Someone That I Used to Love

Chapter Four

Pulling into the magnificent driveway of a beautiful hotel, the car engine switched off. As ever as gentleman he is, Dave swiftly made his way to my side to open the door. I took his hand and gave him a warm smile. “Thank you.” I murmured and we made our way to the entrance door which immediately opened for us.

Arriving at the restaurant at the top floor, Dave told the matre d’ our reservation and lead us outside overlooking the city far from the other guests.

“The view is breathtakingly beautiful. I love it!” I exclaimed spreading my arms inhaling the fresh nightly breeze. I felt his arms around back hugging me in a gentle way. “Hmm, I’m happy you love it.” He said giving me a kiss on my cheek. I giggled “Thank you.” I said giving him a kiss on his cheek while hugging him to me. I love this feeling when I am hugging him. I feel so comfortable and safe. We stayed like this for seems like forever.

“I love you.” I murmured closing my eyes tightly. I didn’t hear any response from him, I didn’t expect him too, so I release him from the hug and smiled gently at him. “Let’s go to our table.” He nodded and we made our way to our table. The setup is very romantic. The group playing violin added the romantic atmosphere. My disappointment is long forgotten.

“So, when are you leaving for Spain?” I started to have a light conversation.

“Next week, after the exam. Probably Wednesday night.” He answered looking at the menu. Nodding in response as the sunken feeling started to weigh me down. Today is Friday so he will leave in five days.

“Okay.” I said in a deep sigh. Way to ruin our dinner girl. I shouldn’t have asked that.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can.’’ He said giving me a reassuring smile holding my hands on the table. I nodded in a sad face. “I know. I will miss you.”

The next day…

I woke up with my phone vibrating. I looked at the clock it shows it’s only four in the morning. I took my phone in the nightstand with just one eye open. “Hey? Are you alright?’’ my first instinct is to worry given the time he was calling. “Hey, I’m downstairs. Can you open the door please?” he said in a hush tone. I rolled my eyes and turn off the call. What is it with him visiting on this ungodly hour? Not that I’m complaining. I just worry a lot for him.

I was attacked by a power hug once I opened the door. I giggled and punch him on his back. “What’s wrong with you? You almost gave me a heart attack.” I hugged him back and close the door hugging him still. 

“I miss you babe. I can’t sleep knowing you are mad at me.” he said in a pout. I smiled and looked at him with a loving eye. This guy came to my life making me fall in love so deeply. I don’t think I can live without him.

“I’m not mad at you. I am just sad of you leaving next week. Who will be my driver and bodyguard to school? Who will sing for me in the car? Who will cook my pancake for breakfast and make me the best coffee in the world when you are away?” I tried to lighten the mood with a childish pout.

“I promise to be back as soon as possible. My father needs me to attend this special meeting babe. I don’t want to leave you here but.’’ I gave him an understanding smile and giggled.

“I am just messing around. Of course, I’m okay with that. Just come back or else I will haunt you there!” he gave me his best smile that made me fell in love with him since day one. Dave giving me a sweetest kiss ended our issues. He decided to stay the night since I want to spend most of my time with him leaving for Spain.

We just got to bed but look at him, knocked out already. I smiled stroking his silky brandy colored hair.

I really admire this man. A man full of dreams and determination. He is handsome, smart, respectful, polite, family oriented and a gentleman. He never forced me to do beyond his limits. He knew how to please a girl with so much respect. I love him more because of that.

I felt a sudden melancholy when I realized how short our time will be together. He will graduate in 3 months’ time. He will be trained in their company in Spain after graduation. He didn’t tell me about it, but I accidentally saw his father’s message.

He never spoke about his family, I never did too. I just knew his parents are living in Spain. He knew I have a sister and my parents living in New York, but that’s it. When we are together, we just enjoyed each other company and tell each other our dreams. When we parted, I always miss his hugs and kisses. I love this man so bad. I never knew I would love someone so deep at this very young age.

I hugged him tight making no space visible. I gave him a kiss on his nose before closing my eyes to sleep. I am very much thankful he is here beside me. That’s all that matters to me. “I love you.” I murmured retiring for the day with a contented smile.

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“Please, I’m okay. I don’t want you to see me like this.” I said covering my body with duvet. My cramps are getting worse. I’m on my period but today is different. It pains me more than anything. Worse than my migraine.

