he kisse
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us Shopping
As Nick and I walked the aisles looking for rice, he paused."How do you think rice for its name? Rice, that's such a weird word."I read to him what other information on my phone said about rice."Did you Google it?""Yes.""I love how you keep up with my antics.""I love your antics."Nick looked around before smiling at me."What do you say we have a little fun?""We are not having sex in a supermarket."Nick laughed, "that never crossed my mind, but now that you mention it.""No.""Fine, original plan." He pointed at the cart."You want me to get in?"He nod."This is a bad idea." I said, getting in any way.Nick pushed the cart down the aisle so fast, I covered my face with my hands while squealing, afraid that you might collide with a shelf.But he spun the cart around at the last minute, going back down the aisle at full force again.Lost in the moment, the both of us forgot where we were and why we were there.We goof around like two unsupervised kids."Chips for the Royal one
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us The proposal
"Damn it." I said, feeling like throwing my measuring tape down.Instead, I settled on sitting on the floor of the small room off to the side of the house, trying to concentrate on a few new dress designs.Whomever thought that dressmaking and designing was easy, have another thing coming, especially when it came onto wedding dresses.I stood up again, leaning my head to the side, leering at the half dressed mannequin that seemed to be mocking my creative style."Come on, you stupid material, make sense." I talked as if it had life.I had a deadline to meet in making five new dresses, and this is not cutting it.I'm having a major mind block. It's like being constipated but of creativity.I groaned and threw my scissors down."I can't do this," I told myself.Just then, Nick pushed the door open, making his way over to his desk with blueprints. He dropped them down, then turned to me dramatically."Why arth thou looking soth gloomily?" He spread an arm.I laughed, then sulked. "The cr
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us The wedding
I don't know why my arm pits get sweaty when I'm nervous, but it does. Right now I had half a box of tissue stuffed under my arms to prevent sweat stains from messing up my dress.Nessa snapped a photo of me as I was checking to see if any of it managed to get through."Nessa." I pushed the camera away."Just something for the grandkids," she snapped another photo."Come selfie," she pulled me close and snapped two photos of us. In one, I gave a big smile and in the other; I kissed her on the cheek."Are you sure you want to give your life away like this? No more being single, no more picking up guys.""That is all you Nessa, and it is totally fine if you are starting to like Rickie.""Oh my God, no," Nessa placed her head in her hands. "I'm not falling for the guy.""Says the girl who now goes out on picnics, wears matching outfits together and sleeps over.""Oh God, it's getting worst." Nessa shook her head."No, it's getting good. It's ok to like someone." I told her."I know, but
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Once up on an Us The honeymoon
"Everyone knows that I'm not good with speeches, but I'll do my best on this.“ Jackson paused. "I am not one to believe in love, but I think I do now, thanks to Nicholas and Reign. Their type of love is the type that you have to admire, even though it makes you sick. But you can see how they look at each other. They gave me a new and perspective meaning to love." When Jackson finished, he raised a glass towards us then came off the small stage. After our reception and cheesy well wishes, Nicholas and I checked into the hotel we had booked weeks ago. "Looks better than the brochures." Nick said when our limo pulled up to the Marriott hotel. "Much better." I agreed. "Honeymoon suite." The receptionist smiled, handing us the keys. Nick carried me on his back the rest of the way to our room. With both of us still dressed in our wedding attire. "Oh, wow." I gazed around the room. All decorated in blue and white. With pink and red rose petals and chocolate in the shape of a heart o
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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
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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.
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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
Once up on an Us Not again
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
