Chapter 3:
Everything was set up for the party to beginning. The guests were arriving.
"Wow Ruthie you look wow", said Simon carrying a case of soda.
Ruthie did look amazing. Harmony had fixed her look. She had a retro punk rock look going. Her hair was comb into a pony tail with a large hump in the front with the sides braided in cornrolls. She had large hoop ears. She was wearing Harmony's shirt, a tight tee with rips on it. The words "I'm not with the man I love" was written in crystal across the shirt. It was Sam's idea to actually wear that. She had cuff links on her wrists and her low rider black jeans. Her makeup was retro as well. Her eyes were dark and smoky. Harmony insisted on the rocker look and Ruthie loved it. She chose to wear high heels boots which her black jeans were tucked into.
"Thanks big bro", said Ruthie letting him into the door.
Ruthie almost dropped the case of soda that she took from Simon when she saw Rose followed in by a Sandy. She tried to keep the tears at bay. It was difficult but she did. She took a deep breath before letting them in.
"Ruthie", said Sandy almost glaring.
"Sandy", said Ruthie looking at the girl.
She wasn't going to let this girl get her down. She walked past Ruthie almost shoving her. Ruthie lose her balance and feel into a hard chest. When she looked up she almost gasped.
"Hey you alright?", asked Martin looking down at her.
Ruthie stood up and nodded her head.
"Let me get that for you", said Martin seeing her struggling with the case of soda.
Ruthie nodded her head and felt the glare that Sandy was giving her. She didn't know what that girl's problem was. She hated her for no reason. What was she doing here anyway? That Rose girl probably invited her. Ruthie wondered what in the world Simon saw in that girl anyway.
"Why are you glaring at my sister?", asked Simon looking at Sandy.
"I'm not", said Sandy taking a sip of soda.
"You think I haven't notice the looks you give her. I'm not stupid. Don't look at her like that. Respect my family got it", said Simon slamming his drink on the table before walking off.
" Shh they are here", said Ruthie smiling.
They heard the key turn in the lock and the door knob turn. They saw a girl open the lights and they yelled at once, "Surprise!".
Sam looked startled and jumped back. She saw Ruthie's smiling face and squealed.
"Oh my god I can't believe you did this", said Sam hugging Ruthie.
"It wasn't only me, it was actually Harmony's idea", said Ruthie.
Sam looked back and smiled and hugged her sister.
"Let's get this party started", said Harmony.
The Dj nodded his head before spinning some tunes. Everyone started enjoying themselves. Ruthie was having a blast dancing with guys hanging with her friends. Martin tried to have fun but he couldn't stop staring at Ruthie. Simon noticed this.
"Hey man", said Simon looking at his sister that was now dancing with Harmony and Sam at the same time.
They were all moving in sync with one another like they practiced the dance or something.
"Hey, why did you bring her", asked Martin looking back at where Rose and Sandy were glaring at Ruthie and Harmony.
"I didn't know she was coming, it was Rose that told me last me, I'm sorry man", said Simon.
"Wow", said Simon looking at the girl that had his heart racing.
"She is beautiful", said Martin but he wasn't talking about Harmony like Simon was, he was talking about the pint size vixen that had stolen his heart.
He finally admitted to himself how much Ruthie meant to him, He loved her he knew that but with this Sandy thin over his head he couldn't tell her. He couldn't tell her what he had been dying to tell her. The doorbell rang then and Harmony went to answer it. It was Kevin and Lucy.
"Hey come on in", said Harmony smiling at the pair.
"Hey you guys", said Lucy coming up to Martin and Simon.
Kevin was looking around making sure everything was okay.
"Nothing much", said Simon.
"Why aren't with Rose Simon?", asked Lucy.
"She has been driving me up he wall lately and just needed some breathing room", said Simon.
"Alright can I have everyone's attention please", said Harmony smiling at the crowd that turned their attention to her.
A little stage was set up with a drum set, guitar, and mics. Everyone was wondering what they were for.
"Alright thank you all for coming out tonight, this means a lot to me and my sister. So the real reason why I wanted your attention is this. Well my and my sister and most recently Ruthie have decided to form this girl band if you will. We wanted this to be our first gig, that's why there is this set up here. So give us a chance trust me we are not bad. So Ruthie, Sammie get your butts up here let's rock and roll", said Harmony.
Lucy, Martin, Kevin, and Simon were in shock they didn't know that Ruthie was in a band.
"Hey everyone, I'm Ruthie but I guess you guys all know that, umm the first song I wanted to sing, is Fear by Sarah Mclachan. I really got into her music these past few months, so here is goes", said Ruthie.
Martin stared at her. He noticed Harmony say something in her ears that made her relax a bit.
"Ruthie sing from the heart, take all that pain and release it in the song", said Harmony.
Ruthie nodded her head and closed her eyes taking a deep breath. She heard Harmony start the chord on her guitar.
Morning smiles
like
the face of a newborn child
innocent unknowing
Winter's
end
promises of a long lost friend
speaks to me of comfort
Everyone gaped at Ruthie, they never knew she could sing like that. Martin stared at her swaying to the song. Her eyes were still tightly shut.
She clutched the mic finally opening her eyes looking directly at Martin.
but I fear
I
have nothing to give
I have so much to lose
here in this lonely
place
tangled up in our embrace
there's nothing I'd like
better
than to fall
He looked at her. He felt his heart pounding in his chest. It was like she was singing to him. He felt everyone disappear. It was like the only ones in the room. Ruthie looked in the eye singing to him. He knew she was.
but I fear I have nothing to give
God he loved her . He trembled trying to keep his emotions at bay. Simon looked at his sister looking at Martin. The chemistry between was ready to erupt and it was electric.
