August 22nd, 2003

Things were completely different now that Suzie was in his life. He was happy all the time. he loved seeing her blue eyes sparkle with happiness when he tickled her. Suzie reminded Luka a lot of Jasna. They had the same exact laugh.

"Luka, can we go to McDonald's after wards?" Suzie asked as she sat upon Luka's shoulders.

"Do you know what they put in those burgers?" He asked.

"Luka, don't." Susan chuckled as she went through some racks of clothes. Chloe didn't drop much off of Suzie's. Only several outfits and toys.

"Sorry." Luka chuckled putting Suzie back down. he grabbed a dress that reminded him of one he had bought Jasna. He held up the blue plaid dress to Suzie. it brought her blue eyes out.

"I like it, Luka." She said, "Can I get it Aunt Suzie?" Susan looked at the dress and nodded.

"Sure, baby." She said, "Let's go get some shoes and then we can go eat." Susan led them into the shoe department where they all picked Suzie out a pair of sneakers and dress shoes. Suzie was thrilled to be getting all these new things.

"Mommy never got me new things." Suzie said stuffing her bags into the trunk of the car.

"Well, you're living with me now and I like spoiling little girls who behave themselves." Luka said. Susan stuck her tongue out and climbed into the car. "Ready for McDonalds?" Suzie nodded as Susan buckled. As Luka drove to the fast food place, Suzie talked their ears off. He loved hearing her stories. He had missed these moments. Soon they were in the line.

"Can I go play in the balls while you get my food?" Suzie asked.

"Stay where I can see you." Luka said as Susan walked to the bathroom. Suzie nodded and ran off. Luka looked back at the menu. he sighed.

"May I help you?" The cashier smiled.

"yeah. Ah...Could I have a number two with Diet coke, a ah...number three with Dr. pepper, and a hamburger happy meal with coke?" He asked as he handed her a twenty.

"it'll be right here." She said. Luka leaned against the counter and glanced at the playground. He couldn't see Suzie. He frowned as he scanned all the children. She wasn't there. he looked around the resturaunt hoping to see the little blond sitting in a bench.

"Suzie?" he called out. There was no response. His meals were put in front of him, but he ignored them, "Suzie?" Luka walked into the playground. "Suzie??"

"Sir?" The employee held out his tray.

"My....My daughter." Luka said, "Suzie, Where are you?"

"Luka?" Susan stepped out onto the playground.

"I can't find her." Luka said. his heart pounded in his chest. Suzie wasn't there. Panic started to tighten his chest when he saw her in the parking lot talking to an older man. panic soon turned into fury. He ran into the parking lot and grabbed Suzie's hand, "May I help you?" The man looked at him and smiled.

"No. I was just talking to the young lady.' he said.

"I don't care. If I ever see you near her again, I swear to god you will be singing soprano." Luka snapped an dpulled Suzie to the playground, "What do you think you were doing? I told you to stay where I could see you."

"He wanted to talk to me." Suzie said, "I know, I'm not supposed to talk to strangers blah blah." Luka narrowed his eyes.

"Don't pass it off, Suzie. you could have gotten taken again." Luka said, "you scared me." Suzie looked at Luka sadly.

"I didn't mean to scare you." She said softly. Luka sighed and kissed Suzie's head.

"It's all right." He smiled leading her to the booth where Susan didn't look too happy. Luka handed Suzie her food. That few seconds of not being able to find Suzie freaked him out. he though about his children, not being able to find Jasna or Marko. Now, he had Suzie and he had to protect her.

September 6th, 2003

Suzie had a baby-sitter and Luka and Susan were on their way to a wonderful bed and breakfast. She was so excited, but Luka seemed to be nervous about something and she couldn't figure it out.

"This is really away from it all isn't it?" Susan smiled as she stepped out of the car and stretched. The smell of pine filled her nose.

"Of course it is. We're going to have a wonderful weekend." Luka took their bags and led Susan to the main cabin where they had to sign in. There was an elderly woman at the front.

"Hello. Welcome to Shady Brook." She said.
"Hi. I have a reservation for Luka Kovac." He said.

"Let me see." Constance Mulligan looked into the computer. "Yes right here. You're in cabin number five."

"Great thanks." Luka smiled as she handed Susan the key.

"Enjoy." Constance smiled.

"Thank you." Susan said as she walked back out with Luka, "I think that's the cabin right over there." Luka nodded.

"Lead the way." He said. Luka walked behind Susan. She unlocked the door and flipped the lights on. She gasped as she saw roses every where and rose petals on the bed.

"Luka..." She said.

"It's for you." Luka smiled, "I wanted this weekend to be special." Susan smelled some of the roses near the window.

"I love this." Susan said.

"I love you." Luka said. Susan's eyes sparkled.

"I love you too." She said.

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A newly lit fire crackled in the fire place. Susan was heaven the smell of roses filled the air and she was warm by the fire. Luka had left her alone to get them some dinner. This was one of the most romantic places Susan had ever been in. Luka walked in.

"Chinese. I hope you're in the mood." he said.

"I'm always in the mood for Chinese food." Susan smiled.

"Good." Luka sat down next to her and put the tubs of food down next to them.

"Mmm....This is good." Susan began to stuff her face. Luka chuckled. Even with a mouth filled with Moo Su pork, she was still good looking. The flames lit up her skin. Made her look radiant.

"Yeah. It's very good." Luka said wiping his hands off, "I need to talk to you, Susan." She looked at him and nodded.

"All right. As long as I can continue to eat." Susan said.

"Sure." Luka said. he took in a deep breath. "I um...We've been dating for awhile now. We live together and now we have Suzie."

"I think we're raising her." Susan said. Luka nodded.

"Yeah, We are and it's great, but I want more." Luka said.
"What do you mean that you want more?" Susan asked. Luka took that as his cue. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. Susan's breath caught in her throat.

"I want more. I want to take you as my wife. I want to see you in a white dress walking down the aisle towards me." Luka said opening the box exposing a extremely large diamond.

"Oh my god..." She whispered. This wasn't really happening was it? This was only a dream. it had to be a dream.

"Will you marry me, Susan?" Luka asked as he slid the ring onto her finger. it fit perfectly. her blue eyes filled with tears.

"Yes! yes!" Susan threw her arms around him, knocking him to the floor, "I'll marry you!!!" Luka hugged her back. She had said yes. he had been so afraid that she was going to say no. Now, they were engaged and on their road to spending the rest of their lives together.

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