Vanessa walked around New York for around two hours, before finally heading toward her apartment. She shivered through her coat, mumbling the beginning of November was too early for winter. She got to her apartment, opened the door, and suddenly a bouquet of roses was trust into her face.
"I'm so sorry Vanessa," Kevin said. "I was so wrong to say what I said."
"How did you get in here?" Vanessa asked.
"I still had the key," Kevin said. "Before you throw me out, there's something I want you to hear."
He handed her a tape. She walked to her stereo, put it in, and pushed play. A familiar tune played on a piano and Kevin's deep voice sang...
If I had some time to say the words,
I'd wipe away the pain in your eyes.
Even in the darkest hours I pray,
That you'll bring your love back to me, cuz
I need you here, in my arms
Loving me forever more.
I know I can't go on,
In this world alone.
I need you here and now, to be the one.
Looking back on all the brighter days,
I wonder how we ever fell apart.
Even then you always seemed to shine.
Now you never again will be mine.
But, I need you here, in my arms,
Loving me forever more.
I know I can't go on,
In this world alone.
I want you to know
How empty I am without you,
And I never can love someone else,
Quite the same.
I need you here, in my arms,
Loving me forever more.
I know I can't go on,
In this world alone.
"You used my lyrics?" Vanessa asked in amazement.
"Yeah," Kevin said. "They were great."
"The song, you. You sounded wonderful," Vanessa said. "Can I keep the tape?"
"Yeah, go ahead," Kevin said. "Vanessa, I want you to know...God, I'm so sorry."
"I know Kevin," Vanessa said. "I can see how you might get upset."
"I was arong though," Kevin said.
"We all make mistakes," Vanessa said. "I should know that better than anyone in the world."
"Yeah, I guess," Kevin said. "I guess I should go."
"Kev, I did love you," Vanessa said. "I do love you."
"I love you too," Kevin said. "So much."
"I'm so sorry for how I hurt you," Vanessa said. "It broke my heart to lie like that."
"It was a lie?" Kevin asked. He smiled, "You've been as miserable as me?"
"Yes. I've been horrible," Vanessa said. Kevin embraced Vanessa and swung her around.
"I needed you so badly," Kevin said. He kissed her with all his might. She let him know how much she needed him.
"Was it a mistake when you said no too?"Kevin asked.
Vanessa looked into Kevin's eyes and she nodded. "The biggest mistake I ever made."
"Will you marry me Vanessa?" Kevin asked.
"Yes Kevin," Vanessa said, "I'll marry you."
Epilogue
Nobody but Kev
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