The Secret

Chapter 37: I Remember

In that moment, I remember all of the sacrifice that I have had to make since I've had this secret.

I remember the time I distanced myself from Nelly to protect her.

I remember the many times I took beatings to protect the secret.

I remember the many times I nearly died to protect the secret.

I remember the time Nelly died because of it.

I remember the time my mother died trying to get to it.

I remember the time one of my friends died because of it.

I remember the many people that were after it and took someone I love to bribe me for the secret.

I remember everything, all of it. In that very moment that I realize I am going to die.

Waking up to the present, I open my eyes and look at the four angels in the room standing before me.

"Yes, that is right." I say. "Can you sacrifice my life in exchange for Nelly's so she can protect the secret?"