Chapter 1

Lima, Ohio

"There we go. You're ready to walk down the aisle." The hairdresser said, putting finishing touches on the updo hairstyle Quinn was rocking. "Oh! One more thing." She said, adding the veil on the bride's head. "Perfect."

Quinn was looking at herself in the mirror. The smile on her face was ever so gorgeous. It was evident that she was the happiest girl alive. She squeaked in excitement when the hairdresser finally finished her look. "I'm so excited, I can't even describe it!"

She was definitely excited about everything. After being engaged for 5 short months, they are now finally getting married. At a young age of 23, Quinn was sure of her decision. She and Sam have been dating since junior year in College and now that she just landed a position in the Lima Newspaper as a writer, all her plans are falling in the right places.

"Aren't you nervous?" The stylist asked, preparing her white beautiful gown. "Most girls I know get more nervous at the last hour before the march." She said, giggling.

"What time is it?"She asked as she stood up to go to the gown. She has 4 helpers in the room; the stylist and her assistant, hairdresser, and makeup artist.

"It's 4 o'clock. We need to leave in 45 minutes." The stylist said, helping Quinn step in her gown.

Quinn finally got in her wedding dress and it fit so well like she was meant to wear it today. The zipper was closed and she faced the big mirror on the wall. She was as beautiful as an angel. She exhaled deeply and clasped her hands. "Okay, now I'm nervous."

The 4 helpers in the room laughed as she was finally feeling the tension of getting married. It was more of feeling nervous that in about an hour from now, her name and her life will change forever. She was happy about it though and wouldn't trade it for anything.

"Relax for a while and we'll just retouch when you're about to leave." The makeup artist said. Quinn sat down on her bed, trying to stay calm. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The assistant opened it and revealed that it was Mr. Fabray.

"There's my beautiful angel." He said as he went to kiss his daughter.

Quinn giggled then. "Thanks, dad."

Russell Fabray sat beside his daughter. "Look at you. I really can't believe it. This is really happening." He said with a low voice. The tears were forming in his eyes as he exhaled deeply.

"Uhm, ladies. Can you excuse us for a while?" Quinn requested and they did. They went out and when it was just Quinn and her father in the room, she held his hand.

"Dad... Stop crying. I haven't said I do yet." She joked and giggled. It wasn't an option for her to cry right now 'cause her makeup were perfectly fixed already.

Her dad squeezed her hand and smiled. "Are you sure about this, sweetie? You're still young...you have more time to think and wait."

"I've never been so sure in my life, dad. I love Sam so much and I know he loves me just as much." She smiled and the watery eyes are now showing. They both giggled at how emotional they are. "Come on, dad. I'll still be your little girl. That same girl who sleeps beside you every Christmas Eve just so Santa won't scare me when he drops by the house." She said, reminiscing her childhood.

Russell leaned forward and kissed the head of his daughter. "I love you Quinn. You know, I want nothing but for you to be happy."

"Thanks, Dad. I love you too." They hugged it out and chilled for a little while before heading to the church where the ceremony will take place.

Xxx

Quinn's parents were already in the car when she went inside. She was holding her purse which she will leave to her best friend, Rachel, who was in the church already. She was holding onto her phone when she got inside and there was a little worry in her face when she opened her phone again.

"Mom, Sam hasn't texted me yet. You think I should call him? I'm getting kind of worried." She asked, eyes switching from her mother to her phone.

"No need, sweetie. I'm sure he's waiting at the altar already. There's this thing where the bride and groom are not to see or contact each other at least a day before the wedding. We'll be there in 10 minutes. I'm sure you can wait." Her mother said and she just nodded and kept her phone in her purse. They car started moving and about 10 minutes later, they were at the church already. There were a lot of people outside as the church door was closed. A few minutes left before they open it and reveal the bride for her to take the march.

