Conscience, it always brings us back to reality. We must be brave to face the truth. Every word and deed of ours can affect our lives. It is a pity, but sometimes we cannot fix our lives.
I was sitting on the floor of my room. My head was hurting terribly, I wanted to scream. The pills weren't helping me. I haven't been able to sleep normally for two days now. All I wanted now was to bring Marta back. To hear her voice, to smell her. to hug her. I felt sorry, I had been unfair to her. There was fear in her eyes, I should have sworn I saw my own reflection.
They couldn't reach me by phone. I turned off the phone, telling Niwat that I needed time. As always, he just left me without asking any unnecessary questions. I gave all the staff in the house a week off. I didn't want to see anyone else. The last thing I needed was for them to pay attention to my condition.
"Damn..." - There were shards of glass under my hands, I dropped the glass before finally collapsing onto the floor. The carpet was stained with spots, some of them looked like blood.
I heard footsteps approaching my door. A feeling similar to fear quickly brought me to my senses. My hands automatically reached for the sharp shard.
-Isara, are you there? Please, I need to talk to you. - The female voice that I had already imagined in my head more than once.
I jumped up from my seat to see her faster, to make sure that she was real.
Isara: You... You're back? - My heart started beating fast, it was really her. The girl hugged me tightly, I couldn't hold back my tears.
Marta: I didn't want to leave you.. I needed to stay. I'm sorry.. Please forgive me for leaving you.
Isara: It's okay.. I'm so glad you're back. - My arms held her body tightly to mine. She was my salvation. I was sure of it. Of all the people, she was the only one who was always by my side.
Marta: We need to think about what to do next. You are in danger. - There was genuine concern in her eyes. - Please trust me.
Isara: What danger are you talking about?
Marta: Your cousin, he is going to come here soon. Sawika agreed to his conditions. We need to escape.
Isara: Is she in league with him? When did you find out about it?
Marta: Last night, she told me about the meeting. Please listen to me carefully. - Her hands were shaking. - She doesn't know I'm here. We don't have much time.
Isara: You shouldn't be afraid for me, Marta. I'm not as weak as they think. If he wants, he'll have to work hard to kill me. No one has the right to take my life except me. - I pulled away, looking her intently in the eyes. - But you're right, we need time. Better get ready... you can't stay here.
Marta: Let's go somewhere... We can go to the beach. Do you remember the place you showed me?
Isara: Yes.. This is a special place for me. - I wanted to disappear so much, just be where there would be no one but us. - Okay, let's go. Will you tell me everything?
Marta: Of course.. You must know about everything that is happening. I can't leave you alone anymore.
My face must have been glowing with happiness, I prayed to the gods that she would say these words to me. I kissed her hand tenderly, feeling the warm skin.
Isara: We've wasted so much time..
Marta: It doesn't matter.. You shouldn't blame yourself for everything. Now that I'm here, we'll have plenty of time ahead of us.
Taking her back into my arms, I began to kiss her as if it were our last day together. I missed her warmth, I missed those tender words. I still felt guilty.
