Death • 死

• d a r k •

- Chris... Listen, I am really fine. Don't worry.

- No, you aren't! He said, putting himself at the edge of the bed. You really can't remember? He said putting his hand on her cheek.

- I remember just the fact that I was running... and I feel like I was in a forest. But I don't know, it's feeling like it was a dream.

- Babe... it wasn't. You need to remember this. So the police can do something!

- What if they aren't going to do something?

- Athena! Please! He sigh. Take your pills. He said turning to the nightstand and taking the cup of tea and the medicines.

- I saw a person... She said drinking the tea. He raised his gaze from her hands to her head. In the forest. She continued. It was black, it was watching me behind every tree. It was so scary.

- It's alright babe... don't put pressure on yourself, sleep. He said while he was covering her with the blanket.

He was in his office. Thinking of that black creature.

It is really that black creature? The one who hurt her?

- I need to make a whole secret base. I can't watch how my wife is getting hurt!

- Do you think your money can do something like that? On a mountain? Said the person smiling.

- I didn't say I want the base on a mountain. He said turning his body to the person. I want it in the new mansion.

- That-

- Exactly, that one from the sea. A sweet view, a warm and romantic atmosphere for my wife. I want it there.

- What if your wife is going to find out?

- That means you are going to be dead! So make your work perfect! He said looking at them while he sat on the chair.

He was drinking from his coffee while he was looking at the plan of the mansion.

A phone call.

He answered at it, but without a reply.

- If this is a joke, please joke with another person. He said while he was ready to hang up the call.

- Your wife. The voice finally talked.

He brought the phone back to his ear.

- What? He asked confused.

- Think carefully. Not everything will be at your feet. The person said and hang up the call.

Days passed and the secret room was finished. They moved to the big mansion from the beach.

His wife was getting better from the accident.

But the phone call he had days ago started to make him feel paranoid about everything.

They were holding hands while walking slowly on the cold sand. The water was touching their feet slowly.

- Such a beautiful evening, isn't it?

- Yes, is it truly beautiful. He answered.

- Are you okay? You seem stressed these days.

- I am fine, don't worry about me.

- Can we go to the city?

- Hm? Why?

- I want to eat that special cake. She said, smiling slightly at the man.

- You mean, your favourite cake?

- Yes!

- But we can make that here.

- Chris... said the girl as her face turned sad, I want to go to the city... I've been here for weeks... and I can't say I don't like the view but... Just tonight... hm? Only tonight, okay? Please! She said as she grabbed his hand even tighter.

- Only tonight? He asked while smiling.

- Please! No! I don't want anymore! Stay here! She said as she moved slowly away from him.

- Stay. He said taking her hand. Let's go!

- For real? She said smiling at him.

- Yes. Let's have a date!

- OH! She said while jumping. Okay! Okay! Let's gooo! She said pulling him after her.

*

They were at the pastry, talking and smiling at each other.

- I love this cake! She said.

- I'm happy to hear that, babe. He said smiling at her.

He was staring at his wife eating the cake when a black figure took his attention.

It was again that black creature. His gaze went to his hand which was holding a white flower this time. His eyes were focused on the flower the creature was holding, it was a white carnation. But why?

- What are you looking at? His wife asked him while looking in the direction he was looking.

- Nothing. He said, turning his head to her.

- Are you sure? Is something there? She asked looking again in that direction.

- No. It's nothing. He said, making eye contact with the creature.

- But you are still looking there. What is it? I can't see anything.

- Babe, I told you... it's nothing there. Eat the cake and let's go to the park.

- At this hour? She asked.

- Do you want to go home?

- Yes! I am tired, to be honest. This little date made me happy.

- I am truly glad to hear that. He said, putting the girl's hair behind her ear.