Bonnie

"My Bonnie lies over the ocean, my Bonnie lies over the sea..."
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"If you take that step I'll be right behind you." She whispered.

And even though I didn't know her, nor did I give a shit about her, I took the noose off and climbed down the tree. You could say it's the way she said it, or the look she gave me when she found me, prepared to take my last breath. Although, honestly, it was just that fact that she seemed genuine.

I didn't say a thing to her. I barely even looked at her. I climbed down and I left. I didn't look back and I kept my head high, but I knew that deep inside, I was falling apart and I wouldn't be able to fix myself.