Everything used to be perfect, well almost perfect.
There was a point in time when you didn't need to know us to know we were in love.
You could feel it from a distance.
I stared at the woman in front of me.
Where did it all go wrong?
"Nicholas, are you listening to me?"
I snapped out of my reverie. Ten years later and she was still the most beautiful woman in the world to me.
Why did we argue so much?, why did every conversation end with yells and slammed doors?, I wondered.
"You are doing it again. I'm trying to have a conversation with you and you stand there, staring into space. Nothing I do is important to you. You forget everything that's important to me".
"I don't. I'm sorry about your birthday. I just had a lot on my mind".
"It's not just the birthday, it's everything else. You don't know what day our anniversary is. I'm sure you don't even remember the date we met".
"Of course, I do. It was in September. I mean August".
"You really don't remember the day we met?"
I looked at my wife, the tears already forming in her eyes and my heart broke.
What was wrong with me?
"Where are you going Nicole?"
"I'm going to stay over at my sister's place for a while. Don't call me. Don't text me. I need space. Maybe if I'm gone, you'll finally remember the important things and if I'm one of them, then come find me".
I stood rooted in my position as I stared at her retreating back. The door opened and slammed shut, leaving me with the emptiness echoing in the wall.
How could I forget the date we met?
The pictures, all scattered, glared at me. Nicole had a thing for pictures and each picture that was taken had a date at the back of it.
So we won't forget the days that matter most to us, her voice echoed in my head.
There was a picture for the day we met. I just had to find it among the five thousand pictures in front of me.
I began searching, the first day went by, so did the second and then the third.
On the fourth day, a picture caught my eye. Nicole had ice cream on her nose and I smiled down at how cute she was. I turned the picture.
May 1st, 2005
"Nicholas, can we get some ice cream?"
I sighed as I looked down at her, "Nicole you already had five chocolate bars, that's enough sugar for today".
She pouted and I knew I couldn't say no. I was already hopelessly in love with her".
We got the ice cream and in her haste to beat me in finishing it, some had gotten on her nose. I smiled at her and in the next moment, someone shoved a picture in my hand and said, "you two are beautiful together".
I opened my eyes, where had all the love gone?
I kept searching. Another picture came into view. I picked it up.
Nicole rolled her eyes while I stood at the side flexing my muscles. I turned it.
February 14th, 2008
"Touch them. Aren't they huge?", I said as I tried to flex my muscles.
"Unfortunately Nicholas, they are nonexistent".
I chased her around while she screamed, finally I caught up with her and I made her admit that my muscles were huge. My mother came out with a camera and said, "Flex them for me baby" and I did.
Three more days went by and finally I found the picture. Nicole smiled broadly at the camera, all her teeth showing while I looked completely uninterested.
I turned the picture.
Quickly, I grabbed my phone and headed out.
Natasha opened the door for me with a glare. I guess I deserved it.
"She's in the back".
I walked slowly, my heart racing.
There she was, on the swing, the moonlight reflecting on her long black hair making it glow.
"I remembered the date".
She turned to me.
August 17th, 2000
"Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?"
I looked up from the book I was reading. A pair of glasses stared back at me.
"Do you mind?"
I realized I hadn't spoken.
"Yes".
The girl sat down anyway, "I'm really sorry. I just have to study for my Bio test and I'm hungry. I didn't realize this place would be this packed".
I kept quiet. Honestly, I wasn't in the mood to make conversation. She went silent for about three minutes and then, "I'm Nicole by the way".
Silence
"What's your name?"
I raised my head, "Don't you have to study for your Bio test or something?"
"Sshhhh,you don't have to be so mean".
There was silence again.
An hour later, I stood up.
"Do you have a car?"
"What?"
"I'm a freshman and I just turned seventeen. My parents won't let me own a car till I'm eighteen. So if you have a car, you can just drop me off".
"Drop you off where? I don't even know you".
"I'm Nicole and I'm a-".
"Excuse me, would you mind if I take a picture? It's for a magazine on college couples".
We both turned to look at a boy holding a camera.
I said, "We are not a couple" at the same time Nicole said, "Sure, why not".
So I was forced to take the picture.
"You didn't tell me your name until two months later. You were so arrogant".
I laughed.
Silence filled the air then I said, "I'm really sorry Nic. I love you. I really do. I don't know what happened".
"Maybe you need me showing up at your dorm room with baked cookies".
"You were such a stalker".
"No. I liked you and I go after what I like. Can I tell you a secret?"
I nodded.
"There was an empty table that day. I just wanted to talk to you".
"I'm glad you did. Can we start over?"
She smiled.
"Hi I'm Nicole".
I smiled back, "Nicholas".
"Our names rhyme. You know what that means. We were made for each other".
"Eww. You two, get out of my house", Natasha said from the door.
Nicole laughed.
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Whatever had changed, I was going to make it right. Do right by her.
I didn't have a picture but I marked the date in my head, July, 11th 2010 and I will never forget.
I'm in kind of sad mood right now and this story of yours has brought more tears to my eyes. !LUV it.❤️Awwwnn.....so sweet. You seem to maybe have a thing for arrogant men @dianelson 😂😏 but I'm happy that two dissimilar people where able to rediscover their love for each other and themselves in the process.
