Who We Are

Chapter 55

there are two tragedies in life, one is to lose your hearts desire, the other is to gain it.

Growing up there was a lot that I didn't believe in. Given the turmoil that over spilled in every room of that house from the indoors. Compared to the pretty packaged lawn and outdoor scenery my father made sure to keep up. So, our neighbors were none the wiser. While my mother lived a life littered with control. Nothing she had except for me was ever her own. Over time her voice silenced to a mere whisper.

I truly believed that family and love was nothing but lies people needed to believe in order for life to continue. That all changed when I met Haley. She became a vision of hope. Me falling in love with her was always going to happen. I knew that from the minute I laid eyes on her and heard her singing. But her falling in love with me. That is and continues to be a miracle.

She is so beautiful. I could easily just sit here and watch her sleep. I may or may not have done that before once, or twice which caused me lose track of whatever plans I did have for our morning. But this time I had get up and pull myself away from her. Otherwise nothing else would get done. And this was no ordinary weekend in the city.

Nathan carefully got up and quietly put on the Pajamas that were awaiting him in the top from next to the bed. Once he put those on. He went over to where the phone was and ordered room service. Picking out the breakfast foods she loved. And then waited until he heard the knock at door. Paying the delivery person and slipping the Do Not disturb sign on the outside of the door. Wheeling the food inside that sat on the cart. He laid everything out on the table. Then brought it over to bed with him. Laying the dishes in the empty space in the middle of them.

After that he leaned over kissing her. Smiling as he watched her stir awake. Her dark eyes lighting up at the sight of him.

"Nate. What a sexy wakeup call you are." Haley said. Smiling as she got up. She looked up at him then around the room.

He handed her the other robe. Watching as she put it on. And turned her attention towards him.

"You say the sweetest things to me Haley James." I said. Looking back at her.

"I do don't I. But this weekend is already more than I could have asked for being with you. Last night, this morning, the breath-taking view of the city from our window. I'm so ready to see the rest of what you have planned." Haley said. Looking up at him.

"But first we eat and get ready for the day. I have much more that we are going to today I just wanted to make sure the first face you saw when you woke up was mine." Nathan said. Looking up at him.

"See that right there is one of the many reasons why I love you." Haley said. Looking back at him. With a smile on her face.

The couple ate breakfast together. And then showered and got dressed. As they begun the unpacking process. Once that was over.

Haley joined hands with Nathan as they walked out of the room.

"Are we going to get a taxi or ride the subway.?" Haley asked. Looking up at him. As they headed out the hotel doors.

"Neither we're going to go for a walk in the park. And take in the scenery and the interesting people and stuff that usually goes on here." Nathan said. Looking back at her.

"We haven't been to this park in so long. It's going to be so nice getting the chance to experience it again. Let's go." Haley said.

The park was a few minutes away from where they were staying.

Lucas and Deborah were back on the hiking trails. After having breakfast and making sure to put out the fire from their campsite.

It was Deborah who had found the these trails a couple years back.

Her sense of adventure only grew as she explored these paths on her own after a morning walk. Telling Lucas all about them. Now she was a much more experienced hitcher and knew how to handle the elements of the wilderness.

Every time they ventured out here Deborah was on the search for a new trail. And Lucas always made sure to keep a close distance just to make sure she wouldn't be in putting herself in any dangerous situations. Each time it was proved he was just being over protective but she never seemed to mind.

"Uncle Lucas we have to check out this path over here. First we just have cross this bridge come on!" Deborah exclaimed. Turning her head to look up at him.

Lucas looked over at the bridge and the large tress and somewhat darkness of the trail and then looked back at her.

"No this is one we should skip. Plus, we have no idea how strong that bridge is and between your mom and dad. I don't want to think about how they would react if something happened out here while we were camping. I'm supposed to look out for you and make sure you stay safe." Lucas said. Looking up at her.

"Uncle Lucas we've been out here so many times over the years. There is nothing for you, mom, or dad to worry about. You stay there and watch me go across then you walk across after me and we'll explore that new trail together." Deborah said. Looking back at him.

"Deb let's forget about it. And head back. There is a lot more we could do that isn't so risky. I need to get you home in one peace. "Lucas said.

Deborah took one last look at the bridge then looked back at her uncle Lucas.

"Alright I guess you're right. There are other trails and fun stuff we can do instead." Deborah said. As she started to walk back over to Lucas.

Lucas breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you. I'm not sure about that bridge or that area at all. It's a little too dark and we are all alone out here." Lucas said.

"Mom wouldn't let me out of her sight. Remember that time I got lost at the amusement park.? When I was 6. Because I got bored of waiting in line and wandered off. When they found me mom wouldn't let me go anywhere for weeks. But before we left she bought me cotton candy as big as my head and a bear. Because she was so relieved I was okay. Then I felt really bad for making her worry. I never saw her so upset before." Deborah said. Looking back at Lucas.

Lucas looked up at her. "Your very loved kid. That's all there is too it." Lucas said.

And with that they began their walk back to the campsite.

Unknown to them they were being watched and far from alone.

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