Here is chapter 3. Enjoy!
Titanic 11912:
A week later I was feeling myself again. Cora was better too. I picked up the suitcase that Rose packed for me. She had given me extra clothes. She also wanted me to take some money but I refused. I picked my suitcase and walked into the small living room. There was Rose talking to a man and women.
"Okay thank you bye" Said Rose to the man and woman before shutting the door. She turned around to look at me. "Jack I have some wonderful news for you"
"You do?"
"Yes" She took my hand and sat me down next to her on the couch. "Okay so those were my neighbours but they are moving out and well long story short they have given me there apartment but I want you to have it. For you and Cora to stay in"
"Oh my God! Rose thank you. You have done so much for me and Cora. This is amazing" we smile at each other and we hug.
"You're only down the hall and you won't have to put Cora into adoption"
"Your right" The three of us went to look and my new apartment. It was just what I needed. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and living room. Cora was so happy that she was able to live with me without being put into adoption. I thanked Rose again and I invited her out to dinner.
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That evening Cora and I walked to Rose's door. I took her hand and gently kissed it. I told her that she looked beautiful. I then gave her some flowers. We then left and got to the restaurant. As we sat in the restaurant the waiter came up to us. "Ah look at this beautiful happy family!" He said in a Italian accent.
"Actually were not a family. Just friends" I said
"My apologizes" He took our orders. After he left I looked over at Cora and Rose. We did look like a family but we were all only friends. We left the restaurant. I carried sleeping Cora in my arms and I gave Rose my jacket to keep warm in. As we walked I told her about my favourite song Come Josephine in my flying machine. We sang the song but we messed up and laughed.
"This is the best night I've had in such a long time Jack. Thank you"
"Your welcome and thank you too. You deserve something nice anyway. A few years ago a friend told me about the great place in New York were they play live music and people dance the night away"
"That does sound nice. I've never been to a place like that before"
"Well how about tomorrow night? You and me?
Rose stopped walking and so did I. "Jack, are you asking me out on a date?" She said blushing with a small smile.
"I guess I am. So what do you say?" I asked looking into her eyes.
"I say yes"
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A month later I sold my apartment. I gave the key to the new people and left. Cora was upset to leave. "Uncle Jack I don't want to leave Rose. I really like her." She cried.
"Oh Cora" I got down onto my knees and wiped her tears away. "Oh Cora, sweetie I know but we have to be strong. You will met new people in Chippewa falls trust me."
"I love you uncle Jack" She said throwing her small arms around me.
"I love you too" We then went to say goodbye to Rose. She was also upset. I gave her my address so she could send me some letters or if she'd ever want to vist me in Chippewa falls. "I'll never forget you Rose" I said gently placing my palm upon her soft cheek.
"I'll never forget you either Jack and you too Cora"
