Death Short Stories #1
Sadness_Queen, 03-03-15
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is purely coincidental.
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We were standing in the midst of a masquerade ball, looking intently at each other. I was wearing a classic Victorian dress and the man in front of me was looking defiantly handsome with his black tuxedo. There were guests, or should I say couples who were also dancing, swaying with the rhythm of the enchanting music. I noticed that I am the only one who was not wearing a mask and the man with whom I am dancing with was wearing a silvery one, covering the partial part of his god-like face. He beamed at me, exposing his perfect set of white teeth. I unconsciously smiled at him, giving my sweetest and most genuine smile I could offer to someone. The music was so pleasing and relaxing to hear though it sounded strange. I am seriously unaware of his identity. He was a complete stranger to me but I found comfort with him. I, then placed my head on his muscled chest, still swaying and enjoying the music. The night seemed so magical and how I wished that if ever it was just one of my mystical dreams, I would like to sleep until forever lasts.
We were dancing gracefully when the music and its serenity suddenly changed. It was now a loud menacing sound. Even the fairy tale-like place changed in an instant. It turned out to be a dark spacious place surrounded by gigantic trees which I also found creepy. People were screaming and all running without turning their backs, afraid that if they stopped, they will get killed. The music became louder and louder and the man in front of me was just staring blankly, making no movements at all. And that made my situation even creepier. The eerie music was ringing relentlessly in my head. I just realized that I am trapped in a chaotic situation. I can feel goosebumps and my fear started eating me, leaving nothing but only this vague feeling inside my heart.
I don't know why but I suddenly had the urged to protect him. I told him to leave and go to the safest place where his feet might bring him but he didn't listen. He didn't even flinch. I can feel that the monstrous devil was approaching us, I didn't dare to look at what's behind my back. I grabbed his arm with all the force I can exert and looked at him. Something was really terribly wrong with this man. He was still smiling at me but I noticed that he had a different smile on his face. A devilish one. This made my heart beats faster than the usual. But I shook my head to diminish the unnecessary thoughts that keep on bugging me.
A plan suddenly came up with my mind and it was to save this man. I knew what you're thinking but it was the least possible plan to escape. I don't have a choice, it's either one of us will be saved or both of us will die. My life was useless and maybe my purpose of being here was to save him. His life was worth fighting than mine. At least fate became good to me even in the last moments of my life because she had given me a chance to meet this Perfect Specimen of Mankind.
I was about to run with my full speed to confuse the monster when I felt that my feet weren't moving. My body was betraying me. I heard a loud scream at my right side which stole my attention and made me look into it. Then suddenly, a strong pair of arm grabbed me and it created a little pain in my tiny shoulders. I looked up to see if it was the monster and was dumbstruck to realize who it was. I thought my vision was just playing with me so I closed my eyes. But when I opened it, nothing's changed. My jaw literally fell after processing all the information.
The innocent man with whom I am dancing earlier was the beast after all. He was laughing sardonically and blood lust was visible in those pair of dark orbs. With his face unmasked, you can't see mercy in him. Then, he began choking me and all I managed to do was to look at him. He still looked perfectly handsome. My head was telling me that I should loathe him but then, my heart was saying that I should forgive him. He tighten his grip, breathing became a crucial thing for me. I was losing all the oxygen in my body when I felt a warm liquid streaming down my face. It took seconds for me to realize that I was crying. I think it's about time. With my last energy, I used it to hold his face. I am now surrendering myself. I smiled and uttered the three magical words I'm longing to say on someone. "I love you." I gently closed my eyes and let the darkness swallowed me.
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Note: Sorry for the typo/grammatical errors. Unedited.
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