Paul McCartney & The Mermaid

Chapter 13 - Madison's Choice

Madison's P.O.V.

While Madison goes for a swim around the coral reef, she sees a floating object above the water. Curious, she swims to the surface to see what it is. It was the same bottle she had when she sent her letter to Paul. There's another message inside. This time, it's from Paul to Madison. She takes the letter out of the bottle and reads the message.

Dearest Madison,

I'm honestly not doing well. It's been extremely hard since I let you go. I can't spend another day without you next to me!

Please, come back to me, my darling! I need you in my life! I want us to be together! My heart won't be fixed unless you're with me.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life without you by my side! I love you so much, and, I want you back!

Your true love,
Paul

P.S. I know I sounded a little desperate, but, I just want you to be happy. Listen to your heart and think about what you want.

But, it would mean a lot to me if you could consider taking me back.

Madison feels a lump in her throat as she's on the verge of crying. After reading the letter, she couldn't stand the pain of leaving Paul behind. Doing so made her heart break. So, Madison makes her way back underwater and finds Phoebe and Rachel talking to each other. They notice her crying.

"Why the long face, sis?" Asked Rachel. "I got a letter from Paul." Said Madison through her tears. "He didn't end things with you, did he?" Asked Phoebe. "No, he didn't. He wants me back." Madison said. Rachel and Phoebe look at each other with confused expressions. "What is it that you want, Madison?" Rachel asked. "I love Paul, and, I wanna be with him. But, I can't leave you two behind." Said Madison. "We can come visit you when you're with him. That way, you'll have a little something to remember the ocean by." Phoebe said.

Madison knew that she was about to make the hardest decision of her life. "This is all very complicated! I've lived under the sea my whole life! But, at the same time, I can't help but think of Paul! I hurt him for choosing ocean life over our romance!" She said. "Look, Madi, I know it's difficult to choose between things that are important to you. Phoebe and I honestly think that you should be with Paul." Said Rachel. Phoebe nods in agreement. "Yeah. But, it's your choice." She said.

A series of flashbacks start playing in Madison's head. After they finish, she smiles at her sister and best friend. "My decision is final!" Said Madison with pride. "Well?" Rachel and Phoebe say at the same time. "Paul means the world to me and I love him. Our romance is more important, and, I'm gonna set things right!" She said proudly. The three mermaids cheer and gather into a group hug. "Alright, Madison, let's get you to your man!" Said Phoebe.