The Sunset

Chapter 9: Those Words

Her (2) POV :

I meant every word I said. But I never expected him to run with me. Though, a tiny part of me did want him to listen to my words.

We run towards the beach, towards the never-ending sea. I was merely following him. I knew that he didn't have a destination in mind because we weren't safe anywhere. Now that I think of it, what was the use of being free? They will find us, and we will die.

But I achieved what I wanted for the past fifty-six years of my life. I freed myself from the shadows. I was always acting like I understood every law, every ritual. But I was continually questioning it in my head. The constant voice in my head always told me to question it, tell it anyone who would listen. But never had I dared to do something like that. I was a coward.

But now the voice is not there. I achieved the peace of mind I have always wanted as it cost me my life. But what is the use of living a lie? It is better to die, taking a step towards what you want to do.

I was so lost in the newfound peace and happiness that I missed that he was running straight to the sea. The waves slowly engulfing him.....

I then knew I had a choice to make. Even though all of it ended with our deaths. Either we could to do it the way we wanted though I wanted to live a little more. To finally enjoy life, not to be afraid anymore, to see a change.

Or die a slow and painful death...

Only then I noticed the silhouette of the same man watching us intently. I made my decision, and I called him for help with all I had. Cause I wanted to live and he must be there to see the change he made, not just in my life but also in others.

But to my surprise, that man didn't move an inch...