Twisted Fate [EDITING]

18-PPF

A.N: Hey my lovelies! I haven't updated in a longgg time. So I decided to write this chapter. c: Unfortunately, this book will have an end to it soon. About 5 chapters away? Not sure yet. But, thank you guys for supporting this book until now! I really appreciate it. Okay, enough talking. Enjoy the chapter! c;

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Chapter 18-Past    Present      Future

Lauren's P.O.V.

    He held my hand so delicately as if they were made of fragile glass. I looked down at my shoes, thinking of how much we loved each other. I blushed as he wrapped my hand and brought them to his cheeks. He looked at me with his mesmerizing eyes. I was definitely lost in his eyes, not caring about anything in this world. I wanted to kiss him so badly but I managed to control myself. But then, I saw him stand up. I stared up at him in confusion. I questioned his action, but no answers came from his perfectly shaped lips. Then I found him turn around and walk away into darkness. As thousands of questions flooded my mind, I yelled out his name in desperation for love. Could he be leaving me? But why? Still, my surroundings were as quiet as the night. As my voice echoed through space, he kept on walking. I had enough of this. I stood up and ran towards the disappearing figure of the love of my life. Darren...Why would you leave me? No. Please don't go...After running towards the faint silhouette for what seemed like forever, I finally gave up and fell on the hard concrete ground. I yelled out his name in hopes of him returning and wrapping me around his arms. All I got was the piercing coldness of the night...

I woke up on the floor instead of my bed this morning. I guess that's why my head hurt so much in the dream. I was sweating and panting as if I just ran 10 miles. Not even. That was the worst nightmare ever. No, this nightmare wasn't the ones with horrifying monsters or crucial death. It was the love of my life...leaving me for good. All alone with only desperation.

But I knew better not to cry. He already left me. I do know the reason why.

Even though I hate him for dumping me because of what happened in the past with our parents, I still can't resist myself from loving him to pieces. I guess this is what it feels like to realize how much you love someone. I wish I learned that faster. Now I regret not realizing my feelings. This is just too painful to handle by myself.

I got up and walked to the bathroom to take a shower. I let the hot water relax my muscles and rejuvenate my confused mind full of crap. When I was done, I felt a bit better, but not quite complete.

I thought about all those times Darren and I spent together. Haha, I remember how we met...He was quite a bad boy back then. I quietly laughed to myself, rewinding my memories to the part.

I wish he was here, right next to me...I want to feel his warmth again.

How the smell of his cologne wash over me when I hug him...I miss it so much.

And with that small memory trip of Darren and I, all my tears broke loose.

I never knew how much it would hurt when Darren ended our relationship. Ever since then, I'm traumatized with nightmares, careless thoughts and just pain overall.

That's when I heard a knock on the door. Who could it be...?

I grabbed some tissues and wiped my tears away so the person wouldn't notice. All though my eyes were red and puffy, I hoped I looked okay.

When I opened the door, I gasped in shock. I bet I looked like a fish that is hopping for air.

It was Darren. My Darren. The love of my life. He was at my door.

Without another thought, I ran to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. I buried my tear-soaked face into his chest and inhaled the scent of his cologne

I couldn't help myself but to smile at his presence.

"I missed you" He whispered softly as he wrapped his hands around my waist.

His warmth, his words and just himself. That's all I needed and cared about in this world.

As I looked up to face his breath-taking face, he brushed the side bangs away from my eyes and leaned in to kiss me. When our lips met, I felt the joy rush inside me, making butterflies to flutter in my stomach. Oh, how I missed that feeling.

"You came back!" I said, managing not to kiss him further.

He nodded and smirked.

He smirked. What? Why? Why is he smirking?

And as I questioned myself in confusion, Darren pinned me against the wall and looked straight into my eyes. He sure looked gorgeous.

"You know, Lauren. I never really loved or liked anyone but I had a lot of hot girlfriends. I dated supermodels, actresses, and even business women. But you know what? They were all full of crap. They were just numerous people who wanted nothing less than my face" He said as his minty breath washed over my face.

I gulped and waited for Darren to finish his sentence. My heart was pounding as fast as a race car.

"And when I was thinking about what happened in the past with our parents, you were always in my mind at some point. No matter how hard I tried to let you go, I just couldn't do it. That's when I realized how much I love you" He continued.

Wow. Did he really say that?  He still loves me. He still does.

My face lit up with joy and I couldn't help but grin at Darren.

"You should know that I never admitted my feeling like this to any other girl, Lauren. You're the first and the last. I want to forget about the past of what happened with our parents. I want to love you until the day I die. Even then, I wouldn't forget about you. I want to make the best of our lives and have a decent life with you. I wouldn't care if we were broke or homeless. Even if I sound like a hypocrite right now, I hope you feel the same way, Lauren" He said as his lips curved into a smile.

I smiled back and let him continue.

"Lauren, I want to put the past behind us, love you every moment like there's no tomorrow, and look forward to our future with our beautiful life ahead of us" He said as he took a moment of silence to catch his breath.

"I swear I will love you even in the past, present and in the future. I Darren Lee swear to love Lauren Kim until the day I die. And I am not lying in any possible way." He finished as he shot me a mesmerizing smile.

I was totally speechless. That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I really love him.

"Don't you dare leave me ever again" I replied as I laughed.

He mouthed the words "I won't, I promise" and held my hand tightly as he leaned in closer to me.

Now our faces were centimeters away.

We stared into each other's eyes and fell into a passionate kiss. After about a minute or so, I pulled back softly to catch my breath and grinned.

"What?" He asked as he chuckled.

"Oh nothing. I just wanted to tell you how much I love you" I replied as I buried my face in his chest again.

He laughed again, and to my surprise, he carried me over his broad shoulders and carried me to my bed.

Even though I playfully hit his back and ordered him to let me go, I liked it.

And before I knew it, I was wrapped gently around his arms on my bed.

That's how we spent the whole day.

Talking and laughing.

When night came, Darren turned the lights off to sleep.

"Good night, love. Sweet dreams. I love you" He whispered as he kissed me on the forehead.

I nodded and fell asleep safe and sound in Darren's arms.