Jeremy wasn’t doing too badly either. As the months passed, he got more and more popular with his tattooing. He was hired in at a small shop in town and was getting steady business. Nova was on his mind from time to time, but he tried to stay as busy as he could. The two tried to keep in contact as best they could, it just seemed easier than it was. As the two grew busier, the contact grew lesser. It wasn’t anyone’s fault, life just got in their way.
Jeremy always had been afraid of that, but he hoped that things would pick back up. Nova hoped too, but she feared what Henry and Lula would say. In Nova and Jeremy’s eyes, it wasn’t fair. They met before Lula and Henry’s introduction. In the end, Nova and Jeremy just wanted to be together. Jeremy didn’t care what stood in his way.
Henry and Lula sat in their living room, watching their evening programs. They loved life and each other even more. Henry beamed with pride ever since Nova got accepted into the school she did. He was a proud father and he definitely showed it. Suddenly, their front door swung open and Jeremy emerged from outside. He looked like he had seen a ghost. His face look shocked, yet as though he had done something bad. Lula sprung from her chair to see if he was okay. He hugged his mother and told her that he loved her. Then Jeremy sat down on the couch, next to Henry. He looked at him, “I’m sorry for everything, Henry,” Jeremy said.
Henry and Lula grew concerned, figuring something was wrong with Jeremy. Suddenly, Jeremy unloaded. He told Henry and Lula everything that had happened with Nova. He explained how he felt before Henry and Lula met. Jeremy went on and on about how much he loved her and couldn’t get her out of his head. Nova going to New York was the worst that that had happened to him. He felt overwhelmed with emotions, negative ones.
Lula excused herself from the room, without responding to Jeremy. Henry, on the other hand, remained in the room. He look oddly calm and somewhat perplexed. Henry didn’t take his eyes off of Jeremy until he looked to Nova’s picture, which sat on the side table. He grabbed the framed pictured and smiled as he looked at it. “I just want my daughter to be happy,” Henry said. He looked at Jeremy and smiled. “She hasn’t seemed happy,” he grew sad.
He set the picture down and connected eyes with Jeremy again. He leaned forward and grabbed ahold of Jeremy’s arm. It was a firm grip, however Jeremy wasn’t threatened. “Do what is best, Jeremy,” Henry suggested. “Just don’t hurt my daughter,” he demanded. Jeremy smiled as he responded to him, “I wouldn’t dare.”
Chapter Eight: Grade A Artist
Nova sat in her Art History class. Her professor went on and on about various artists in the past. Nova had been doing very well with her paintings. She had even landed some side jobs, painting portraits and other pictures for students and teachers. It wasn’t the dream career she was waiting for, but that was okay. She knew she was working her way there. It made her feel great that people want to buy her art, it kept her mind off of other things. Jeremy always stayed in the back of Nova’s mind. He is what kept her strong. She missed home, however she knew Jeremy wanted her to stay in New York and live her dream.
She had written a letter to Jeremy about her feelings, but never sent it to him. It was full of her feelings towards him and how much she loved him. She never stopped thinking about him, and it started making her sad each day. Thankfully, she had her art to turn to. It was always there for her to go to when she needed to get distracted.
It was Christmas time. Instead of being at home with her family, Nova was busy in New York with an art showcase that was being held. It kept her from going back home between semesters, because of how much work was put into it. She painted several paintings to showcase in her reserved are. Patrons gawked, judges nodded their heads, and students flew to Nova for questions. If judges liked her work, it would mean big things for her. Things such as a piece in the local art museum, on top of other benefits. Her time in school would have really paid off. She started feeling that New York was where she belonged. Maybe she didn’t have to go back home, ever.
After the showcase, she received so much more orders for her personalized paintings. It eventually turned into a small business that became a full time Nova. She couldn’t believe it. Because of her business’ success, she started showing her work in more showcases. Her reputation was booming. People wanted her to paint their children, pets, cars, pretty much anything. They gawked over her work and continuously gave her business.
It was enough to successfully get her started on the next semester. She got needed tools for painting and even purchased a camera. This way she can paint her own pictures. People were buying paintings that she had randomly done at three in the morning. Things that she didn’t even think were good were selling. It truly was a dream come true.
As for Jeremy, he applied to several tattoo shops in various locations to become an artist. He wanted to broaden his horizons and see what they world held for him. Jeremy had to make a few decisions in his life, which meant a huge life adjustment. After having that conversation with Henry, Jeremy had thought a lot. He needed to do what’s best for him. He made choices he knew he would benefit from in the future.
Nova was speaking at the Art Department’s brunch one Thursday morning. She was discussing her thoughts on what could change in the department. Being such a friendly person, who has amazing art skills, the professor wanted to know what was on her mind. Nova suggested things such as painting outside and allowing students to choose more in what they paint during class. She felt empowered and that maybe she would make a difference. After becoming so successful, it was time for her to take things to the next level. She wanted to help the student body, and speaking at the brunch was the first step.
After the brunch, she made her way back to her dorm. For once she didn’t have anything to do. She had finished all the projects that were on her plat at the time. Nothing was on the to-do list, so she planned to have a relaxing day in her room. As she walked across campus, several people waved and shouted “Hi!” at her. It made her feel at home and very welcome at the school she was attending. There were so many people saying things to her and she barely knew any of them. So many unfamiliar voices barked Nova’s named until she heard one voice. All it said was, “Nova”, but she knew exactly who had said it.
