The One Who Saved Me

VIVIENNE

Fuck! I don’t know how to swim!

My mind raced as I thrashed helplessly in the water. Not only that. I think I fell at the deepest part of the pool. My feet couldn’t reach the floor and it was making me even more anxious.

Every second felt like an eternity. The more I struggled, the more I felt myself sinking. Panic surged through me, making it hard to breathe. I could hear muffled screams and shouts from the poolside, but they felt distant and unreal.

My thoughts were a chaotic mess, cursing myself for never learning to swim and fearing I wouldn’t make it out.

“Vivienne!”

"Help her!"

"Someone get Viatrix!"

I flailed, trying to stay afloat, but the water seemed to be pulling me under. Suddenly, I heard the sound of splashes growing closer. Before I could fully register what was happening, I felt strong hands grab my waist, lifting me up.

I clung desperately to the one who saved me with my arms wrapping tightly around his neck. The terror slowly started to fade away as I fe