Chapter 8

"Lauren…please wait!" I yelled as I ran after her. She whirled around with rage in her eyes and said "Michael, I don't even want to here it. I have nothing to say to you." "Please just listen." I pleaded. "Listen? What is there left to say? I just saw you in the arms of another woman and you are telling me to listen!? I don't give a crap that she has been through hell because Michael, may I remind you that I am your wife!" she shot back. I was torn between being true to my obligations and being true to my heart. Sure, I loved Lauren but I was Sydney was so much more. What we had…what we shared was far deeper than just love…it was everything. I wasn't the kind of man who committed adultery or was unfaithful so how could I do this? My mind spun in a labyrinth of confusion as I had no clue what to do. "Obviously, you don't seem to have anything to say anymore." Lauren remarked as she glanced at my silent stance. "Im going to spent the night at my parent's. You have a lot to think about I presume. Call me when you have decided on what it is that you want, otherwise don't bother calling at all" she said as she walked away from me.

I had absolutely no clue about what I was going to do but all I could think about at that instant was getting back to Sydney to make sure she was doing ok. I went back to her hospital room and quietly opened the door so I wouldn't wake her up in case she was sleeping. I nearly dropped to the ground with shock and worry when I was greeted only by an empty bed. Oh god…oh god…please let her be ok. I felt despondent and all thoughts of Lauren vanished as I was consumed with worry for Sydney. I raced back home to grab my things so I could begin searching for her. I was prepared to search the whole of LA if it was necessary. I just couldn't lose her again. My heart would not be able to take it. Just as I was about to leave, something drew me towards the study. When I stepped inside, I noticed a small blue box on my desk along with a note. Sydney…….I gently slid the note out and opened it, recognizing her familiar handwriting immediately.

Dearest Vaughn,

My life has been filled with very few happy moments….the happiest have been with you. I just couldn't leave without letting you know that. Tomorrow's a very special day for us. It's the day we met, remember? Ill never forget that day when you showed me your fathers watch and finally revealed how you felt…although not directly. But words were never necessary with us were they? Just one look into your eyes said more that a million words ever could. Your heart may have stopped that day Vaughn, but that was the day my heart started to beat-that was the day my life began. Through all the hell and misery and pain, you're what kept me alive. Every single second I spent with you, I will cherish for the rest of my life. I don't blame you Vaughn. You couldn't just mourn my death forever and I understand that but that doesn't make it hurt any less. You have obligations that you have to stand by and I don't want to make things more difficult for you by staying. So that's why I have to leave-for your sake and mine. Because the more I see you, the more ill know that you'll never be mine again and it will kill me, Vaughn. Please don't come looking for me coz you wont find me. Its better this way. Send my father my love and tell him ill be alright. Carry on with your life Vaughn…t without me. Just know that that im safe and that wherever I go, whatever I do, ill always love you. More that you could ever know.

All My Love,

Sydney

P.S The watch in the box is for you. Set your heart by it once again. This time, it won't stop.

By the time I had finished reading her letter; my face was soaked with tears. I took the box in my hand and opened it to find a watch remarkably similar to the one my father had given me. Reading what was written on the back, I felt my heart stop again.

Sydney & Vaughn

  A Love So Rare

        1/10

When I turned the watch back over, I realized where my destiny lay because the watch had stopped once again.

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