It's a simple story of how love can be so eternal... about how it can be transcending even beyond death.... I'm sure the all you "Twilight" fans would love to read stuff like this.
Speaking of "Twilight" and the upcoming Valentine's Day festivities, people still are in a mad scramble to get the ultimate Valentine's day gifts - despite the jacked-up prices that most vendors put on their wares. This is exactly what was described in an article from MSNBC. Still, there are reputable vendors out there like 1800Flowers who give transparent and honest pricing schemes for their clientele - Valentine's day or not.
And they even came up with a great flower-gift bundle that 'Twilight" fans would surely love (as you'll find out below).
But first, read the story below about a love that is worth remembering... a love that goes beyond all boundaries.
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Sometimes, we don't see the people the way we must see them. There's something special about this person but we don't give importance to that. Leading us to treat that person the way they didn't deserve. And as the saying goes, you cannot understand the importance of something until it is gone forever... and will never come back... As I lay my head into the soft pillow of my bed, memories flooded into me. Memories flashed back like an old movie. I guess, it is in my fate to look back, to reminisce. My old bones already failed me so I have to do it here in my bed. And as I close my eyes, it came, the happiest and the saddest memories of my life. I became 19 again, strong and full of confidence.
I stare at a very beautiful girl walking toward me. She's everything a man could want for a girl. I watched her brown hair moved gently along the wind. Her soulful eyes were sparkling as she had a glimpse of me. She's really beautiful! She's totally nice, sweet and cool. I'm so lucky to have her! God! How I love this lady!
"Hi! Am I late?" she kissed my cheek. I looked into her eyes. I always love looking into her soulful eyes.
"Nah. It's ok." I said.
"So what's up? Where are we up to?" she asked me as she sit beside me.
"I don't know. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Mmm. There's a good movie in the mall today. Wanna go? Then maybe we could eat some ice cream. I miss Andy's strawberry ice cream already." She said in reply.
Yes. How can I forget! Strawberry ice cream is her favorite.
"Oh well. Let's go then." I held her hand and we walked to my car. We drove to the one only mall during that time. We watched a very good movie. Inside the movie house, I kissed her lips. She didn't refuse. This is not the first time we kissed but there's something different now. I couldn't figure out what is it.
After the movie, we ate ice cream. She looked like a child when our ice cream was served. It's one of the characteristics that I love. She's not materialistic. She's so down to earth. Our relationship continues. Everyday, my love for her grows. But one day, my father needs to move to other city because of work. It's not so far from our place. It's just three cities away. So the entire family has to move there too.
"Do you really have to go?" Helen said. Her eyes were still beautiful, but this time, sadness is visible in it.
"Yeah I'm sorry. But don't worry. I'll drive here at least thrice a week. It's just three cities away anyway." I said. I don't want to see her like that. "Is that a promise?"
"I promise." I cupped her face and notice that her lips were pale. And I could trace pain into her eyes, but she's hiding it.
"Are you eating enough? You look pale." I said.
"Oh! This! It's nothing; I'm just sad because you're leaving." Then she bit her lips.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah." She answered.
We were walking along the park holding hands. Her hands were cold. But it's cold anyway. Her lips were pale again. 'She's just sad', I said to myself.
"Jack." She called.
"Mmm?"
"I love you so much... take care of yourself for me ok?"
"Yeah I will." I kissed her and she kissed back. It's long and as if we'll never kiss again.
Days passed. It became week. Weeks became months. It was three months ago, I have adapted easily in my new place. I have new friends, new school and new lifestyle. But then again, I didn't forget my promise to visit Helen thrice a week. And I never failed to call her every night. I can say that our relationship is still smooth.
Another 2 months passed... but this time, it's different. I became busy with my new friends. We go out almost every night. I'm still calling Helen but for just a minute. And my visit was lessened. From three times, it became twice, then once and often times, none at all. But still, she understands.
I was talking to her one time on the phone. "I miss you Jack. Can you find time to visit me?" she said to me.
"Oh sweetie, I'm sorry. I'm too busy right now. I have to finish my school project. Actually, I have to do it now. I'm so sorry." I said.
"Oh! It's ok. I understand... just take your time."
"Thank you for understanding me Helen, I'm going to make it up for you. I promise." I told her. "You don't have to thank me Jack, I love you and I'll always understand you. And besides, you have to put studies as your first priority, not me."
"No. You're the first in my list of priorities Helen. I love you." And then we hung up.
Days passed again so rapidly. But still, I didn't find time to visit my Helen. "I thought you understand?! Can't you see I'm busy?! You don't have to ask me that! You've done that a million times now for God's sake!" I said angrily one time. She asked me again to visit her.
"Look here Helen. I know my obligations to you alright? You don't have to remind me of that! I told you, if I find time, I'll visit you. Can't you understand that?" I continued.
"I'm sorry Jack. Yeah of course I understand. I'm sorry." She said apologetically. Then we hung up. I'm still furious. Since then, I'm always irritated. We always have an argument. But each time it happens, she never let the night die without saying sorry. And she's always forgiven.
One time she said to me in a very low and soft voice. "I'm not asking you to visit me now Jack. I know you're too busy. Just see me when you feel like going. Just tell me. You'll fond me very easily Jack. I'm always waiting for you. Just come whenever you want."
