Changes: A New Life Book 2

Chapter 21: He's Gone

{A:N/ So I have NO songs for this chapter because I'm actually updating in class again. #swag anyways, Today is the day. The day that Vince leaves so brace your self! Byeeee}

As I fluttered my eyes open this morning, I already saw Vince sitting up and staring at the wall. I climbed over to him and leaned on his shoulder. Neither of us said anything, so I just traced his back muscles.

"I'm leaving at 1.", he said in a boring tone.

"1?", I questioned him. "How can I tell you ALL of my goodbyes in less than 4 hours?"

"I've called Mom to get down at the airport and you'll ride back with her.", he said getting up out of bed.

"Babe.", I said. Tears already flowing towards my eyes.

"Babe!", I yelled louder and he stopped at the doorway.

"Yeah?", he said turning around.

"Are you scared to leave? To go and risk your life?", I questioned him.

"100% honest?", he asked.

"100% honest."

"I'm not scared. I'm terrified. I don't want to leave this perfect life with you. I want to be here with you forever.", he said with sympathy in his eyes. "Hopefully I don't break down in a room full of soldiers because I'm missing you so much.", he said walking toward me.

"I'm going to miss your cuddles, I'm going to miss your kisses. I'm going to miss you probably more than anyone else.", he said stroking my cheek.

"I love you.", I said before grabbing his neck, crashing his lips to mine.

In between kisses, he said, "We.....Have......Three.....Hours"

He pulled back and stared at my swollen lips.

"As much as I want to do this, I think we should do something more constructive in my last three hours.", he said towering over me.

Just the way he said 'my last three hours' made me shudder. He flipped over so we laid side by side, our shoulders touching.

"You know, if I don't make it back here. I want you to read this.", he said getting up and walking over to the dresser. He picked up a silver envelope and handed it to me.

"But only if I don't make it back.", he said cupping my face.

"Vincent don't doubt on yourself. Your going to come back.", I said.

"And these gold envelopes, you see them?", he said shoving the gold envelopes into my hands.

"There is one for when your sad, when your missing me, when your stressed and my favorite one!! When you need some love.",he exclaimed.

I stared at the envelopes, teary eyed. I texted the silver lettering of each word.

sad.
missing him.
mad.
overwhelmed.

I looked up at Vince and he gave me a small smile. "I'm going to get my uniform on."

He walked out of the room, leaving me with these gold and silver envelopes.

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I walked over to my closet to pick something out. Most of the time I was looking, I just stared off into space. Was I dreaming?

Is any of this even real? Is Vince really leaving me?

A knock on the door pushed me out of my thoughts. I turned around and saw Vince in his full uniform.

"Babe, your not even ready.", he said quietly. Tears came to my eyes, so I quickly looked away.

Why was it so hard for me to talk to him?

He walked over to my closet and picked out a blue summer dress with white flats.

"Here. Wear this, I'll start the straightener up.", he said walking out of the bedroom.

I slipped the soft blue dress on and looked into the mirror. Not putting any makeup on, I walked into the bathroom to see all my hair stuff ready. I brushed my hair out and straightened a few pieces. Then I walked out.

He was sitting on the couch and watched me stop to look at him.

"I'm ready.", I said whispered.

He sat up and gave me his truck keys. I looked at the shiny keys in my hands and said, "Why are you giving me these?"

"I want you to have my truck.", he said rubbing my shoulder. "You know I would never give up my on my baby. And my truck, so I want you to take care of it.", he replied.

I gave him a soft smile and he opened the door for me.

I can't do this......

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We arrived at the airport just in time. A bunch of soldiers were standing around waiting for their flight. We found Meghan and Rebecca sitting on the chairs.

Rebecca was getting a belly bump and Meghan was drowning her self in her tears. Vince ran over to comfort them both.

As I looked around, I saw a family that had a wife, 2 kids, and the soldier. He was crying with them, trying to comfort them his hardest. They didn't want him to leave.

"Spencer are you alright?", Rebecca asked me. I nodded slightly and looked over at Vince. He walked over to me and grabbed me by the waist. He grabbed my into a hug and whispered in my ear, "Don't open this until you get home.", he said handing me a box and a note. I nodded and slipped into Vincent's coat pocket (I was wearing Vincent's coat).

"Boarding flight 78.", said the loud speaker. My face got pale as I saw Vince staring at the louder speaker. He gave Meghan and Rebecca a kiss, then walking over to me.

"I'm going to miss you baby.", he said kissing my forehead. "Goodbye love. I'll be home soon."

He started to walk away, but I started to run after him. Meghan snatched onto my arms and said, "Spencer you can't go with him." I got out of her hold and continued to run after him. As bunches of army recruits were going through the security, I still ran after Vince.

A security guard picked me up and said, "Where are you going?"

I started to sob and I said, "I don't want him to leave!"

"Well we want a lot of things in life that we can't have.", he said softly. Vince went behind the door and I screamed, "I LOVE YOU VINCENT!"

I could think straight, everything was spinning and I felt like I was going to puke.

The guard put me down and I stood there, staring at that white door.

"Flight 78 has now left.", said the loud speaker again. My heart fell into my stomach, I couldn't breathe.

He's gone.

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I eventually found Meghan and Rebecca at the door.

"You can come and stay with us for a bit if you would like.", Rebecca said. I nodded and as I saw them leave.

He's gone.

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Sorry for the short chapter but I wanted to get this chapter in before I get my pictures done. Alright well I love you! <3

~Kenzie :)