"Izzy..if you survive this, I promise you you will never have to go through this pain again. I will be here with you now. I will be here for you. Just please, survive this."
. . . Looking at my surroundings, I strolled down the white bed of clouds that sort of resembled a road. It seemed like it lead to nowhere as I walked for what seemed like miles. I didn't mind this though, as I finally felt at peace, complete peace. The best way to describe this place is like a phase between reality and heaven. As if this was some sort of waiting area before God decides to choose my fate.
As I continue to walk down the bright road or clouds, I spotted the man with the doe eyes again. He didn't say anything at first, just waited for me to slowly approach him. Who is this man and why do I keep running into him? And better question is, why is he so attractive?
"Who are you?" I asked as soon as I reached him.
"You don't belong here Aaliyah, why are you still here?" He said, completely disregarding my question. Shortly after, I realized what he called me. Aaliyah? Why did he call me by my middle name? Especially when I'd seen him earlier, he called me Izzy.
"What do you mean by that--uhm...what is your name?!" I grew impatient.
"Listen, I know you're confused now but it'll all make sense later...I promise," he said before taking a step closer, gently lifting my chin up so that I stared directly into his charming brown eyes.
"Just remember...I love you," he bent down slightly, kissing me softly. Immediately my surroundings began to fade, darker and darker until it became completely black...and he disappeared.
Suddenly my eyes shot open, as I gasped my first wind of air since being unconscious.
"Oh my God...she's awake! Yall she's awake!"
.IZZY. February 2, 1993 Rochester, NY 6:00 am
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The very first person I saw when I woke up was Kurt. Kurt smiled a toothless smile as he held pink roses in his hands...my favorite. Although extremely flattered, I couldn't help but realize...I really alive.
"Why did y'all save me," I spoke weakly.
Kurt's smile immediately faded into sadness as I asked this question again.
Soon my sister, mom, Xina, and Mani stepped within sight of me. Without a second thought my mom threw her arms around my resting body and began crying hysterically. My immediate reaction was to push her off of me as sat up as quickly as I could. I began to panic.