Once again, I'm irritated.
"You're talking as if you're not studying! How can you say that huh?! Look, I'm studying, and so are you! If you don't want to study then fine! Just leave me out of that because I don't want your parents to blame me. You're always available huh?!"
Usually, when my voice is like that, an argument will burst out. But this time, she remained calm.
"Yes Jack, always available. Goodbye for now Jack. I love you so until my dying day."
That night, I had a dream. I'm still in my bed and Helen visited me. She kissed my lips and said: "I love you Jack. I love you till my last breath."
She's in a white dress without slippers. She turned her back from me and started to walk away. I'm calling her but she can't hear me. She continues walking and finally, she's gone. I woke up catching my breath. It seemed so real!
God! And then something strikes me. “Yes! I love her! I really love her! She's so dear and precious to me! I shouldn't have treated her that way! She deserved more than that!'
I ran to the phone and dialed her number. I think it's already 2:00 AM. I'm not thinking of the time. All I'm thinking of that moment is Helen and how am I going to say sorry. 'She will not get angry though. She loves me! I know she love me that's why she always understands me.'
Somebody answered the phone but it's not Helen. I talked to her and asked her who she is. "I'm Helen's nurse." She said.
'Nurse!? Why on earth did she have a nurse?' I asked furiously to myself.
After talking to the nurse, I'm not myself anymore. My eyes were focused to nothing. For a while, I don't know what to do. But then I came to my senses. I scribble down a note to my parents and hurried down to the garage. My car nearly flies to Helen's house.
When I got there, I knocked like hell to their front door. Somebody answered the door and maybe she's Helen's nurse.
"You're Jack?" she asked.
"Yes. Where's Helen? I need to see her now!"
"They rushed her to the hospital a minute ago. You have to come with me. She said she wants to see you." She said.
"Ok! Let's use my car. Get in there! Move fast!" I said impatiently. 'God! God please save my Helen!'
While driving, I was praying so hard. I never prayed this hard before. "Hey nurse! What's her room number?!"
"Oh! 209..." she replied. I hurried to room 209. I knocked on the door and it bursts open.
Helen was there. She's very, very pale. Her soulful eyes can't hide the pain she's suffering. Her eyes were not sparkling anymore. I don't want to see her that way!
"You came. I'm so glad you came." She said in a very low voice. Like the one he has when we're talking on the phone.
"Yes. Of course, Helen." I said, forcing myself not to cry. Her parents, knowing the solemnity of this moment for us, leave.
"Thank you for your time Jack. I really appreciate it"
"Why didn't you tell me Helen? I was supposed to know that from the very start."
"I love you Jack. I don't want to bother you. I always want you to be happy. You know how much I love you Jack. I'll give you everything if you give me a chance."
"Oh Helen! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!" I held her hand. It was very cold. I was crying hard. I couldn't help it.
"Don't cry Jack. It's ok. Can we dance?" she asked.
"What? Helen, you're very weak. You can't." I don't want to turn her down again but I have to. She's very pale.
"No. Jack please? This is my last request from you. This is my greatest dream, to die in your arms. You're the only person I treasure above all, next to God, next to my family."
"Helen!" I help her to stand. I held her body next to mine. She's very thin! She rests her head into my chest and whisper.
"Jack, I remember the only time you gave me flowers. That was Valentine's Day. I was so happy that day, Jack. But you didn't send me flowers anymore after that. I wish I have received more flowers from you."
"I'm sorry, Helen. If I have known...
"Don't be sorry, Jack. I wouldn't tell you about that anyway. I would prefer to receive those flowers because you want to give it to me, not because I asked you to. I love you, Jack. I will die happily because you're by my side..." she hugged me a little tighter.
"Helen, please. Please fight for me. I'm so sorry for all the pain. I can't live without you." I said in a misty voice.
"Don't cry, Jack. Please don't. I don't want to see you cry... please? And it's too late. I'm dying. I know it. Angels are coming now Jack. I love you so much. Goodbye."
She kissed my lips and rests her head again. Her embrace loosen. And she left with a smile in her face...
"Helen!!!" I cried so hard. I hugged her dead body so tight. I don't want to let go. She's a precious gem. 'How dare me to treat her that way! She's my life! Now I'm lost. My Helen's gone. She left me. And I know it's my entire fault.'
Tears flooded in my eyes. I became 59 again. I still cry whenever I remember that moment. I still love her. I still do. I didn't bother to find another girl to love. Helen's memories are enough. She's all I want. Helen died of cancer. When they found out all about this, it's already malignant, no cure. She knows it from the very start but she pretended to be ok. She doesn't want to bother me.
After Helen's death, I moved to our old place. I moved away from my parents to be near Helen's memories. I continued to study of course, got a job and retired. I bought Andy's Ice Cream Parlor when it's about to be closed. My Helen wouldn't want to see it closed.
Thrice a week, I'll visit her tomb. Bring her flowers like she wished before. And everyday, I have a strawberry ice cream beside my bed, but I'm not eating it. It's for my Helen. People call me a fool but I don't care.
And now, my wish will come true, finally. I'm dying. I'm too old anyway. After the moment I've shared with Helen, dying will be the happiest moment of my life. I will be with my love, finally.
And yes, Helen was right. I could easily find her. Her tombstone will be just, one block away from mine....
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