Wind in time
rapes
the flower trembling on the vine
nothing yields to shelter it
from
above
they say temptation will destroy our love
the never
ending hunger
Harmony smiled at Ruthie. She knew this was what Ruthie needed to release her pain. Those two girls were glaring at Ruthie. She would take care of them later. Now she wanted to see Ruthie take away her pain.
but I
fear
I have nothing to give
I have so much to lose
here in
this lonely place
tangled up in our embrace
there's nothing I'd
like
better than to fall
Ruthie looked at him and tears fell from the corners of her eyes. Everyone seemed to be moved by how Ruthie sang with her whole heart.
"Wow", whispered Lucy looking at her younger sister that wasn't a little girl anymore.
Ruthie didn't even notice Sandy or Rose glaring at her all she saw was him.
but I fear
I
have nothing to give
I have so much to lose
I have nothing to
give
We have so much to lose...
When Ruthie sang the last line, the applause she got was beyond deafening. Ruthie closed her eyes once again.
Harmony hugged and whispered in her ear, "You got his attention, now to win his heart", said Harmony smiling.
Ruthie looked at her friend smiling.
"Thank you", whispered Ruthie.
Harmony wiped away her tears.
"No thank you", said Harmony looking over her shoulders at a smiling Sam.
"Want to hear another one" said Harmony into the mic. Everyone screamed.
"Let's rock", said Harmony smiling at Ruthie taking the mic.
They did a set of songs before the dj took over. When they got off the stage Harmony saw Martin making his way towards Ruthie. She also saw Sandy making her way also. She stepped in front of the girl.
"Don't you dare", sneered Harmony.
"Get out of my way", said Sandy.
"No you fail to realize that this is my home, you mess with my friends you mess with me got it", said Harmony looking at the girl.
"Don't come near Ruthie again is that understood", said Harmony.
Sandy rolled her eyes but Harmony grabbed her arm.
"Do I make myself clear", said Harmony giving her a look meaning she meant business.
"He is still the father of my baby", said Sandy smugly.
"We will see after the test, but with all the men you slept with on my campus as well as yours, I highly doubt that", said Harmony releasing the girl.
"The baby is not Martin's isn't it?", asked Simon behind them.
Sandy looked at the Camden clan bowing her head.
"How could you do that to someone?", asked Harmony.
"You disgust me", said Harmony walking away.
"You knew didn't you?", asked Simon looking at Rose.
At her silence he felt his anger boil.
"You knew you knew and said nothing, god his life could have been ruined didn't you care at all, thank god he asked for a paternity test, I'm done with both of you, I don't like liars" said Simon walking away.
Rose tried to follow him but Lucy stopped her.
"Go home", said Lucy.
"Both of you", said Lucy glaring at both girls.
She had to find Martin to tell him. Kevin grabbed her arm.
"Not yet, give him and Ruthie some time", said Kevin.
He saw the looks between the two of them. Martin looked at Ruthie the same way he looked at Lucy. Lucy nodded her head.
"Ruthie wait", said Martin walking behind her.
Ruthie wanted some fresh air so she was in the yard.
"Hey", whispered Ruthie.
"Hey", whispered Martin.
"You sounded amazing tonight", said Martin looking down at his shoes.
"Thanks", whispered Ruthie.
He looked up to find her crying.
"What is wrong Ruthie", said Martin wiping her tears away.
Ruthie leaned into his hands.
"Ruthie, I need to tell you something", said Martin.
Ruthie looked at him. Martin stopped himself, he leaned in taking her lips gently. Ruthie gasped but moved her body closer to his. She wrapped her arms around his neck. The kiss was the most amazing thing that she ever experienced in her entire life. She was kissing Martin, this was a dream come true but then the reality set in. Sandy. Ruthie pulled back.
"Martin we can't what about Sandy", said Ruthie looking at him sadly.
He knew he hurt her some much.
"You don't have to worry about her, it's not yours", said Harmony walking out.
"What?", asked Martin.
"She lied, she admitted it to us inside. You don't have to worry about them anymore", said Harmony smiling before leaving them alone.
Martin smiled at Ruthie before picking her up and spinning her around. He kissed her softly on the lips.
"I love you Ruthie Camden", whispered Martin.
Ruthie smiled and kissed him softly.
"I love you too, so much", whispered Ruthie before taking his lips.
Ruthie and Martin did get that happily ever after. They stayed together throughout Ruthie's high school's career. Sandy did come back but the paternity test proved once and for all that she would no longer by a problem. Harmony did get into medical school. After Simon broke off with Rose, he concentrated more on school until one night Harmony came rushing to Camden house telling them that Sam was in the hospital again. She was crying so hard but Simon was there for her. He stood by her through it all. He fell in love with her then and told her so. She fell for him too. They married four years later and had 4 children, two boys and two girls. Sam did recover and she went to college to be a doctor just like her sister. Ironically she stated dating Mac, Martin's friend and Harmony got a call one night telling her that her sister eloped in Vegas to Mac. They are still married though with two little girls. Annie and Eric were finally happy with their children's choices. They especially loved when they found out Ruthie who had been married to Martin for a year was expecting a baby. Everything was complete.
"I love you Martin", whispered Ruthie once more before pulling him down for a kiss.
Martin smiled and rubbed her growing belly. This time he was happy that he was going to be a father. He had Ruthie that's all he needed.
The End… Possible Sequel.
