The US Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. -Benjamin Franklin. Happiness walked out the door when she said no, now she had to catch up with it herself.
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In Pursuit of Happiness
1. Empty
She opened the door to their New York City apartment to see the hardwood floors scattered with red rose petals, there were candles, placed strategically, giving off a glowing ambience. And there was soft music wafting through the air.
He stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her slim waist, guiding her to the table set up in the middle of their living room. His eyes shone of happiness as he pulled a dark blue ring box from his coat pocket.
"No, no, no, no, no, no…" There were tears in Rory's eyes. It hurt her to see the look of pain in Logan's eyes. "I'm so sorry, Logan. I can't." Wiping her eyes, she turned on her heel and ran out of the apartment.
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She sat desolately, draining her fifth Manhattan. She said "no" for a reason, Rory Gilmore was not one to take handouts. Marrying Logan would have guaranteed that she could get any job she wanted at any paper. She wanted to work her way up in the ranks; she didn't want to be the editor of some paper solely because she was married to a media magnate. So she made the right choice. Right?
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He nursed a scotch in his hands, staring at it dismally. He hadn't imagined that she would say no. Hadn't they been so in love? So oblivious to the world, the taunting and teasing of his friends? So perfect for each other? Or had it all been an act, had he been so blinded by love to notice that she had never cared? Logan Huntzberger was going to accept what she had to say, and was going to let move on. Hopefully.
Author's Note: It's been a while since I've actually posted something that I've written, and usually, I pride myself on my ability to take criticism, but I don't know what it is. I'm feeling kind of sensitive to any flames. That doesn't mean that I won't appreciate them, though. Although, flames should be well written and actually thought out. And I just totally lost my train of thought. Please review with more than "Great start, update soon!" (Not that I don't love that!). Something with a little more substance makes me even happier!