𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐞

1 | 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞

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I was running, and fast. Looking back I could see my sister and mum trying to catch up, calling out, with my entire family in the distance. Tears blurred my vision as I ran towards the trees. Hearing the faint cries from my mum, I tried so hard not to look back. I clenched my side, chest tight from the adrenaline. Nearing a small wired fence, I bunched my dress jumping over and ripping the skin on my ankle. My fist was closed hard, the ring inside kept safe. The ring was my grandfather's, and he cared for it deeply. Not hearing a thing besides my heavy breaths, I decide to stop. A fallen tree was not far ahead. Sliding down the side, I sat with my knees hugging my chest.

Taking deep breaths, I finally take in my surroundings. Tall trees tower around me, with ferns covering the forest floor. Cold air pumping through my lungs. My once soft green dress was now covered in mud but still in one piece. Slowly opening my hand, the silver ring shinned in my palm. Sighing, I slowly get up. I didn't know what to do now. I couldn't go back now.
Today was my 18th birthday, my family had orginsed a dinner and a few other things. Wanting it to be special as I had graduated not long ago. My future was layed out for me, and as much as I liked it. I had my own plans and stealing my grandfather's ring was one of them.

When I was younger, I'd sneak out occasionally. The rush of being on my own and doing what I wanted was a feeling I loved. I loved the freedom and risk. I always thought of running away, but felt as if it would be a selfish move. My life was nothing compared to others, my family was supportive and happy. And running away would be reasonless. Now standing in the middle of a forest, away from my family. All alone, a lot of emotions were running through me. I was conflicted with my actions. Knowing after this moment, I wouldn't be able to face them because of this act. Especially my mum. She'd be broken. But the choice had to be made. I would come back to them. Just not yet.

This was my only chance to get the ring that was in my hand. I needed it and I was depending on it. Leaving my family will break them, and it'll hurt me too.

But it's all for a reason.

I had to do this for 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆.