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Post by steffi1986 on Sept 24, 2006 11:02:45 GMT 10
wow, this is really sweet, they're all a big family and they're so happy, that's really amazing please update soon
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Post by jadestar on Sept 24, 2006 19:50:10 GMT 10
yay! now a happy family with Katie, Sam, Micha and Dani!!!! yay
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Post by LoveLuka on Sept 24, 2006 20:45:39 GMT 10
great
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Post by bostongirl on Sept 25, 2006 6:12:22 GMT 10
It was a bit hard to write but I felt this needed to be happen....... 8-)It's a bit sad.....sorry for that.
I wake up from a sound downstairs. Looking at my alarm-clock tells me its not even six! I put on my dressing gown and make my way down. “Mommy!” Katie says when she notices me. She’s watching telly with Micha. “Abby you can sleep. I made breakfast for us. Look!” And he shows me something that looks like Oreos with cereals and chocolate milk. “Good job Micha.” I say trying to not throw up. “It’s the best breakfast I ever had.” Says Katie when she takes another spoon full of the stuff in her bowl. I walk into the kitchen and see a huge mess…great! I make some coffee and go back into the living to look what they are doing. I see them sitting on the couch giggling about something. “What do you two laugh about?” I ask them. “Micha said Luka eat your tong.” Katie says with her mouth full of the Oreos cereal stuff. “No he didn’t, that was a grown up kiss.” I say. “But daddy likes your tong cause he still tries to eat it.” Micha replies. They start laughing again and I can’t help to laugh with them. The boy is so funny. “Come one you two. Were going to get you in some clothes and take a walk to the park.” They both start screaming.
When we come back from the park the kitchen is cleaned out and it the smell of fresh coffee and croissants is making his way into my nose. “Hey you. I missed you when I woke.” Luka says when we enter the kitchen. “This smells way better. Yeah these two were already awake and I decide to take them for a walk before the would wake the entire building.” I say when I walk up to him. He takes me in his arms and kisses me. I hear them laughing at the background. “What are you laughing about?” Luka asks them. I can’t help it but again I start laughing with them. “You try to eat my mommys tongue again!” Katie says still laughing. “Micha…” He sighs. “Yes. But it’s cute.” I say looking at the boy. “Daddy, I’m hungry!” Micha says when he grabs a seat. “Let’s eat.” And so we do.
Later that day I try to talk with Dani and Sam about the marriage. “That’s so awesome abs! We can be bridesmaids!” Sam says when I told her the big news. Dani looks a little awkward. “Dani, how about you?” I ask her. “I’m happy for both of you. I really am. But I need to get used to it. You know with losing my mom. I can handle it Abby. You made my dad happy. And Micha and myself too!” She says with a smile. “Good. So mouth shut Micha and Katie don’t know it yet. I’ll tell them tonight.” I say and the hug me.
I feel so lucky at the moment. I have a man that loves me, a sister that loves me, 2 kids that are the most wonderful kids I ever met and my daughter. “Hey gorgeous. Where are your minds?” Luka asks when he finds me sitting on the bunk bed in Micha and Katie’s room. “I was just thinking about how lucky I am with this little family we created.” I smile at him. “Hm yeah. It is a miracle that is works out so easy going.” He says. But then we hear this loud noise from the room next to us. “What the hell is that?!” I say and walk away with Luka behind me.
I open the door of the girls room. I blink my eyes cause its dark and I can’t see a thing. I switch on the light and then our life is turned into a horror movie. Seconds pass before it finally gets to me what is going on. I run over to Dani and try to lift her up as high as possible and yell that someone needs to call 911. Luka is crying and I want to hold him but if I let go she will die. I hear Micha and Katie coming up and yell to Sam that she needs to stay down with them and call Susan or Neela.
The paramedic cuts of the robe and I hold Dani in my arms. Her heartbeat is weak but she is breathing. She’s unconsciousness. “We taking her to Mercy.” The paramedic says when the put her in the ambulance. “No County. We both work there. Tell them its Kovac or Lockhart.” I say when I help Luka into his coat. “Sam you stay with Micha and Katie. Susan will be here soon. I’ll call you when we know something.” And I close the door.
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Post by strizzy on Sept 25, 2006 8:25:21 GMT 10
She tried to kill herself? ??
