Chapter 42

Jeff pulled out a few boxes from the garage to start packing Corinne's
things in. He turned on the radio, not really feeling like listening
to anything that would remind him of Corinne he stayed away from their
usual alternative stations and went to an old school 80's to 90's
station.

He went to his fridge and got out a few beers, opening one and taking
a large swallow.

"She never liked beer." He thought to himself. He began packing her
clothes, and then started walking around the house finding a few small
pieces of decoration she had put out. Each time he wrapped a frame
that contained a picture of them, he could feel his heart tightening.
All of a sudden a faintly familiar song began to play on the radio. It
was Bon Jovi's "Always".

This Romeo is bleeding.

But you can't see his blood.

It's nothing but some feelings

that this old dog kicked up.

It's been raining since you left me

now I'm drowning in the flood.

You see I've always been a fighter

But without you I give up.

Now I can't sing a love song

like the way it's meant to be.

Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore

but baby, that's just me.

And I will love you, baby - Always

And I'll be there forever and a day - Always

I'll be there till the stars don't shine.

Till the heavens burst and

the words don't rhyme.

And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind

and I'll love you - Always.

Now your pictures that you left behind

Are just memories of a different life

Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry

One that made you have to say goodbye

What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair

To touch your lips, to hold you near.

When you say your prayers try to understand

I've made mistakes, I'm just a man.

When he holds you close, when he pulls you near

When he says the words you've been needing to hear

I'll wish I was him 'cause those words are mine

To say to you till the end of time.

Yeah, I will love you baby - Always

And I'll be there forever and a day - Always.

If you told me to cry for you. I could

if you told me to die for you. I would.

Take a look at my face

there's no price I won't pay.

To say these words to you.

Well, there ain't no luck

In these loaded dice.

But baby if you give me just one more try

we can pack up our old dreams.

And our old lives

we'll find a place where the sun still shines.

And I will love you, baby - Always

And I'll be there forever and a day - Always

I'll be there till the stars don't shine.

Till the heavens burst and

the words don't rhyme.

And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind

and I'll love you - Always

As he packed the last picture frame he closed his eyes as the song
played on. He knew then that he couldn't just let her go. He pulled
out a pen and some paper and began to write her a letter.

Corinne,

I know this letter is probably useless by now. But I just can't let
this be the end of this. I love you so much. I know that I always
will. I understand that you have to do what's best for your career.
Even though it hurts that you're going to be so far away, I want to
try. I know I never really told you about Beth, but I thought she was
the love of my life for almost five years. I almost married her but
like I told you she only wanted me for my money. Even knowing all that
about her motives, I still couldn't stop thinking about her and loving
her. It wasn't until I met you that I realized that what I felt for
her wasn't really love. That I had just gotten comfortable with our
relationship and had been in that relationship for so long that I was
scared about what I would do without it. Only you could make me forget
her. And only you have made me realize what love really is. I love
you. Forever. And if I have to fly to London every single weekend to
prove that to you I will. Please call me when you get this letter, you
know where I'll be.

Love,

Jeff

He had just closed the envelope when the doorbell rang. He placed it
on the table near the door before opening. As he opened the door, the
wind blew in and blew the letter behind the table, falling into a
basket of old newspapers that he kept there for the fireplace.

"Jeff!" A woman's voice called out.

Jeff blinked as the rain fell outside. The lightning seemed to frame
the woman's figure. He could feel his heart beating, could hear his
heart pounding in his ears. As he neared closer he realized who it
was.

"Beth?"

The End Ummmm...so what do you think????

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