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Love, Miss Jess
It's been two weeks since, the whole bounty hunting team was in Las Vegas, since Leland proposed to me, and we made love. We're all back in Hawaii, recovering from our long trip. I'm currently at home, just laying in my bed with my dog, watching CSI: Miami.
"Hey, Jess."Leland says walking into my room, carrying a small box in his hand. I eye him carefully as he places the box on my stomach, and motions for me to open it. I take the box and slowly rip the paper off, revealing its beautiful red coloring. Leland is smiling so wide, a look of anticipation showing on his face. I open the box, seeing a beautiful gold locket."It's gorgeous."I exclaim, holding it up in front of my eyes, Leland places his hand around the necklace and waits for me to hold up my hair, so he can put it on me.
I slide my nail between the two sides and open the locket up; I see a picture of me and Leland. The day we were on a hunt with everyone, and we went to Honolulu, trying to find this guy selling fake dope. And on the way there, we got to use scooters to get around town, but I accidently ran mine into Leland's, causing us both to fall off into a pile on the pavement. Beth quickly took a picture, wanting to savor the moment. I burst out laughing while Leland joins me, but starts tickling my sides. I hiccup, and try to hold my breath, but Leland hasn't stopped tickling, finally I just burst and my spit flies everywhere. "Ew!" Leland shrieks. He wipes himself off on my blankets, "You're fault! You should have stopped."I laugh, noticing my hiccups have stopped. He makes a face, then rest his head on the pillow, staring at me. I turn and stare at him also, "So, when do you want the wedding?"He asks, laying his arm across my waist, pulling me closer."I honestly don't know. When do you think it should be?" I ask, he makes a face, "Not even a clue." I lay on my side, pulling out of Leland's arms, "What's the matter?" He asks, concern in his voice. "Nothing, I'm just well, I can't believe I'm getting married."I explain, holding in the fact that, what I said is not exactly how I feel."Jessica," he begins, "Don't worry, it's fine, we have each other.. and besides I've been through it before.". I wince, closing my eyes, knowing that it won't be his last. Leland leans over, looking at my reaction. "You're not disbelieving of the fact that you're getting married. You're scared because, I've been married before, and the reputation of my family." He says, getting up from the bed, I sit up, "No shit! Like honestly Leland, how do you not think that I'm going to be any different?" He stares at me, clenching his fists, then just shakes his head and walks out of the room. I get off my bed, grab clothes and quickly change.
Once done changing, I grab my bag, and rush out the door, ignoring Leland's voice. Getting into my new Volkswagen, I drive out onto the highway, to no destination. My Aly & AJ CD plays, as I keep driving. Not knowing where I am, I pull over to the side of the road and get out holding my purse close to my side. I see a small oriental shop on the corner, and walk towards it. Pushing open the door, chimes ring, and a small Chinese woman greets me. "My dear, you look lost." She says, rubbing my hand, I give her a look."Come on you look around, as I fix some nice green tea. I know it's your favorite." She says, and walks through a door way, with a oriental patterned towel hanging. How does she know I like green tea, I swear I have "I love green tea" printed on my forehead.
Walking around I find cute little dolls, and candies, noticing most of the stuff is Japanese. I grab a fan and spread it apart, flicking my wrist, air flows to my face cooling me down a bit. "Come, sit dear. Tell me what's on your mind." The woman, says and pulls me to a table with pillows spread around it. She pours tea into two small cups, and hands me a cup. "Now, why are you so nervous about getting married?", I raise my eyebrow, then sigh, not caring how she knows about me."Well, he has been married once before, and his dad has been married like 4 or 5 times. I'm just scared that I won't be his last marriage." I take a sip on the tea, "Jessica, as long as his love for you is there, you're marriage won't end. It's up to you to find out if he truly loves you. And if you truly love him." My eyes widen, do I really love Leland? Is it to early for me to be tied down?