Mentality *Sequel To "Slow"*

Chapter Ten

"In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate."
-Unknown

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"Will... Will you forget me?"

Concern fills his eyes as we stare deeply into each other's soul. We have children together. We have a life to withhold...

"No baby... I will never forget you.."

Whether or not this can be kept, I need to insure my sanity..

I need to insure my Mentality.
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***** Present Day*****

"Christopher..? You know, the story of us getting together is heartwarming.... But... The story of us being together is heart crushing... Don't you feel it too? I feel my heart crumbling. I can't remember who you are, who my children are... Who I am.. For no more than five minutes. I want to remember this moment. I love you. I'd love you when you're hair is turning gray. I'd love you even if you gain a little weight. Because I love you."

I pour my heart out to him, watching tears slowly stream down his face.

"Kate... Linn....."

Before he could say anything else, I interrupt him..

"Who is Katelyn? Who is that?"

I question, looking around me. He takes a large gulp, biting his bottom lip.

"Do you remember me?"

I smile, nodding.

"Of course I know who you are, Christopher! You're my love."

I let his name roll off my tongue as if it were my own.

"MOMMY!!!!!"

Three children walk into the room, and pounce on the side of the bed beside me. One rushes in, more excited than the others... This is my son... Ummmmm... It's the same as...

"Hey, Christopher baby!"

The other two looked a like.. But, not really exactly the same. One of the states is called Nevada...

"Hey, Naveah!"

I think I like tea... What rhymes with sea... I came to see ha..

"Hey, Leah!"

All their faces beam with excitement and recognition.

"You remembered us, mommy! Do you remember that.... I love you?"

Chris asks.

"Yes, I remember you."

"Can we help you cook tonight, mommy?"

One of the little girls squealed.

"Sure.... Ummmmm.... Nicole."

Everyone looks at me worriedly.

"Think... I think it's time... Time to go.. Nap time? Go to your rooms... Please."

Groaning, I watch everyone leave me alone..

Leaving me to my empty thoughts.

I close my eyes...

Trying to remember their faces.

Trying to recognize their voices.

Trying to remember everyone and everything.

Trying to remember what once was.

Published

October 21, 2016

Omg!!!! My birthday is in exactly two months!!! December 21st baby!