The One I Thought I'd Never Find
*~* Chapter 4 *~*
*Three months later
Everything was perfect. Aj and I were now officially a couple. Jonathan
had a father figure in his life, and I had someone to keep me warm at night. It
was our three-month anniversary and Aj insisted he take me out to dinner to the
restaurant where we met. I wore a long crimson red dress with black suede
flowers all over it. My hair was done in drop curls with little silver colored
flower clips in it. Wow, you look like a girl getting ready for the prom, Nadean
said. Thank you Dean I replied, spraying on my perfume. She's right I thought to
myself. As I looked in the mirror, I didn't see the same person I saw a few
months ago. I didn't see a stern cold face that I looked at every day for
the longest while. I saw a young, lively face looking back at me. I fixed my
hair and got up. I twirled around for Nadean to see. Perfect she replied. I'm
gonna borrow that dress some time. Too bad I'm too fat to fit into it now. It's
payback I joked. For teasing me with your skin tight leather pants when I
was pregnant. Just then the doorbell rang. It's Aj I gasped. Nadean went
down stairs to answer the door. Wow dude you look sharp! I heard Nadean say. I
waited a few minutes more and then proceeded down the stairs. When Aj saw me,
his mouth dropped. Angelle, you really do look like an angel, he said. He got my
coat and we left. Nadean watched us leave. Bring me back a doggie bag! She
screamed as we pulled out of the driveway. Every few minutes Aj got distracted
from the road because he was staring at me. Aj, keep your eyes on the road I
said. Your gonna crash the car and kill us both. Well at least I'll die happy,
he replied. I began to blush. We drove up to the restaurant. As usual, Aj got
out and opened the door for me. He helped me out of the car and held me tight as
we walked into the restaurant. Aj, what's wrong with you? I asked. Nothing he
replied. I just wanna make sure nothing happens to my angel. A waiter showed us
to our seats and we ordered our dinner. Just as before, there was a lady
selling roses. This time, Aj stuck a hundred and twenty dollars in her pocket.
She looked at the money and took five roses out of her bouquet and handed them
to Aj. This time he looked quite satisfied. He gave me three of the roses and
said. These roses stand for the three wonderful months that we have been
together. And these stand for the two months I've known you before he said
giving me the rest of the mini bouquet. Aw Thank you Aj, I said. No, no
don't thank me just yet he said. He stuck his hand in his pocket and pulled out
a piece of paper and a tiny blue box. He opened the box and set it on the table. In
it was heart shaped diamond ring on a chain. I gasped when I saw it. He then
picked up the paper and read from it.
A while ago, my mother gave me this ring.
She told me that when the right girl comes along,
I must give her this ring
And it will insure that we will be together forever
There are many girls I've wanted to give this ring to
But no matter what, I never found the right time to give them the ring
And, also because I could never find it.
Then I met you
And one day when I was in my attic
I found the ring shining in all its glory.
I realized that I never found the ring before because all the other girls
weren't the one
I believe that it was a sign
That, the special girl had come around
The girl who'll make all my dreams come true
And my dear that special girl
Is you.
He took the chain out of the box and put it around my neck. My eyes where welled
with tears. I put the ring on a chain so that my heart will
always be next to yours he said, wiping away my tears before they fell. You
shouldn't let anything ruin that face he said. Not even tears of joy. At
that moment our dinner came. After we finished eating, we got up to dance for a
while. Aj had the band play "No One Else Comes Close" for us to dance
to and everyone clapped when we were done. Afterwards we went back to my place.
Aj dropped Nadean home and came back. When he got back, I was on the couch
watching t.v. in an oversized T-shirt and socks. I could tell that he went
home to change because he had on regular clothes. He came over, kissed me and
sat down. As usual, I put my head on his shoulder and he put his arm around
me. But this time I thought it was only fair that I put the moves on him. I sat
on his lap face him and planted a huge kiss on his lips. I took off his
shirt and we kissed some more. Why Ms. Love-Joy, are you trying to seduce me? He
asked. Yes I am, I replied, you got a prob with that? No ma'am he said back. I
wrapped my legs around him and he stood put and carried me to my room. He put me
on the bed ever so gently. I knew this was going to be a night to remember.
