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Wait For Me...

LAYLA

May 16th 2018

I unscrew the cap from the bottle of Jack Daniels in my grasp, taking a massive swig from the bottle, and I hiss as the burning sensation slowly travels through my system, heating me from within.

"I'm sorry, baby," I apologise to my husband as I empty the contents of the bottle over his grave.

I came here today to confess my sins, ask for forgiveness and say my farewells. Even though I know I am not worthy of such a gift, it will not deter me from doing or saying what I feel is right.

"I wish I had listened to you; I should have recognised the warning signs and shielded you from Jimmy, he always made you do unthinkable things." My voice cracks and I swallow back the lump that has formed in the back of my throat.

"I loved you with everything I had; I thought we'd die together in old age, but not like this." I scoff. "My heart and soul died the day you died, and every day since, I've wanted nothing more

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