Addicted To A Memory

Chapter 15

Natalie's POV

Flashback

Today is the day of leaving of Chase and Jerry and I feel so gloomy. 7 years is an eternity and every minute is a century without Chase.

I took a cold bath, I ate my breakfast and I rode a bus going to Chase's house. Before knocking at Chase's door, I pull out my smile. I should be happy for Chase. He's going to be a doctor like he wanted to. After all, he has done so many sacrifices for me.

And it's time for me to be the one to sacrifice.

I open Chase's door. There he is sleeping. He already finished packing his things. I joined him in the bed and hug him. He snuggled closer to me. He must've felt my presence. He opened his blue eyes that I've been wanting to see.

"Good morning, peanut." His husky voice brought shivers to my body.

"Good morning, big boar." I smirked at his nickname and he chuckled.

"So you're leaving today...."  I continued as my voice falther a bit.

"Yeah..." Sensing my sadness, he cupped my cheeks and continued "Hey, everything's gonna be okay, I'll come back after 7 years and we'll get married"
I put a smile in my lips even if my heart refuses to. I have to be strong.

- - -

"Everything's packed up" Jerry stated as he slam the trunk of his car. But I can't see anything. All I can see is Chase Lanister's deep blue eyes piercing through mine as if seeing my soul beneath my eyes.

Jerry left to give us some privacy and Chase grabbed my hand and dragged me to their backyard. He showed me the tree we used to play when we were younger. He grabbed a swiss knife from his pocket and carved something in the tree's bark. I got curious so I watched what is he doing.

Peanut + Big Boar

My eyes tear up a bit but I blinked back the tears threathening to fall. I jumped to his arms and snuggle my head in the crook of his neck. He held me tight and I returned the same. I don't want to let him go. But he needs to grow so I am taking the risk of letting him go.

"I love you so much Natalie. I promise I'll come back for you. I'll be calling you every night. I'll be faithful to you "

"I love you too Chase, never ever doubt about that."

Soon everything happened in a blur. Chase got in the car and looked back at me. And Jerry drove off.

I broke into tears when they left. Seven years. I have to endure seven whole years for him. But I won't hesitate if it was for him.

Because I love him so much.

And I love him so much it hurts.

- - -

I woke up with tears falling from my eyes to my neck. The dream was so real. I feel like I lost Chase all over again. It felt so real.

I got up, took a bath and dress up nice. This is my first day of work as a nurse. I have to show that I graduated college  with flying colors.

I go downstairs and saw Chase- I mean Mr. Lanister.

"Ms. Snow, Ben will drive us in the Hospital. So be ready." He curtly informed me. He suddenly cursed under his breath. I look at him with confusion.

"Natalie, please get my files in my desk. Crap, how can I forget about it" He told me

I nodded and ran to his office. I proceeded to his table where there are many paper so I gather them then a folded yellow sheet was mixed so I removed it.

My eyes widen when I saw the heading of the folded paper.

To: Chase Lanister

From: Madeline Snow

Why would my mom write Chase a letter? And why didn't I know about this?
I want to know what is written in the paper. But I know that Chase would be mad if I read this letter without his permission. He doesn't want anyone snooping his privacy. But curiosity wins. I opened the letter.