unbounded abyss

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I am a licensed Docter at Sweetcare hospital, just like my parents told me to be. I would have casual conversations with my colleague David, but that is where the work interactions ended. I would always work both day and night shift but I would prefer night shift, it was quite... Soothing.

My parents would pester me about getting married or having a family. I would always say that I hadn't found the right person but the truth is I did not feel ready. I don't think I ever will be ready, but only time would tell.

I was working another late night at the hospital when the most peculiar thing happened, my colleague David offered me a ride home. "it is not safe outside at this hour" he said, I wanted to reject his offer but his strange behavior intrigued me, so I took him up on his offer. I then arrived home still perplexed by his bizarre behavior, but the out of the ordinary stunt left me with an unusual warm feeling inside.

And from then on he drove me home every time I was working the night shift, which in my case was very regularly.

I wasn't sure what the feeling was but it made me feel quite unique. The alien feeling did not feel bad but strangely consoling, there was something very engrossing about the man David. I could not place my finger on it though, but one thing I knew for sure was that when I was with him I felt a sense of lightheartedness and a minor sense of significance.

The working hours felt longer than usual, I could not help but wait for him to drive me home. The atmosphere in the car was always tranquil and unruffled, it felt extraordinary that I had something I could look forward to. We had very little conversations, but when we did it was always quick-witted and knowledgeable. The manner in which he spoke was refound and classy, he was a complete gentleman.

Through the windows bolted with iron bars a stray ray of light entered my dim and gloomy cell. I reached over towards the light feeling the warm sensation on my skin, I wanted to escape and go out to feel all the rays of light, but I shrugged the thought off as I returned to my lonesome corner. But my eyes could not help but linger on the abandoned ray of light.

It was late at night and I was ravenous, as David came to pick me up. A low grumble resounded from abdomen, I could not help but feel a sense of embarrassment. "are you hungry? I know a wonderful place to eat. There is really no reason to be ashamed" he said smiling "everyone gets hungry"

We entered the most refined restaurant I've ever seen, although I have not seen many, my parents had always told me that a woman should know how to cook, and that I would embarrass the family if I ever bought take out food. But here I am entering a sophisticated restaurant, wearing nothing but my work attire but I pay no mind to it as I stare in awe at the beauty around me. The tables all set perfectly, no colors clashing but all come together as one to create a harmonious ambience.

We took a seat close to the window, I gazed out completely mesmerized and awe-struck. I then subconsciously murmur aloud "how beautiful" David looked up at me almost surprised I was starting the conversation. "it certainly is" he said also gazing out the window. The waiter then came and took our order, "who do you think is in control?" I asked starting to open up to him. He stared at me in confusion and for the first time ever I chuckle at his expression. "we're all slaves and just as we're told, it just got me wondering who was in control of it all" "I believe their is no one controlling us, we placed the chains on ourselves. Humanity is a slave to the world but it is ultimately your decision whether to be like rest and live under it's rule or break off your chains and live your life as you wish" I stare at him completely astonished. "you aren't born a slave but people still choose to become slaves, it is quite saddening", i could not comprehend his words as I have never heard anyone speak of the world in such a manner.
We did not speak about the topic any further as I just enjoyed the beauty surrounding me but his words still echo through my mind.