The Curse (GxG)

Epilogue

   As the years passed, I found the hole in my heart had only grown. While our time together was short, she had given me eternal life. Cursed me to walk the earth without her by my side. I missed her...

   But, I was here, my love. I was always here. I could never leave your side. Our souls were bound together for eternity. I wished to hold her, to comfort her. Yet I couldn't. I was forced to watch the agony I placed upon her...

   "Liv... I need you..." I pleaded. "I don't know how to live the life you've given me..."

   I stood next to her bed, reaching my hand out. "Vicky... I'm so sorry..."

   I forced my eyes shut, the tears slowly leaking out...

   In the time since we parted, I found myself alone in more ways than one. My sister had passed decades ago. My need for humanity had dwindled. I lived a solitary life in a small cabin in the woods. Surrounded by nature and nothing more...

   I sat at the kitchen table, staring into my coffee mug.

   Watching her angered me. "You did this..." I scolded myself, resting my hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry, my love..."

   I stood from the table, walking over to the window, looking out over the trees that surrounded my home.

   I stood behind her, watching her reflection through the glass. The tears in her eyes broke my heart.

   My eyes focused on the glass, the outside world fading, the sight of her staring back at me.

   I spun quickly, my breathing picking up. "Liv..?"

   My eyes widened. "Did she... See me..?"

   "Vicky... I'm here... Can you see me..?"

   I shook my head. "You're losing it..."

   "No! I'm here!" I called as she walked right past me.

   I watched her leave before refocusing on the window. My hand reached out, touching the glass. "My reflection..."

   I waited all day for her to stand in front of a mirror. I had to test my theory. But, she just laid in bed, suffering further.

   I sat next to her, letting out a sigh. "How do I tell you I'm still here?"

   My thoughts wandered to the book. Maybe... Just maybe...

   I left her room, seeing the book sitting atop the mantle. Surely my answers could be found in there. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to react with anything that belonged to the realm of the living...

   I stared at the ceiling, playing the reflection over and over in my head. "I need some fresh air." I said, rolling out of bed, making my way to the front door.

   I watched her walk past, stepping out onto the front porch.

   "Where are you going..?" I followed behind her as she started walking. "Vic, you're going the wrong way... The mirror's in the house."

   Yet she kept walking, deep into the woods...

   I walked until I hit the edge of a pond, a small waterfall sitting over it. Memories of our time together flowed through my thoughts. The time on the bridge, the kiss we shared.

   My eyes traveled out over the water, a contented sigh escaping me. "It's my favorite memory of ours..."

   "What memory? What is she talking about?" I asked myself. My eyes widened as she stripped out of her clothes, striding into the pond. "What the hell are you doing?"