Into The Fire

23

I was a horrible person. The love of my life hadn't even been gone a week and here I was having thoughts about another man.

I could only imagine what Ben would think of me if he was here now.

The truth was, Ben was and always will be the love of my life. No one will ever take his place. Ever. Andy has always been there for me. Always.

I used to joke and say I had two soul mates in my life; Ben & Andy. And I meant that. Those two have always been my rock, my shoulder, my other half, my better half.

Ben and I actually had that conversation one night. That if anything ever happened to one of us, the other would try to find happiness somewhere else.

I just never imagined it would be me.

I drove the short distance and pulled into the driveway when the GPS said I'd arrived at my destination.

My heart was in my throat as I walked to the front door. I stood there for a moment before I knocked on the door.

I took a deep breath and tried not to run away as the door opened slowly.

"Come in" Bruce said, stepping to the side to let me in.

He shut the door behind me, and at that time I didn't realize he'd locked it.

"He's here" he shouted as I looked around the unfamiliar house.

He should seriously consider hiring a maid. There were clothes, dishes and trash scattered across the floor, and the smell was enough to knock you out.

I took a deep breath when Bruce & his friend returned.

"So, we don't wanna do this" Bruce began "but we have no choice." He said as he came closer to me.

I was scared. Terrified. Something was about to happen. Something bad.

I could faintly hear a song playing in the background as they grabbed me, drug me to a nearby chair and tied me to it.

🎼Dark years, brought endless rain
Out in the cold I lost my way
But storms won't last to clear the air
For something new
The sun came out and brought you through
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
Don't speak, no use for words
Lie in my arms, sleep secure
I wonder what you're dreaming of
Lands rare and far
A timeless flight to reach the stars
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson...🎼

"We killed those guys. All 3 of us. You don't remember, but we did." The other, smaller man informed me. "We're not going down for this. Not alone...."

Bruce sighed and sat down in a chair in front of me. "See, you could plead insanity and get away with it. Considering..."

"Considering what?" I asked as tears streamed down my cheeks.

"You weren't exactly...you" Bruce said. "It was D.." he said.

"Like another personality?" I asked.

They nodded. "And since you will probably remember all that, we have to kill you now."