Unfortunately, there was a small commotion happening outside the church. Quinn was told to stay inside the car with her mother as Russell went out to check on what's happening. The dad talked to a lot of people, including Sam's parents, and his face wasn't quite pleasant.

"Mom, why is dad looking like that?" She asked and she can feel her heart racing already. She doesn't know anything yet she has a feeling things aren't in good terms.

"Uhmm..." Judy was unsure as well but she didn't need to add to her daughter's worries. "Maybe it's just a minor problem inside. Don't worry."

Suddenly, a cab pulled over behind the bridal car. She was surprised to see Finn, Sam's best friend, getting out and he was sweating and clearly panicking.

"It's Finn. Why is he in a cab? Where's Sam?" Quinn was asking so many questions that Judy started worrying as well.

Her mother didn't answer so Quinn went out of the car to face Finn.

"Quinn! Get back here!" Her mother shouted but it was too late. Quinn went to Finn who was talking to Sam's and her parents.

"Finn. Where's Sam?" She asked.

"Uhmm... Quinn... Sam uh..."

"Tell me, Finn! Where's Sam?!" She was now furious and mad and upset and all the emotions in the world.

"Sam left..." He said and Quinn felt like her world stopped right there. His heart was slowly pumping and she felt like she just froze. "We were about to go here when he grabbed the keys from the counter and left me. I couldn't contact anyone 'cause I left my phone inside the car. I don't know where he went or..."

Quinn stopped hearing things. It was like one big blur. Her mind was empty. She couldn't hear a thing. She tried to open her mouth yet no words were coming out. She tried to move but her feet were glued to the floor. She knows what was happening; she can see it but it was like on mute.

Her dad was mad, Sam's parents were extremely embarrassed, Finn's was completely pressured and Quinn's mom was calming her down. She didn't know what to feel at that moment.

Abruptly, Quinn ran away from the people rode her bridal car. She asked the driver to bring her to a special place that she and Sam always go to. It was a park in Lima that not many of the people know. It was a public place but only about 20% of the population know about it. She knew he was gonna be there.

Quinn got to the park soon and she told the driver to wait for a while. She got out and searched for him. Usually, he would be by the lake, watching the water flow. He wasn't there. Quinn stared at the lake, wanting to cry hard. Suddenly, a familiar voice called her from behind.

"Quinn?"

She turned around and saw Sam. His tie was loose, he didn't have a coat and his sleeves were folded in fourth. "Sam..." Quinn started to cry and ran to hug him. Her arms wrapped around his neck as she started to cry. He didn't respond but she didn't let go. Quinn finally pulled back after a few seconds. "What happened, babe?" She was crying, still in denial that her husband to be, left her hanging.

Sam closed his eyes. He didn't want to see her crying. It was breaking his heart. He couldn't stand to see her that hurt. Especially with what he'll tell her. Tears started falling from his closed eyes.

"Baby, what's wrong? Tell me." She asked wiping his tears.

"Quinn... I love you." He said, still not opening his eyes.

"I love you too, Sam. That's why we're getting married right now." She was still smiling but the tears continue to fall from her eyes. "Let's go. We still have about 5 minutes before the wedding starts." She said and pulled Sam to the car but he didn't move.

Quinn looked back at him. "Quinn... I can't." Sam said, looking at her straight in the eyes. He was trying to fight back the tears but it doesn't seem to be working.

"What are you talking about, Sam?" She asked in a more serious tone. The smile on her face was no longer present.

"I thought I was ready." He put both hands in his pockets. "I love you, Quinn. So much but you know how I couldn't get a raise of charges. My job isn't a stable one. I only earn when I get customers. I haven't had any recently. All my savings just went to this wedding."

"You're a guitar teacher. You give lessons to people who want to learn how to play. That's the way it is but you know I understand that. I got a job at the Lima Newspaper. We can work this out..."

