Remember Our Love

Chapter 3: Memory Lane

Jack's P.O.V.

I know that she didn't mean it but it still hurt. It reminded me how hurt Laura was when I had to leave. It reminded me of every tear that came out of her eye. It reminded me on how things were before. It reminded how I thought I could forget her on the way and I'm so stupid for thinking that.

"She didn't leave me, I left her."

It's true. I remember one of the most painful memories, she was hurt and it hurt me to see her hurt especially if I was the cause. Tears were streaming down her face. It was entirely my fault. We would be still together if I didn't move. I remember when I told her I was going to move, we were both heartbroken.

~Flashback~

We just stayed all day watching movies and cuddling on the couch while eating ice cream and popcorn. This may be what a lot of couples do and it's lazy but it's one of the things I love most about our relationship. We can turn something simple and boring into something memorable and special to the both of us.

We were currently watching "Stuck in Love". It's one of my favorite movies because it talks about different scenarios where love was impossible. From a girl who just has one night stands, a guy who likes a girl but the girl has a boy friend that abuses her and an ex-husband who can't move on from his ex-wife who already moved on and remarried.

This explains how love is possible even if it seems impossible. This movie definitely gave me hope with my relationship with Laura. Like every other person, I had doubts because it was my first relationship and those never last that long. Then, I realized that I didn't want to be like other people. I wanted it to last until we're both very old and already have grandchildren.

As you can tell, I'm a major softy and a hopeless romantic inside to be honest. I forced her into watching this; she wanted to watch a horror movie. I hate horror movies because I find them disgusting. Who wants to see a person getting killed right in front of you? Not me. We polar opposites but you know the saying 'opposites attract', well the saying is true.

We were both watching the movie until she stopped it and looked at me seriously and worried at the same time. I was confused but she kissed my cheek. I thought that she was breaking up with me.

"Do you trust me?" She asks me.

"Of course, I do." I answer her truthfully. It's true though. I trust her with anything including my heart.

"Then what are you not telling me?" She asked. I think she noticed. Every time she would talk about traveling, I would always not pay attention or immediately dismiss and avoid the topic.

"I just- I can't say it." I say as I stand up and run my hands through my hair. Do you know how hard it is telling the love or your life that you're leaving for 5 years?

"Baby, what's wrong?" She asks with worry.

"I don't know how to say it." I say.

"Say what?" She asks as she stands up and approaches me. She cups my face with both of her hands. I know that I can't hide this anymore and it's only fair to let her know about it since we are in a relationship.

"I'm leaving." I say to her and look her in the eyes. I hold her hands where they are but she pulls away.

"W-what?" She says stuttering because her eyes were starting to get teary.

"I'm leaving for Britain." I say emotionless while looking down. I can't bear to look at her face.

"Why?" She asks.