Remember Me, Darling

Remember Me, Darling (23)

Chapter 23

*Veronica POV* 

The brunch between Frank and I actuall worked out quite well. We talked most of the time and had a laugh here or there nd we got home right at the same time Van did. 

"Veronica, may I have a word with you please?"

"Of course, hold on Frank.. Ok, what's wrong?"

"What is he doing here?"

"Who? Frank? Well, he took me out for some brunch and then he wanted to take me out to dinner, but I told him that we were going to the house. But he insisted he come with, and you know how it is with him Van. He won't take no for an answer."

"Great. Just great."

"Why? Is there something wrong?"

"No, it's just that... Oh, nevermind."

"Um, ok."

"Well, we should be going now, right Frank?"

"Of course. Veronica can come with me."

'Oh yes, of course she's going with you. Why wouldn't she?"

I could sense some tension between the two of them, but I didn't understand it. I guess, what I didn't undertsnad is what just happened.

"Van, let's go."

"Fine."

*

It was an awkward drive to "my" house with Frank, but once we got there...Wow.

I have a huge house! It wasn't like a castle, but it also wasn't an apartment. It was basically square, but modern looking. There are 3 floors: the upstairs, main floor, and the basement. Simple. But they dind't look so simple. Everything was so rich-looking. I may not own a castle, but I sure live like a queen!            Wow, that sounded concieted. 

My backyard was even larger. I had an inground pool that was shaped like a piano! My backyard had steps that you go down and it leads you to this sitting area/patio thatgives you the perfect view of California and all it's beauty. 

I almost forgot the other two were ith me until Van spoke up.

"So, I'm guessing you like the house?"

"Absolutely ador eit! I can't believe I live here!"

"I can. I've only been here 20 times. Don't worry, Veronica. You'll remember those nights."

"Yeah, I'm not so sure that's the only thing she'll remember."

Frank glared at him after that. I still don't get it. 

"V, darling, why don't you go up and pack some more things to bring over. I know you probably want to stay here after seeing it like it's the first time again, but you need to stay with me until you can remember everything fully. Doctors orders." I could see Frank give him a look.

"Ok, I'll be back down pronto."

*

*Van POV*

Once I saw V go upstairs, I figured me and Frank were in the clear. 

"You fool! Why would you encourage her to remeber those things?! She's gonna put 2 and 2 together and realize you left her!"

"Van, why are you so interested  in what I'm doing? Besides, it's all part of the plan."

"What plan?"

"You know, the one to get Veronica back. Once she remembers, she's gonna get sad and cry and whatnot, but then, once she sees how hard I'm trying to get her back, she's going to realize how much I really care for her. She'll have no choice but to take me back."

'You bastard. You're taking this all as a sick joke." 

"Van, my friend, you wouldn't know a joke if it bit you on the nose."

"That might be the case, but at least a know a joke from a person's life." 

"Van, it's like you're obsessed with her!"

"No, Frank. I'm not obsessed. I'm trying to protect her from people like you. People who don't care about other pople's life or how it might affect them in the future. You think you're all tough and mighty because she forgot, so that might give you another chance. You're sadly mistaken if you think that's being 'obsessive'. No, my dear boy, it's a little something called love. And you, Frank, wouldn't know love if it bit you on the nose."

"Oh, so you love Veronic now? Is that what you're saying?"

"Don't get me wrong, it's not like I fell in love with her yesterday. I always loved Veronica. I just haven't told you. I've told her, though. But it was before the accident."

"....is all of this true?"

My heart sank when I realized who's voice that was.

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***AUTHORS NOTE

HEY GUYS, ok sorry i didnt upate last weekend but i was busy on saturday and then i was sick on sunday, which was also mothers day and i felt so bad because me and my mom didn't get to do anything. im pretty sure i had food poisoning. 

ok what i really want to talk about what today is. May 14, 2013. 15 years ago today, Frank Sintra died. today was a reallly solemn day for me because, honestly, Frank is one of my heroes. I don't know where i'd be without him. His music always lifts my spirits. It kind of sucks to know he's gone and cannever come back, but i'd rather him be gone than feel the pain he was in during the last years of his life. Ok, I know you all want to just finish up here, so I shall conclude this chapter with this. Frank, I love you and I hope heaven is good. Save a seat for me in the audience up there. Oh, nd ay hi to my grandparents for me! RIP

-LOVE YOU GUYS WITH ALL MY HEART

MG xx