Roscoe, being quite resourceful, had fitted the tricycle with winter tires and powerful LED headlights, perfect for mountain driving.
Though it appeared simple, this tricycle was as costly as a mid-range car and was fully equipped for safety.
Roscoe had chosen this modest tricycle for their mountain journeys.
Today, however, luck was not on their side. Even the best vehicles could have problems, and their tricycle broke down halfway home.
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Stepping out to inspect it, Roscoe found the battery had likely frozen due to the cold.
With no choice, he helped Nicole out, and they started to walk home.
It was many miles from their house, much too far for Nicole to walk.
Though Roscoe had taken good care of her, her body wasnt up for such a long journey.
Roscoe stooped down and said, Nicole, climb on. Ill carry you.
Realizing the distance still ahead, Nicole refused, Its okay. I can walk for a bit. Ill let you know when I cant continue.
No, its too slippery with the snow. Just hop on. Roscoe stayed low, waiting. Turning to Nicole, he challenged, What, dont you think I can handle it? I am a man, after all.
He spoke playfully, his eyes twinkling with youthful mischief.
Roscoe was well-mannered and handsome, and at times, his youthful side showed through. Nicole surmised had he been from a simple family, he might have been living a content life with a wife and parents.
Sadly, he belonged to the Watts family, and unluckily, he had come across her
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Without warning, Roscoe straightened up and lifted Nicole into his arms, causing her to instinctively cling to him, exclaiming, Hey! What are you doing? Put me down.
Since you wont let me carry you on my back, Ill hold you in my arms all the way home, my princess, Roscoe playfully teased with a smile, his handsome face glowing in the snowy scenery.
Nicoles cheeks warmed. Though younger, Roscoes flirtations often caught her off guard. She didnt feel much Like the older sister in these moments. It seemed she had truly found the right person
Clinging to him, she whispered, If you get tired, Ill get down.
I wont get tired! Roscoe spoke with a voice full of strength and clarity, showing no signs of weariness. Nicky, Im overjoyed. Youre here with me, and well soon live with Austin. Thank you for making my dreams come true
Nicole felt a warmth in her heart. Roscoes actions and words had constantly reassured her that she was not a burden to him. In his view, she was his dream, his future, his everything
For someone often shadowed by pessimism, meeting someone as bright and hopeful as Roscoe felt like finding a life raft in a frozen abyss. One would be determined to hold on tightly.
As Nicole rested her head on his shoulder, the tears that fell from her eyes were still warm. Meeting Roscoe was the most fortunate event of her life.
Nicky, can you promise me something? Roscoe suddenly asked.
What is it?