Austin sat looking at his computer thinking about his career and how he could make his promotion happen. It had been two years that he had graduated college and began his job. He was now a Master Architect which was noting to frown up but he wanted more. In other aspects of his job he was doing fine. He was currently still dating his co-worker Jordan Bachman but his feelings towards her had begun to fizzle.
Jordan Bachman had also risen up the corporate ladder much like him. She was pretty, intelligent and knew what she wanted in life. What she did know was that she wanted to marry Miguel and she wanted to do it badly. Miguel sometimes felt bad because he really didnt correspond the way a man "in love" should. Perhaps ever since his college sweetheart Kea left him he would never love again. Either way he started to think that maybe it was time for him to settle with Jordan. She gave him everything he needed except keeping him interested.
Jordan managed to come over often to his place for dinner. Finally Miguel had told her that they should maybe see other people. For Jordan this was not going to happen. He doesnt remember how or when but next thing he knew they were still together. Miguel had enough of being faithful to someone he didnt love nor wanted to understand that he needed out. As much as he tried he began to see other women on the side. Miguel didnt know if Jordan knew he was seeing other women or plain just didnt care. She would still come over but she never gave up on them being an item.
"Jordan. You have to understand. Look were collegues and I know that you and I have to see each other at work. Honestly its over dont you think?"
"No I dont. I think that you are scared of commitment. We have been dating for almost two years and your scared im going to force you to marry me. Don't worry I wont. I know were meant to be. I have been with you since you had the fall out with your ex-. I know that we can make this work."
No matter how Miguel tried he choose to give up rather than to keep repeating the same thing over and over again.
* * * *
He went out with several girls but one that caught his eyes was Jill Smith. He met Jill by accident. He had gone out with his sister Asia and there was Jill. Jill so happen to know Asia from the neighborhood. One thing led to another and they began to see each other regularly. Finally Miguel began to feel as though he could fall for this girl. She was not pushy nor was she always asking if he needed something. Jill was a good girl and he planned on dating her more. Who knows maybe she could be the one!
They loved to do various things including Karaoke. For Miguel this was the most embarrassing thing yet he loved that Jill made him do it. These were the types of things that he liked her for. At the end of this date he questioned Jill if she wanted to become exclusive. To his surprise she said no. She just wanted to continue dating and didnt want to feel or make anyone feel tied down. Miguel was fine with that and they continued to talk to each other once in a while.
* * * *
With the holidays approaching Jordan became more insistent that they get back together. Miguel wanted to avoid her but unfortuantely for him they were assigned to a project. He didnt want to do it but he had to focus on his career. The day Jordan came ove Miguel happened to get a call from another girl he had dated briefly, her name was Shelby Downie. Shelby had called to see if he wanted to go bowling but with Jordan there he had to refuse.
The phone call seem to set Jordan off. She began arguing with him and trying to get more of a commitment from him. He finally had to put a stop to all of this. It was almost christmas break and he did not want to spend the next two weeks arguing with Jordan.
"You know what I had enough Jordan. I dont know how to make you understand that were done. I know that we have to work together and make this project work. Look I rather give up my chances of promotion than to be with you."
"No you dont have to do that. I will pull myself off this project. Miguel what happened to you? If you think im going to stand here and let you disrespect me by talking to these girls then your wrong."
"Whoa wait a minute. Disrespect you how? I have done nothing but be nice to you but im done. This is over! Get out of my house."
"Miguel you do not throw me out of your house. This shit is over for me. I have wasted my last two years trying to get you to realize that im a good woman and your a good man. I am done trying to convince you that we should be together. For all I care you can rot in hell. I am done with your sorry ass. "
"Good now after break either you get off this damn project or I will!"
"Fine. Like I said dont call me because were through!"
"FIne by me Jordan."
Jordan left slamming Miguel's door. She slammed it so hard that it slightly reopened.
He was sitting there fuming at what Jordan had said and done. She thought she wasted two years? What about him? He was sitting there fuming when he heard a light knock on the door. "great" he thought to himself, "shes back for more."
"Jordan come in if you think that your apology will change anything...." His words were caught in his throat..
"Hi, im sorry Miguel is this a bad time?"
Miguel swore that he was dreaming. He didnt know how to react..was this a result of some hallulcination?
"Miguel. Im sorry maybe your too upset to talk to me"
"Kea?"
"Ya."
Miguel got up and just rushed to her hugged her and after several minutes he let her go. He regretted what he did because it had been three years since he had seen her. For all he knew she could be married with kids.
"What brings you here? Wow I cant believe your here."
