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There was nothing but the sound of the wind rustling the trees. Nothing but the sound of water rushing underneath the bridge. I peeked over the edge, seeing a great expanse of black with small caps of dark blue where the water rushed over smooth rocks at the bottom of the river. I’d completely forgotten this place existed. This small slice of country paradise on the outskirts of one of the biggest cities in the country.

I need to bring Rae here sometime. Have a picnic.

I smiled at the thought. The idea of bringing Rae here and sitting on the bank of the river. Our feet in the water. Our eyes, watching fish swim upstream, trying to fight the current. Our hands, interlaced as we looked out over the nature that surrounded us with full stomachs and a peaceful presence.

I let myself dream about it for a second before my mind took the helm again.

Sitting duck, Clarke.

Adrenaline rushed through my veins again. I cursed myself as I struck my bike’s engine back up. It was happening again. Me l