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Post by zelda on Sept 25, 2006 9:28:58 GMT 10
I don't know how I could miss your fic. Have been completely addicted and read all the chapters tonight. This is so original, both sweet and funny. I like that you didn't choose to put too much drama in this fic. All the kids are great together and have a hectic but happy life. I loved that Katie finally became part of this family. I couldn't imagine how Abby could be happy without her own daughter. This is a fic about tolerance, friendship, and love. How these people who all had a lot of baggage, and coming from different backgrounds and cultures, interacted, and learnt to love each other. Brilliant style,Bostongirl, BRAVO. P.S: I hope nothing too bad happened to Dani , she is a cutie, and seems to love Abby, as long as she never tries to replace her mother. Sorry for the long post, I'll be reading regularly from now on.
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Post by bostongirl on Sept 26, 2006 5:43:52 GMT 10
Thanks for your comment Zelda! I realy needed that after the last update. Enjoy the rest of their journey!
Dani was discharged from the hospital the same day. Luka decided to take Dani to his place so he could talk to her. She hadn’t said a word since we found her.
I drop them of, crying cause I don’t want to leave them alone. I drive home with so much tears in my eyes that I can barely see the road. At home I walk straight to the kitchen where Susan is sitting with Sam. The poor girl cryed her heart out. Also Micha cried but he’s watching a movie with Katie at the moment. I need to deal with him after Sam.
“Sam, let’s go up to talk.” I say when I give her a hug. “Not our room....I can’t go in there.” She’s shaking. “You don’t have to.” I say trying to calm her down a little. We walk up to my room. “Abby, why?” She asks when she rest her head in my lap. “I don’t know sweety, I don’t.” “She loves you Abby she does! I don’t get it.” “I know Sam. I think she’s just hurt right now. Meaby it was a big shock to her.” “I wish she talked to me. I would have helped her sort things out. I’m her friend why didn’t she came to me.” “Sammy....girl, this is not something people talk about. They just do it. And Dani will be alright. But for a while she’s staying with her dad.” I carress her hair and rub her back. “Can I sleep with you tonight Abby?” “Sure.” I say and take her in my arms.
I hear the phone ringing but I can’t answer it. Susan does. “Abby, it’s Luka.” “I’m coming.” I say and let go of Sam. She’s asleep. “Luka...” I say not knowing what to say next. I know he’s not doing fine and I know he’s hurt. “Abby, Dani didn’t do it because of you. She lost it a little with the marriage and Katie. She felt, I don’t know what she felt but I think she will be ok.” “So you talked to her. I’m glad she talked. She needs to. I talked to Sam. She’s alright. Luka, please take all the time you two need. I’ll be there for both of you. And if she wants, I’ll help her. With anything.” Silence. “I love you Abby. I’ll call you in the morning. Sleep well.” “I love you too Luka. Give Dani a big hug from me. Sleep tight.” And again tears are running down my eyes. Susan comforts me. I’m so glad she’s her with me. I can’t do this alone.
If we stand as one, There's nothing to fear, We'll beat the darkness, And we'll stay right here! Time after time, That's how it will be, Just you and me.
“Abby, you should check Katie and Micha. They asked for you. I told them you would watch them when they were sleeping.” Susan says when my crying stops. “I know. Thank you so much Susan.” And I hug her again. “No worries Abby. Do you want me to stay tonight?” “If you would want to please.” “Sure. I’ll take Sam’s bed.” And we both head upstairs. I check on Micha and Katie, they are in deep sleep. I kiss them on their heads and hold their hands for a while. When I reach my bedroom Sam is still a sleep. I take a shower and cry away my fears.
inside my skin there is this space it twists and turns it bleeds and aches inside my heart there's an empty room it's waiting for lightning it's waiting for you and i am wanting and i am needing you here inside the absence of fear
After the shower I feel warm and sleepy. I go in bed and pull Sam close too me. If she only knew how much I loved her.
The next morning I wake up and walk over to the room of Katie and Micha, the beds are empty. Suddenly I realize Susan stayed the night. In the kitchen I find a note, ‘Abby take some quality time with Sam. You both need it. I’m taking these two rats to a movie and after that Mc Donald’s and Neela. We will be home before dinner. Love Susan.’ I smile and go back to bed.
