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If Only Us... Chapter 2
When we went back into the common room, we found that two American couples had arrived. I bent over to whisper into Virginia's ear. "Let'... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 3
On one beautiful autumn evening, three weeks later, as we lay in our bed at the Inn, she posed a question to me that gave me a lot to thi... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 4
The next day, Saturday, I invited Virginia over for lunch. My parents were home for the day and, as we chatted during lunch, my mom... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 5
We were caught up in the social whirlwind of planning, measuring, fitting, remeasuring, and all that went with preparation for a wedding.... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 6
Virginia and I continued to slip away whenever we could find the time just to be alone and outside the maelstrom of activity surrounding ... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 7
When we got home, both sets of parents were at my house. Virginia’s parents took charge and spirited her away from me. My p... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 8
Dawn of ‘The Big Day’ broke bright and cheerful. A few clouds, a light breeze, and plenty of butterflies – in my stomach.&nbs... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 9
We left his office, turned to walk down the aisle, and went arm in arm through the front door. We stopped on the porch and then wen... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 10
At the threshold to the room I stopped and kissed the nape of her neck and then I unlocked the door and stepped back so I could bend to l... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 11
This time, seven minutes before the alarm went off, I cracked an eye open. The alarm would go off soon so I clicked it off. I... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 12
We were sitting on the compartment’s day seat with Virginia lying back against my chest when the conductor knocked and announced himsel... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 13
Virginia and I were ushered into a dining room with a table set for eight. Waiters bustled around placing napkins in our laps and f... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 14
When I woke, I really wasn’t sure how long I’d been asleep or if I even was really asleep. It must have been the clack of the W... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 15
At some point we noisily banged our way through Düsseldorf, paused for a bit, and then went upon our way to Arnhem. We were held u... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 16
We pulled into the main station at Utrecht only twenty minutes behind our scheduled arrival. Apparently, we’d made up some time.&... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 17
We went to dinner that evening down in the hotel dining room. The service was decent, but nothing to get excited about. We we... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 18
We spent the whole time next day wandering around central Amsterdam. I took scores of pictures of anything and everything. Th... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 19
We awoke to the muted sounds of traffic filtering through the curtains. It was eight in the morning of a beautiful blue day outside... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 20
The trip was uneventful except for a fine dinner in the dining car. The Maitre’d sat us at a table for four and as we were orderi... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 21
Our first evening back at ‘our’ house was pretty chaotic. We came home from the Teen Club around seven and collapsed into easy ... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 22
Life continued for Virginia and me. We attended dinners at our parent’s and friend’s houses, went shopping downtown, and contin... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 23
Virginia opened her eyes, saw me standing there, and lifted her free arm towards me. I rushed over and kissed her on the forehead, ... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 24
Virginia was discharged from the hospital three days later. We carefully swaddled Marie into her blankets and tucked her into her c... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 25
Seven weeks later, neither Virginia nor I could stand it any longer. It seemed as if every night and every morning I would wake up ... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 26
Ten days later, after Virginia had seen her Gynecologist again, she came home that afternoon all smiles. I had just arrived from wo... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 27
Life moved on. The three of us settled down into a routine where alternate mornings either Virginia or I would get up and see to Ma... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 28
There was one very humorous event which occurred that involved Virginia and a new guy in school. He had arrived in mid-term from th... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 29
As June approached everyone got ready for final exams and graduation. We had survived high school! Three couples, one of whic... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 30
Three weeks to the day Claus called me and said the apartment was ready for us. I thanked him and turned to Virginia.
“We hav... Read Chapter
If Only Us... Chapter 31
Soon, too soon, it came time for my family to leave also. Virginia and I helped pack their household goods too. We ended up w... Read Chapter
