Prologue
Sheridan Crane stared at the white fluffy clouds from her first class seat. She had been on the airplane for almost 2 1/2 hours already. Los Angeles, she thought, here I come again. Sheridan was 23 years old and had been a model since she was 16. Usually she just posed for Vogue or Cosmopolitan. But Victoria's Secret had contacted her and asked for her to be in their new issue. Yes, to be honest, she was fairly nervous. She'd never modeled lingerie before. Glancing at her diamond engagement ring, she smiled to herself. In a few short weeks she'd be married to the man she loved. Sheridan slid her head phones on her ear and listened to the music. Sighing, her eyes fluttered shut, her eyelashes touching her tan, porcelain cheeks.
Flashback
"I love you, Sheridan" The words he spoke were merely a whisper. Sheridan caressed his cheek with the palm of her hand as they beneath the stars on the warm light brown colored beach.
"I know you do. And believe me, I love you too" She told him.
"Then why are you leaving me?" He asking, tears glistening in his eyes.
"I have too. This modeling job is one chance in a lifetime. This will help me launch off my career as a model. I've always wanted to be one, and this is my chance. If you can't understand that…then I don't know what to tell you" She said, staring up at the dark starry sky.
"I do understand, Sheridan. I really do. I just love you so much, I don't know how I'm going to live without you" They had been going out for only a week, but had fell in love long ago. Never had they shared a first kiss on the lips, so he thought that tonight would be a great time to kiss her. Looking at her luscious lips, he lowered his own to hers. Sheridan watched him in slow motion as her lip trembled to be against his. Their lips met and they shared their first kiss. Her first kiss, too. Against each others lips, they smiled. As their foreheads touched, they stared deeply into each others eyes.
"That was our first kiss" She announced, smiling at him.
"Yeah, and it was beautiful. I'll never forget this night as long as I live" He told her, hugging her body tightly against his.
"Me too, me too"
End Flashback
The man looked down sadly at the magazine that sat in front of him. After 7 years, she was still so beautiful. Oh I miss you so much Sheridan, he thought, tracing her elegant features. After all these years, he was still in love with Sheridan Crane. Yeah, so he was due to marry soon. Ok, very soon, in 1 week. His fiancée's name was Jennifer. He had met her a couple of weeks after Sheridan had left at a Boston Red Sox game. Sure, the two hit it off, but it wasn't the same thing he had with his Sherry. What Sheridan and him had was special. It was deep. They fully knew each other, heart and soul. He and Jennifer didn't share that
"Please call or visit soon, Sherry. I don't think I can go through with marrying Jenn. I only want to marry you"
Chapter 1
There's always that one person That will always have your heart You'll never see it coming Cause you're blinded from the start Know that you're that one for me It's clear for everyone to see Ooh baby ooh you'll always be my boo
Memories from years ago were still in her mind as she stepped off the plane. Something inside of her was telling her to go back to Harmony. She didn't know why, but the feeling was extremely strong. Sheridan walked through the airport, searching for the nearest restroom. Finally, after searching for almost ten minutes, she found one. After going to the bathroom, she washed her hands, then fixed her make up. Picking up her purse off the counter, and grabbing her small duffle bag, she exited the restroom and headed down stairs to baggage claim. Once she got her suitcase she headed home.
"Hey Sheridan, I missed you. I'm so glad you're back!" Eric exclaimed, throwing his arms around her.
"I missed you too. It's so good to be back" She said, quickly kissing his lips.
"Hey, you've been gone for almost two weeks. Shouldn't I get a little bit more from my fiancée?" He asked, his lips forming a pout.
"Hmm…I suppose so," Sheridan replied, wrapping her arms his shoulders. Their lips met softly and soon their kisses became more passionate and hungrier.
"Sheridan, I want you, darling," He moaned, holding her large breasts in his hands.
"No, Eric, I'm not ready for this. I want to wait till we're married ok?" "Alright, sweetheart. I guess I better be going, I have an early meeting tomorrow." They kissed one more time and he was gone.
I don't know bout cha'll But I know about us and uh
This is the only way We know how to rock I don't know bout cha'll
But I know about us and uh This is the only way We know how to rock
Sheridan walked to the kitchen. Her stomach was growling with hunger. So she decided to order out. Picking up the black, Sony cordless phone she dialed the number.
"Hi I'd like a number 6, please," She said into the phone. "Ok, thank you. Goodbye" Sheridan hung up the phone and went to her bedroom. She walked into her walk-in closet and picked up a small box that sat on a shelf in one of the corners. She sat on her bed and began to look through the old photos and letters. There was one picture where her and Luis were tightly wrapped in each others arms. The second picture she looked at was taken inside the church. Luis and her were kissing. Sheridan then pulled out a dried, Red rose. The one Luis had given her on one of the lasts nights that they shared.
Do you remember girl I was the one who gave you your first kiss
Cause I remember girl I was the one who said put your lips like this
Even before all the fame and People screaming your name
Girl I was there when you were my baby
Flashback
"I love you, baby" Luis told her, handing her a beautiful, single Red rose.