Lyrics from:1st Pokemon - My best friend. 2nd Jewel - Absense of fear.
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Post by steffi1986 on Sept 26, 2006 7:05:12 GMT 10
OMG this is sooo great, please update soon
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Post by bostongirl on Sept 27, 2006 1:59:46 GMT 10
It's not a standard update, that will be later tonight. I forgot a bit of the update...silly me!!!
Sam,
My life was nothing before I came here. I just did the things people asked or told me to do and nothing else. I didn’t have friends and didn’t know what love was. But almost a year ago I met my sister. She’s the one who taught me what love was. She is the most beautiful person I ever met. Not only her outside but also her inside. I know she’s insecure and I know she has been hurt but she is so strong. With her my new life began, she brought new energy in my life. And I learned to love myself and accept the fact that our family is not a normal one.
We lived a dream life the past months. She fell in love with Luka Kovac. Their relationship grew fast and we, as kids, were all involved. Luka has 2 kids from his deceased wife. Micha, a six year old boy with a lot of humour. He’s the clown of our little family. Then there is Dani, his 12 year old daughter. She is a thinker. She lost her mom and is still grieving by her lost. She’s a smart girl, she helped me with my algebra! They grew up in Croatia but after their mom was killed in the war Luka brought them to Chicago. First we lived in Luka’s little apartment near the hospital both Luka and Abby work. But a few days ago Richard’s mom, Abby’s former husband, brought Katie, Abby’s daughter, over for Christmas and we all moved over to Abby’s apartment.
But then all the sudden our dream life was cruelly interrupt. Yesterday Abby told Dani and me that Luka proposed to her and that she said yes. I was so happy for her and Luka, they are such a cute couple! But Dani….she seemed ok with it….but we found out she didn’t. My only friend tried to commit suicide by hanging herself in our bedroom. Abby and Luka found her, took her to the hospital and right now everything is gone. Luka is staying at his apartment with Dani. And Abby has to take care of Katie, Micha and me. I can see she’s hurt…and I wished I knew how to help her. But I don’t know….what can I do? Just be there I guess. I don’t want to see my sister is in pain. But then again, this will be alright after a few days, maybe a bit longer. And I know we all will survive this and love each other more and more.
Dani,
I’m a girl without a mom. She died. Cruel. She died during the war in my home country Croatia. My dad took me and my little brother to America. He found a job in a hospital in Chicago as a ER doctor. I went to school and worked hard for the best grades of my year. My little brother went to elementary school and became the clown of his class, well entire school! He makes every one laugh.
5 Years after my mom died my dad fell in love again. Her name is Abby and she’s the best I ever met! She’s there for you when you need her and she will help with everything she can. She loves my dad very much. And she also loves me and my brother. Their relationship is a good thing. It made me happy again. Although I will always miss my mom. Abby has a younger sister, Samantha. She’s 19 years old but only met Abby for the first time last year. She grew up in a foster family. Samantha’s mom is bipolar, that’s a disease in her brain. I read about it and it’s a very hard one to life with. Sam has become my best friend. Then there is Abby’s daughter Katie, we met her a few days ago when her grandma brought her over for Christmas. To be true, I miss her. I miss Abby. I miss her voice, she can speak to touching and loving that your dreaming away when she speaks. I miss her arms, they are always there to comfort you in any other way. I miss her smell, she smells great. I miss her smile, it’s priceless. I just miss her and I know dad is missing her too.
I know this all sound pretty good but I made a huge mistake. Yesterday Abby came up to me and Samantha to tell us something. She told us she and my dad were going to get married. I know I should have been happy for both of them, and I was in a way. But it snapped me. I did this huge stupid thing. I hurt them all. Our little family split up. Me and dad are at his apartment and the rest is with Abby. She will hate me for ever. And she will have good points to not marry my dad. Who wants to marry a man who has a daughter that tried to kill herself?! Yes, nobody.
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Post by steffi1986 on Sept 27, 2006 4:11:19 GMT 10
OMG this is sooo touching please update really really soon
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Post by LoveLuka on Sept 27, 2006 5:21:57 GMT 10
omg it was awsome.. update
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Post by bostongirl on Sept 27, 2006 6:33:34 GMT 10
The quality time with Sam was good. We talked, cried and laughed. Luka called and asked us to come over. So we did. Dani apologized to both of us and cried in my arms. And Sam cried in Luka his arms. It was so dramatic. The girls went up to their old room and Luka and I just hold each other real close. We needed it.
