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to Cambridge for home football games and Derrick coming down to NYU after the football season was over, we were lucky to see each other at least once a month.
    A light off beat tapping noise comes from the hallway and I can only imagine the games this man is willing to play. He just loves to make me crazy. I pretend not to hear anything and continue getting myself ready. Then it hits me that he might be here with his parents. With that thought I bust a move and head for the door. I sure as hell don’t want to piss off Rose and Bud.
    I’m so glad they are all here for me today. Fortunately for both our families Derrick and my graduation ceremonies were scheduled a week apart. This gives us the opportunity to have everyone in New York this weekend and then everyone back in Massachusetts for Derrick’s graduation next week.
    “Well hello there Angel, you look breathtaking as usual.” Derrick says coming through the doorway and kissing me on the cheek.
    He looks absolutely delicious in his black suit. I want to jump in his arms and swing my legs up around his hips, but with his parents following behind I don’t think that would be too appropriate.
    “Yes she does look absolutely beautiful, congratulations Chloe. We’re so proud of you.” Rose says pulling me in for a hug.
    “Thank you so much for being here today. It’s amazing to have both of our families in New York this weekend.”
    “Are you ready Chloe, because we don’t want you being late to your graduation breakfast? We told Bryce and Teresa we’d get you there on time.” Bud says.
    “Dad chill, we have plenty of time to make it to the restaurant.” Derrick says trying to calm his dad down.
    Derrick’s parents are great. They’ve always been very welcoming of me and our relationship.
    “Don’t worry Bud, I promise I won’t make us late. I just need to finish a few things and then we can go.”
    “Chloe love, do you need any help in there?” Derrick asks.
    “Please Derrick let the poor girl get herself ready.” Rose says holding onto Derrick’s shoulder.
    “Mom, I haven’t seen my girl in weeks. I need to take advantage of all the time I have with her.”
    “It’s okay Rose. I missed him too. He can come help me apply my makeup if he wants.” I say with a giggle.
    “Yes! Thanks Angel, let’s do this.” Derrick says clasping his hands together.
    Derrick is such a dork, he’ll do just about anything to get some alone time with me.
    After much trial and error with the supporting hands and lips of Derrick, I’m able to apply and reapply my lipstick only five times before leaving my bathroom. Finally we’re able to make our way back to his parents and not be late meeting my family for breakfast.
    Breakfast with the Taylor and Peters families is a good time as always. It’s great having all of us in one room. I can only imagine how things will be when we gather like this with a family of our own. Chloe and I’ve been talking about marriage since before we left for college so it really isn’t a question of if I’ll propose, it’s more like when.
    After breakfast we make our way over to the college. Our families head into the stadium to take their seats and I go with Chloe to find a few of her friends who she’ll be sitting with for the ceremony.
    I’ve met her roommates and friends during the times I came down to visit her in New York so I feel like part of their inner circle. Everyone seems to be excited about graduation and moving on with their careers, but I can tell Chloe is not one hundred percent into the conversation.
    I rub my hand up and down the back of her graduation gown and give her a kiss on the cheek.
    She turns to look at me with those big brown eyes and I see a hint of sadness.
    “You okay love?” I ask pulling her into an embrace.
    “Yeah, I’m good. I just wish I had things lined up like the girls do. Everyone else seems to have landed a permanent job with their internships or found something else. I’ve got