Resonance

Four

Thump. Thump. Thump.

As the tires of my car screeched into the parking lot, my heart skipped a beat, my throat an uncomfortable lump. As I turned off the roaring engine, all I could think of was my everlasting hunch.

Closing my eyes, I sighed, trying to calm my mind. Attempting to convince myself to look for the light, the bright side. Although, as much as I tried to fight, the worry was always there to bite.

Sighing a defeated breath, I finally exited the safety of my car, out into the open, from where he wasn't far. I looked up at the apartment I knew so well, Room 74 on the tenth floor. The directions inscribed permanently into my mind, as sure as a scar.

I stood there, unmoving on the gravel, familiar memories rushing to me. Four years ago, this is where we had our first date, so carefree. I still remembered the way his lips had met mine, his touch fleeting, but so very sweet. If only I could rewind and feel his arms around me as we read together, under the ash tree.

I shook my head, anger flaring inside me, my mind blaming my very own judgment for screaming at him. He hadn't deserved it. He had done nothing wrong, but at that moment, I decided to do what I saw fit. As always, my temper had clouded my ability to choose the best decision.

I bit my lip against the overwhelming guilt, the longing that drowned my heart, pulling me deeper and deeper. That's when another tug at my heart reminded me of my haunting doubt. My gut clenched, panic rising inside me as I forgot how to breathe.

Eyes wild, I sprinted towards him, my hot pink flip flops slapping against the ground. My feet upon the gravel and my laboured breathing was all I could hear, the rest of the world unusually silent.

I clenched my jaw as I tripped, the rocks pressing against my knee, opening a new wound. Though, a few drops of blood were nothing compared to the way my internal wounds stung, my insides anything but tuned.

As I continued towards him, my mind kept on repeating: God, please keep him safe. Please keep him safe. Keep him safe...

If only I knew it was too late. If only I had known that my fate awaited and it could never be changed. 

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Author's Note:

Hello fellow readers! Chapter Four is up! 

Let me know what you think. As I have mentioned before, I love to read all your comments. So if you have anything you would like to tell me or any questions, then don't hesitate to comment. 

I hope you enjoyed reading! Also, thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. 

Have an awesome day! :)

- Anika