King of Atlantis: Love in the Deep

Decision

Skylar and Marina hugged each other for a while, letting go.

"You are alive. I almost can't believe my eyes. Many thought you were dead."

"I'm alive and well. How are my parents?"

"Distraught, the police had to stop the investigation. Many people looked for you, except for that professor."

"You mean Professor Diotami?"

He nodded. "Yup, you may have thought she's a good person, but she is the opposite. That old hag cared more about her reputation than trying to find you. She also stated that you were more at fault for going on your own."

The young woman gave out a little sigh. "I figured she would say something like that. Although she acted nice, I sensed a bit of arrogance from her. Part of what she said is true. I didn't listen to her and went on my own."

Skylar could not stop staring at her; he wanted to ensure that Marina was in front of him. "How did you manage to survive?"

Marina gave out a little giggle. "Like you, we both got saved by Trystan." She turned towards the entrance. "He..." Trystan was nowhere to be seen.

"Who is Trystan?" asked Skylar as he sat closer to Marina. 

"He is the King of Atlantis. You and I are in Atlantis, which is underwater."

Skylar sat silently; he could not believe his ears. "You're kidding, right?" A smile formed on his face, and he began to laugh. "Atlantis is a pure myth!"

Marina showed no emotion; her aqua blue eyes stared at him. "Why would I lie? What would I gain from lying?" She motioned him to look at his surroundings. "Then how did you get here and see me at this moment? You and I are in Atlantis and were rescued by Trystan, my fiancée. He proposed, and I agreed."

The young man stopped laughing immediately. He almost died and was told that he was in Atlantis and that Marina was to be married. It was too much for him to process, but he composed himself. He got Marina by her shoulders. "You are engaged!?"

She nodded as a response. A slight smile was plastered on her face.

"So you're saying that this guy is King of Atlantis, but Atlantis was gone centuries ago. So is he-?"

"Trystan is immortal but will find a way to end his immortality.

Skylar was stunned. "Are you planning to stay here for the rest of your life!?"

"Yes."

"Are you crazy!?" He got off the bed and began to walk around the room. "Your mom and dad are distraught! They think that their only child is dead! Are you going to cause your family even more misery!?"

Marina's smile went down. The image of her parents went through her head. True, she missed them, but she thought about Trystan. "I can imagine they are suffering, but I know they would want me to be happy. I am happy here."

"That is selfish of you!" Skylar felt that he was going to lose it. "You still have a life to live, and you will waste it living here forever!?"

"That is my choice, Skylar! I want to stay here!"

His mouth was wide open, trying to find the right words. "How dumb can you be, Marina! What happens if the relationship doesn't work!? Then what?"

Marina could not take it any longer; she felt tears form in her eyes. She got off the bed and left the room, ignoring Skylar calling after her. She closed and locked the door shut. Marina ran towards the library. She got inside and closed the door shut while taking deep breaths.