Adam woke up and wished that he were living a dream and that this would not be his reality. Yet he knew all too well that this was real. His twin sister Adrienne had passed away. He kept reliving the final moments in his head over and over again. If only he would have taken her to a doctor when she said she was ill? He couldnt bare the guilt that was rendered by the "what ifs". Finally he got ready and went to bid Adrienne farewell.
They buried Adrienne where his parents were buried. Viramontes had started a cemetary and they bought plenty of plots to bury their family. While the family was there they couldn't help but mourn their parents grave. It seemed that Adrienne had passed right after his mom.
Adam returned home and read the paper to try to get his mind off of things. As he was looking through it he saw his sister's obituary. It was a nice one he thought. He still had not called Gerard. It was hard to call him because he didnt know the extent of him and Adriennes relationship. He didnt know how he was going to live on but Adam had to do just that. His brothers and sisters were comforting but they didnt understand. Adrienne was not only his sister but was his twin sister. He knew her since the beginning of their lives.
Oddly enough his brother and sister would come by often to make sure he was OK. Marcos decided to stop by with his pregnant wife Linda. Linda always tried to make sure she kept contact with the whole family. For Adam this was sometimes annoying because she called constantly. Either way he knew his sister-in-law meant well therefore he put up with it.
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Things with Kaylynn were better than ever. Adam finally decided to date only her and take their relationship to a newer level. Kaylynn seemed OK with it and even comforted him when she heard about Adrienne.
Adam got a new hair cut and decided that he was going to live his life to the fullest. He did not want to take his life for granted. He decided to persuade Kaylynn to accompany him on a vacation to take his mind off of things. Kaylynn didnt want to go but finally agreed to go.
They decided to take a few days and head off to Twikki Island for some summer fun.
Adam got the best massages in the world there. He felt his stress slowly but surely slip away. This is what it felt like to live the big life. Finally Adam was able to relax a little bit.
By sundown both Adam and Kaylynn were enjoying dinner in their balcony. Kaylynn loved this trip and felt that she could live here forever. Adam agreed. It was at this time..these times where he looked at Kaylynn and thought, " I think she is the one". He was going to have to go look for a ring once they got back to Viramontes. He would propose and hopefully she would accept.
On their last day on Twikki Island they both laid out to catch some sun. Adam loved this life and Kaylynn by his side made this trip even more meaningful.
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Back at home Adam was not surprised that Linda was so concerned that she couldnt reach him. Adam explained that he went on a trip with Kaylynn. He also managed to let it slip out that he was planning on proposing to her. Marcos was happy for his brother even though he felt that he was rushing a bit much. Marcos put his reservations aside and wished Adam the best of luck when he proposed.
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Adam had it all planned out. He broke out the champagne and was getting ready to ask Kaylynn when she interrupted.
"Im so glad that you bought this champagne Adam. I wanted to give you the big news. I got a promotion in my job and well I have to relocate."
"What? Your leaving Viramontes? I thought you were set on staying here."
"I was but you know how work is. Im sure if your company asked you to move and a big promotion came with it then you would do it right?"
"Im sorry Kaylynn I just thought that you and I had a future together. I was even hoping that we could maybe get married some day."
"What? Marriage? Adam its a little soon dont you think? Besides after your sister's death it would be too rushed. I know you want to live your life to the fullest and I dont want us to get engaged just because. I like you a lot but at this point in time my career is important to me. I just hope that we can stay friends?" asked Kaylynn.
"Friends huh? Ya. Why not?" Adam replied. He touched the box in his pocket and realized that her moving away was the best thing to happen. He lied when he said he could be her friend. There was no way he would stand around and watch he be happy with some one else. He knew that she really didnt mean for them to stay friends anyway.
Time came for Kaylynn to leave Viramontes.
"Well im all packed up and my apartment has been rented out. Are you going to be OK Adam? You have my number. I really hope that we do keep in touch."
"I do have your number. Listen im sorry that I have been distant these few weeks. I wish you nothing but the best. I hope that you are happy in your new town. Take care."
"Thanks Adam. I wish you the best too."
Kaylynn left and Adam watched her get in her cab and wave goodbye. So this was it.. Adam was alone again. Well he thought, "At least I have my career."
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