"And what? You're gonna financially support our family as I sit and watch your father think of me less?" He ran his fingers through his hair. "I had everything planned out when I proposed to you and you know that. I didn't expect everything to come crashing down. I can't support us, Quinn. I thought I was ready...but I'm not."His head went down as he continued to cry.

As fast as lightning, Quinn's hand went across his face in full rage. It hand many times, alternating on both hands to both his cheek and to his chest. She wanted to hurt him bad and he was just letting her. He deserved it anyway.

Quinn was crying all the tears she could while pushing Sam. She was mad and she was absolutely hurt. "I gave up so many things for you because I love you!" She cried and Sam just stood there, taking it all in. "I didn't listen to my dad when he told me this wasn't a bad idea! I thought...you loved me enough to fight for me! I turned down a job in Los Angeles 'cause I thought I'd be marry with you here in Lima!"

Sam went closer and hugged her to calm down the girl. She tried to push her but his arms were so strong that she couldn't get out. "I'm sorry, babe. I'm sorry." Sam kept whispering to her ears. Her only response were only Why and I hate you.

They were locked in an embrace for a little while until Sam tried to say, "Quinn, I love..."

She cut him off right there by pushing him hard. "Don't! Don't you say those words right now, Sam!" She continued to weep. "I don't ever... want to see you face again, you understand that?" She warned in between breaths.

"Babe, please understand..." Sam tried to defend yet Quinn wasn't letting him explain.

"No! Stop it! I don't want to hear any more excuses from you! I'm done with you!" She turned around to get inside the car. "Thank you, Sam...for ruining my life." She said before she left.

After that day, Sam never showed up to anyone. He ran away from everyone in such embarrassment for himself and his family. Quinn tried to stay strong but her heart made her weak. She was still in love with Sam but time came where she needed to stand on her own. She needed a new life. She needed to let go of what happened and move on.

3 years later (PRESENT DAY): New York City.

"Where are we going?" She asked, walking down the streets of New York, hand in hand with her boyfriend of 2 years.

"I told you it's a surprise, right?" He giggled, squeezing her hand, locked in his. "Just a nice dinner for my lady. I won't tell you where, though." He teased, making her giggle too.

"Let me guess... Harper's 101?" She joked. Luke Harper is the owner and head chef of Harper's 101; a restaurant in New York City where they usually eat for the past year. It started as a small business when he and Quinn started dating but a year later, it became a bigger restaurant. Ever since it was built, they go there for dates.

Finally, they arrived to their destination. "Here we are." Luke said, looking at the restaurant in front. The Downtown Spring, it read.

"Oh my God. We're seriously going to eat here?" She asked, feeling really surprised.

"Yes, we are seriously going to eat here." He said, smirking at her. "Remember when we first met and walked around 2 years ago?" He asked.

"Of course, I remember. I guess, I still have to thank you for pulling me out of the bar that night." She said as they entered the place.

"You are forever welcome. I took you out for a walk and we passed by this place. You said it looked so beautiful and you hope you could dine here one day when you have a stable job. I think you forgot about that ever since my restaurant opened." He said and faced the girl at the concierge. "Reservation for 2. Luke Harper."

"Mhmm. A reservation. Someone prepared for this night." She teased him and they were led to their seats. A waiter took their orders and served them wine first. During their meal, they had a talk about the past.

"I'm so glad that you moved here 2 years ago. My life would have sucked without you." He said and Quinn smiled in between bites. "You looked so miserable that night at the bar though. I would've given your ex boyfriend a beat down if he was here."

Quinn giggled. "Well, I was heartbroken, I was jobless and I was in a city alone, trying to make it big. What do you expect from me?"

"Guess I was you lucky charm." He teased, giggling at the girl.

Quinn raised her eye brow on him, more like teasing him back. "And what makes you say that?"

"I mean, after you met me...you got the job at the New York Times. You got yourself your own apartment...a beautiful one, may I add." She giggled. "And...your heart was brought back to pieces by one handsome restaurateur."

