Chapter 8
Sheridan rushed to the bathroom. The nausea she was feeling was very extreme today. She made it to the toilet just in time. Luis came rushing in. Everytime he saw Sheridan like this his heart shattered into a million pieces. It had been close to three months since she was diagnosed with this terrible cancer. Sheridan felt like she was vomiting forever. She looked down and realized she had vomited some blood. She got up and looked into Luis' eyes and turned away. Sheridan washed out her mouth in the sink. Sheridan had had surgery 1 week after she was diagnosed with Breast cancer. After surgery she then had to where the Ladies First Softee which enabled her to have a soft breast form, along with the shape, comfort and protection while she healed after the surgery. Then five weeks later she was fitted with a silicone breast. Sure it wasn't the same as a real breast, but what could she do. Still to this day she wouldn't let Luis see her shirtless. And part of her felt bad for that, but she knew that he understood.
"Damn!" She began to cry and held her face in her hands. Luis brought her into his arms and held her as she broke down. The tears were heavy as she clung to him.
"Baby, i'm so sorry. I love you so much" Luis told her, rubbing circles on her back.
"Luis, how can you love a monster! Look at me, I'm no good!" She screamed, pulling away and walked out of the room, leaving him to break down. Why did something this awful have to happen to her! At this moment he hated god for doing this. The woman he loved was suffering so badly and she didn't deserve it. He couldn't blame anyone and he knew that. Luis wiped his tears and went to find Sheridan. He found her sitting on the couch curled up.
"Hi sweetheart, I don't know why you just said that. Baby, you aren't a monster, you're beautiful. So very beautiful! And you are good. You're a loving, kind hearted, energetic, spontaneous, sexy woman. Any man would die to have you. And I feel so lucky and honored to be loved by you. And I'm honored to love you. Don't you ever forget that. Are you hungry? I can make you some lunch or..." Luis offered, sitting beside her on the light tan leather couch.
"No, I'm not. Just please leave me alone!" She told him, turning her head away, unable to face him.
"Sheridan, I'm going to make you a sandwich and you're going to eat it. You need to eat to gain energy, ok sweetheart. I'm doing this because I love you." Luis said, getting up, pressing a kiss on her cheek and walking to the kitchen. He fixed Sheridan a turkey sandwich on wheat bread with mayonnaise and lettuce. Luis placed the sandwich on a small plate and placed it in Sheridan's lap. "I want you to eat this." He said and when she refused he fed her, not forcefully just helpfully.
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Sheridan and Luis walked arm in arm into the doctors office. They sat in doctor Stanford's office in complete silence. Sheridan noticed everything around the room. Her doctors medical degree that was hung in a wooden frame. The walls were painted a light lavender. Doctors Stanford's desk was dark cherry wood with a black leather chair. Pictures of her three children sat on her desk. Sheridan heard the door open, she and Luis turned their heads to see who was coming through the door.
"Hello Sheridan, hi Luis. Good afternoon" Doctor Stanford greeted, smiling as she sat down in her leather computer chair.
"Hi Liz...how are you?" Sheridan asked in a polite manner.
"Hi Sheridan, I'm doing fine. But the question is how are you?" Elizabeth asked, opening up Sheridan's folder.
"I guess I'm alright. I've been vomiting blood, I'm never hungry, Luis has to force me to eat. Some of my hair has started to fall out. When I brush it clumps of it come out" She told Liz and slightly smiled at Luis.
"I'm sorry about the vomiting blood part. But I'm glad that Luis is forcing you to eat. And as for the loss of hair, I'm truly sorry. But that shows that the chemotherapy is working. Have you had any other symptoms?" The doctor asked as she jotted some things onto Sheridan's file.
"My period has been so much heavier since I start chemotherapy. I've been feeling fatigued lately. I'm bruising easier now" Sheridan explained.
