Remember

13

Caitlin felt miserable. She knew that she had reached a crucial part of what had happened, but nothing. Either she couldn't sleep, or if she did, he wouldn't come. It was like the dreams didn't want her to know what happened next. It's a bit late for that, I'm fully invested she thought. Why would they show me this if they were not going to show me everything? I was happy living my ignorant life. But Caitlin know that she was kidding herself. She had never felt truly happy, she had pushed it to one side, but she had always felt like something was missing from her life. She had put it down to nerves, over her upcoming wedding, but she knew that she was kidding herself, and trying to blame her feelings on everything else, but the real reason 

Where are you she wondered? Caitlin felt herself dropping off. She crossed her fingers, hoping against hope that she'd be transported back there and see him again

"No auntie, I'm not hungry"

"Caitlin, you have to eat something. You haven't had anything to eat for ages. Keep this up and your going to waste away"

"No I won't. Nothing will happen to me until I get back with Barry"

"Well then eat something for him. What good will you be to him like this?"

"If she doesn't want to eat, let her starve" Thomas yelled from the door

"What are you saying? She's your daughter"

"No. She's more my enemies sons then she's my daughter. I lost her the day she fell in love with him"

"No brother. Don't be so cruel. She's still your daughter, no matter what she's done"

"My daughter would not do what she did"

"What did she do? She fell in love. Are you going to punish her for that?"

"I'll do what I want. I'm her dad"

"Then act like one"

Thomas walked up to his sister, and slapped her around her face

"Just because you are my sister, doesn't mean that you can say these things to me. Stay in your limits" 

Thomas walked into Caitlins room and started destroying it

"Dad, what are you doing?"

"I'm moving you into another room. I will destroy every memento of this love"

"Dad, you can't do that"

"Watch me"

"Fine, but then you will have to kill me. Barry lives in my heart and soul"

Caitlin fell to the floor as Thomas struck her

"Stay in your limits. You will do as I say"

Barry was sitting in his bed, staring at the wall. He thought that he and Caitlin were in love, so why did she say and do this? He had fallen for her deeply. He had never felt this way about any of his previous girlfriends. Despite everything, she still had a hold on his heart, and was refusing to let go. Truth be told, he didn't want her to let go. He didn't want to give it to anyone else. He thought that they had something really special, so why had she done this?  Did I mean nothing to you? Was our love a lie? I loved you truly, were you just toying with me?

"Barry, there's someone here to see you"

Barry groaned. He wasn't in the mood to see anyone. Still, he had to keep up appearances that he was okay

"Iris"

Iris ran up and hugged him

"Barry, I know everything. How are you? How did this happen?"

"I'm fine. Not like she was anyone really special to me"

Iris and Barry went out for lunch. Iris chatted away happily, but Barry said nothing. Iris looked at Barry. He looked really withdrawn and worlds away

"Oh Barry, she really did a number on you, didn't she?"

"What do you mean? I'm fine"

"Who are you trying to fool? Everyone else might believe you, but not me. I'm one of your best friends"

Iris went over, and hugged Barry as he broke down 

"It's alright Barry. Let it all out"

"I thought that she really loved me"

"I know Barry. That's why, despite everything, your heart refuses to believe that she could do this"

"Iris"

"It's alright Barry. I can tell how much you loved her, and still do. I could tell by your voice and body language. I can still see it"

"Iris, I'm really sorry that I could never love you the way you loved me. But you have to understand, I never saw you that way"

Caitlin walked into a cafe, and saw the person waiting for her

"What do you want?"

Duff duff duff. Who is Caitlin talking to? As always, feedback appreciated