"I still cant believe that you live in the same place. I for sure thought that I would have to search for you. How are you? Are you married now? Is that who Jordan is?"
"What married? No. How about you? Are you married now?"
"No. Miguel. . . I dont know how to tell you this."
"just tell me."
"I made a mistake. I dont want to waste another minute with out you. I want to be with you but I understand if im too late."
"What made you change or realize that you made a mistake"
"The emptiness inside. I need you."
"I know this is crazy Miguel but I cant loose you. Your my first love and I want to be with you forever. I know this may be akward but I want you to marry me."
"Whoa.. whats wrong?"
"Just say you'll marry me. Do you still love me. I dont care about our past. I dont care about who you have been with. Miguel I only care that you be with me today and always."
Miguel didnt know what to think. Here was his love of his life resurrected from his past and here in his present. He knew that no woman would fill him like she did. With out even thinking he answered,
"yes I will marry you."
They spent the rest of the night just hugging and kissing. They wanted to catch up on old times. neither mentioned their past relationships or loves. They talked about her career and his. Soon it was dawn and it was time for her to go back to her apartment. Miguel questioned if she meant to proposal and she said yes. For the first time in a long time Miguel knew this would be a great holiday season.
* * * * *
They dated each other for several weeks when Miguel finally introduced her to his family. It was more her decision to wait to meet his parents. He felt so wierd saying, "Mom this is Kea McMillan and she is going to be your new daughter-in-law"
"What? Oh my your getting married Miguel? Wow this is sudden. I just...wait are you the Kea from college?"
"yes ma'am I am. Its been a while but im back and were getting ready to get married."
"well. this is a nice surprise." said Estelle. Estelle looked back at her son and then at Kea. She honestly couldnt tell who was beaming more...her son or her futher daughter-in-law. She was happy that Miguel was getting married to the girl that owned his heart.
Austin was happy to hear that his son, the legacy heir was finally getting ready to settle down. Austin was a little concerned when he heard that Miguel began dating all around town. Now that Kea was here he saw a difference in Miguel. His son looked mature and ready for the married life. He was proud that his son was getting ready to began his life.
* * * *
Before they knew it, the wedding day was soon upon them. After months of planning Miguel and Kea would be formally married. Kea came to visit Miguel the day before the wedding.
"Baby what is it? Are you getting prewedding jitters?" asked Miguel.
"No. Miguel, this has been a fast engagement and wedding. I just want to make sure your ready."
"Kea dont do this. Are you try to back out on our wedding?"
"What? NO. Miguel I love you so much it would only be death that separates me from you. I just want to make sure that this is what you want."
"Of course it is. Baby I love you so much. I have been waiting for you forever. Now its almost midnight and its bad luck to see you on your wedding day. Come on. Ill call you a taxi and get ready baby because our wedding is tomorrow!"
* * * *
They were married at last. Miguel held his wife in his arms and could not believe that they were finally married. Who would have thought that almost four years ago he would be here marrying the love of his life. It all happened so fast. After all it had only been six months since Kea proposed. Now they were here getting married in front of everyone. He had never been so happy.
They exchanged their vows in front of Miguel's whole family. He looked at them and his father waved and smiled. Both his parents were so proud of him and he knew it. Here he was finally a married man.
* * * * *
A couple of months after their wedding Kea discovered that she was expecting. She also discovered a piece of Miguel's past. When Miguel came home he was surprised to see that on his couch were Jordan and a man he never saw before. Ever since they broke up Jordan had quit and went to a competing archtectual firm. He didnt know what her agenda was so he was careful. To his amazement she had been there to congradulate him on his latest building and to offer him a position at her brand new firm. Jordan had parted ways with her employer and was now seeking a people to join her firm. She left him with a contractual agreement and said she hoped to hear from him. She also managed to wish him well on his new marriage and their forthcoming baby.
When they left Kea couldnt help but suspect that there was something else there. Something told her that Miguel and this Jordan person either liked Miguel or worse they dated. She didnt want to tell him what to do but inside she hoped he would say no to the offer.
"Are you going to take the offer Miguel?"
"Its defintely a bonus than where im working at now. But with a baby on the way I have to think about it."
Later that afternoon Asia came by to look for Miguel who had left to visit his dad. Kea feeling sick decided to stay behind. Something made her confide in her sister-in-law. She told Asia how she felt insecure of Miguel working with Jordan. Asia couldnt believe her ears she knew that Jordan and Miguel had dated but didnt think that he would accept the offer. Asia told Kea that she was sure that Miguel loved her unconditionally. She quelled Kea's fears and vowed that she would talk to Miguel and make sure that he didnt make the wrong choice.
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