Apart By More Than Words
Chapter 38
The question of whether we can fight fate will always remain a mystery.
"I was thinking we should move." "This place has been great."
"But it's only really for one person." "With us getting married and everything." "We need a home." Nate said looking to her.
"I completely agree with that idea." Serena said back to him.
As they continued their breakfast.
The memory of her words lingering in his memory.
While they finished up. And he paused then looked into her eyes.
Unsure if he wanted to bring up anything.
That would disrupt their peaceful morning.
She turned to him and looked into his eyes.
Removing her head from his chest taking her hand from his.
As the two of them laid comfortably on the couch.
Enjoying the presence of the other.
As she started to speak.
Her eyes on him.
Smiling. As she spoke.
"What is it.?" "I know you want to ask me something."
"So go right ahead.?" "You have my full attention."
Serena said as she looked in his eyes.
"The recent talk about kids we had." "You had said."
"You wanted me to have something of you to remember you by."
"And I just can't stop seeing your face."
"And wondering what you really meant by those words."
"When I tried to bring up the other day you started to bring up."
"The wedding so I turned my focus to that." "I need some clarification."
"Why would you say that as if you're not going to be around.?"
Nate asked her.
They're eyes locked.
He noticed tears welling up." "In her eyes."
"It's a touchy subject you for me given everything." "That has happened."
Serena said as she attempted to change the direction of the conversation.
"Audrey is looking more like Blair every day."
"And Henry is such a little gentleman."
"And so protective over her." "It is the cutest thing." Serena said smiling. As she remembered witnessing their bond first hand.
How it reminded her. Of her brother and herself in their younger years.
"There is definitely more to it than that." Nate said as he faced her again.
"Fine we'll talk about it." "Eventually in matter of years."
"I'm going to die." "And I just want you to prepare yourself."
"Time will go by quicker than we would ever imagine."
"And you're going to wish you never agreed to any of this."
Serena said as she looked at him.
"We can't think so negatively." "Every case is different."
"You are going to be okay." "I regret nothing when it comes to you."
"You've been strong for me." "This time I have to be the one to keep you."
"Motivated and positive and in a good mindset." "Who cares what the odds say." "You are fearless." "The strongest person I know."
"I fall more in love with you by the day." "Let's not focus."
"On the what if let's just enjoy the right now."
Nate said to her as he took her hand.
"We have house shopping to do." Nate said happily.
As they walked over to the computer.
Sometime later
"He can't even utter the words Chuck." Serena told him.
As they roasted marshmallows outside.
While kids finished setting up their sleeping bags for a night of camping.
In their backyard.
"S." "He loves you so much."
"He doesn't want to even think about the possibility of you being gone."
"And I understand that I have my own feelings in regards to all of this."
"But let me tell you now."
"We are here for you both."
"As much and anytime you need it."
Chuck said to her. Taking her in his arms.
"Thank you brother." Serena said as she hugged him back.
They continued to talk and enjoy the innocence of the kids.
And the warmth of the fire around them.
Ending the night with scary stories.
As Serena quietly kissed the kids' goodbye.
And walked out to her car. Hugging Chuck goodbye."
As he walked her out. While she paused at the front.
Of her car door. Turning to him.
So, they were face to face.
"I have a question to ask you." Serena said to him.
"Sure ask away." Chuck said back to her.
"I was wondering if you would walk me down the aisle."
"At the wedding.?" Serena asked him.
Emotion now visible on his face.
"I would be honored Serena." Chuck said.
"Thanks Chuck." Serena said squeezing his hand.
While she got into her car. And he watched her take off.
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