The next day, I woke up and rolled over to see Aj sleeping next to me. I felt so
good inside. I just sat and stared at him for a while. Then I got
up and put on my shirt and his boxers and went to check on Jonathan. He was
already up watching Saturday Morning cartoons. Good Morning pookie! I said
giving him a great big hug. I stayed with him for a while and then went
downstairs to make some coffee. The bird's songs seem especially sweet with
morning, and I never noticed how beautiful the sunlight looked pouring into the
house. All in all, the house seemed more warn and comfortable. And it was all
because Aj was here. I was pouring my coffee and I felt Aj wrap his arms
around me. Good Morning, he said kissing me on the cheek. That it is I said
turning around to face him. He had me pressed against the kitchen counter, so I
hopped up onto it and let him kiss me. I could feel the heat from the
coffee maker against my back, but I ignored it and eventually it burned me. I
went flying off the counter pushed Aj back in the process and landing on him
with a huge thud. Awh Aj I'm so sorry, I said getting up. It's ok he said,
the boys had fun. (*Author's note* I'm sure you know what "The Boys"
are) Jonathan came down stairs and we all made breakfast together. It was
like a dream come true. That afternoon, Aj and Jonathan were in the living room
watching TV. I
was on the phone with my mom. I had a wonderful idea, mom I'll call you back
soon, bye I said. Uh, Aj I said hanging up the phone. I had an idea that maybe
we could all go visit my mom today. I think that's a good idea. Great! I said
picking Jonathan up to go get him ready. You're the best boyfriend in the world.
We all got ready and left the house in record time. Aj's leg was shaking during
the whole ride. Don't be nervous I said. My mom's not going to kill you I hope,
I joked. Ha ha very funny, he said as we pulled into the driveway. We all got
out and headed to the door. I rang the bell and my mom answered. Angelle! How
come you didn't say you were coming over? She asked as she hugged me. Well, I
wanted to surprise you I replied. Mom, this is Aj, Aj my mom. Nice to meet you
Aj, my mom said. Same here Mrs. Love-Joy he replied. Oh, please boy! She said.
Mrs. Love-Joy was my
mother-in-law, You can call me Carley. Okay Carley Aj said as we walked
to. She's plotting my murder Aj whispered in my ear. I smiled and ignored him.
Once inside my mom offered us something to drink. So where's Afiya? I asked.
She's in her room with Cassidy. Who's that? Aj asked. That's my sister and
her best friend, I replied. Let's go say hi, but I have to warn you, when
we get to her room, you'll be staring at yourself everywhere you turn. When we
got to her door, I had Aj hid behind the corner and I walked in. Hey guys wassup?
I asked. Hey Angelle they said in chorus. I got someone for you to meet
over here, I said motioning to Aj to come. Who? Who? They asked anxiously. Aj
stuck his head in the door, Hey I'm OH MY GOD, IT'S AJ! They screamed. Afiya
almost fell off her bed. Angelle I'm afraid, he said hiding behind me. It's ok,
I replied, they won't bite. When they
calmed down, they introduced themselves. We all talked for a while. They had Aj
sit on the bed with Afiya of one side and Cassidy on the other; they made me sit
in a chair in the corner. Ok, Ok hands off my man! I said grabbing Aj's arm and
heading to the door. Angelle, we were just talking they whined. Well let's leave
it at that, I said as we walked out of the room. We went back in the livingroom
and talked with my mom for a while. It was getting late so we decided to leave.
Uh, where's the bathroom? He asked. It's around the corner, third door our left,
my mom said. After he left, my mom sat down next to me.
careful honey. I don't want you to go through the same thing that you did with
Justin. Mom, you just had to bring in this, I snapped. I'm just saying that
they're both singers and have hundreds of women flocking at them Aj, this
nothing like Justin! I said getting up. Yes they may do the same thing for a
living, but they are not the same people. I'm just trying to protect you honey,
my mom said. Mom! I'm 22 years old, I don't need protection! I can take care of
myself. Just then Aj walked in and we both glared at him. What did I do? Aj
asked. Aj, we're leaving I said getting Jonathan's jacket. Uh, ok he replied
looking very puzzled. I put on my jacket and walked out of the house with
Jonathan in my hand. Um, it was nice to meet you Mrs. L- Carley; Aj said and
closed the door. The ride home was dead silent. When we got home, I put Jonathan
to bed and joined Aj downstairs. What happened with you and your mom? Aj asked
hugging me from behind. My mom thinks things between us are going to be like
when I was with Justin. Why would she think that Aj asked? Cause Justin isn't a
regular guy, I replied. He's Justin Timberlake, from Nsync. I don't know why I
didn't see that. Aj said. Jonathan's last name is Timberlake. You said your ex's
name is Justin. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I said. I didn't think it was
important. It's ok Aj said. I let out a sigh of relief. Aj took my hands and
looked deep into my eyes. I will never hurt you, he said.
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