CHAPTER 59.1I breathe heavily and nervously afraid that they might think I have gotten crazy after waking up from my coma for two years and three months, “I’m just…not sure why I thought of that name after my coma.”Slowly and absentmindedly my left hand points to my temple. “He’s here. All the freaking time and I don’t know why I keep thinking about that name.”“Do you somewhat feel connected?” I can tell that it’s May. “To him? In some kind of way?”May’s words sort of made a ringing in my ear and all of a sudden I feel a warm feeling in my heart but I tried not to put meaning to it. May has always been a firm believer of soul mates and people who are meant to be together as if fate made its magic. Honestly, I don’t really believe any of that at all.“I don’t know but it just feels like somewhere in time, I…. know….him.” I answered.“It could be real love!” May exclaims.“Love?” I can hear Claudine exclaiming and she’s such an opposite to May since she is a worrier and more of a re
CHAPTER 60 ENGLANDH A R R Y London, EnglandAs soon as I reached back home, I hurriedly drove to my parent’s house since I have been meaning to ask them about something which has been bugging me since I was in Maldives. The whole time I was away from London, the only thing I thought about the entire time was America and that woman named Diana.I parked my car and walked towards the front door which was then opened by my mum after I rang the doorbell. She hugged me and looked happy to see me after a few days of being away from home. She asked how I was as we walked along the foyer and I replied that I was doing well but I had things in my head that I needed to clarify with.“What things, Harrison?” She asks as we reached the living room.I turn to her, “I need to see dad too. Is he home?”“Yes dear. He is in the dining room. What do you want to talk with your dad?” She continues to question as we walk towards the dining room where we found dad eating his dinner.“It involves you too
CHAPTER 61REMEMBER ME MERRYH A R R YLondon, EnglandScott’s Residence“Our deepest condolences again, Harrison.”I pulled my head up and found Liv and William in formal suits and ties with sad expressions plastered on their faces. I stand on my feet and hugged each of them, “Thank you lads.”Liv placed his hand over my shoulder, “You have to be strong, Harry.”“Yeah for your mum.” William adds.“She’s handling it pretty well than me, to be honest.” I answered as I handed them drinks.“There are literally paps everywhere outside your house.” William informs me.“Yeah. No matter how we tried to ask for some privacy for such a crucial time in our family.” I answered.“Kind of felt really sad that Mr. Jackson passed away just a few months after you both got along.” Liv reminded me of something that I have been mourning about.William nudge him on his side, “Shut it.” He hissed.I laughed softly, “It’s fine. The first days were tough to admit that he’s gone. Now I’m feeling better with
CHAPTER 62 HESITANTLYH A R R Y North Carolina, USASunset Beach 5:17 AMI stare at the waves as I wait for the sun to rise and realized that I haven’t even had a wink of sleep after the conversation I had with America. It has been weeks since I came here in North Carolina and the entire days I spent by stalking America since Charles has been all over her. In the back of my head, I’m not confident in making her remember me because I don’t know what to do to be honest.The waves reminded me so much of LUAHU and how we spent our nights there together with the others. I wonder if they have all woken up from their coma and have led a healthier life after their accidents. A lot of things happened in my life when I met America and there is absolutely no way I am going to let her go.Five hours passed, I found myself standing in front of the Pingries’ residence with a bouquet of flowers in my hand and a nervous heart inside my chest. I tried to dress a little bit formal but seemingly casua
CHAPTER 62.1As soon as the tent was done, I settled my things inside, sleeping bag, snacks, deli meals, my handy ice bucket filled with bottle of water and some remaining bottles of beer. I pulled out my blanket which has been in my bag since earlier that I totally forgot about. I placed it over the sand and just stared at the beach while I try to light up my cigarette before inhaling a massive amount of smoke into my lungs.My mind was filled with so many thoughts on the island of LUAHU and how I try to visualize my imagination in front of me right now. I see the entire gang having fun in the water and just goofing around enjoying with a beer in their hands. Then, I see America smiling at me as she was laughing with her drunk eyes and a smile that can light up my entire world every fucking day of my life.Absentmindedly, I didn’t even notice that my tears were already falling over my cheeks and slowly I lowered my head to continue crying in silence. What makes it worst was the heada
CHAPTER 63 ISLANDH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.ASunset Beach 8:10PM“So how did you know about that?” She questions beguilingly.I don’t know if I said something wrong which caused her to look a little triggered with what I said but I am willing to do anything to make her remember me again.“You told me that your dad takes you to camping when you were younger.” I answered casually.She straightened her back and I can tell from her eyes that she was incredibly shocked why I know about it, “What? I-I-I don’t understand.” She stutters with a more confused look on her face. “I don’t know you but why do you know that about me?”“I told you, I know you better than you think I do. You just don’t remember me America that’s all.” I answered and finally I made a fire myself which was a little self-rewarding.“Who the hell are you?” She asks clearly. “And what were you exactly to me?”America sounded so curious and I understand why she is like this but it makes me sad how she couldn’t rememb
