The Couple in the Portrait

Preface

Its 1957 when my husband surprised me with a gift of buying ourselves a new home a couple of hours away from where we grew up. I was told that it's a beautiful 2 bed and 2 bath house with a lovely backyard, a ideal family area if you will.
      I was very ecstatic; don't get me wrong, I love my where i grew up, there are so many great memories here but i never found my calling.
      It is tough making friends when you live in a small town; you would think it would be easy, but not when you have a hard upcoming with family and at school.
When I was a toddler my home life was unimaginable! I witnessed so much abuse, addiction, lies and sorrow. I promised myself  I will never be like my parents.
      My school life was ok but there were always so many people who tried out casting me any chance they got for no reason. I had a few friends growing up but just like life we changed and grew apart.
      I got married a few years ago when I was 18; a young age I know, but you can't stop love. John is my happy place and without him i would never escape the reality that is my life.
I am now 23 , and john is gifting me this wonderful present and we quickly pack away. I didn't tell my family because I figured since I'm now grown enough to live my life then they have no more control in what I do anymore.
we rode with the windows done to feel free, we are finally out of this hellhole. "No matter what happens to us now I just want you to know that we are in this together forever." He said to me .

Together. Forever.

The house was beautiful, with high high ceilings and plenty of space in the yards. it was 2 stories tall with beautiful beige and blue accents all around. This was my dream family house ever since i was little, he knows me so well and i just love him for it. I know my parents would hate to see how lavish i'm going to be living compared to them and i love that.

I run and squeal as i head upstairs with the bags in my hands as i rush to see our new bedroom. ITS TO DIE FOR. I have a niche for interior designing and this would be just right to keep me busy. I leap onto the bed and take a huge breath, John comes in behind me and stands at the entrance way.
       "Enjoying yourself a little too much eh?" with a snarky smile and hands crossed across his chest. I sit up with my eyebrows raised to him, "Um hello??? this is everything i ever wanted. Thank you in all seriousness; I'm glad we have this opportunity to grow old with each other."

That night we decided to have a little head start in unpacking just so i wont have too much on my plate when i am home alone tomorrow. We decided to buy food around 10pm and ate really fast so we can go to bed; We both showered and cuddled up with each other and the next thing we see is black.