“No, I am not leaving you like this. What do you want? Do you want to eat ice cream? Tell me, please. I hate to see you like this.” Dave insisted pulling the duvet. “Now you’re crying.” It made me cry more looking at him right now. I am so emotional. I hate this feeling. This is the first time I had a hard time with my period. I called my mother, but I accidentally dialed his number that’s why he’s here witnessing my dilemma.

He gave me a hug and I started crying with no valid reason. After a while, I released from his hug and gave him a shy smile. “I’m sorry.” Yeah that’s what I only said. He gave me chaste kiss that made me happy like nothing really happened. “Thank you for being here.” I said giving him an appreciative smile. He smiled giving me a hug once more.

We spent the day in my apartment with him being my nurse and cook for the day. We watched movies, ate junks, played scrabble and anything that my mood will accept. I am very thankful he’s here beside me.

He spent the night but tomorrow we need to go back to school. He’s leaving in three days. I will miss him terribly.

“Hon, can you also sleep here tomorrow and the next day?” I asked while having dinner. I know I’m being clingy, but he will be away for a while soon.

“I would love to. We should spend my remaining days together before I go to Spain.” He said.

“Why do I have this feeling that you’re not going back?’’ of course I did not say that out loud. I sighed and continue our dinner.

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The past two days together was a bliss. Dave made sure to spend our time extraordinary special. We went paragliding in Georgia. We left early Monday morning and got back Tuesday evening using their private jet. Tomorrow we both have our exam so before going to sleep we both studies.

Wednesday arrives and we have different time for examination, mine is in the afternoon while Dave’s in the morning. I cooked him breakfast before letting him out this morning. I stayed until later in the afternoon. Before I left, I secured the cake I baked in the fridge. We have an hour to spend later before his flight.

When my exam finished, I sent a quick message to Vanessa and Carl that I will meet them tomorrow and quickly went home to meet Dave in my apartment as we both agreed.

Disappointment came into me when I arrived in an empty apartment. Where is he? I checked my phone but there is no message from him. I was about to dial his number when I got an incoming call.

“Hon, where are you?” I answered immediately. “I’m here in my apartment.”

“Sorry babe, but I need to leave immediately. Out jet is waiting, and I am now here at the airport boarding our plane.” He said with a noisy background. “What? But why? How?” I blabbered having no idea what I really meant to say. I have this feeling that this will be our last time.

I felt a lone tear fell from my right eye. I cleared my burning throat and took a very deep breathe to control myself from crying. I remember when I was a kid, when my parents need to go on a business trip. The feeling of being left alone. What if they will never come back?

“I’m sorry, I will make it up to you when I get back. I promise.” He said in a sad voice. I hummed but didn’t say anything. Neither of us speak as the seconds goes by. I heard him took a very deep sigh. In my head, I very much understand his situation. I believe in him despite the feeling I have right now.

“I need to go, babe. The pilot is announcing. Take care of yourself for me. I’ll see you so soon.” He said in a hurry. “Okay. Take care. I love you so much.” I murmured and then the line went ended.

I fell slowly on the couch feeling uncomfortably.  Why do I have this feeling that I will never ever see him again?

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“Victoria, wake up. You’ll be late on your first class.” Vanessa said pulling the duvet away from me. I groaned and turned by back to her. “I don’t want to go to school Vanessa, leave me alone.”

“Pull yourself together, he will never come back. Mike told you, so move on. It’s not the end of the world.” She said lecturing me.

You are right, Dave never return after he left two months ago. No message, no call no anything. I felt like my word crashed into tiny pieces. He is just busy; I will wait for him until their graduation. I will not listen to Mike.

“Leave me alone, please Vanessa.” I pleaded when I heard her groaned in frustration. I’ve been skipping classes for almost a month now. I stayed in my apartment and asked my professors to send me an online task for my subjects and told them I am sick.

My parents don’t have any idea what is happening. I asked Vanessa and Carl to keep quiet.

“Fine. But please eat something at least.” She said defeated. I looked at her with a reassuring smile. “I will, thank you.” I said in a verge of crying. He went to my side and engulfed me into a tight hug.

“I’m just here, Carl and I will always be here for you.” He murmured soothingly. I nodded and cried in her arms.