The Untold Moments

Chapter 16: Never Forgotten

When I look at her all I see is her mother in her. She even acts like her. Ever since she lost her mother she hasn't been the same. I know she misses her. So, do I. But I won't let her forget about her.

I went to Hope's room to talk to her. This talk is needed because she needs to remember and know. I then knocked on the door and wait for a response before I enter. I then hear,

"Enter."

I enter the room to see Hope sitting on the bed. She must have been studying. Looks like she is going to take a break.

"Let's go for a walk." I said to her.

"Okay. I need a break any ways." She told me.

She got off her bed and came over to me. I was going to take her someone important to me. Some where she needs to be.

"So, where are we going?" She asked me.

"Some where I should have token you right after we reunited." I told her.

We then came to the cemetery. Hope looked at me weird. I didn't say anything until we got to where it all began. I'm surprise that it still standing. Even throw all that cemetery been through.

"What are we doing here?" She asked me confused.

"I know your mother told you our story. But how much do you know of her story?" I asked her.

"I know she came here to find her family but not much. She told me a lot about your guys." Hope told me.

"Well, she told you our story. It's just right that I will tell her story." I told her.

"Okay." She said.

I lead her to the bench in that space. I don't know where to begin. Looks like I just start at the start.

"I met your mother in Mystic Falls. I then saw her again here in this spot. She was pregnant with you. The witches were using her and you against me." I told her.

"I remember mom telling me that. The witches did so much to her to hurt or try to kill me did a lot to her. But you and Uncle Elijah took care of all of them. Aunt Becks was mostly her babysitter." Hope said.

"Yes. We did leave her with your mother a lot when she was pregnant with you. But your mother and Rebekah had this bond that I never got. Your mother was a brave, strong, loving women. She did everything she could do to protect you." I told her.

We started to walk some more while I told Hope about Hayley's point of view of this all the best I can. But I know that Elijah could tell her more.

"Hope, I know you miss her. But I want you to know she is always with you. She is right here in your heart. You look like her. Also, act like her." I told her truthfully.

"Really?" She asked.

"Yes. Really. When I look at you I see all the best qualities your mother had. Also, her beauty you got from her." I told her.

I saw her smile. I know she needed to hear all this. I hope this will help her. Make her grow some into the women her know she was going to be.

"You are growing into the women your mother always knows you were going to be." I told her.

"Thanks dad. I really needed this." She told me.

"I know. You know you can come to anyone of us if you want to talk about her. We would be happy too." I told her.

"I think I will. I want to be closer to her. I feel like I'm losing her in me." She told me.

"You never will lose her. If you feel like she is slipping away just come to one of us and we will help you remember." I told her.

We then headed back home. I will not let her ever forget Hayley. The family and I will always remember Hayley and let Hope always to remember. She will always be in our hearts. Never be forgotten.