no.
no.
no.
NO.
i knew i needed to do something
anything
but all i could do was stare at her
and wait for an explanation.
“i’m leaving.”
i’m leaving.
i’m leaving.
i have to leave.
Midori, why?
what happened to forever?
what happened to together?
what happened to love?
“i’m sorry.
i never told you
because i didn’t want to hurt you.
i wanted us to enjoy the time we had left together.
please understand that.”
my mouth felt dry
and even though my skin was frightfully cold
i couldn’t bring myself to move
into the house.
it was bound to happen.
i knew.
i knew she would have to leave at some point.
it’s just the way it works.
the tears were silent
and so was my shivering
and shaking
as i fell to my knees.
happiness.
swept away in an instant.
the only sound the scream escaping my lips
raw and hoarse
nails on a chalkboard
dragging through my throat as i cried.
gone.
like always.
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Through Viridian Seas
Short Story❝ the world has taken away who i really am. who i want to be. ❞ in which loneliness is washed away by a sea of blue-green beauty. ❄girlxgirl❄a cellphone novel❄complete❄ #152 in short story | 28/7/17 © 2017 salmonskinroll written 21/5 to 27/7/17
