Chapter 2 || I'm So Sorry
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* * Nicole's POV * *

  "Bye Sweetie we love you" My parents shouted from the car as they dropped me off in front of the Vance's house, not even bothering to help me with my bags. I totally understand though, they have a flight to catch.

"Love you too!!" I shouted as I waved back at them. I fought back the tears forming in my eyes, this is something stupid to cry over. They will be back soon... it's not like they are putting me up for adoption and will never see me again. I try to cheer myself up but only cause myself more grief.

I reached down, lifted one of my suitcases then grabbed another and rolled it to the front door. I placed them on the step and went back to retrieve the others. Once I had them in my grasp I began to head back to the front door. As I walked the front door opened, a tall dark haired guy rushed out of the house, into my luggage causing him to fall over everything and into the snow.

"What the actual f*** is this?" He shouted while throwing one of my bags into the driveway. Yikes, that suitcase was the heaviest one I brought, I can't even semi lift that up.

I snapped out of my thought, dropped the luggage I was holding and ran right over to him while saying "I am so so so so sorry!" in a quiet yet sincere tone.

He grunted when he heard my voice. I reached for one of my bags and pulled it off his leg. He looked me straight in the eye and glared.

I took a step back from him when I realized that the guy was Jake Vance.

I never actually met him or got remotely close to him but he was my living nightmare.

Freshman year I was walking down the hall and he beat a random kid up and stuffed the poor guy into his locker. Jake claimed that the guy was in his way but from that day on I vowed never to cross paths with him.

He lifted himself up while kicking one of my suitcases in the process. Before I had another chance to apologize he headed to his motorcycle and in the process pushed me to the ground into the ice cold snow.

Moments later Mrs. Vance, Jill, came running out of the house saying "I am so sorry Nicole". She helped me to my feet then yelled "Jake Vance! Come back here and apologize"

He disregarded her, put on his helmet and drove away without another word.

She lifted one of my suitcases "I apologize for Jake's behavior... he really is a nice boy" she said with a smile.

A Nice Boy!?!??  Is that what she said? I highly doubt that... but I'm sure there is good in his heart somewhere... even if its only .001% there.

"That's okay, I'm sure he is" I stated with a convincing smile while I tried to hide the fear in my voice.

Together we brought my bags into the one-story house which looked like an enlarged Barbie doll house.

The house was beige and under all the snow I'm almost certain they would have healthy bright green grass.

"I will show you to your room. Follow me" she said with a smile.

She leads me to the kitchen and then long hallway before stopping in front of a tall white door. She turned the door knob and pushed open the door while saying, "This will be your room. I did the best I could to clean it. This is our guest room and no one ever uses it so there was a lot of random junk in here."

She walked and I followed her. I placed my bags beside the bed and said, "No its absolutely perfect. Thank you for letting me stay here on such short notice."

Her eyes sparkled as she said, "Anytime. If you ever need anything my room is at the end of the hall."

I nodded and looked around the room. There was a cute queen sized bed in the center of the room and next to it there was a small glass table.

She walked over to the other side of the room and pointed to two doors, "This door is your closet and this door this the bathroom." Jill exited my room but right before she walked out she said, "I have to head to work now so you will be home alone for a little bit but I am sure Jake will be home shortly. I'll be back late tonight so I won't be able to make dinner. there is pasta in the cabinet. Make yourself at home." She waved and left.

Just what I need, my first day here and I already got on Jake's bad side; I don't think it's the best idea to be home alone with him. Let's pray she was wrong and Jake wouldn't be home shortly.

I put one of my bags on my bed and opened it. I reached in and pulled out Teddy, "We can do this Teddy. Just stay positive and we can get through this."

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  I turned off the water and stepped out of the shower. The water felt so good, I really needed to relax and cool down. All of this was thrown onto of me so quickly.

I figured that after I finished unpacking pretty much my entire life into my new room It was a good idea to take a shower and wash away my thoughts.

I hope my parents are having a better time than I am...

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* * Ann's (Nicole's Mom) POV * *

  The music blared and the bass pounded. Ryan pulled me closer as we danced. I jumped in beat to the song. Ryan bit his lip and I giggled, to this day he still put butterflies in my stomach.

I couldn't help but imagine what my life would have been like if I didn't have that accident and just listened to my parents. Ryan and I could have been going to parties every weekend.

Ryan grabbed my waist and our foreheads touched, either way, we are still together and living our lives as one. I just don't know if that one mistake made my life better or worse. What if the accident never happened to cause Ryan to leave me instead of marrying me.

No... Ryan was going to marry no matter if Nicole was alive or not...

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* * Nicole's POV * *

  I wrapped a towel around my shivering body and walked out of the bathroom and into my room. I was about to reach for my suitcase but I then realized that I had put all my clothes in the closet. I turned around and skipped into the closet.

I skimmed through my clothes and grabbed some light blue jeans and a red long sleeved shirt. Satisfied with my choice I exited my closet. I put my clothes on my bed and changed into them as quickly as possible.

Once I was snug in my clothes I went back into the bathroom and began combing my hair. For me, combing my hair is actually pretty difficult due to the fact that my hair is quite thick and goes past my waist. Other than that I love my hair. My hair isn't anything special, it's plain brown and a bit wavy with slight curls, nothing major, but it is the one thing I love about myself.

My stomach began grumbling intensively so I decided I should make something quick to eat then text my best friend Bridget about my 'life-threatening' situation.

I skipped out of my room nonchalantly while humming 'Story of My Life'. I turned the corners of my room and into the hallway and was knocked down by some large force causing my head to bang against the wall.

I looked up and to my surprise, Jake was hovering over me. His jaw tightened and his eyes narrowed at me, "Stay out of my f***ing way b*tch."

No thanks to me he is in a bad mood again... "I am so sorry Jake. It won't happen ever again." I pleaded.

He grabbed my shirt and pulled me up to his level. His dark brown eyes burned a hole right through me, he tightened his grip.

As if he realized I wasn't worth his time he pushed me into the wall and barged right into his room.

I cannot believe myself. If I get in his way again... I am not going to make it... Jake will kill me before the end of the week.

My eyes widened, I have to make it up to him. I ran into the kitchen grabbed two pans a started cooking.

This has to work.

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