Chapter 9

Lauren

Michael still hasn't called yet. Something at the back of my mind is telling me he probably isn't going to. I can't believe he is choosing that wretch over me. Sydney Bristow did the world a huge favor when she left it…and when she came back…..she ruined everything. She broke my marriage, made my job difficult and ruined my life. I swear I am going to make her pay somehow. She is not going to get away with this with MY husband. And I know exactly what to do. "Hello….director Lindsay? Yes, I have some information regarding Sydney Bristow. I understand. I'll have her brought in immediately." I reported and then hung up the phone. I smile to myself knowing that once we brought her in, she would probably never see daylight again.

Vaughn

I stood alone at the pier-the place where I realized I had lost my heart to Sydney forever-and looked out across the open horizon remembering all the moments I had spent with her. Those moments were the best times of my life because when I was with her, I felt complete. I had searched the whole of LA and contacted every possible person imaginable but had only hit dead ends. Was Sydney truly lost to me? Would I ever get her back? Without her I was just and empty void, a man without a soul….nothing. Suddenly, it struck me. If Sydney loved me as much as I knew she did, there was only one place she would go. One place that held just as much meaning as the warehouse and the pier. The place where I was planning to pledge myself to her forever and propose to her. It was our place-Santa Barbara.

Sydney

I sat alone at the vast beach of Santa Barbara and watched the sunrise before me. The cooling breeze, salty air and soft sounds of birds in the distance all heightened my senses to my picturesque surroundings, yet I could only think about one person. All the beauty around me felt meaningless without Vaughn. I turned my attention to y feat in the sand, trying to stop thinking of him. The waves hit the shore each time and rose to meet my cold feet. I missed him soo much. All I could do was imagine him next to me, holding me close. Imagine myself resting my head on his shoulder and simply breathing in his scent. I sighed just thinking about how much every part of me ached for him. I loved him so much it actually hurt. How could I go on without ever seeing him again? The usual stream o tears had already begun flowing from my eyes. I had never been a depressed person…until now. Just then I sensed a presence behind me. I knew it was him. Somehow, Vaughn and I shared this connection that every time he walked into a room, I could sense him even before seeing him. And even after two years, that's didn't change. I knew he was there….but I didn't turn around.

Vaughn

My car screeched to a halt outside Santa Barbara's hotel and I headed for the reception. "Is there anyone by the name of Bristow checked in here?" I asked the receptionist. "Im sorry sir, there is no one here by that name." she replied. I turned away disappointedly but something inside me told me to enquire again but using a different name. "What about Vaughn?" I tried again hopefully. She patiently looked through her records and replied," yes sir, there is a young woman here by that name. I believe she is at the beach sir." I muttered a quick thank you and headed to the beach. After walking for awhile, I finally found her. She was sitting alone staring blankly ahead. The sun beckoned through her soft brown hair and cast a radiant glow on her face, making her even more beautiful than ever. I just stood perplexed at how amazing she looked. It was then that I noticed her tears glistening in the sun as well. I had caused her that pain and I despised myself for it. I promised myself that I would never, EVER make her hurt again and reached into my pocket, took out the watch and began walking toward her.

Hey guys…im incredibly sorry I took this long to update. Life has been so hectic. Please review soon and I promise the next chap will be up really really soon!