Winter Tragedy ~Sequel to Summer...Tragedy?~

Chapter Twenty: Let It Snow

Liam’s POV:

Today is Christmas Eve, and I’m on my private jet with Nikki going to Connecticut. I knew it was selfish of me to keep her with me for Christmas, but I knew I couldn’t do that, to her or her family. No matter how much I love Nikki, she should spend time with her family.

Besides, I need to give her space, and time to think. I still am expecting an answer from her. I want to spend the rest of my life with her, and she hasn’t given me an answer yet. It’s been weeks since I asked, and she hasn’t brought it up yet. To be honest, I’m honestly terrified she’d say no.

I really want this. I want to be there for her for everything; I want her to know I’m there, and I want to know she’s there. This sense of commitment will help us open doors, and share new things with each other. I want her to be able to know that there is a constant in her life.

I looked over at Nikki, who had fallen asleep. It honestly hurts me to know she’s in pain. She’s been so quiet ever since she has cut. The pills are working, so great actually. She’s been a lot more affectionate, like she used to be. I’m so glad I finally got to my senses. Now all I need is a ring on my finger, and her to know she’s mine forever.

I leaned over to her and whispered in her ear, “You look so beautiful with the light shining on you.” I kissed her, below her ear. Nikki looked at me, and rolled her eyes with a smile on her face. I couldn’t help smiling, knowing that she was smiling and getting happy again.

“You’re just saying that. I’m not an idiot Liam; I know I look like a zombie.” Nikki said, pointing to her face. I shook my head, laughing. I took her hand in my hand and stopped laughing, but I was still shaking my head; Nikki was beautiful, in every way possible.

“No, babe I’m not. You’re so beautiful, and I’m so glad I get to call you mine. It may seem like I don’t say it enough, but I love you Nikki. And I don’t care if you were to be bald, or deaf, or blind, I’ll love you even then. I didn’t think I’d feel this way at such a young age, but I know it’s real. I, I asked you to marry me.” I said, mentioning my proposal for the first time since the hospital.

“Speaking of the proposal, Liam I have to tell you something.” Nikki started, just as my flight attendant, Maggie, came up to us, apologizing for the interruption. I smiled at her as a silent ‘it’s okay’, and she told us to buckle up because we are landing shortly.

“Never mind; I’ll just tell you later. I don’t want anything to happen.” Nikki explained, looking out the window. I frowned and looked down at our hands. Is this proposal gonna tear my relationship with Nikki apart? This isn’t what I wanted. I made a huge mistake, didn’t I?

“I’m sorry I tore our relationship apart.” I whispered, so quietly that I’m sure she can’t hear me. But, when she glances over at me, I’m not sure if she that’s true. Honestly though, I don’t care if she heard me or not. Nikki will say no, and it will be too awkward and we’ll break up.

Stupid me.

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After our flight landed and we got our bags, we hauled a cab and he took us as far as he could. We landed in Danbury, and where Nikki lives, the cab can’t go that far. So, Nikki and I took three cabs to her house. I held her hand and walked her up to her house.

“Wait, before I go in and you go back to your home, can I talk to you?” Nikki asked. I nodded and squeezed her hands, and she pulled me away from her house and down the street. I light snow started to fall on us as we continued to walk further away from Nikki’s home.

“So, how are you babe? Did you enjoy England, and the Where We Are tour? I know you didn’t seem to see much of it, but the part you did.” I said, trailing off. I knew where she was taking this, and I did not want to hear her shut me down.

“Liam, you know why I wanted to talk to you. You knew that this was coming, and I can’t keep this in any longer. Liam, I have to let you know what I think; what I want. I need to tell you my answer, because it’s eating me alive.” Nikki said, frowning at me.

“Will this hurt our relationship?” I mumbled, looking at the ground as we continued to walk. I looked up at Nikki as she was shaking her head, giving me a confused look. I sighed, and stopped walking, turning to her while the snow became heavier.

I put my hands on her waist, and Nikki put her hands on my arms after lifting up her hood. She leaned up, and I leaned down and kissed her. She pulled away, her eyes closed and her lips pressed together, like she was savoring our kiss.

I stared into Nikki's eyes as she wrapped her hands around mine. I've been waiting months for her answer. I could and could not get married to the girl I love. I was so nervous as she took a deep breath and opened up her mouth and words came out.

"Liam, I love you so much, but even with the snit-depression pills, in one tug I can go under again," Nikki finally said; I sighed sadly, knowing that she was about to break my heart, "But, babe I’m willing to go through it all with you. I’m willing to take that step with you. I’ll marry you.”

A smile instantly spread across my face, and I lifted her off the ground, spinning her around. I love her so much, and she loves me. And she didn’t shut me down. This is all I can ever ask for. I’m really doing this with her. I’m taking this step with her.

I'm getting married.

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And that’s the end of Winter Tragedy!

So, I have no ideas for the third book, so on Saturday. I will be posting an epilogue that explains what happened with Namanda, Zemma, and Licole.

Reason I chose Saturday is it’s Amanda’s birthday, and as I said, Amanda is who these stories was originally for (I added Emma & Nicole because they are really Amanda’s best friends (well she has a few more but… there isn’t enough boys))

So, I had a great time writing these stories and it’s now coming to an end.

One vote & one comment for the epilogue on Sat.

**Jules**