Remember Me, Darling

Remember Me Darling (16)

Chapter 16

*Veronica POV*

My nurse, Maureen, came to wake me up at 11:30 am. She helped me get dressed and everything. I was finally ready when Van walked in the room.

"Hey sweetie. Are you ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

"Ok. Now, there's something I need to tell you. There's going to be alot of people outside the hospital with cameras and they're going to be yelling alot of questions towards you. Don't listen to them. Just keep your head down, and when you get to the car, climb in and don't look back. I'm going to take seperate cars because there are still some papers I need to sign for you, but I'll see you out."

"Alright.. But who's here that all of those people are here? Is it someone famous?"

"You could say that.."

"Oh! I wonder who! Ummm, Cary Grant? No, he's still fairly young.. Fred Astaire?!"

"No, darling. Just make sure you get all your stuff."

";Okay..."

*

"You're gonna need these."

The nurse gave me a pair of sunglasses to wear as I walked out. I'm not sure why, there were rain clouds all over and there wasn't one ray of sunlight out. When I was wheeled outside, I soon learned why.

There were men in all areas of my vision with large cameras snapping pictures of me, asking me questions.

"Veronica, do you remember anything?"

"Veronica! When will you be back to work?"

"Ms. LeRoy! We saw Van enter this hospital earlier. Is there any connection there?"

"Are you and Van Johnson Hollywood's new couple?"

That last question got me by surprise. Hollywood? NEW couple? How did they know so much about me? How did they know so much about Van?

I need to get to the bottom of this.

*

*Van POV*

"She's in the car already?"

"Yeah. I had the guy bring her to my house. I don't want her alone just yet."

"Makes sense."

"Ok, I'm gonna head out. I signed everything for her, so she should be good. I'll call tomorrow to make another appointment for her."

"Bye Van."

"Bye, Schilling."

"Oh, and Van?"

"Yes?"

"Take care of her."

*

"VERONICA, IM HOME."

"I'm in the living room, I think!"

"Hey, babe."

"Van, what did the paparazzi mean by 'are you and Van Johnson Hollywood's new couple?' Are we really dating?"

Crap, Van. THINK OF SOMETHING. Oh, oh. I got it!

"Wait.. You didn't know I was kidding?"

"What?"

"I was kidding. Jesus, I'm so sorry. If this was before the accident, you would've just laughed. I'm so sorry. I need to get it through my head that you aren't going to be the same.. Well for a little while that is."

"Van, do you think I'll remember everything?"

"Well, I sure as hell hope so!"

"Do you remember how we first met?"

"Darling, come here. I'll tell you."

I took her in my arms. She looked beautiful in her oversized USC sweatshirt and Pink yogas. I just want to freeze this moment in time. Our bodies are perfectly entwined with each other. Her head is on my chest. She's perfect.

"So, here's how it all started..."

I'm going to have to tell her that she's an actress in order for this story.

*FLASHBACK*

"Ok, you take a left at the second to last row of lots. Then go straight for about 5 lots then take another right, and you'll be at his office."

"Um, ok thanks.."

"No problem!"

"Sorry, sir, what did you say your name was?"

"Danny. Danny Kaye. Nice to meet you!"

"Yes, right back at you."

What a weird man. I didn't understand a single thing he uttered towards me.

*

I'm pretty sure I'm lost.

"Excuse me, miss. Miss, excuse me. MISS."

I started running after her. I need directions to this man's office, or I'll be late! She stopped dead in her tracks and I ended up running right into her. She was carrying a bunch of papers, so of course when I bumped into her they went flying everywhere. I don't have time to pick these all up! Ugh, I don't want to be rude though.

"Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry! Here, let me help you."

"No, no, it's quite alr-"

We locked eyes. She had the most beautiful green eyes.

"Quite alright."

She had the most perfect smile, too.

"No, I insist."

"Well, then, if you insist.."

"Yes I do!"

"I'm sorry, what did you say your name was?"

"I haven't said that yet, But while we're on the subject, I'm Van Johnson. And you are?"

"I'm Veronica LeRoy."

"Well, Veronica, nice to meet you!"

"Feeling's mutual!"

"I'm sorry, but do you know where Mr. Loew's office is?"

"Right around the corner."

"You're a life saver. Oh! Before I leave, here's my phone. Put your number in it."

"Well, if you insist."

"Yes, yes. I insist!"

"I'll call you later, but for now I've got to go!"

"Goodbye, Mr. Johnson!"

"Call me, Van!"

*END FLASHBACK*

"Wow, who knew that little incident could lead up to this point."

"What do you mean, V?"

"Well, here we are, sitting on your couch, god only knows how many years later, and we're still bestfriends to this day. We had a bump in the road-actually, no, more like a crash- in the road, but we're still here."

"Hahaha! Oh, V. You kill me."

She's right. I can't imagine my life without her.

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*AUTHORS NOTE

Holy crap, I actually finished the chapter!

Well I hope you guys liked it!

Crazy stuff is planned in the coming chapters.. Be ready.

I won't be posting a lot this week because I've of soccer games but I'll definitely try!

Thanks guys for the reads so far, means a lot to me.

-MG