Together Forever

A Story by Amber

If I had believed in it, for me, the first time I saw her was "love at first sight." She was so beautiful on that cold, snowy day when we first met. When my best friend made the mistake of planning to hang out with me, and then forgot and made plans the same day with her was when fate wrapped her fingers around us.
It was the most wonderful hello. She hid behind her jacket, shyly introducing herself. And when my best friend suddenly had to leave, having left me and her alone, it was the best part of the day. The conversations we had, memories we made, is something I could never forget.
Through the years past only more wonderful memories were made. Yet, only as friends. Though, my love for her grew, but I still didn't know if she felt the same way for me. She cared for me, yes, but was it also love? Would I ever know?
I let five years pass, five wonderful years. At this point I was sure I loved her. I loved her ever so much. I just couldn't contain my feelings any longer. One day I decided I had to tell her my feelings, and just pray to God that she felt the same.
I drove over to her house, rang the doorbell three time, but there was no answer. I stood on her porch and dialed her cell, then house phone. Still no answer.
I dug through my pockets, searching for the key to her house she had entrusted me with only months before.
I found it, and got the door open only to find a dark house. I made my way to her room, but she wasn't there. She wasn't anywhere in the house. I started to worry, but I sound something that would tell me where she was. Her diary. I read the entry from that day quietly out loud,"Dear Diary, I can't hold this in any longer. I love him." I smiled the biggest and brightest smile in my life when I read my name.
"So today," I continued reading, beaming with joy. "I'm going to his house after writing this to tell him how much I love him." I stopped reading there. I had found out all I needed to know.
I left her house, practically running to my car. I wanted to hurry so I could see her, kiss her and hold her tightly in my arms. But luck wasn't on my side.
On the way home, actually pretty close to my house, there was an unsusual amount of traffic. Farther on lights were flashing. A polic car, and ambulance. The worst thought came,"I'm going to his house..." No, no. I shook the thought away.
I tapped my fingers on the wheel trying to pass the time. Although only seconds had passed it felt much longer. I couldn't take it any longer.
I got out of my car and ran over to the flashing lights, ignoring the other drivers yelling at me.
As I got closer I only became more worried. Finally, as I saw the same red corvet she owned crashed brutally into a tree, I broke out in a sprint, screaming her name. The policemen tried to hold me back, but I broke through in a mad dash towards her. I tore branches and rumble out from the remains of the crashed car looking for my love.
I finally found her. Cuts, scratches, blood coming from her weak body. Tears rushing down my face as I held her dying self close to me. Her hand weakly moved up to my face, wiping my tears away.
"I... got hit. Lost control... and crashed. I wanted... to tell you. I... love you... so much. So much." I grabbed her hand gently, starting to carry her to the ambulence.
"I love you, too. I, also, wanted to tell you that. Don't worry I won't let you die. They'll bring you to the hospital and take car of you and then we'll be able to be together forever. I promise."
We both got in the back of the ambulance. I held her hand the entire way as they rushed her to the hospital. I tried to keep her spirits alive by telling her of all the things we'd do when she was all better.
I had to wait outside in the waiting room. It seemed like hours had passed. I paced back and forth waiting for any signs of my dear love.
Finally, when I couldn't take the waiting any longer, a nurse approached me.
"Finally! She's okay right?! What room is she in?! I need to see her!"
"Room 126," she said, then her look turned sadder. "But I don't think you should go. We tried everything we could, but-" I broke out running, my eyes wide. No! No! No! It couldn't be possible!
I reached her room, walked through the open door, only to see her dead body. I collapsed at the side of her bed, bursting into tears again. I held her hands in mine trying to keep them warm, and prayed that it was just a cruel joke. That she would wake up and live. I cried onto her hands, realizing it wouldn't happen. Slowly, I moved my face over hers, and took the kiss I had always longed for. That I could never have again.
I stayed with her until a nurse came and made me leave. I didn't want to leave her side, but I had to. It was the worst goodbye.
When I got home I had a long conversation with myself. And I finally decided what to do.
I tied some heavy blocks to my legs, and went outside to my pool. To the deep end. Without a second thought, I jumped. One minute, maybe two, and I couldn't hold my breath any longer. I was tied down, couldn't breathe, and was dying. I didn't regret it, though. She came before me as an angel, and took me away. Now I could keep my promise. We could truly be together forever.