the night was young. the streets were bustling with noises. everyone had something to do. ordering take outs, going out with friends. it looked.. fun. and here i was, walking down the busy street of New York. witnessing every moment of a stranger's life.
suddenly, the sky was pouring. people were scattered everywhere, trying to find shelter. but i stood there, looking up at the sky. i took out my hand from my pocket, letting the rain droplets drop on my hand.
'you know, it would be a waste to not play in the rain,' a voice said. i look at the direction the voice came from. he was standing there, smiling. i smiled. 'Louis..' i said. he offered his hand and said 'come on,'. and i took his hand.
we ran down the streets, unbothered by the fact that our clothes were soaking. we were smiling,giggling while holding our hands. we were having so much fun in the rain as if we were the only ones there. we were in our own world.
he brought me to Times Square. the rain poured much heavier. no one was there. all the lights coming from the banners were flashing our eyes. he took my arms and held them. our foreheads were touching each other. he looked deep into my eyes. at this point i was already hugging him by the waist. he clasp my cheeks between his hands and we stood there for a while. doing nothing but starring into each other's eyes, as if we were communicating through it. no words could describe how beautiful the moment was and what i was feeling. it was... ethereal.
out of nowhere, he said, 'i love you, Elizabeth.' tears were pouring down my face alongside the rain water. i had a mixture of feelings at the time. but there's one thing that i was sure at the moment. i want to live my whole life with this man. and then i said, 'i- i love-' but then suddenly someone pulled my arm. 'HEY! what are you doing?!' i said. it was my sister, Erica, who pulled my arm. 'no, i should be the one to ask you that question.' she said. 'what are you doing here, Lizzy?' she continued. 'i was with-' i couldn't finish my sentence as i turned around where Louis was. he's gone. he was not there where he was supposed to. where was he? where did he go?
'you were with?' Erica asked. 'i swear, Ery, i was with Louis!' i said. Erica's face changed. what was happening? why did she made a face like that? it was as if she was shocked and sad.. as if she was scared. she took my arm and dragged me. 'what are you doing,Erica?!' i said. she stopped and she looked at me. tears were falling down her cheeks. 'Ery.. why are you crying?' i said. 'you said you were fine but you're clearly wasn't!' she said. 'what do you mean? i'm completely fine. what are you saying?' i asked. she took my arm and said, 'Lizzy.. Louis is gone. did you forget? it's already been 5 months since he left,'. 'what the hell do you mean?' i said. 'he died in a car accident,Lizzy.' she continued. what?
my legs felt weak. I could've sworn he was with me for a moment ago. but then my memories came flooding back in. yes.. he did left me 5 months ago.. after he proposed on our 2 year's of anniversary. i fell on my knees. tears were flooding my eyes and i couldn't stop it. no.. this can't be happening. what did i just see then? was it all my imagination? did i lose my mind? what's going on with me?
too many questions flooded my mind. but then all of a sudden, my visions went black. i couldn't think of anything at the time. it felt cold and all i could see was Louis...