Quinn laughed a bit louder. "That's a good one. You always know how to crack me up."

Luke stared at her for a while as she continued eating. "I can be serious too, you know. Tonight, for example." He said and Quinn looked at him, confused with what he said. Luke pulled out a red box for the pocket of his coat. He opened it and pushed it forward on the table for Quinn to see. "You know, I love you babe. I want to marry you. What do you say?"

Her heart stop right then and there. It was happening again. She had a flashback to when Sam proposed to her a couple years back. She didn't know what to say. What if history repeats itself? Should she take the risk? What if it works out? Will she miss her chance of becoming happily married?

She looked at the ring, trying to make a decision in such short time. She closed her eyes and exhaled deeply. "Yes. I'm going to marry you." She said and smiled. It was a risk she was willing to take. Luke had been nothing but the best for her and she thinks, finally, he was the one. Although, there's one problem: Sooner or later, she has to tell him that this was the second time she's going to be engaged. She decided to just tell him next time when the timing is right. If she tells him now, he might think of her differently.

Luke stood up and kissed her on the lips. He grabbed the ring and placed it on her finger. Quinn stood up and they kissed as everyone applauded. They all figured out that a couple got engaged that night.

Xxx

Sam took the risk of driving 10 hours from Lima, Ohio to New York City. He needed his car anyway so he just went for it. It's been 3 years since he ran away from home, spent his life alone in Connecticut trying to find a decent job and got rejected everytime. After being unsuccessful in Connecticut for 2 years, he went back to Lima to his family. His parents told him they never heard of Quinn ever again after being left at the altar but word on the street was she was no longer in town. Sam bravely smiled at them and said he doesn't want to talk about it anymore. Making a new start in his hometown, he was persevering and determined to have a better life and a stable job. He applied for so many schools to teach guitar and his new instruments, piano and drums. He got accepted and this time was quite different. Being in a group, there were more customers in his way that he had to give the other customers to his co-workers. Friday and Saturday nights, he would spend time playing at bars and coffee shops to earn more.

Months after being successful and greatly complimented in his job, the school where he was teaching instruments offered him a deal. They just opened a branch in New York and were looking for a head manager. Sam was truly one of the best which is why he was offered the job. Faster than the wind, he said yes. The Music Room isn't a big music school. It isn't an actual school but it was like a store which offer lessons on instruments like Piano, Guitar and Drums. They earn just as much of a store and not of a school. When Sam visited New York for a quick briefing with the head of the school, he stayed for about 5 days. In the span of 5 days, he met a girl in a movie house. Olivia Waters was dealing with the popcorn guy when Sam met him.

"Excuse me..." She called for the guy who wasn't noticing her. "I ordered a large cheese. You gave me a regular butter." She explained but he wasn't noticing her still. "Excuse me, Sir." She called for like the 78th time.

Sam leaned forward to the counter. "Hey, dude! Can't you hear the lady calling you?"

"Sorry, sir. We have a line." He said as he filled glasses with sodas.

"Yeah, we know that but she waited in line just so you can give her the wrong order." Sam complained. "Now, serve the lady first before the others and give her the popcorn she paid for."

The guy was speechless and just followed what Sam said. Olivia couldn't help but smile at the blonde for helping her.

"Here you go, Ma'am. Sorry." He said and went back to work.

Olivia grabbed her popcorn and returned the wrong one. She turned to Sam who was in line. "Hey, uh... Thanks for that." She said, slightly blushing.

"Oh, it's nothing. You're welcome. Enjoy Space Warriors." Sam smiled and turned his attention back to the menu board.

"Uhmm... How did you know I was seeing Space Warriors and not another movie?" She asked, curious with the guy's answer.

"I... I was actually behind you when you bought your ticket." Sam ran a finger through his hair. "I'm going to watch it, as well." He said and smiled.

"Oh... Well, for helping me out there, I don't think you need to buy yourself popcorn."

