ONLY IN MY MEMORY
Rose stares at the statue of liberty as if in a trance.
I look at the dreaded reporters as they drove in questions after questions about that sinking ship. No one even asked about what it really felt like? They were all too concerned with the money they could get off of this story. I was angry.
I was never this angry! The thought of losing Jack just added to my misery. How could they worry about money at a time like this? No, they should not be here.
Jack should be. Why is fate so cruel? Why me? What did I do to deserve such heartbreak? I do not have any answers to those questions, but I couldn't help feeling so bitter and cold at that thought. I turned away and gazed at lady liberty again. A cold breeze passed by me and I shuddered at it. My memory once again went back to Jack. Jack Dawson. That name alone brought a tear to my eye.
Why did he have to die? Wasn't it cruel to see someone that you love be taken away by some vile iceberg? It's wrong isn't it? I tried to shake it off, but as I was leaving a person grabbed me by the back of my coat and quickly spun me around facing him. I was about to punch him or her when I looked at the man in shock. It was Jack's friend Fabrizio. He somehow survived the sinking and I could tell that he was feeling the same anger that I am currently feeling. We sat down at a nearby bench and I looked over at him. His faced has changed and he no longer looked as happy as he was on the titanic.
Fabrizio: He loved you no?
Rose: Why are you asking me this?
It kind of bothered her that he was asking her this. What should she say? That yes he loved her. Loved her so much that he risked his own life. She already felt guilty enough and didn't need this question to aggrivate an already broken spirit. He raised up his arms in surrender and pondered for a bit before relaxing again. Poor Rose. The lady is going through a hard time and Fabrizio had no idea as to what he should do. What could he say to her that will bring Jack back? He could not find the answers either so he just put his arm around her shoulder and messaged her back smoothly. Rose took in a deep breathe before talking again.
Rose: Why did he have to leave me Fabrizio? He broke his promise to always stay with me.
The poor guy could only nod sadly and wipe away the tear in his left eye. He had lost someone too. Helga. He remembers her clearly. She was so sweet and beautiful. God he wishes that he could have died with her. Why is he here and not her? What was his purpose to live if she was dead?
He could only shake his head at her.
Fabrizio: Sometimes these things just happen and no one can control them you know?
Rose chuckled at this. She remembered what Jack had said about writing to the white star line.
Rose: I just remembered something.
Fabrizio: And what is that beautiful Rose?
Rose (blushes): Jack once told me that he will write to the white star line about the titanic sinking.
Rose: And I don't blame him. I feel exactly the same way.
The girl was shaking by now. Images of Jack and dozens of others flooded her mind.
Fabrizio looked worried and quickly pulled her into a hug.
Fabrizio: It's going to be alright now luv. We will get out of here and find somewhere to stay kapeesh?
Rose buried her face deeper into his chest and felt the tears of suppressed hurt coming fast. She tried to hide it, but he just continued to soothe her and whisper comfort even with his own pain.
Fabrizio: Shh, it'd be alright now. We go together. You and me a new fresh start o.k.? His simple yet pleasing italian accent got a smile out of her and he couldn't help, but feel relieved. She was going to be alright and so was he.
(Rose's Pov)
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