Chapter 20: Is This Goodbye?

"Svenja?" I asked again to make sure I heard him right. I was in complete disbelief.

"Yes." He whispered. He looked more depressed than I was feeling.

"When?" I asked. I could feel my heart breaking.  

"Probably within a week," Laiden said and shrugged.

"I should probably go pack," I stood up saying very robotic like.

Laiden grabbed my hand and kissed it, "I love you, beautiful eyes." His words pushed me over the edge.

"I love you too," I caressed his face, the tears began piercing my eyelids.

"Don't cry," He told me. "I will always love you. It isn't over."

"Laiden," I shook my head, feeling very pessimistic.

"You think I am going to give you up this easily?" Laiden questioned.

"I don't think you want to give me up, but it's going to happen." I said honestly. 

"Why?" He looked a bit h……