FORBIDDEN

That night she thought of its eyes, for she perceived she had seen it bearing down on her - as though it knew her deepest secrets. Her grandmother had smiled, saying it had only wanted to welcome her for it doesn't always reveal itself except necessary.

If only she didn't have to go back. If only she didn't have to see him again, then she wouldn't - she toyed with the diamond strapped to her finger - the symbol of bondage, she thought.
Perhaps she could throw it down the stream, no one would know - it could be a gift to the snakes.