When Love Dies | 1 ✔

End of book 1

At that moment, a loud sound of thunder boomed before I heard the rain fall, I shrieked. That was certainly the last thing I expected. I looked at Jeremy and found him watching me, trying to understand why I was in a hospital and wanting out. I chose to remain silent.

Few minutes later, the elevator dinged and opened but neither of us moved. I suddenly felt the need to tell him a little about me. I owed him that for keeping the elevator open for me and trying to cheer me up.

"I'm Cassieopia, I've been blind my whole life but got my sight after an intense operation, only for me to hear that my boyfriend is dead and buried in an ocean where I'd never see him again." The words flowed like an endless stream and the tears reappeared reminding of my predicament.

I rushed out of the elevator without giving the poor boy any chance for sympathy. When I got into the lobby, it was a bit crowded with people. Some looked peachy, some looked gloomy and others looked sick. I tore my gaze from them and saw a group of people leaving through a glass door of which I understood led to the exit.

I caught up with them and found my way outside. As I got down the few flights of stairs, I was hit by the heavy downpour of rain. I halted and let the rain fall on me.

It was my first rain.

The first rain I could see and feel. Tilting my head upwards, I opened my arms wide like a child expectant of a hug, shut my eyes and welcomed the rain. It seemed to calm me down.

I had always imagined how it felt like to be kissed in the rain. That was a fantasy I had buried deep down in my heart but it crept into my mind this time. I imagined Jason's lips on mine, his arms, wrapped around me, pulling me closer and steadying me because my knees would definitely go weak. I imagined us both with our eyes shut, my hands finding their way around his neck as my fingers played with his soft, fluffy hair while the rain mingled with our skin and created a rhythm that only we both could understand. I'd kiss him and forget about the world around me because all that would matter right there was my Love and I.

I had a lump in my throat as I tumbled down to reality where I was the only one in the heavy rain which seemed to get heavier. My clothes, soggy and drenched, clung to me like a second skin and my hair fanned my face.

I fell to the ground as it suddenly dawned on me for the umpteenth time that my Love was dead and therefore, would never come back! Pain, dejection, hurt, anguish, torment, sorrow  always occur when Love dies.

When Love dies, the realization seeps through that it would never come back. You feel like you've hit rock bottom and cannot survive any longer.

When Love dies, it brings helplessness and hopelessness. You have no idea how to move on or if you're capable of moving on. You seemed to be lost in the world where happiness initially dominated.

When Love dies, it bring tears, an ache or bodily suffering and leaves a void and emptiness that you're sure nothing could ever fill. It destabilizes you and makes it seem like the end of the world had come.

Indeed, it was the end of the world for me!

I laid right there on the ground, feeling lost and wishing I could die with Jason so as to avoid the emotions surfing through me.

"Oh God! Cassie what are you doing over here?" I recognized that voice. It belonged to Maxwell, my driver. I could hardly hear him as the rain barricaded his voice. He bent down and was in the same position where I could see his face. I took no pleasure in knowing his features. I looked him in the eyes but couldn't see him. I was present but lost.

"I'm sorry for your loss." He said, I merely nodded. I was sorry for my loss too. I shivered and my teeth clattered as a massive wave of cold wind engulfed me.

"You are freezing! Your dad ordered me to find you and bring you back into the hospital. You need to rest." I made no move to get up and he realized I wouldn't so he got up, dragged me to my feet which weakened and I almost staggered. Seeing I wasn't ardent on walking, he carried me bridal style back into the hospital, through the lobby, the elevator and back into my room. I made no move to jump off and escape. I made no move at all.

And frankly, I didn't care!

                 The End

Sadly, we've come to the end of book One. I'm actually having a mixture of elation and gloom. I don't know if I should be happy that this Prequel is over or sad about the way it ended but overall, I guess I have to be happy.

Don't tune out yet. You'd still be reading a lot more about our heartthrob, Cassieopia as she sets on more adventures to come.

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      Important Notice!

I will be taking a short break starting now before proceeding with the Sequel. By God's grace, I'd be back soon to continue this awe-inspiring tale.

This chapter is dedicated to anyone out there who has lost a loved one, especially someone whom you made plans for the future together. I extend my condolences to you and can only pray that God strengthens and comforts you through this difficult time.

The world must be a better place. Therefore, let's not relent in sharing love and being of help to our fellow humans. Remember; all we need to survive is "God and Love."

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Thanks to everyone who has read, voted, commented and shared this story "When Love Dies"! You are all amazing! I am beyond blessed for all of your endless support. Thank you, thank you and thank you!

I love you all for everything.

Remember:  You're special no matter how different you are from the rest of the world. Keep being you, chase after your dreams and be the best you can ever be!

Love,
Osaro.