cliff [mgc] (one-shot)

cliff [mgc] - english

“Mike, let’s go, yeah?” said a brunette girl to a dirty blonde man in front of her. That man turned his body towards the girl he’s in love with.

“Of course, Na, let’s go,” Michael—the blonde man—said to Anna—the brunette girl. He dropped his cigarette to the ground, stepped on it, putting the flame out, then stood up to Anna.

Michael is Anna’s boyfriend. Their relationship has been running for 3 years. It has been 5 years that Michael has become someone who is not even known to himself.

Michael was a very cheerful person, he really liked to laugh. At least he was. How is he now? You’ll know.

“Mike, why are you smoking again? If you need to talk, I’m here,” Anna said to him.

“No reason,” Michael answered while turning on the engine of his car. He drove his car, following the road.

They drove to their favorite place, to the edge of a cliff where they can see the sunset, holding hands, deep in their minds. Always like this. Michael drives in silence, Anna sings songs she likes with feeling.

“Mike,” Anna called.

“Yes?” Michael said, looking at Anna.

“Let’s go to the psychiatrist again. I’ll be with you,” Anna answered while directing Michael’s head so he looked back at the road in front of them.

“No, Na. It’s useless. I don’t feel helped,” Michael said to Anna.

“Mike, you’ve started to get dazed often, when I asked you what happened, you told me nothing’s wrong. You smell like cigarettes, alcohol, don’t think I’m that stupid until I can’t see what’s behind those bracelets that you suddenly use,” Anna’s voice started to raise.

“Anna, do you think I can choose whether I want to be depressed or not? Do you think I could stop my dad from hitting my mom constantly? Do you think I could stop my dad from hitting ME? If I can choose, I will choose to have a normal family, a normal life. I will choose to make you happy. But the truth is? No. I can’t control it. I’m here. Broken. It’s too late. I don’t have a time machine for me to come back to the past and made none of this happen. I can’t even make you happy. Instead, I’m a pain in your ass, making you sad. Cigarettes and alcohol is my way for facing how pathetic I am. Me hurting myself is my way for holding myself back to not hurt my dad because I don’t want to be like him. I don’t want to be like this either, Na,” Michael answered after stopping his car on the side of the road. But he wasn’t crying. He didn’t want Anna to cry as well.

“S-sorry, Mike. I don’t mean to make you sad like this. I just want you to not be sad like this anymore. I want us to be happy together. I know you’re a good person. I know you also want to be like you used to be. That’s why I want to help you,” Anna said, while stroking Michael’s cheek.

“I also want to go back, Na. I’ve tried everything. Do you understand?” Michael’s voice started to raise.

“Y-yes, sorry, Mike,” Anna cried even louder.

Michael, aware of what he did, removed Anna’s hand from his cheek and put Anna in his arms. “No, Na. I’m the one who’s sorry. I’m sorry I was harsh. I didn’t mean to. I understand your intentions are good. I’ll try, Na. I promise,” Michael said.

Anna didn’t say anything. She just kept hugging Michael tightly. They hugged for a long time, so she fell asleep in Michael’s arms. Michael, aware of Anna’s weakened hug, let go of her and returned Anna to the passenger seat, then cover her with a blanket from the back seat of his car.

“I love you so much, Na. You’re the most valuable possession I have,” Michael said while stroking Anna’s head. Then Michael’s back to driving his car.

***

“Na, we’re here,” Michael said while stroking Anna’s head. Anna woke up and tidied her messy hair.

“How long have I slept?” Anna asked.

“2 hours, 3 hours maybe?” Michael answered. They’re both silent.

The sun started to set. Michael and Anna sat on the hood of Michael’s car while holding hands. Immersed in their own minds. Michael was thinking really hard. Is the thing he will do the best thing? Because he doesn’t want to regret it in the end. He doesn’t want his beloved girlfriend to suffer because of him.

Michael chose to stare at Anna instead of the beautiful sun. Because to him, Anna’s way more beautiful. Anna’s the most beautiful thing to him. He wanted to stare at Anna as long as possible. He wanted the time to stop at this moment. He didn’t want to run out of time.

“Mike? Why are you staring at me? The sun’s beautiful,” Anna said while laughing.

“You’re way prettier than the view,” Michael said then embraced Anna. He leaned her body closer to his, holding her tightly. He wanted to keep holding Anna. He didn’t want to leave. He wanted to always be with her.

“It’s cold, Mike,” Anna said while rubbing her hands. Without speaking, Michael took off his jacket and put it on Anna’s shoulder, even though Anna had already worn his hoodie.

Anna leaned her head on Michael’s chest, so she could hear the heartbeat of her boyfriend. Anna really liked to be hugged by Michael. Michael’s body is so comfortable to her, like a human-sized teddy bear.

Anna started to get sleepy, and Michael began to realize it. Michael let go of his hug and he realized, this was the time.

“Na, don’t sleep. If you’re sleepy let’s just go home,” Michael said then kissed Anna’s head.

“Okay, let’s go to your place. I’m not in the mood to go home,” Anna said while rubbing her eyes. Michael nodded then stroked Anna’s head.

Michael got inside his car. Prepared for what’s coming. He paused for a while. He stared at the horizon in front of him. He sighed, then looked at Anna deeply.

“Anna Gold, I love you, always and forever,” Michael said while stroking Anna’s cheek. His tears were pouring, and at that very moment, Michael pressed the gas on his car, and dropped his car into the cliff in front of him.

Michael closed his eyes, and he no longer wanted to hear any sound. Anna’s scream, the sound of the wind, he didn’t want to hear anything. At this very moment, he could finally be free.

***

BREAKING NEWS!

2 teenagers were found lifeless in a destroyed car. The cause of this incident is still unknown because there were no witnesses who witnessed the fall of the car.

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THE END.