“Mommy! We went to Mc Donald’s again! We had a Mcflurry and hamburger with French fries and we played in the park.” Katie starts talking when we arrive back. “Good to hear you had a nice day sweetie.” And I kiss her on her hair. “Abby? When are dad and Dani coming home?” Micha asks with snobby eyes. “Soon baby. Soon.” And I lift him up and he let go of his tears. I walk around the room with him hushing, hoping he will feel the love I will give him. “Abby. Love you.” He snobs. “Baby Abby loves you too.” And I can help dropping some tears.
It’s Christmas evening but none of us is in the mood of celebrating. Susan is still around and I told her to go and enjoy her Christmas eve but she didn’t want to. So here we are sitting in front of my fireplace, eating sandwiches and chocolate ice-cream. Telling each other what our dreams are. Katie dreams of being a princess and Micha dreams of helping people in his country. “Time for bed for both of you.” I say when Micha his eyes starts closing. “No mommy just one story!” Katie says. “No, up your feet.” I lift them both up and carry them upstairs. I stay till they are sleeping holding their hands.
In the living Susan and Sam are lying on the floor. Susan’s head resting on her hand and elbow Sam’s head on her legs. I watch them, it’s more than a friend of…way more. “Hey.” I say when I let them notice me. “Hey.” Sam says lifting her head up. “So Sam, what’s your dream?” “A normal life for once.” She says. “How do you mean? Isn’t this normal?” I reply. “Sort of I think. I mean….I always dreamed of a mom, dad, brother and sister and right now I’ve a sister. I know I’ve a mom and a brother too but it’s different. I’ve you Abby. I’m lucky I have you. Your everything for me at this point of my life. And I can’t imagine life without you anymore. But I miss something. What’s your dream?” She says. “This. Having you in my life. Having Katie around. Luka, Dani and Micha. Us like a family. Susan my best friend from the moment we met. I don’t need anything else in the world than the persons that love me.” That was quick. Sam looks at me. “Abby I love you with all my heart.” And she hugs me o so tight. “Come on you two don’t leave me alone with Ben & Jerry!” Susan says after a few seconds. “Sorry Suz. Come here you.” I say and we have hug with the three of us.
The next morning I get up early enough to find a empty living room. No Micha, no Katie, nobody. I have a coffee and curl up in the couch and watch the news and a home shopping program. My thoughts wonder off to Maggie and Eric. I haven’t heard a single word from them since Sam came. I stand up and walk over to the phone and dial there number. “Maggie.” I hear. “Mom it’s me. How are you?” I say. “I’m fine. But how are you and Samantha? Is she all right?” “She’s fine mom. Still sleeping. She’s doing well at school. And I’m fine too mom. I found love and happiness in my life. It’s stabile now. Enjoying every day with Samantha.” “I’m happy for both of you Abby. What are your plans for new-year?” She asks. I don’t want to answer it cause I don’t think we will celebrate it. “Nothing yet. We had a bit problems with one of Luka’s kids. What yours?” “We were planning to come over. If you would like that.” “I would mom I really would. But don’t expect a happy new-year.” “I just want to see Samantha and you. And of course your boyfriend and his kids. So I can arrange a flight?” “Yes you can. Call me when you know when you will arrive. Take Eric with you! I love you both.” “I will Abby. And we love you too. Bye.” “Bye” And I hang up the phone and curl up into the couch to cry my fears out.
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Post by steffi1986 on Sept 27, 2006 6:39:30 GMT 10
wow again very emotional I love your story, so please update really soon
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Post by strizzy on Sept 27, 2006 6:39:55 GMT 10
I must say that this is fantastic, you are such a brilliant writer, and I as a reader can really feel the emotions that are being portrayed, you manage to convey them really well. Keep up the good work! Charlotte
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Post by bostongirl on Sept 28, 2006 1:26:23 GMT 10
2 Days later a letter arrives. Its Maggie handwriting. I open it in the bedroom were no one can interrupt me.
‘Dear Abby & Samantha, I know both of you hopped to spend New Years Eve with me and your brother Eric but things changed. We can’t go. You both have a new life and what we’ve heard of it it’s great. We don’t want to rip that apart. Abby, don’t try to convince that this wrong or anything. Its my decision.
