Chapter 3

Authors note: I'm sorry if you guys aren't really liking my perspective on what should have happened in the end of this story. I don't know how many more chapters I am going to post but if you like it I am glad.

Belly POV

I woke up the next morning to snoring. I looked over and remembered that Jeremiah has stayed the night in my room last night. I blushed this is the one place we had never slept in a bed together. I got up slowly and walked to the window. The sky was still a greyish color the sun barley starting to rise. So much had gone on the day before and I was so emotionally drained.

I chose Jeremiah and that meant Conrad was out of my life forever. I felt a slight pang in my chest from the knowledge of this but I knew it was for the best.

I Slowly crept out of my room and walked quietly down stairs. I don't really know who is still here or not. I looked out the window and saw Stevens car, my moms, Jere's, and Conrad's. Oh no he is still here. I walked to the kitchen and grabbed a pop tart, strawberry. As I sat in the kitchen chair I heard footsteps. Conrad entered the kitchen. He flashed me a sheepish smile.

"Well I guess you didn't get married yesterday?" He asked. It broke my heart to see the hopeful look in his eyes.

"No, we decided that it was to soon to get married but we are still engaged," I said in a very nonchalant tone. His eyes grey big he looked shocked and I will admit for a second, I enjoyed the feeling of triumph.

"So, none of what I said to you yesterday matters at all," He asked his tone reaching a monotone.

"Conrad, I made my choice, Jere, is who I want to be with," I took a brief pause. "I know he will never hurt me," I said with assurance dripping into my voice. I saw his eyes thin and hit eyebrows knit together.

"But he did hurt you Belly, he cheated on you during spring break," Conrad exploded with this.

"That is not who he is Conrad we both know it, I trust him. He won't do anything like that again," Another short pause while I tried to say what I wanted to say in the right way. "Jere, has always felt insecure in our relationship because of you, because of our history and my past feelings for you,"

"Oh, past feelings? Are you saying that they no longer exists?" He asked the cocky smirk returning to his face.

This time I took a second to let all of the emotion drain from my face. I would not let him see the little piece of my heart he still had.

"Yes Conrad, my past feelings, I let you go a long time ago. When me and Jeremiah had our first kiss I realized that I had over looked him. I am ashamed to admit it but my unhealthy infatuation with you made me blind to see the wonderful guy who stayed by my side. Jere, he's my best friend and I love him in every way you can love a person," as I said this a tear leaked down Conrad's face. "I'm sorry, I have to go," I said as I walked past Conrad I ran straight into some one's warm chest. I looked up straight into Jeremiahs eyes and for a second, I was scared I wasn't supposed to talk to him anymore that was the deal, but Jere just bent his head down and kissed me gently on the lips.

"Do you wanna get your stuff packed so we can head out?" He said as he gently moved a piece of my long brown hair back behind my ear.

"Where are we going?" I asked school didn't start for another 2 weeks.

"Well since we did not get married I wouldn't call it a honey moon, but I did plan a little trip for us I figured we could still take it," His eyes shined and I jittery excitement flowed through my body I ran past him up the stairs and started throwing things into my bag. Then I stopped I had no idea what to pack. I heard Jere enter my room laughing.

"Just pack some casual clothes and maybe a nice dress or two," He said as he walked to his own room.

I Heard the sound of a car start up and take off fast out of the driveway my guess is that would be Conrad running away again. Maybe for good this time.

Jere waited until we were at the airport to tell me where we were going. Nassau was the city, it was in the Bahamas. I had never been out of the country but apparently, he had worked with my mom for a few weeks to get my passport. It was really sweet, and I started to see that Jeremiah has a different side to him also. He could plan things and take stuff seriously. He wasn't completely reckless and spontaneous. A refreshing mix of the two. The plane ride was long and nauseating. I spent the entire time with my head rested on Jere's shoulder.

As soon as we got off the plane I felt like I was in a dream. I had never seen sky's so blue before. Jere, grabbed our bags and flag down a taxi. As we drove through the city I gawked at everything. The buildings were very colorful, and the water was so clear. I couldn't wait to jump into it. I saw the bridge going from the main island to a side island and Jere pointed to the island.

"That is paradise Island Bells, and on it is the Atlantis resort which is where we are staying," He said smiling at me. I know he could see the excitement in my whole body. I smiled widely and was having trouble not bouncing out of my seat what a great start to our adventure together.

After we checked in we went to the 13th floor. Before we entered our room, Jere picked me up bridal style and walked me into the most beautiful sweet I had ever see. There was a white king-sized canopy bed in the center of the room. A nice flat screen tv and small kitchenet are with a small dining table. The bathroom had a shower and a separate jacuzzi style bathtub and his and her sinks. I threw my arms around Jeremiahs neck and kissed him passionately.

"This is so amazing Jere, but are you sure we can afford all of this?" I asked suddenly remembering we were both still in college, we didn't have real jobs yet.

"Dad paid half of it and the trip was nonrefundable, I tried to give it to him, but he said he still wanted us to go and have a good time. He really respects our decision to slow things down a little bit. Isabel Colkin, you may not be my wife yet, but I want to treat you as through you are forever, and one day you will be Isabel Fisher," He said as he kissed my hand. I felt the tears start too pool in my eyes. How had I almost given this up, him. He was always looking out for me. Except that one time with the sorority slut. I Hated Conrad for bringing that back up. I had almost forgotten about it, almost.

"Oh, and thank you for telling off Conrad the way you did this morning. I was slightly sad when I saw you talking to him after our promise. I know you couldn't help it that he came up and was talking to you but thank you for telling him things were over," He looked so insecure still.

"Jere, I love you," I said and looked into his eyes. I wanted to give myself to him. Every single part. I had been holding out for my wedding night, but I didn't want to wait anymore. We were engaged, and I knew he was the one I wanted to marry.

"Jere, will you make love to me?" I said quietly, and I could feel the flush traveling up my neck. His eyes widened in surprise. He didn't answer me with words he just kissed me passionately and carried me to the bed.