This is our VERY FIRST fanfic and it is from Mandy's online buddy, Kat. We are very excited to share this cool story with you all...
As Laura sat down , and looked around at the rest of the boxes she had to unpack, the realisation of how much her life had changed over the past three months hit her.
Her new apartment was in the same Building that John and Marlena lived in. It was beautiful with an amazing view of Salem, but she couldn't help wishing it all hadn't happended so quick.
Four months earlier Marlena has suggested that Laura spend some time with Mike in Israel and Jen in New Zealand. Thinking a change of scene might be just what she needed she agreed. One month each in New Zealand and Israel as Laura did not want to wear out her welcome with either Jen or Mike.
After mentioning to Roman that she was going to see Carrie and would take her a letter from him, Roman told Laura that he has been thinking about going to see Carrie as well. Laura suggested that perhaps they could travel together, as another familiar face in Israel would be very welcome.
The flights that took them to Israel were thankfully uneventful, and as Larua got to know Roman she could see what had first attracted Marlena to him.
Spending time with Mike, Carrie and Jeremy, and helping them in their clinic was the distraction that Laura needed to start recovering from the events of the past three years. The business with Kristen, Stefano and Peter had taken their toll in more ways than one.
Roman enjoyed his time is Israel as well and could understand why Marlena and Laura were such good friends.
Eventually it was time to say good to them and board the first of the flights that would take her to Auckland, Jen Jack and Abby.
They spent a month touring New Zealand, enjoying the beautiful scenery and spending time with Abby and Jen. To Laura it seemed that time had flown so quickly and before she knew it she was back at Auckland Airport, ready to fly back to Salem. Before she left Abby made her promise to came soon for another visit.
As much as Laura missed her children, she was glad to be back home in Salem.
Problem was that the house now seemed so big and empty. Over Lunch with Marlena she mentioned this, and Marlena suggested that she move in with Alice, rent the house out and John will arrange an apartment for her in the building. Laura spent the next three weeks packing the house during the day and spending time with Alice, Mickey and Maggie at night.
One night Roman rang and invited her out to dinner to show here the photos he took while he was in Israel. As usual Roman was great company and they spend most of dinner laughing.
As they were looking through the photos their hands accidentally touched, and when she looked at his face, she could tell the smile on his face wasn't just because of the memories they shared of their trip. Laura began to realise that she was starting to have feelings that she hadn't had in a long time.
After dinner they went for a walk along the pier. She could see that the space between them was getting smaller. Roman offered her his arm and
then turned to face her. As she heard the lapping of the sea against the pier and felt her heart race, he learnt forward and kissed her.