CHAPTER 64ALWAYS FIND YOUA M E R I C A I woke up as soon as my alarm clock started ringing at exactly half past four in the morning. I carefully went out of our tent and I can still smell the burnt out logs from the bonfire last night mixed with the sea-weedy breeze of the sea. I grabbed my cane which was next to me and carefully walked along the beach on my own trying to figure out where I was actually heading to.As soon as I felt the sand on my toes, it felt almost close to home. I wanted to wait for the sun to show up and wanted to feel the warmth sunrays hitting on my skin. As I continued to walk, I prayed that I might not stumble upon a jogger or a stray dog. As soon I can hear the sound of the calm waters getting a little clearer and louder, I stopped on my feet and just listened to everything around me.I closed my eyes shut and imagined that everything around me was coming to life. I begin to see a very beautiful view of the horizon and the sea as it becomes one with the s
CHAPTER 65I LOVE YOU AMERICAA M E R I C A ‘Even if I am going to be on the verge of life and death, I will always find you.’‘I love you America.’‘I love you America.’‘I love you America.’My eyes opened wide as I was grasping on my bed sheets in fear and drenched with my own sweat.I was breathing heavily as I realized that it was all a dream. The dream felt so real because I was completely drowning profoundly into the deepest waters of the sea. I can still feel my heart racing so fast that I can hear my own pounding heartbeat inside my chest if that makes any sense at all.I clawed my fingers on my soft blanket as I realized that I was no longer in the tent nor on the beach. I sat on top of my bed feeling as if I was going to have a headache because I was absolutely confused with what was going on. I know and I am a hundred percent sure that I was definitely on Sunset Beach camping with Claudine and May and that guy named Harry just a few hours ago.Out of nowhere, visions kept
EPILOGUEPOT OF GOLDI have always been fascinated of the beach.There are so many things to do to enjoy and relax and there are a lot of sexy girls wearing bikinis almost looking like it is close to nudity. Yet, I love it. I love it all. I love watching girls in swim wears and how they play beach volleyball. Although I loved the sexual stuff of it, I have always thought that there is something about the sea that just calms my soul and my mind to a whole different level.I never really told anyone about it but it always has that kind of effect to me. Although no one knows much about it, I didn't want to look too softy on the outside being all sentimental about a petty thing.Everyone I know has always seen me as strong and very masculine with the way I dress, talk and act. With all the physicality that I have, everyone assumed that I am a cold-hearted tough guy. People who don't know me well would say I am an aloof. Kids and other townspeople would rather say I am scary. I have had a
CHAPTER 94 WELCOME HOMEM E R R Y Time: InfiniteWhere am I?Those were the first words I thought to myself.I looked around and found myself standing alone on the pristine beach. The water was gorgeously light blue and the horizon was insanely astounding. I paused and felt that I have said those same words somewhere before.Dejavu. It definitely seemed like it.Although I was lost, somewhere deep inside me felt like I was found. I felt surprisingly calm and warm as the sun was hitting my face. Sunlight always felt nice and even though most people don’t like to be under the sun for too long I think there’s something about it that’s calming at some point.Scorching was a word that would best describe the heat of the sun right now. I closed my eyes and felt the gentle and cool sea breeze passing through my hair and hitting against my skin. It was a bright sunny day but the wind felt chilly which provided a perfect balance. For a while, I stood there just feeling nature which was surro
CHAPTER 93 47 YEARSH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.AForty-seven years laterSummerThe woman flinched as she spins around. Her eyes looked surprised as soon as she saw me. It was definitely her and I could never be wrong. It was the same face when we were in LUAHU but her hair was shorter now yet everything about her was the same. It felt so surreal seeing her again.“Diana, is it really…” I trailed off and realized how frightened and shocked she was. I realized that I was getting a little too suspicious and too close knowing that she is a young woman and I am an old man approaching her pettily. I didn’t want to look like a predator.I chuckled humourlessly, “I’m sorry.”She smiles wearily, “I’m sorry too but I think you have the wrong person?”I felt disappointed.“My name isn’t Diana.” She adds.I smiled tightlipped. “Of course. I’m sorry if I approached you like this and pretty much giving you a fright.”She shakes her head and smiles at me, “No, it’s… It’s not really a big deal.