"Alright, I see. Those are symptoms that tell me the chemo is working. I just have to do another internal check up to make sure everything is fine and that the cancer hasn't spread. If you'll come with me..." Liz got up and lead them to the room next door.
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After finding out that the chemotherapy was working and that she was almost cured, Sheridan and Luis left the hospital with so much more hope. As they were walking through the hallway Sheridan stopped Luis and turned to him.
"Thank you for being here for me, Luis. I don't know if I could get through this without you. I love you so very much!" Sheridan told him and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close. Their lips met in a short, beautiful kiss.
"I love you too, Sheridan." His hand caressed her cheek and she smiled. Her eyes were sparkling just like they use to, Luis took notice of that. "Your eyes haven't sparkled like this in a long time baby. I'm so glad you're happy" He kissed her once more and they walked out to Luis' SUV.
"Luis, can we stop at the beach?" Sheridan asked as she climbed into the Red Dodge Ram.
"Sure baby, anything you want, you know that" Luis told her and laced their fingers together as they drove off and headed to Harmony's only beach. When they arrived at the beach Luis helped his girlfriend out of the truck. Sheridan immediately entwined their fingers together when he shut the door. The two of them walked along the shore, shoes in their hands and they let the water wash upon their feet. The sun shined brightly. For an August day it was warm. Not too hot, not too cold, just right. A light breeze passed their way, it felt real good. Luis lifted their laced fingers up to his luscious mouth and placed a light kiss on the top of her hand. Sheridan smiled at the sweet gesture.
"Luis, can I ask you something?" She asked, turning to look at him.
"Yeah, sure babe. Anything you want, what's on your mind?" Luis asked sweetly, looking into her glittering, sky blue eyes.
"Can we make love tonight? We haven't made love in almost three months and I miss it. I miss being so close to you. I know I don't look like I use to in the breast area, but..." She paused and they just stared at each other. "luis, say something. Please"
"Sher, I've been wanting to ask you the same thing but I didn't know how you'd react. I mean, are you up for it?" He asked with caution and watched as she shook her head.
"Luis, I've been ready. I want us to reconnect again. I miss our souls being one." Sheridan told him in a soft, serious voice.
"Me too, Sher. Tonight I want to take things slow and romance you." Luis said, his sweet, romantic side coming out.
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Their table was in a large corner of the Seascape. The mood was very soft and romantic. There were Red roses and lit candles around their table. The dj was playing soft music which fit the mood. Sheridan's eyes were filled with happiness and laughter, Luis noticed, which made his smile grow.
"I really needed this. Thank you, hunny" She admitted to him, leaning into kiss him. Once their lips touched it was as if there were fireworks going off. Everything at that moment was forgotten, including her cancer.
"You're certainly welcome, mi amor. Would you like to dance?" He asked, standing up and holding out his hand for her. Luis lead Sheridan onto the dance floor and wrapped his arms around her slender waist as she hung her arms loosely around his neck.
You think I'd leave your side baby?
You know me better than that You Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
I wouldn't do that.
I'll tell you you're right when you want.
Oh Oh oh-oh-oh-oh And if only you could see into me.
Oh when you're cold I'll be there to hold you tight to me
When you're on the outside baby and you can't get in
I will show you, you're so much better than you know
When you're lost, and you're alone and can't get back again I will find you darling, and I'll bring you home And if u want to cry I am here to dry your eyes,
and in no time you'll be fine.
You think I'd leave your side baby?
You know me better than that.
Think I'd leave you down when you're down on your knees?
I wouldn't do that I'll tell you you're right when you want Oh, oh If only you could see into me.
Oh when you're cold I'll be there to hold you tight to me, baby.
Ohh when you're alone I'll be there by your side baby, by your side baby.
Oh when your cold I'll be there to hold you tight to me, to me baby.
Ohh when you're alone I'll be there by your side baby.
