Through sickness and in health

Chapter Twelve

"Welcome to Bora Bora," said Nicky as they entered the grand hotel reception.

"Bora," added Lorna. Even though throughout the whole plane ride the two discussed the actual name of the place, even though Nicky had proof that she was right, Lorna was still insisting on adding an extra Bora on the end. Nicky liked to pretend that it annoyed her but really it was just another quirk of Lorna that she loved.

When they entered their room, Nicky noticed Lorna's face light up.

"Wow Nicky. This place is amazing." Lorna jumped on the large bed. While to Nicky this wasn't that different to her own bedroom to Lorna this was a whole other world. Lorna's family didn't have the money and luxury that the Nichols family had but the one big difference was that Lorna had her Mother's love. Nicky didn't.

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"Nicky you know I love having you here but at some point you're going to have to go back," said Red as her and Nicky sat watching a game show. Nicky took a few moments before she replied.

"I know, I just don't really want to know what she's going to say to me next."

"If things get to much honey or she upsets you again you know your always welcome back here but she's your mother I'm sure she'll understand. It's probably just a shock that's all."

That afternoon, Nicky went back home. As she entered the kitchen, preparing herself for what Marka was going to say to her, she was shocked to see Marka, Matthew and Arianna all laughing at the kitchen island. Marka was never like that with Nicky.

"Nicole. Take a seat. I need to talk to you," said Marka, finally noticing her presence. Matthew dragged Arianna away in order to give his Mother and Sister some privacy. Nicky did as she was told and was nervous while waiting for what Marka was going to say.

"I've been looking on the internet."

"Okay," said Nicky, confused as to what Marka was talking about.

"There's some really good places to get those," she paused for a moment.

"Thoughts from your mind." Nicky couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"These aren't just thoughts Mum. I'm gay. A lesbian. I like girls. There's no changing that."

"Don't be stupid. You can still have a life, get married...to a man." Nicky had, had enough. She got up and left without saying another word, going back to Red's.

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"I will call you in a couple of days. Bye Ma," said Nicky as she hung up. Red had called to make sure the two of them had gotten there safely. Nicky turned to Lorna who was still laying on the bed.

"Do you want to go to the beach?"

"Do you really have to ask?" laughed Lorna.

Twenty minutes later they found themselves on the most beautiful beach either of them had seen. They were laying on their towels with Lorna's head resting on Nicky's chest.

"So about what we were talking about before the plane," began Lorna, sounding nervous.

"I love you so much Nicky. I know you say that you may not make it forever but I don't care. There is no one else that I love and I will never love anyone else more than you."

Okay. I'll make you a deal. If I make it to an age where we're both ready, then I would love to marry you," Nicky said, referring to their earlier conversation. Lorna smiled.

"But for now, let's go take a dip." Nicky took Lorna by the hand and lead her to the crystal clear ocean. She really did love that girl.

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Three weeks after their return Lorna, Alex and Nicky were all round Red's. Both Lorna and Nicky had been buzzing since their return from Bora Bora and finally Lorna had admitted that she was wrong and there were only two Bora's after looking back over the magazine.

They were just chilling watching some television when Nicky's phone rang. She answered it and when she heard who it was, she left the room. Alex and Lorna silenced the TV and Red came out from the kitchen in an attempt to hear who it was.

"Are you serious?" They could hear Nicky ask. Several other things were said that they couldn't make out. Nicky came back into the room, looking slightly shocked and nervous. All three wanted to question her but none had the courage to do so in fear of what she might say.

"Who was it?" asked Red finally.

"It was my doctor. I've got something to tell you." Nicky took a seat on the sofa preparing herself to explain what she had just been told. This was going to change her life drastically and it made her feel physically sick.

"I'm finally getting a new heart."

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Again, I know it's a shorter chapter but I really wanted to get to this point in order to get the story moving. Please, Please, Please leave a comment, even just one word, and let me know what you think. I would love to hear your thoughts. I'll see you next time. Thanks!