Apart By More Than Words
Chapter 11
They say the universe has a great sense of humor. That sometimes having your dreams come true can feel like a nightmare. Because getting what you want always come with strings attached
Flashback
"Hello?" Serena said.
"Hey Serena. It's me Nate."
"I just wanted to call and apologize to you for not reaching back out." "After reading your texts and hearing your voicemails and rereading your letters." "I didn't know how to respond and make it sound believable and without hurting you anyone than I already had with my complete disconnect and then everything with Jenny. Nate said as he took a breath. Then continued. "I love you." "But I think maybe you were right and true love is just a myth." He said as his voice broke.
Serena wiped her eyes. "No Nate I was wrong." "I love you too." "I know it's real and that is only because of you." Serena said as she heard the dial tone ring in her ear. Nate had hung up and hadn't heard anything she had said.
The phone falling to her lap as she threw her phone against the wall watching it shatter in front of her.
Present time
The church bells ring loudly. As guests walk in one by one. Taking their seats and then taking notice of the decoration and the beautiful wedding chapel that was laid out in front of them. As they waited for the wedding to begin.
Jenny
You are this close to getting the guy who choose you. And you are going to be so happy together. She had her chance now it's finally my turn. Jenny thought to herself as she took one last look at herself in the mirror.
Nate
Looking at this old photo. Brought this smile to his face and an ache in his chest. His past decisions good and bad have brought him to this day and all he knew how to do was give until there was nothing left especially when it came to love. This day being no different. As he walked out the door with his heart in his hands.
Serena
Her memories were flooding her mind with every waking moment. Standing here. Letting the sun hit her face. She looked up at the cloudless sky and then down back to earth. Resting her hand gently on the tombstone. Repeating his name in her mind as she went down the line. Laying the flowers down she had bought. "Happy early birthday Dan." She said with tears burning her eyes. As she started to speak.
"Jenny gave me the gift you left." "I needed to come here and tell you how much I regret all the stupid choices I made and the regrets I still think about to this day." "Marrying you was one of the best decisions I made." "I'm sorry for how things ended." "I blamed you for me being too afraid to live and to eaten up with guilt to move on." "You tried to fill the space in my heart but it never worked it only made me push you farther away." "I hope you were able to feel all the love that was shared at your funeral and that you are completely free and at peace. Catching up and holding on tight to our little girl." "Thank you for showing me I deserved to be loved." "I love you and I miss you." Serena said wiping her eyes.
Taking a breath as she walked away and got back into her car. Driving with the windows up. As a song filled the car. Once she got to the parking lot she parked her car and walked up the steps.
Carefully opening the door. As she sat down. Looking up. The music started to play as the bride started walking down the aisle. Her heart leaping out of her chest as her and Nate's eyes locked.
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