A Bond Never Broken

Prologue

"God, help me please, but for God's sake baby I will stay!" I pushed on, trying to have one reason not to go.

Caroline shook her head. "No, I'm sorry." She wiped away the tears trailing down her cheeks. "You have to go. You're meant to be an artist. I can't hold you back from your dreams!"

I pulled her into a hug, holding on as tightly as Caroline would allow, afraid that if I let go too soon, I would have to leave. Leave and not turn back. Leave with out Caroline. Leave without the love of my life.

"But, Caroline, I could never go on without you. My mind would never be focused on anything other than you." I pleaded.

"No, Luke," she said with a hint of anger. She pulled back from the embrace. "No buts about this. You need to go. I can't be the one to hold you back."

I looked Caroline over, taking in how beautiful she was even if her hair was array and her makeup all blotchy. I knew that she was, in fact, the most gorgeous woman I had ever seen. I couldn't go on without her.

"But what if I want you to be the one to hold me back?" I persisted, growing more and more anxious as the seconds slipped away.

Caroline bit her lip and clenched her fist, trying to hold back more sobs. "Luke, if I say the word stay, I know damn well that you will and that can't happen."

Caroline cupped my face with her hands, pulling my head down and placing a passionate kiss on my lips. The sparks really went off and we rested our heads on the other's foreheads.

"Luke," she whispered. "I love you. Please don't ever forget that, baby. Be happy when you move on. Go find a girl that makes your life a living wonderland and makes your eyes light up with the sound of her name. A girl who completes you." She backed up and looked me in the eyes, this time allowing more tears to fall. "We have a bond that shall never be broken. Too much love was shared for it to break."

Caroline ushered me out the door and stood in the door frame. I hugged her once more, finally realizing there was nothing I could do to make her let me stay.

Her eyes were filled with resent and sorrow. "Luke, I do want you to stay, I really do. I just can't let you waste your talent and be selfish, making you stay. You were born to be an entertainer and I want to see you on my television screen and hear your name being spoken on every street corner. Do that for me."

I wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled slightly. "If I can't stay, I'll do that for you. I promise you you'll hear about me again. I love you Caroline."

"I love you too Luke."

I turned and went to my pick up truck which was already loaded with my bags. I hopped in and started the engine, slamming my hands on the steering wheel. There was no way in hell I could go on with out her. She was the reason my life was a living wonderland. She was the reason my eyes light up at the mention of her name. She was the woman who completed me. No other woman could ever fill the void I'll have for the rest of my life. I promise myself never to love someone again.

I turned and looked at the college dormitory and let my eyes land on the door where Caroline's dorm was. She was no longer standing in the doorway, wishing me a good bye. I wiped the tear that had gently fallen away and backed out of the parking lot.

That was the last time I'll see Caroline Boyer again I'm sure. But one thing is true, just as she said, we have a bond.

A bond that will never be broken.