Felix had always imagined a perfect future with Talia, the woman he loved deeply. On the day he planned to propose, his world shattered. He discovered Talia in the arms of his brother, betraying him in the worst way possible. When Felix confronted t...
I was sinking- both into darkness of the ocean and into despair. My body felt heavy, cold water filling my lungs as the wave pulled me under. My thoughts were scattered, today was supposed to be the best day of my life but- This was how it would end, betrayed by my own blood and the woman I thought I loved.
But then, a warmth. Something- or someone- was pulling me out from the water. I tried to open my eyes but my strength was long gone. I barely registered the sensation of strong hands lifting me, pulling me to safety. I coughed, gasping for air, and I felt the weight of the water leave my chest.
My body shivered uncontrollably but I wasn't alone anymore. I forced my eyes open, and there he was- a boy no older than 18, with concerned eyes and fierce determination. His grip on me was strong, comforting as though his warmth alone could pull me back from the brink.
I want to say something- to thank him or maybe get to know who he is - but I couldn't form a single sentence. My body felt weak, and exhaustion of everything had happened overwhelmed me.
As the boat hit the shore the boy helped me walk, he took out his phone and called the ambulance. "Please stay awake the ambulance will soon be here," he said.
The distant wail of a siren pierced through the fog in my mind, growing louder as the ambulance approached. The flashing red and blue light danced across the night. The paramedics rushed out, their voices urgent but calm as they worked quickly.
"Stay with us," one of them urged gently lifting me onto the stretcher.
Quickly I held onto the young boy's hand. I used my other hand and pulled the pendant on my neck.
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(𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑜𝑤𝑛)
The pendant is my family heirloom, I was to hand it to Talia - the boy stared at me quizzically but I urged him to keep it before slipping into unconsciousness.
