Remember Me, Darling

Remember Me Darling (20)

Chapter 20

*Van POV*

Debbie left with Veronica, so I called Frank to come over.

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"Frank."

"Hello, Van. May I come in?"

"Well..."

"I'll take that as a yes."

"You wanted to talk to me?"

"Yes, look I- She's not here, is she?"

"Who? Veronica?"

"No, the Queen."

"Well, I'm not so sure about the Queen, but I know Veronica isn't here."

"Ok, good. Look, I know we aren't too fond of each other. But I really want to try with Veronica. I know I was stupid for leaving her, and I've regretted it since day one. I should've never have-"

I could feel my blood boil with anger the more I heard him go on about him and Veronica.

"So, what? Are you asking for my permission?"

"Well, no. I'm telling you that I'm going to carry this whole thing out with Veronica. I like her. A lot. And I don't want to lose her again. I just want to make sure we are on the same page here."

"And, presume she remembers about you two. What are you going to do then?"

"We'll cross that bridge when we get to it, but for now, I'm going out with Veronica. And there will be nothing, NOTHING, you can do to stop me, Charles Van Johnson."

No one ever calls me by my first name unless its serious. Hell, V never even called me by my first name! Maybe I should give this man some credit.

"Alright, alright. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. And I promise I won't get in between you two. But I swear on her life, Frank, if anything happens, and she gets hurt, I will find you. And it will not be pretty."

"I told you before, Johnson, I don't take well to threats."

"Oh, really? I thought you'd be used to it by now. I mean, with you and the mafia and everything."

"YOU SON OF A BITCH. YOU KNOW THAT ISN'T TRUE."

He basically had my throat at this point.

"WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT."

"IM GONNA.... Nothing. I'm not gonna do anything. I'm gonna let you see thing out."

"What?"

"You'll get to see her in MY arms, I'LL be the one kissing her, I'LL be the one she thinks about at night, not you Van. Not you."

"Get out of my house. Now."

"Fine, but remember what I said. I will be with her."

"I SAID GET OUT."

"Bye."

What he just said just tore the insides out of me. He's right. I won't be the one she's drooling over each day. I won't be able to call her mine. I've never felt real heartbreak before. But I'm pretty sure i'm feeling it now.

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*Debbie POV*

Veronica and I had a wonderful time catching up. Jack had met up with us after he was done shooting his movie for the day. Jack and her really hit it off too! I'm happy she's remembering. I don't know what I'd do without her. Jack left after a while because he had a benefit or something to go to, so that have me and Veronica some time to shop. And when I say shop, I mean SHOP.

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When we walked in, I couldn't believe what I saw. Van, he was sitting there. He look like he'd just seen a ghost. Not just that, but, kind of...sad too. Not just the normal sad, but depressed.

"Van?"

"Oh, hi Debbie. Hi, V."

"Hi, Van! You know, I really like Jack! He's super nice!" Veronica had piped up.

"Yes, I know. You've met him before and said the same thing."

"Oh, I have? Well, looks like some things don't change after all!"

"Van, may I speak to you in the other room?"

"Yeah, hold on." He walked over to Veronica, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and took her bags from our amazing shopping adventure to the counter.

"Ok, what's up?"

"What's happened with you and Frank?"

"Nothing, ok. Nothing. We're both on the same page about her. He's gonna date her, and I'm just going to sit back and watch it all fall to pieces when she remembers what they had before her accident. It's just something he said to me that shook me up. I'm fine, though, I'm fine."

"Van, you're not fine. What did he say?"

"He'll be the one that's she crazy about, that will be in her arms, that will be hers to call 'mine.' I'm just hurt Debbie. I have to hold my feelings back, AGAIN. Well, you know."

"You need to try, Van. She'll remember with time."

"Forget all this time! I could be gone tomorrow and she could never remember! I need to tell her Debbie!"

"No, Van! You can't tell her! Just, please, try. For her."

"God damn. I love her, Debbie. I can't do this anymore. I need to tell her."

Little did he know that Veronica had walked in and was standing behind him.

"I don't think you have to..."

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****AUTHORS NOTE

hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated. I really did try in DC but it didn't work out so I'm doing it now!

I know it isn't that long, but it does have a lot of drama and stuff in it, so hopefully it's good.

I can't believe how many read this had! Last time I checked(before I left for Washington) it only had 30-something, and now it has like 90! So thanks guys!

Love you guys-

MG xx