Forever

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Chapter 1:

We've come so far
To leave it all behind
I wonder why

Why did you go away
You left me all alone
No words can say
My love please stay

You and I
We have moments left to share
You and I
We can make it anywhere
You and I
We belong in each other arms
There can be no other love
Now I know we can have it all …
Forever

Each night I pray
That we can be together
Once again
Forever more we'll stay
In love this way
No matter what they say
Until the end

You and I
We have moments left to share
You and I
We can make it anywhere
You and I
We belong in each other arms
There can be no other love
Now I know we can have it all …
Forever

“Forever” by Martin Nievera & Regine Velasquez ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The room was dark and the only thing that kept it glowing was the light on the green Christmas tree. Soft Christmas music filled the air. The room was adorned with red, green, and white Christmas decorations. The tree was the most spectacular one. Behind the tree was the view of the city of Los Angeles. It was the day before Christmas and everyone was rushing doing their last minute shopping. Everyone except two. Abbie lay in her mother’s arms as she looked up at the tree and all the presents underneath it. A small smile crept up on her face as she saw the present she wrapped all by herself. It was a special present for her father. She couldn’t wait till he opened it.

“Mommy?” She asked as she looked up at her mother. “Yeah, sweetie?” Abbie positioned herself so that she was no longer laying in her arms but sitting on her lap. “When is Daddy coming? I thought he said he’d be here on the eighteenth. Tomorrow’s Christmas, Mommy. Why isn’t he here yet?” “Oh, darling.” Sheridan said as she brushed a golden curl from her daughter’s face. “Your Daddy said he’d be here before Christmas. It’s not Christmas yet. So don’t lose hope yet. Daddy promised you. He’s probably not done with that case he was working on.”

“I just miss him so much Mommy.” Abbie said as she wrapped her arms around her mother’s neck. “I know sweetie, I do, too.” She said hugging her back and playing with her hair. “Mommy?” Abbie said looking at her mother’s sparkling, blue eyes. “Hmm?” “Are you and Daddy gonna get married? I mean, Daddy says he wants to.” Sheridan smiled at the innocence of her daughter. She knew a lot. She could always pick up on things that go on around her. “Darling, I would love nothing more than to marry your Daddy. He just hasn’t asked yet.” “Why hasn’t he ask you yet? I know he loves you.”

“I know he loves me too. I don’t know, maybe he’s just waiting,” she didn’t really know the reason. She just thought it was too soon. They just got back together the summer before. “Or maybe he just doesn’t want to.” “Mommy, Daddy loves you with all his heart. Maybe he’s just scared. ‘Cause the last time you said ‘no’ to him.” How did her daughter get so smart? How did she know things? “Darling, let’s not talk about this now, huh?” She said as she pulled her daughter into a hug. Luis, where are you? she thought. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

>>Flashback<<

“Mommy! Daddy wants to talk to you!” Sheridan heard from the kitchen. She was cooking dinner for her and Abbie. “I’m coming!” She said as she wiped her hands with the towel that was on the counter and walked to the living room. When she walked in, she saw that her daughter was laughing. Her father was obviously telling her something funny. “Daddy, you’re crazy! Uncle Miguel isn’t Santa Clause!.....Nah-uhh!!!” Sheridan heard her daughter say. She laughed a little more before handing her the phone. “Mommy, here’s Daddy. Talk to him, he’s crazy!” She said before she walked into the kitchen. Sheridan just shook her head and smiled. “Hello?” “Hey there, sexy!” She heard him say. She missed his voice and couldn’t help but smile.

“Oooh, naughty boy. Don’t you know I have a boyfriend? And he’s the jealous type. Better watch it, he’s a cop.” Sheridan began to flirt. “A cop, huh?” “Yep, a detective to be more specific.” She told him as she got comfortable on the couch. “So, what would he do if I came over?” “I don’t know, maybe you should ask him. You know, I would love for you to come over.” “Oh, God, Sher. So do I.” “Then when are you gonna get here?” She asked in a whiney voice which broke the flirtatious mood they were in just a few seconds ago. “Sheridan, I still have these paper work to finish. And not to mention I have to testify in two days.” “But when? Luis, I miss you so much. Not to mention your daughter has been sulking everyday that you aren’t here.”