I wish you both a lot of luck in the new life that is a head for both of you. You both are always welcome in my house. Just remember I will always love you.
With all my heart, Mom.’
I just gaze at the letter not knowing what else to do. I could cry I know but what point will it make. It’s her decision not mine. It will be hard for Sam I know for sure but this is Maggie of her meds. And for the first time in my life it doesn’t really bother me. Its not something I can fix. For the first time I realize that I can’t fix my mom. With that thought I’m happy.
“Abby, can we talk?” Sam asks when she walks in my bedroom. “Sure, what’s on your mind?” “Susan.” She says not looking at me but at the floor. “Susan? Explain.” “Well I don’t exactly know how to tell this.” She shyest. “Just tell me Sam. You know you can tell me everything.” I grab her hand and let her notice I’m there for her. “Right. I think I love her.” “How do you mean?” She takes a deep breath. “Not like a friend Abby. More than just a friend. Do you get it?” “I think I do. Your in love?” She’s blushing big time now. “Yeah you could call it that way.” “I knew it.” “How…” “I saw you two lying their last night. That looked more than just friends. I’m glad you trust me enough to talk about this.” “But don’t tell her. She’s too old I think.” “Your almost 21. Susan just turned 29, that’s 8 years. Nothing!” “You think?” “Yes I do.” And I grab her into my arms.
“Mommy I’m hungry!” Katie bumps into the bedroom, I thought no one would interrupt. “Hun I’ll make you breakfast right away. Is Micha already awake?” I ask her when she climbs on to the bed. “Yes he’s watching Pokemon.” “Come one both of you were going out for breakfast.” I lift up Katie and Sam is right behind us.
Later that day, after Katie and Micha both bothered me with the ‘where are our Christmas presents’ question, the doorbell rings. Katie, Micha and Sam are watching a movie and I’m making dinner in the kitchen. “I’ll get it!” Micha yells. “Ho ho ho it’s Santa!” I hear a familiar voice saying. I turn my head and see Luka standing in the doorway dressed like Santa with many presents. Behind him, I see Dani. “Daddy!” And Micha climbs up to his father. I walk up to both of them giving Dani a big hug and Luka a kiss. We all gather around the fireplace and start unwrapping presents.
That night our family is reunited and we all sleep in the same house again. The next morning I wake up in Luka’s arms and remember how much he means to me. Downstairs the TV is already on and I hear Dani and Sam talking in the bathroom about being in love. I decide to stay in bed until Luka wakes.
I watch him for I think an hour before he opens his eyes. “Hey gorgeous.” He smiles at me. “Hey.” And I crawl up in his arms. I feel him breathing in my neck, kissing my hair and hands shivering all over my body. “I missed you.” He says. “I missed you too.” He moves his hand underneath my tank top finding my nipples. I moan and try to kiss him. His mouth is in my neck, then I can feel a kiss on my breast moving towards my nipple. He teases it with his tongue and I can’t help it to think about Micha. Inside I laugh thinking when Micha will now this he will say ‘daddy your eating Abby’s nipple’. I feel one hand on my stomach then my belly button. I moan again wanting to feel him inside me. “Mom! I’m hungry!” I hear Katie yelling from downstairs. Shit. “I’m coming hun.” I look at Luka. “We need to get out, only the two of us!” He says. “Yeah dream on Luka.” I say and get up.
Sam and Dani are at the zoo with Micha and Katie. Luka is at work and I’m home alone. I turn on my laptop to see if I’ve a new e-mail. I see a MSN history of Sam. A conversation with Susan. I really didn’t want to open it but I had to. Their talking about each other. Sam told her what she felt and Susan has the same feelings. Later on in the conversation its about being with each other without a house full of people. Susan asked her to come over tonight. A bit confused I close the conversation. I have two e-mails one from Neela who’s telling that she’s spending the holiday’s in England with her family and one from Richard that he is in Belgium for business and asking if Katie could spend a week longer with me. I replay to him that she can stay as long as necessary. I search the internet for a new house, we need one with more bed rooms. I find a nice looking house, a real one, with a garden and 5 bedrooms. I add it to my favorites to show it to Luka when he is back from work. Its my last day of freedom before I need to get back to work.
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