"I love you too, Luis" She told him honestly, giving him a short kiss. Sheridan lead him in the house. Luis looked around and was amazed. There were candles lit everywhere and there was a trail of roses leading to, what he guessed, was the bedroom.
"Sherry, what's all this?" He asked, nervously entwining their finger. She turned to face him and smiled sweetly.
"I want you to make love to me." She whispered against his lips. She lead him to the bedroom. Luis placed a kiss on her soft lips. Slowly, they began to undress each other. Both were very nervous, and happy at the same time.
"What about protection, love?" He asked her, straddling her body with his.
"I'm on the pill" Sheridan said. Slowly, he entered her, savoring the feeling of their bodies becoming one for the first time. The couple made love. Slowly, passionately and wildly.
End Flashback
It started when we were younger
You were mine my boo Now another brother's taking over
But its still in your eyes my boo Even though we used to argue it's alright
I know we haven't seen each other In awhile but you will always be my boo
Snapping out of her daze, she tucked the rose back inside the box. She pulled out a manila envelope from the bottom of the box. Taking the contents out of the envelope, she began to read the letter.
Mi Amor,
I sit here watching you sleep, staring at your beautiful, angelic face. We have just made love for the last time. Sadness washes over me as I realize that we may never be together again. As we made love, and I stared deeply into your precious blue eyes, all I saw was our life. Our future together. I saw our children, Sheridan, they were absolutely beautiful! You're my soul mate, the other half that completes me. There will never be anyone like you. No one will ever get to me the way you do. No one will ever make my heart beat thousands of times within each passing minute. The love and bond that we share will never be broken. You'll always have my heart. I love you more than words can ever express! Te amo, Sherry, forever and always.
With All My Love, Luis
I was in love with you when we were younger
You were mine my boo And I see it from time to time I still feel like my boo
And I can see it no matter How I try to hide my boo
Even though there's another man in my life You will always be my boo
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Yes I remember boy Cause after we kissed
I could only think about your lips
Yes I remember boy The moment I knew you were the one I could spend my life with
Even before all the fame And people screaming your name
I was there and you were my baby
"Come on Luis, come watch this movie with me" Jennifer called from the couch.
"Hunny, you know I have work to do. I…" Luis couldn't finish his sentence because his fiancée cut him off.
"Oh don't even start with that bull! I've so had it with you and your work. It's like you never have any more time for me"
"Jenn, I'm trying to make detective. Why can't you understand that?" He asked. Jenn wasn't about to start another fight. She just grabbed her keys, cell phone and jacket and left.
It started when we were younger
You were mine my boo Now another brother's taking over
But its still in your eyes my boo Even though we used to argue it's alright
I know we haven't seen each other In awhile but you will always be my boo
"Damn it!" He swore, banging his fist on the table. If he had been engaged to Sheridan it would be so much easier. Sheridan would've understood that he was trying to make detective and would've supported him. After all the stacks of reports he had to file was done, he'd buy a ticket and fly out to California and find her. Even if it meant risking his future with Jennifer. He couldn't marry someone he didn't truly love. Luis continued to do his work until about 10 o'clock. He headed to his room and picked up his phone. Dialing Jennifer's number, he waited for her to answer the phone.
"Hello"
"Hey, babe, it's me" He said.
"What do you want, Luis? I was just about to go to bed." Jenn told him in an annoyed voice, trying to make him feel guilty about this evening.
I was in love with you when we were younger
You were mine my boo And I see it from time to time I still feel like my boo
And I can see it no matter How I try to hide my boo Even though there's another man in my life
You will always be my boo
"I wanted to apologize. Jenn, you know I love you. I'm just trying so hard to make detective. The extra money will help us a lot. I can't understand why you can't see that I'm doing this for us"
"Well, all you do is work. All I wanted was some attention tonight. Just one night, Luis, just one night is all I'm asking for. Is it that so hard. Soon I'll be your wife and I will not be treated like this. Maybe we should call off the wedding. Maybe we haven't thought this marriage thing over"
"No sweetheart, I don't think we should call off the wedding. We love each other. Ok, how's this, we spend all day together tomorrow? Deal?" Luis asked, hoping she'd say yes and stop being angry with him.
My oh, My oh, My oh, My oh, My Boo
My oh, My oh, My oh, My oh, My Boo
It started when we were younger You were mine my boo
Now another brother's taking over But its still in your eyes my boo Even though we used to argue it's alright
I know we haven't seen each other In awhile but you will always be my boo
"All right, sounds good. I'll talk to you tomorrow. I love you" She told him, grinning through the phone.
"Ok, I'll talk to you tomorrow" Luis hung up and placed the phone back on it's charger. He slipped beneath the cold blankets and closed his eyes. Tonight, he couldn't bring himself to tell his own fiancée that he loved her. Deep inside, he truly knew the reason. Luis was still in love with Sheridan. And most likely, he always would be.
I don't know bout cha'll But I know about us and uh
This is the only way We know how to rock I don't know bout cha'll But I know about us
and uh This is the only way We know how to rock
SONG USED-Usher & Alicia Keys, My Boo