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Awwwwww🥹 let me cheer you on💕💫🌟🎊🎉 ❤️ You are great dear🤗
Thank you... I'm blushing 😊😊
Is it you they were cheering or me?😂😂
😘🎉🎊🎉🎊✨✨💫💫 enough cheering to go round 😁You both a lovely beings bringing smiles to my broad face😅 thank you🙏🏽 Sending ❤️❤️✨✨🤗🤗
@jhymi hope you feel better mood wise
See this spotlight thief 🤣
Yes, I kind of do😂.. I've read too many billionaire romance novels.
I'm glad you liked it❤️ but what's saddening you?
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But I'm telling you girl, billionaire romance novels will be the end of me.😂Chai @dianelson o, honestly this copy copy has passed limit because why?😂😂
Omo person don cheer me up now, so I dey alright.😂
Abi Priestly novels? No de lie. You dark soul 😂
No dey cast me for this Blockchain. I don warn you.😂😂
I go cast you. I be the Berry to your Straw
I'm happy for you😂.. It wouldn't happen to be a billionaire would it?👁️🌚
When you are calling copy copy, shebi you know you are the one copying me😂
Excuse me sister, se should share contacts ... Arrogant billionares and brooding men never go wrong... I go like some recommendations 🤩
I agree with you... There are all just so hot and sigh
Why is my life not a story book now😂😂.
And if you really love arrogant and broody, you should read The Game Maker Series by Kresley Cole.. It's beautiful 😁😁
SISTER!!! I HAVE READ THOSE! HAVE YOU READ BOSS GAME SERIES? AHH... DEATHCHASERS MC SERIES? SINNERS OF SAINT SERIES?
@jhymi come and gist this lady what I am o🤣before I will fill this comment section with books! PLEASE TELL ME YOU HAVE READ THE MINDF*CK SERIES? Ahh God! MADE SERIES... Oh Lord God of Abraham...🙆♀️😂
I haven't oooo😂😂😂...@jhymi.. I have been stolen away😂
I have taken a screenshot of this...I really need to get back into reading...
You are the one that ended up doing the recommendation 😂😂💔
See who's talking. You're missing Tunde abi? Or is it Ayo? Person way de find mafia man... 😂
God go judge you.😂
And yes, my mafia man is on his way. Ready to sweep me off my feet and growl at all men that merely looks in my direction.🥺
oshey. Animal😂
See me wondering why my comments are so plenty 😂😂.
Two of you well-done o
And @jhymi.. It's like they have not kidnapped you before, when thty kidnap you, you'll know Mafia is not sweet😂💔
Wow.
This is a great romantic story. I love the bond that Nicole and Nicholas share, it stays strong even in difficult times.
Also, great use of the prompt!
Thank you very much❤️.
It was a really fun write.
Such a beautiful story that shows the ups and downs, laughter and sadness that comes with relationships. Two personalities blend, yet crash at the same time, and it makes one smile.
The photos and recorded dates of all the special moments they shared, were a lovely element to the story:)
Thank you for sharing your story with us, don't forget to engage with other members of the community as well!
Yes, it really did make me smile.
It's true when they say opposite attracts and that's what I was aiming for when I was building up their characters.
Thank you.. It's much appreciated 😊❤️
A beautifully written story from all the angles that makes it most romantic - picture memories❤️
Thanks for such a beautiful piece.💕
And thank you for reading ❤️
I'm really glad you liked it 🌺😊
LoL this a very funny experience if only this could happen for real
Anyways it's a good thing to always remember those date you know?
It will spicy the relationship up because they will get to celebrate that day
If it could, I'd like it to be my story, a lot of awwnnnns🥺🥺
I've never done the whole relationship thing, but when it does happen, I'll be sure to keep the dates.
Thanks for reading 😊❤️
Beautiful depiction of some of those human traces that disturb love. Well done!
Thanks so much...It really means a lot❤️
I liked her stance in leaving and letting him look for what was important in the relationship, the element of the photos very successful to give context to the story, it was great. Congrats!!!
Thanks so much.. It was a fun write too and I'd admit, I was a little jealous of Nicole. I want a Nicholas 🥺🥺
How nice to remember important dates, it's like reliving that moment!
Exactly, and they actually got to relive the moment.
Thanks for taking the time out to read❤️🌺💞
Such a beautiful story of love. I mean sometimes I can be forgetful of important days too but that does not mean I don't care. Nice writing
I know...We can't exactly keep all the dates in our heads but what matters is showing the people we live just how much we actually care, date or not date.
Thank you❤️
OMG!!!! You have me reeling and squealing and I was just laughing! The emotions,. You really showed them and as a reader, I was just so captivated!!! You're a great writer. I got a peek into their past and Nicole is what we know as Tsundere. Lol. She's beautiful in and out. The were made for each other. Please keep writing! This is absolutely tasteful!
🥺🥺... It's comments like this that make a girl, which is me want to keep writing.
My head has even swollen a little but it won't burst😂.
I had no clue what a Tsundere was. I had to look it up and I'm guessing you are a big fan of anime.
Thank you..You put a really big smile on my face ❤️
I am an anime fan. It is my pleasure Amore!
It is beautiful. Memories always bring people closer together and this couple willing to keep their relationship together managed to find that point that made them fall in love. Excellent and touching story, I enjoyed the narrative.
Thanks for reading ❤️
I'm pretty sure if Nicole and Nicholas were real, they would be smiling right now ❤️
Reading this makes me wanna have someone too 🤣🤣🤣 Great writing here as well. Really charming and romantic. Thanks for sharing this story to us 💞
Lovey dovey mood at the end. Beautiful 😍😍😍
This is a great script. I blushed well towards the ending.
Thank you
I'm glad that they could start over...😊