She turned around to see Jeremy standing a few feet away from her. “Am I dreaming,” she yelled when she saw him. Jeremy didn’t have time to answer, because Nova was already running into his arms. She was crying, screaming and saying how happy she was. They squeezed each other and twirled as they hugged. The two kissed and expressed how much they love each other. It didn’t matter that things had ended, because the two pretty much picked up where they left off.
Jeremy didn’t say much, instead he soaked in his reunion with Nova. He loved the reaction he got from her and he never wanted to let go. Nova suddenly jumped from his arms and embraced the moment with him. She didn’t need an explanation from Jeremy. It was enough that he was there, with her. This is, in fact, what she wanted all along.
The two walked back to Nova’s dorm, holding hands and smiling from ear to ear. Finally, Nova asked what he was doing here. Jeremy smirked and didn’t respond. He kept Nova waiting until they reached her dorm room. She constantly asked him to tell her immediately, but Jeremy waited for the right time. As they walked into her bedroom, he pulled his backpack off of his back and onto her bed. He withdrew an envelope from within it. He held a letter from the same school Nova attended. Jeremy handed the letter to Nova and laughed as he said, “Say hi to your new classmate.”
THE END
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Chapter One: The Break Up
It was a windy, Wednesday evening. Lola Montgomery was sitting, slouched on her large sofa in her apartment. Her hair was a mess and her face was puffy, almost as though she had been crying for quite some time. The apartment resembled the aftermath of a tornado. The tall lamp she used to have in the corner, laid smashed in the center of the room. Her vase her mother had gotten her for her birthday was thrown halfway across the apartment. She had yet to pick up the pieces. Lola was exhausted, however she couldn’t relax. Within the same apartment, just in another room, was Lola’s now ex-boyfriend; whom was to blame for the room being torn to bits. He was yelling at the top of his lungs, which made Lola believe that all of Los Angeles had heard this large spat she was having with Jacob. He was in the middle of packing the rest of his things up and blaming Lola for every problem that occurred within their relationship.
“You shouldn’t have been home then,” Jacob exclaimed as he walked back into the broken living room. He was referring to the night prior when Lola walked in on him cheating on her. The two had been fighting ever since. Of course, what was Lola supposed to do? Continue dating him while he screwed everyone in town? That’s not how Lola rolled at all. Luckily Lola was getting rid of this clown; however she still needed to clean up the mess he created.
After she finally ridded herself of him, her best friend busted through the door. “Nicki!” Lola yelled as Nicki entered the room. They had been best friends since Kindergarten; essentially the two were always there for each other. The two cleaned the huge mess Jacob made, which ended up causing Lola to lose some precious items. He had broken a lot more than Lola had seen, things that were irreplaceable. After seeing this, all Lola wanted to do was forget all about him and delete him from her life.
“Fuck, Jacob!” Lola announced as she threw away the last bit of trash from the living room. Nicki applauded her and agreed right along with her. “Yeah, you could never forget about Sam,” Nicki giggled. Lola immediately grabbed the closest pillow and chucked it at Nicki’s head. Sam Traverse happened to be Lola’s stepbrother, in which Lola always had a crush on. The two knew each other prior to their parent’s marriage, because they had gone to school together their whole lives. Once, they almost dated, however Jacob had gotten in the way. The two had been on and off for too many years too long.
“I know what will cheer you up,” Nicki said as she pulled a DVD from her purse. Lola immediately was grossed out and shielded her eyes. “Ew!” Lola yelled as Nicki held it in the air. “It’s just Magic Mike,” Nicki stressed. Lola let out a large sigh of relief. She never did like to look at porn. The movie began to play and the two were immediately sunken into it. They loved the movie so much; it was like they were watching it for the first time, even though they had seen it so many times before.
“We should do this,” Nicki suggested. Lola practically jumped from her seat. Did Nicki seriously want her to start stripping? “You know, go to a male strip club? It’d be fun!” Nicki’s excitement grew larger and larger and she continued to talk about it. Lola, on the other hand, grew more and more disgusted as she talked on. Nicki noticed that Lola wasn’t into the idea at all. She explained how it could help her get back out there after her break up with Jacob. “It couldn’t hurt,” Nicki said.
That weekend Lola found herself at the strip club, “Mascaraed”. It was filled with people, due its popular reputation. All of the dancers had masks covering their faces, but barely anything else on their bodies. Nicki and a bunch of their other girlfriends were sitting around a neon catwalk. The men were so amazing that were on stage. Every one of them caught Lola’s eye and she loved every minute of it. Lola danced, laughed and applauded every dancer that came her way.
Suddenly a very tall, buff dancer made his way to Lola. He got up close and personal with her, putting her face right into his crotch. Nicki handed her a $20 bill and Lola slowly slid it into his neon green thong. He continued to dance around her for a bit. Before he stepped away, their eyes met. The dancer gave Lola a wink and the most breathing taking smirk a person could give another.
The night at the strip club never left Lola’s mind. For weeks, she thought about the encounter she had with the attractive dancer.
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