My Second Life

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I look out at the water.

"Can I go for a walk? I need to let this all sink in", I say standing up before Olivia responds.

"Of course, I expected you would need some time", Olivia says standing up as well.

She pats my shoulder, then walks back inside. When I can't see her anymore I take off my sandals and run towards the water. I twirl around and around with my arms up and my feet in the water that lapses against the beach. When I start to get dizzy, I stop and start to walk up the beach.

My mind is swimming with emotion. Happiness, excitement, fear, graditude, ect. I can't believe I'm able to go back to my kingdom whenever I choose to. The idea of being human and a mermaid whenever just makes me want to shout for joy! Looking down, I feel the sqishiness of the sand and the coolness of the water against my feet. Would I want to go back in the water? The Diru are my biggest fear. I never knew you could be so scared of something this much, but I am, I admit that I am terrafied of the Diru. I knew the answer to my question though, yes. Yes, I would go back into the water. Yes, because facing your fears makes a person stronger. It may be hard, but I will over come this challenge. The sea is mine, and the Diru can't take it, not anymore.

I stop walking and turn towards the sea, so I can look out at it. The sun is almost set, making the sky a red and orange color. The water shimmers in the sun's remaining light, so beautiful, majestic in a way. A small breeze blows my hair and carries salty air to my nose, closing my eyes I take a deep breath. Opening my eyes, I shed a few tears of joy, I have never been so happy in my life.

"Malorie!", I hear someone in the distance call my name.

Turning, I see someone waving an arm and jogging towards me.

"Hey, Mal!", they yell.

I let out a gasp and a tear.

Daymon. It's Daymon