Letters From A Soldier

Chapter 12

Three weeks later:

Lakyn's POV:

Dear Camila,
       I'm sorry I don't have much time to write love... Syria is hot... My missions are brutal and bumpy off road excavations. We haven't FaceTimed yet so I don't know if you're wearing the necklace I gave you or not. Oh by the way I met some new friends. Their names are Dalton, Blayse, and Daniel. They're in my Cavalry squad and ride in the same Humvee. Daniel is the driver, Dalton is front gun, Blayse is lookout, and I'm top gun. They call themselves Remy Boyz as in Remington my middle name. Ever since Hayley and my old crew left to continue the path of music they've helped me to my feet and we sing a lot in the Humvee. Anyways, 4 months to go. I'll FaceTime soon.
                 With all my love,
          Private FC Lakyn R Carter'

I enveloped it and gave it to the mail carrier who smiled and thanked me. My boots were crunching the sand below me as I pulled on my sunglasses. "Who was the letter too?" Dalton asked jogging up with a smile.

"Ooh uh to my girlfriend." I took a picture out and showed him.

"She's beautiful Lakyn... Has she called?" He asked and I nodded with a smile. "What's her name?"

"Oh. Camila, she's Latina." I told him and he laughed as we walked into the mess hall to get our dinner. Blayse waved us over to wear Daniel and him were sitting. We sat down after we got our food.

"Did you know Lakyn had a girlfriend." Dalton asked them with a grin. Blayse and Daniel both choked on their foods before looking at me. I handed them the picture.

"Wow!" They both said in unison. "She's gorgeous bro." Blayse said with a smile while Daniel nodded in agreement. I took it back with a grin of my own.

"I know." My voice came off soft as I began to eat.
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Three days later:

Camila's POV:

I rubbed my eyes as the girls and I walked into Lakyn and I's house. Before following them in I grabbed the mail. They were all on the couches so I sat in the recliner and looked through the mail. Magazine, check, check, Advertisement, letter... I threw the other stuff on the table and ripped it open seeings how the address was from Damascus, Syria. 

I read the letter hearing Lakyn's voice speak to me and caressing her handwriting. I even smelt the paper and got a whiff of her cologne before squeezing my eyes shut and holding back tears. "You alright Dawg?" Dinah asked and I nodded opening my eyes.

"Yeah. It's just... Lakyn." I simply told her while setting down the letter. My phone buzzed making me sigh and grab it. 'FT in five love?' It was from Lakyn. I responded yes and grabbed the laptop and earbuds before quickly getting on Skype.

I plugged them in and waited for another minute before seeing the name pop up. I immediately clicked on it with a grin seeing her face pop up. "Hey Camz!"

"Hey baby, how are you?" I asked and she smiled and took off her hat and jacket quickly.

"I'm doing alright. How's it going in the States." She asked as all the girls ran over and sat down around me. I took my earphones out so they could hear her.

"It's good, I miss you though." I told her making her smile again and greet the girls.

"I miss you as well." She said before her eyes went somewhere else. "You're wearing it." A grin spread across her face. I looked down and showed her the necklace.

"I am." I told her making her laugh. Ugh god I miss her.

"I'm sorry I didn't ask in person, but I really was too nervou-." A sound was heard making her attention snap. "Whaz up bro?" She asked someone in the tent.

"Our Humvee got fucked!" The person shouted in anger. "Damn bastards shot at it twenty times last mission. TWENTY!" He cursed again.

"Daniel! Shut the hell up, we have a mechanic. Besides Dalton and I gunned them down. Anyways, I'm busy." She scolded making me smile and the girls to laugh.

"How many girlfriends do you have?" He came into the picture.

"Only one. Say hi to Camila, she's my girl, and her friends Lauren, Dinah, Ally, and Mani." She told him and he waved.

"Which one is Camila?"

"That's me!" I spoke with a grin." My girlfriend smiled at my excited tone as Daniel laughed.

"She's cute isn't she?" Lakyn mused before holding up her hand. "Don't answer that. I'll kick your ass it was a trick question." We all laughed at her as she stopped him.

"Well I mea-." Daniel started to say, but Lakyn shot up and all I heard was groaning before she came back shirtless.

"Whoa babe. Not prepared!" I breathed out as she sat down. My eyes secretly looked at her sweaty six pack. I heard her laugh making me look at her face again. Another noise was heard. "Get the hell out." She commanded, but looked up. "Oh hey Blayse I thought you were Dan."

"Hey Remy, I'm just gonna write some letters." My girlfriend nodded before laying down on the mattress.

"So how are the concerts going?" I asked and we all said 'great' in sync. A big explosion went off causing us all to jump.