HERES THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR MY STORY! HOPE YOU ENJOY!
Craigs POV
Craig woke up to the soft light streaming in from the window. He gently rolled over to see a beautiful dark hair girl sleeping silently. God she was gorgeous. He loved Manny with everything he had. He wasnt going to screw this up this time around. The promised himself that.
It had been five amazing days in New York with Manny. Ever since he kissed her christmas morning. It had been the most amazing days of his life.
Craig sat up and grabbed his new guiter Manny had given him. She gets him so perfectly. They both lived for the rush of being on stage. He never felt that way with Ellie, some with Ashley. But never as much as he did with Manny Santos.
He strummed the guiter strings lightly He wanted to awake Manny with a gentle tune. He got tons of goosebumps has he felt Mannys hands wrap around his chest. The good kind of goosebumps. The kind you got when you knew you were in love.
"Good morning" Manny whispered in Craigs ear.
"Hello beautiful, how did you sleep?" Craig responded
"Wonderful, with you next to me." Manny said through her soft smile
Craig could feel the heat rush to his cheeks. He kissed Mannys soft lips. Her lips, god how he's missed those lips.
"I feel the excat same wall Manuella. Now get up and get dressed." Craig said as he stood up.
"I have some plans for us that I wanna do before we go home. Besides, we cant stay here forever."
"Alright Mr." Manny said. "Are you going to clue me into what were doing today?"
"Not a chance" Craig responded with a promising smile.
Manny went to go into the bathroom but quickly turned around. "Hey Craig?"
"Yes?"
"I love you"
Craig just smiled. He was looking at the girl he was crazy about. Not just crazy about, but he loved.
"I love you too. More than that. More than I can explain too you." Craig said
And with that, Manny turned around to go get dressed.
Jays POV
Jay awoke, feeling loney. He would normally be wrapping his arms around Manny by now. Running his index finger up and down her arm. Smell her soft hair. But when he rolled over. All there is was extra pillows. He felt empty. He really screwed up this time. He had lost her for good. All he could do was feel the need to get rid of this pain. And the only way he could do that was do the thing that he knew that would never leave. The thing that kept him coming back for more. Gambling.
Jay walked into the kitchen. He didnt see Manny. The apartment was empty with her. There wasnt the light the she managed to make shine. He could handle this anymore. He smashed the cermanic bottle on the ground. And picked up a few fifties. He was gonna run away from his pain. He couldnt deal with it anymore. He was too weak. He knew that he would always have a friend, a friend to take away the pain. Be there for him. And that friend was located at O'Rileys Casino and Grill.
Manny's POV
"Craig? Where are we going?" Manny said laughing.
"You'll see! Be patient love." Craig said as he held his hands over Mannys eyes.
"Fine, but you know I cant be patient that long." Manny said with a smirk.
"Okay, were here." Craig slowly release Manny, watching as she took everything in.
"My god Craig, how did you find this place?" Manny asked, amazed. She stared in disbelief. Looking out across the water to see millions of lights. It was like daylight. So bright. You could see the Statue of Liberty gentalty laying on the smooth water.
"Long story short. My mom went to New York when she was little. And came here. She was always telling me how beautiful it was. She drew me a map that connected to a regular one. And told me that one day she wanted me to take the love of my life here. So here I am, taking the love of my life, here."
Manny was speechless. Craig wrapped his arms around her. Resting his chin on her shoulder.
"What do you think?" Craig asked. Manny could feel his breath on her neck. She held on to his arm as she responed. "Cr Cr Craig, its..... breathtaking." Craig chuckled under his breath. He buried his face in her hair.
Manny was falling in love. All over again. She felt a strange warm feeling everytime she was with Craig. It was different than the very first time he asked her to dance, or when she and him hooked up. Or when they were going to have a baby together, or when he wanted to make her smile again.
Craig grabbed her hand and wrapped his other hand around her waist. He started to sway with her. She laid her head agaisnt his chest. Craig had a scent that only he could pull off. He was her prince. And she had never been more in love with Craig Manning.
Thanks so much again for reading! I think I really go into this chapter, how Manny and Craig were falling in love more and more. I really enjoyed writing it. I sorta felt the need to show how Jay was feeling, so I shoved him in there. Im far from done with the story! I'll probably update in a hour or two. Take a break, think of ideas. Thanks for all of the support! Please a review!! :)