“I know. I’ve heard it from her a while ago.” Sheridan knew that Luis really wanted to be there with them, but with things coming up, she knew that he couldn’t come. “Luis, you’re gonna be here for Christmas, right?” “Sheridan, no matter what, I will be there for Christmas. I promise.” She heard on the phone. “I love you.” “I love you. I promise, Sher. I promise.” >>End of Flashback<< ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

That was four days ago. Sheridan knew that Luis wasn’t the type who would break promises. Especially to his little girl. He would never want to disappoint her. She had grown to be his little princess and she always got her way with him. knock, knock “I got it!” Abbie said as she jumped off her mother’s lap and to the door. “Check who it is first.” Sheridan told her daughter. “Who is it?” Abbie asked. “Delivery.” She heard through the door. Abbie opened the door and to her surprise, she saw a man in a Santa suit. Her eyes grew wide as the cheery man stood before her. “Hello, I’m looking for a Sheridan Crane.” The man said in his best Santa voice. “Mom! Santa’s looking for you.” She said smiling.

“What?” Sheridan said as she walked to the door wondering what her daughter was talking about. “I’m Sheridan.” She told the man. “Well, then, these are for you.” The man said as he reach in his big red back and pulled out a dozen wrapped red roses. Sheridan couldn’t believe it. “Wow, thank you.” “And if I’m correct, you must be Abigail Lopez Fitzgerald.” He said as he bent down to the little girl. “Actually, it’s Abigail Crane, but I’m going to be a Lopez Fitzgerald soon!” She said proudly. “Well, I’m happy for you. I have a little something for you.” He said as he reached into his bag again and pulled out flowers. “Oh, daisies! They’re pretty!” She said as she smelled the flowers.

“Not as pretty as you are.” The man told her. Sheridan knew who these flowers came from, and she knew what was coming next. She just hoped that she was wrong and that Luis was really coming. “Thank you.” She told him. “So, what does the pretty Abigail want for Christmas?” Abbie’s demeanor changed from happy to sad. “I know that you aren’t Santa Clause, but I really want my Daddy for Christmas. See, he lives in Harmony, which is on the other side of the United States. He promised he’d be here for Christmas, but he isn’t here yet.” She said in a low voice. “Well, we’ll see what Santa can do, okay?” “Okay,” she said giving him a smile. Sheridan wiped the tear that escaped from her eye. “Thank you for delivering these flowers.” She told him with a smile. “No problem ma’am.” “Um, here, let me go get your tip.”

“No, don’t worry about it. It’s been taken care of. Merry Christmas.” “Merry Christmas.” Abbie and Sheridan said. Sheridan closed the door and offered to put their flowers in a vase. As they walked into the kitchen, she heard the door knock again. “Maybe the delivery man forgot something.” She told Abbie. “I’ll get it.” Abbie told her mother. Sheridan was filling the vase with water and admiring the beautiful roses Luis sent to her. She was mad though. He promised he would be there and he just sent flowers. This wasn’t like Luis. Something was wrong. He wouldn’t break his promise intentionally. “Daddy!” She heard. Could it be? No. It couldn’t. She had to go out to see for herself. “Oh, Princess, I’ve missed you so much.”

“I missed you, too, Daddy!” Sheridan saw the most beautiful sight before her. Luis was there in front of her. Yet, he didn’t seem to notice her. “When did you get here?” “I just got here! I rode with Santa’s reindeer. Yup, he told me about you wanting me home for Christmas and so he offered me a ride on his sleigh.” “Daddy! You’re so silly! There is no Santa!” She said with a big smile on her face and giggled as her father tickled her.” “Of course there’s a Santa Clause!” “Yeah, right Daddy! And I’m the Queen of England!” “No, you’re the Princess of my heart!” Luis said as he kissed his daughter’s cheek. When he looked up, he saw a beautiful sight. His eyes connected to a set of sparkling blue ones that always made his heart skip a beat.

His smile grew wider. “And there’s the Queen.” He said as he set his daughter down on her feet and walked toward his love of his life. “Luis!” Sheridan said as she threw her arms around his neck and took in his scent. “Oh, Luis, I’ve missed you so much.” “Baby, you don’t know how much I’ve miss you.” Luis said as he looked into her beautiful eyes. He could feel himself pulling closer to Sheridan’s waiting lips. A soft quick kiss turned into a passionate one as they reunited their hearts. They were so occupied with one another that they did not notice the widest smile on their daughter’s face as she knew this was the family she wanted. Christmas was complete.

To Be Continued...