A smirk landed on Sam's face. "Why is that?"

"I don't think I can finish this large popcorn all by myself and...I could use a company as well if you're watching alone." She smiled and her face turned even redder.

Sam just nodded and they walked together to the movie house. On the way there, they had a quick conversation of introduction. Sam told her why he was in New York as Olivia told him stories about her job at the day care centre. They barely had time to enjoy and understand the movie as they were too busy talking to one another about themselves. Suddenly, they realized the movie was over. They walked out together and Olivia excused herself to go to the ladies' room. Sam told her that he'll wait for her and she agreed. When she was done, they walked out of the theatre together and Sam offered to walk her home. Since it was getting kind of late, she took his offer. They talked more about one another during the walk and finally, they got to Olivia's apartment.

"So... This is it." Olivia said, turning to him.

Sam placed both hands in his pockets. "Yeah, uhmm... I had a great time...even if we didn't understand the movie." He said and laughed.

A small chuckle was made by Olivia. "Mhmm. Your stories were far more interesting than the movie anyway."

"Thanks. I enjoyed your stories about the kids at the day care as well." He smiled. There was a small pause before Sam made a move. "Listen...uhm, I'll be here for about 2 more days. Would you...maybe like to have some coffee tomorrow or something?"

"And talk again?" She joked and they both laughed.

"Of course. You're really fun to talk to. I'd be happy to talk to you more." He said, slightly blushing. "If it's not yet aware, I'm asking you out on a date." He gave her his goofy grin.

Olivia giggled at his adorable smile. "I'd love to go on a date with you." She said and gave him her phone number. They called it a night after and decided to just continue their conversation over coffee the next day. Their connection started to become more personal that he even told her about his failed engagement before. Sam pleaded for her not to think less of him because of that. Olivia shook her head and told him that she understands him and his reasons. Her understanding of him made him open his heart for the girl even more.

Before Sam left New York, he told her that he'll be moving to New York after settling some papers and gathering his stuff in Lima for about 3 weeks. They both agreed to continue seeing each other even if Sam was in Lima for a little while. 2 months later, they finally made it official. He was hers and she was his.

On their 3rd month of being together, Sam decided to cook dinner for Olivia. She went to his place and unfortunately, Sam burned their dinner. He got caught up with the UFC match that he forgot he was cooking. When Olivia arrived to his apartment, he had those puppy eyes and said he was sorry for burning their food. Olivia just laughed at how adorable her boyfriend was. She kissed him and told him it was fine. He tried anyway and that was enough for her. They just ordered in some Chinese food and watched a movie.

In the middle of the movie, Olivia remembered to tell Sam about something.

"Okay, I have something to tell you." She said, looking at him on her right. They were seated on his couch.

"What's that?" He asked.

"My childhood best friend, Luke, is getting married."

Sam took a bite before speaking again. "Oh, I don't know him but good for the guy. Congratulations."

"I know, that's why he wants to meet us. He wanted me to be his 'Best Man'..." She air quoted. "But I reminded him I was a girl so I just agreed to help him with a couple of wedding stuff."

Sam laughed with her best man joke. "Okay, cool. When are we meeting him?"

"Well, he and his fiancée won't be back for at least a week. They went to France for a quick vacation to celebrate the engagement. I have yet to meet the girl as well so we'll all just be introduced with one another by then."

"Okay, just tell me when so I can fix my schedule." He said and kissed her cheek. He was pretty confident in meeting this guy since he was getting married. At least, he won't have to worry about his girlfriend being so close with the guy. Was that all he needs to worry about? They finished their meal and decided to spend the rest of the night in Sam's bed.

I know, I said I'll be writing one episode story before 2013 ends but I got too lazy to do it and I'm sorry. HAHAHAHA Here is a new Fabrevans story though. I hope you'll all enjoy this and support it the way you did with my past stories. Thanks for reading and as always, read, review and share!