“Jonny”, we cannot bring forward the rehearsal. Kiki wiped a tear from her porcelain skin as she looked angrily at her fiancée. This wasn't supposed to happen. It was a few weeks away from their big day. Now he wants to move everything forward? It was not possible. Everything was planned, paid for and already implemented. You can't do this, she thought as she tried to wipe the big tears from her eyes to no avail. Brushing streaked blonde hair away from Kiki's tearful face, Jonny pulled her into his warm arms. "Kiki—Catherine, we need to talk about this. You know how much this means to me." Kiki froze. Every time he switched from his nickname to his first name, he was serious and wasn't going to move. But like he was about to find out, she wasn't going to budge either She had put down a considerable deposit for the wedding Johnny was sending payments to help cover the costs, but since he had completed basic training. , she was the one paying the price. What Johnny didn't know was that if they changed the dates, she would have to pay penalties, which she couldn't afford. I know you're nervous about going back abroad Damn, you'll be in Iraq in less than a month, but I'm nervous...petrified...you should know. Changing the date isn't possible. . » Johnny's dark green eyes were unreadable. Only the casual smile that appeared on his lips told him that everything was okay. Isn't it? “Kiki, things are going to be a little crazy from now on, I just want you to know…” Johnny was stopped in his tracks by the sound of his pager. Giving her a fierce hug, he nodded towards the phone and turned away from her frustrated face. Of course, answer the phone when they were in the middle of a tax...... middle of paper ......ime she had to be alone. She had been alone all her life. “I know,” she whispered. She also knew he was going to be gone for a very long time. And it wasn't easy to deal with. Slowly, his smile faded; in its place, a somber attitude. "I hope you know how sorry I am," running his hand through his messy hair, "Look, I know mom will help you, you just have to ask her," ignoring the look doubt on Kiki's face, "She really likes you. . She just has a hard time letting me go too." Finding the courage within, Kiki took a deep breath. "We have to do it tonight. Let's not think See you tomorrow, I'll see if I can get the money back I just wish…” How did she finish which she couldn't even answer herself. felt drawn into his warm embrace. It was in those sweet seconds that Kiki knew that life would never be the same...