Madeline Leopardi- Ch 10- Something ends for another to begin.

Madeline (35)
Her daughter: Kayla Royce (18) away at college


Narrated by Madeline

Its strange being home alone now that Kayla is gone to college.  Sure I have my pets but its not the same as having my baby home. 

I am still dating John Davidson.  We have been getting along but I just dont feel the spark.  He asked me the other day if we were going to start officially dating. I managed to switch the subject because I just dont feel up to it with him.

We went out one day and to our surprise William was there.  I thought William would continue to walk but no he stopped and  made a point to talk to me.  It was not a pleasant exchange. It reminded me why we broke up in the first place.

John didnt take me breaking up with him too bad. I did feel bad.  He is such a nice guy and I really wanted to feel that spark but it was just not happening. I did not feel it was fair to keep him hanging on to something that would not happen.

As I was saying bye to him an other guy caught my eye.  I think he even know John but I didnt want to say anything. I was shocked when he asked me if I let the guy down easily or not.  I told him politely to mind his business. Then John introduced us. I felt so embarrassed.

I asked him to forgive my rudeness and he shocked me again by saying that a hug would erase all wrong doings. I mean really?
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Months have passed since our first encounter and we have been on fire ever since.  We didnt think about how this would hurt or if it would hurt John .  From the moment I met Joel I knew there was something special about him. 

It was not long before we became lovers.  I really love Joel.  He has asked me if I wanted to move in with him.  I told him that I would think about it. After all Kayla and him have not even met. Its important for them to meet.  I am not seeking Kayla's approval.  I just want to make sure she knows what is going on in my life as much as I want her to include me on hers.

One afternoon after our date Joel hugged me and told me that he had never felt this way before.  I told him that I loved being with him and I wanted him to move in to my home with me.

Joel told me that it was great that I was thinking that way. Next thing I know Joel got down on one knee.

He took out a beautiful diamond. I was mesmerized..and Joel had to bring me back to reality.  I looked at him and said yes.
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Joel didn't move in right away. He wanted me to talk to Kayla first and make sure she was aware of our pending nuptials.

it looked like I was not the only busy one.  My dogs mated during all my fuss and  I ended up having two puppies. I dont have the time to care for them all so I ended up putting the puppies up for adoption.  The police officer came to pick them up. I was sad but its for the best.
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Kayla managed to tear herself away from college to visit me.  I was happy that Joel had not moved in yet.  Kayla noticed the ring and asked me what was going on.  I explained to her my whirlwind romance. 

She hugged me and congratulated me.  She was happy to see that I was finally making over my life. She asked to meet Joel right away.

Joel came to dinner and we told Kayla that he was also going to move in.  Kayla seemed happy for me. She even asked if we would be giving her a little brother or sister.  I didnt answer. In truth I have never thought about having more children. I had Kayla when I was 17.  I didnt think about adding another baby to the family. 

I asked Joel about it later that night. He told me that we had time to make up our minds. He was happy to be with me. If we had a baby great...if no then that would be great as well.  I dont know if we will have children but for now I am looking foward to our marriage.
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Madeline and her daughter Kayla.