A Gem I Once Lost

PROLOGUE

After I shower, I was looking for something I can wear inside my closet when something catches my eye; a bear stuffed toy wearing a pink shirt with ‘Hug Me’ written on it, I smiled when I saw it in the corner of my closet that was partially covered by some of my clothes…I took it and held it…

Caressed that bear's face…

A memory came back to my mind…

A memory to this day is still very clear to me…

I miss him—so much… I’ve missed him three times more…

I shook and sighed tapping the stuffed toy. “How are you? Aren't you sad that you're alone there in my closet?” I said to the bear that I was holding and then smiled bitterly. “I miss him…I wonder, how he is now?” I sadly said, suddenly a tear falls down my cheek. I thought I would never cry again—when I think of him...

But it’s still hard to forget the past that gave you meaning, made you so happy, taught you how to love, that what is love really is, and what it feels like to be loved by someone you once dreamed of... it is difficult to forget the memories that come back spontaneously. A memories left and imprinted on my mind, soul, and in my heart... even a few years later, he still won't disappear from my mind... and I don't think that will happen either—to lose him from my heart and in my mind...if only…

A knock from the door caught my attention;

“Laine, will you fix my phone? I think there's something wrong with it,” my mom's voice.

“Alright, ma. I'll just get dressed,” I replied shouted. I faced the bear and stroked its face again. “I'll bring you back inside,” I said sadly. And then I got dressed and quickly touch up myself; when I came out of my room, I was surprised that the whole house was quiet, I think my mom and I are the only ones here now.

Where are the others? I went straight out to the porch and looked for my mom, I was shocked when I saw him sitting on the couch on our porch… I didn't think he was here; I felt my heartbeat faster once more and he was the only one who could do this to me. I stopped at the door and stared at him until my mom tapped my shoulder…

“Dear, I want some snacks, please buy me a pizza and burgers,” she said while pointing at whom I was facing.

He smiled sweetly at my mom who was able to show the dimple on his cheek, which is one of the reasons I loved him.

Those dimples…