CHAPTER 92 SATURNH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.ADeath can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel someone has died before their time or when you had plans for the future together and growing old together.Death of someone we love is probably the most devastating experience that can ever happen to any of us.The loss and pain can strike you deeply and can shook your mental state of mind and your core.America died from a ruptured brain aneurysm that no one knew she had.All those terrible headaches, nausea, collapsing and drooping eyelids that she been complaining and experiencing, were signs of a grown malignant aneurysm after she was in coma. We all assumed that it was her pregnancy but the latter symptoms were already too late to figure it out that she was experiencing something so much more critical and dangerous.There were so many what ifs that I had after she died and so many regrets that I wished I did and didn’t do. There were so many things in my head and so much
CHAPTER 91.1I smiled as the heart monitor was echoing in the room in synch with the sound from the ventilator. “The second time was when you fainted a day before our wedding. I think your mom laughed at me when she saw me arriving the hospital because I looked stupid with what I wore as I was in a hurry.”I chuckle softly as I was remembering it. “Although I didn’t really notice how bad I wore until it was the morning. It was so funny, you should have seen it.”I placed her hand intertwined with mine against my lips, “That time, as I watched you sleep the entire night, I was able to write a short song. Do you want to hear it? I was never able to finish it though.”I rubbed the back of my forefinger against her cheek, “I’m sure you want to hear it. So give it a good listen, okay?” I speak to her.I cleared my throat as I tried my best to keep my shit together because I didn’t want to cry as I sing for her.“Sweetheart you look a little tired. When did you last eat? Come in and make
CHAPTER 91REALH A R R Y I was speechless and my felt as if my knees went weak and immobile.I wanted to say something but my mind went blank and I wanted to move towards Merry but because of shock, I just stood there completely frozen.My tears fell over my cheeks as soon as I see my wife looking horribly pale while the medics were giving her CPR. She looks lifeless, I thought to myself again and again and it pains me.My feet slowly drags me inside the room as my heart was getting heavier each time I get close towards where Merry was, My entire body was still completely shaken up with what I was witnessing what happening to her with questions fogging my head wondering what really happened to her.I can really feel my whole body quivering in fear, despair and weakness while my lips were trembling as I call out her name softly, “M-Merry…” My soft voice escapes my lips,“Sir, we request you to make way.” The medic instructed me.I shake my head vigorously because he cannot just leave
CHAPTER 90ANOTHER SONGSan Siro Stadium, BrazilThe crowd cheers for Harry as soon as he finished another song.His fans chanting his name continuously was ringing in his ear.The entire stadium was filled with girls screaming, chanting and cheering for him while he keeps a forced smile plastered on his face as he mouthed the words, “Thank you.”Despite how he loves entertaining his fans and performing on stage in front of people who paid this entire event just to see him, his mind was elsewhere and he couldn’t stop himself from doing so. It was evident in his eyes that he was searching through the front row near the stage if America had arrived, but she hasn’t. She was still not around and it made him even much more worried.He was not liking it especially that he hasn’t talked to Jordan about any updates regarding Merry.“I tried calling Ginny earlier and she said there was an emergency.” Those words keeps invading his thoughts making him feel uneasy on stage.“You are a lovely aud
CHAPTER 89.1“Useless?” He subtly moves his upper torso. “Have I ever made you feel like that? I’m sorry if--”“No no no. It wasn’t any of your fault. Like I said, I am grateful for you.”“So why do you feel useless?”“Because I always depend on you. I depend on you when I get out of bed, I depend on you when I need a shower, when I need to go somewhere, when I need to pee, when I need to clean myself as embarrassing as it has always been, when I change my clothes, every thing. Every single thing that I do that are basic things I need for myself on a daily basis, you’re doing them all for me.”“I don’t mind doing them.”“But I do.” I sobbed. “I do mind.”“I.. I’m sorry.” He says with a soft voice as we were now sitting on the bed while he tries to comfort me while wrapping his arms around me tight. “I’m sorry if I made you feel that way. Am I invading too much of your personal space?”I shake my head, “You don’t understand.”He pulled himself away and cups my face, “Then allow me to u
CHAPTER 89 IT WASN'TA M E R I C AMt. Sinai Hospital, North CarolinaHours before the wedding day“Are you sure you don’t want me in there with you?” Harry questions.I gave him a reassuring smile as I squeezed his hand a little bit, “I will be fine.”“So why you don’t want me in there with you?”“I just want to ask him a few things.” I answered nervously.“Like?” He asked.I pressed my lips together, “You trust me, don’t you?”“Of course.” Harry answers quickly.“Then trust me on this. It’s nothing serious.” I responded.He exhales heavily and felt him kissing the back of my hand. I love when he does that to be honest. He tells me, “Okay. I will wait here.”I smiled at her, “Thank you.”Harry walks me to the doctor’s office as he greeted us as soon as we entered his room. The doctor offered us a seat right away while Harry assist me before he plants a kiss on my hair. “I’ll be waiting right outside.”I nodded and smiled at him. I listened to his footsteps which were then followed b