Juno Leopardi--Generation 2** Chapter 2

Juno Leopardi

Job: Underwater Demolitionist

Season : Winter Loan debt $0

Parents: Francisco and Monica Leopardi.

Sibilings In birth order:Juno, Otani,Ethan, quads: Beatrix, Ivan, Madeline and Rodrigo.

Juno had been hanging out with both Allyn Thomason and Jade Enriquez. Juno never wanted to be in a "love triangle" but she found herself in one. No matter how much she wanted to choose she just could not. Lately she felt that she was not as interested in Allyn (in the picture) so she invited her over to chat. For some reason she found herself picturing Jade beside her and not Allyn. She guessed that Allyn felt the same since she began the god awful conversation about dating. Allyn insisted that she wanted to seriously date Juno and become exclusive. A few weeks ago this would have been Juno's dream but now it seemed as something that had passed. In the beginning Juno strived to get a date from Allyn. Juno made a point to be anywhere Allyn might pass by. Now that she had Allyn, Juno found herself actually bored. She guessed that the thrill of the chase was actually more interesting that the actual catch.

Allyn started the conversation and explained her reasons why she wanted to be exclusive with Juno. Juno stopped her in midsentence, "Listen I know... I know that we have been dating and I see your point about being exclusive. Im sorry but I think that we should just be friends. I dont feel the need to become exclusive at this moment." Allyn responded, " I see well I wish you would have told me this before I wasted my time. I do not want to be friends with someone who just chooses to use me. Im out of here. Delete my number from your phone and have a great life."

Juno sat there starting at her door that was just slammed shut in anger. "well" she thought to herself, "I guess its better to see her attitude now than later."

* * * * *

After a few days Jade finally managed to come over and hang out a little. Jade's job in an architecture firm was taking more and more of Jade's time. Juno saw Jade and her eyes lit up. Yes this is where she belonged. She remembered when she met Jade. She saw her beautiful gold locks and thought she was so attractive. For some reason they really could not connect because of their jobs. Now everything was different. Jade had just received a promotion to master architect and that allowed her to set her own office hours. Juno and Jade managed to see each other often and developed a bond stronger than both imagined possible.

* * * * *

Juno invited her family including Jade over for dinner. This was the first time that Juno let anyone meet her family. She was excited that Jade would meet her parents and her brothers. Unfortunately the quads were unable to come over due to after school activities.

Monica liked Jade but was worried knowing that Juno had been dating two people at the same time. Was this the girl that Juno would like as a possible mate? Who knew. Otani on the other hand loved Jade. He met her and knew that she would be the perfect partner for his older sister. Francisco had no opinion yet. He just wanted his daughter and all of his children to live happily. He did however notice that his daughter was glowing.

After clearing the dishes Juno thought it was the perfect opportunity to carry out her master plan. She was nervous and surprised of herself that she was doing this. She asked Jade if she could talk to her. "Jade, I ...I have never done this. I know that we have been seeing each other but I want you to know that you mean so much to me. I want you to be part of my life today, tomorrow and always. Will you be my wife?"

Her family were stunned that Juno was actually proposing in front of them. Monica couldnt believe that she was seeing her first born actually propose and possibly getting married. Jade on her part could not believe this was happening. Sure she would have hoped to maybe discuss it prior to being asked in front of the whole Leopardi clan. Her mind began to race with reasons to say no but her heart just couldnt do it. Jade never felt for anyone the way she felt for Juno. With her voice trembiling Jade replied, "Juno, Of course I will marry you."

* * * * *

Now that she was a finacee and had a fiancee Juno decided to make sure to be in top shape. She jumped on the treadmill and forced herself to work out. She hated exercise but at the same time wanted to look awesome for her special day. She still could not believe that she was getting married!

* * * * *

All was not rosy in Juno's world. One night while sleeping she awoke to russiling noise coming from her living room. She got up and peeked to her door. She did not like what she saw. There he was all dressed in black and stealing all her stuff!!! She closed the door and dialed 911 to report the burglary. I guess the cops in Viramontes are not that reliable because this burglar got away. Juno filed the insurance policy which was denied due to having no security alarm system in place.

* *** * *

Jade was there to console Juno's loss of personal belongings. "Hey relax everything will be OK. Its not the end of the world that you cant get reimbursed for your things."said Jade. "I know. Oh well the good thing is that a. we can buy new things that meet both of our tastes. and b. its our wedding day. Today you will be Mrs. Leopardi." "Your so lucky that I am taking your last name. Either way I love my new name, Jade Enriquez-Leopardi. It sound wonderful. I love you Juno. I just hope that we can be happy together." "We can and will be. As long as we both strive to make this marriage work then it will. I love you too Jade."

They decided to have a simple marriage at the apartment. They recited their vows in front of Juno's family and some friends of the newlyweds. Juno still could not believe that she was married. Jade also could not believe that she was now Mrs. Enriquez-Leopardi.

Hopefully the future for them will be filled brightly filled with various joyous moments.