When the song was over Sheridan gasped as Luis got down on one knee. It brought tears to her eyes. This moment was truly unforgettable. "Sheridan Crane, I love you with all of my heart and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?" Luis asked and open the black box, which held a gorgeous, medium sized, diamond ring. Sheridan shook her head.
"Yes!" She yelled and jumped into his arms, kissing him passionately. Luis slid the ring onto her skinny finger and wiped away her tears. They walked back to the table, all smiles! Once they sat down their food came. And they fed each, sharing butterfly kisses in between. After dinner they ordered a piece of chocolate cheesecake, with chocolate syrup drizzled on top, to go.
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When they got home Luis placed the dessert in the fridge, kicked off his shoes and socks, and told Sheridan to wait in the bedroom while he drew a bath for them. Luis turned the nozzle so that the water came out a little close to hot and just let the water run. He poured in some lavender scented bubble bath and waited for the marble tub to fill up. As he waited he turned on the stereo that was sitting on one of the shelves. Soft jazz filled the bathroom. Luis lit some candles, which gave the room a soft, romantic glow. Once the tub was filled he turned the water off and went to find his fiancee.
"Come on, babe, let's go take a relaxing bath" He lead her to the bathroom where he proceeded to undress her. Luis turned her around and unzipped her short, red dress. It fell to the floor around her ankles. She stepped out of it and shivered nervously as Luis caressed her silicone breast. She was very embarrassed and wanted to cry out. But it wouldn't do any good. Luis wouldn't hear of it. He loved her for her and not for her body. Luis then knelt down and pulled down her lacy, Red thong down her legs with his teeth.
"Luis" She giggled when their eyes met. It was now her turn to undress him. Sheridan pulled his dressy shirt from his pants and pulled it over his head, which exposed his perfect physique. His abs drove her crazy. She threw his shirt behind her and laughed as it landed on the corner of the door. She unbuttoned his pants and unzipped them, sliding them down his legs. Luis quickly kicked them off in the heat of passion. His boxers came next and were discarded in another part of the room. He slid into the bath and helped her in. Sheridan leaned back against his chest and sighed contently. Right at that moment everything seemed so perfect. Like nothing bad could happen to them. "Luis, this is heavenly" Sheridan whispered.
"Yes it is. We haven't took a bubble bath together in so long. This feels so wonderful" He smiled, leaning down and catching her lips in a steamy kiss. She turned around and her breasts rubbed up against his chest. She felt his long, thick erection throbbing at the opening of her center.
"Mmm...Luis, I don't think I can wait much longer. We need to make love soon or I'm going to go nuts!" Sheridan whispered sexily into his ear.
"Well then, your wish is my command" He stood up and got up. He hurried and blew out the candles and shut off the radio. She pulled him to their bedroom and pulled him onto the queen size bed with her. "I love this side of you! Have I ever told you that?" She pressed his lips to his and kissed him wildly.
"Shut the hell up, Luis, and hurry and make love to me already!" Sheridan screamed and moaned loudly as he thrust his manhood into her center. The emotions she felt at that moment were scattered everywhere. First all she could think about was Luis' big, hard ass c-ck deep inside of her, thrusting in and out. "Ohhh...baby faster!" She screamed and moaned several times. Everytime he was inside of her, Luis felt as if this is where he belonged. And he did. Every single time he pounded into was precious.
"Luis, I'm almost there. Hurry...I want us to reach our peaks together. Hurry"
"Sheridan, I'm almost there" He slammed his ccock into her a couple more times and sent them over the edge, cumming inside of her.
"Luis! Ohh Luis!" Sheridan Screamed.
"Sheridan! Mmmm...Sher!" Luis screamed right after her. Their bodies shook against each other. Their hearts pounding simultaneously. Luis rolled onto his side and out of her body. He pulled her close to his side and they basked in the after glow. No words were needed to be spoken as they just laid in each other's arms. They shared tiny kisses here and there. And after that they just drifted off to dreamland.
Song Used... Sade-By Your Side