FROM NOW UNTIL ETERNITY
Chapter Twenty-Seven
I just want to enjoy my life
And show this world how to care
And nothing brings more joy to my life
Than knowing my girl will be there.
It was a sunny day, and despite
being released from the hospital, Jack was in a horrible mood. It had been a
full week since his breakup with Rose, and still all he could think about was
her. All he could feel was his broken heart. He hadn’t seen her all that week,
nor did he really want to. Despite his love for her, he was too angry to even
look at her.
"Hey, Dawson." Moira
bounced into the room, obviously in a good mood and on a mission to cheer her
best friend up.
"What do you want?"
Moira frowned. This was a very
rare thing, for Jack to be in such a nasty mood. She had thought packing up to
go home would have lifted his spirits some, but it hadn’t. In fact, he seemed
to have gotten worse. Damn that Rose DeWitt-Bukater. Moira had known the former
cheerleader was bad news from the start…that Jack’s heart would end up getting
broken.
Are ya happy girl?
Huh?
Knowing that you right near broke my heart in a piece or two
Huh?
Knowing that I would have walked across the ocean for you
Saying you're young and confused
Well that's a lame excuse
That's why the only one to blame is you for.
"I came to give you a lift
home. I mean…today is the day you leave this place." Moira shrugged,
crossing her arms. "I guess you’re still all mopey over Rose."
"Have you seen her?" Jack
asked, tiredly looking at his best friend. He didn’t know why he was asking
about her. It wasn’t like he was expecting Rose to be miserable. After all, she
was the one who had broken it off with him. She had no reason to be heartbroken
over their breakup.
"Yeah. Around and about
campus. She’s with that Caledon Hockley now. By the look of things, they’re
pretty much attached at the hip."
So it was true. Rose had left him
for Hockley. So everything she had told him was the truth. She didn’t love him
anymore. Jack quietly wiped away his coming tears. He felt so foolish for
hoping that Rose’s last words to him had been a lie. He especially felt foolish
for ever believing a word she said...for loving her still.
Last night
Can't believe what I was hearing
Telling me to have a nice life
So tonight
I don't think I'll spare your feelings
You're on your own
I'ma do for me what's right.
"Hey." Moira rubbed her
friend’s arm, wishing that she could take his pain away. "Don’t sweat it.
Listen, you don’t need her. In fact, you’re above her now. Your grandmother is
filthy rich, while Rose has to beg her new boyfriend for money."
Jack frowned, confused by Moira’s
words. "What are you saying?"
"Forget the bitch and enjoy
your rich grandma’s money. That’s what I’m saying."
In your eyes a see a second
chance
Maybe I should take another glance
But for now I'll wash my hands
Cause I love ya baby, love ya baby
Pharrell say don't do it the same
But I say ain't playing my games
But for you my soul still remains
Cause I love ya baby, love ya baby.
Are ya happy girl?
Huh?
Knowing that you right near broke my heart in a piece or two
Huh?
Knowing that I would have walked across the ocean for you
Saying you're young and confused
Well that's a lame excuse
That's why the only one to blame is you for.
Last night
Can't believe what I was hearing
Telling me to have a nice life
So tonight
I don't think I'll spare your feelings
You're on your own
I'ma do for me what's right.
Jack couldn’t help himself. He
laughed for the first time since his breakup with Rose. He was truly thankful
for his friend. If it wasn’t for Moira…he’d be drowning forever in a sea of
despair. "You’re right. It’s time to forget her and move on." He
wrapped an arm around Moira’s shoulders, his mind made up to make the best of
the situation.
"Jack!" Irene entered
the room. "Are you all packed and ready to go?"
He looked around the room for any
stray belongings. Finding none, he nodded. "I guess I am."
"Well, then, don’t just
stand there. Say good-bye to your little friend. Our plane leaves in an
hour." Irene looked at her watch. "Andele! Andele!"
"Well…I guess this is
good-bye." Jack hugged his friend tightly, thinking of how he was going to
miss her. She had been there for him through thick and thin. They knew the best
and the worst of each other. He knew that he’d never find another friend like
her.
"I’m going to miss you. Just
remember what I said. Enjoy the old lady’s cash and don’t forget to
write."
Jack laughed as he pulled away.
"See ya." He waved, following a hurried Irene out the door.
"Good luck." Moira
sighed before leaving the hospital room herself.
I hope you're thinking
Remember girl, when I was your man
I hope it sinks in
If you don't understand, then you don't understand
Well I guess I'm gonna stop dreaming
The way I feel
About you.
*****
Last night
Can't believe what I was hearing
Telling me to have a nice life
So tonight
I don't think I'll spare your feelings
You're on your own
I'ma do for me what's right.
As the plane left the ground,
Jack glanced out the window and wondered if he’d ever see the city of Chicago
again. It had been his home for so long, and he had truly loved it. Despite all
the painful memories the city now held. Sighing, he turned away from the scene
below. It was probably going to be a long time before he saw Chicago again.
Just like it was going to be a long time before he would get over Rose. She’d
be a part of his heart for a long time to come. No matter how hard he tried to
forget her.
Last night
Just-a last night
Can't believe what I was hearing
Just can't believe it baby
Telling me to have a nice life
Oh
So tonight
Yea
I don't think I'll spare your feelings
You're on your own
I'ma do for me what's right
Got something I wanna tell ya girl.
I hope you're thinking
Tell me girl, when I was your man
I hope it sinks in
If you don't understand, then you don't understand
Well I guess I'm gonna stop dreaming
The way I feel
About you
Let me tell you one more time.
I hope you're thinking
Tell me girl, when I was your man
My baby
I hope it sinks in
If you don't understand, then you don't understand
Yea yea yea yea
Well I guess I'm gonna stop dreaming
The way I feel
About you.
Oh baby
Yea yea yea yea
See I ain't gonna be the one
Ain't gonna play these games with you
But I still love you.
Remember girl when I was your
man
Ain't nothing gonna take that away
No no no no, no no-no.
See I remember
In December
We were walking holding hands
And I was your man
Can't we just get back to that?
Baby?
Last Night--Justin Timberlake