Chapt 11: Obstacle

Abby walked alone on the sandy beach. Her feet kicked at the foam of the water moving to the shore. She enjoyed being alone like this; it made her feel calm.

Although being between her uncle and aunt made her feel like she had a family again, she still needed a time when she could recall memories of her family.

She lay down on the sand, washed by the waves, letting her body get wet and slowly dragged into the middle of the ocean. She didn't want to end her life but wanted to feel the sensation of being between life and death. The thought came suddenly.

Her brain didn't even want to prevent whatever she was doing now. She closed her eyes, enjoying the sweeping and cool waves of the warm spring day. Abby felt sleepy because of the rays of the sun above her.

Suddenly, a voice called her name.

"Abigail!"

Abby let the voice come closer, confirming that it was real. She wasn't dead and was still on earth.

"Abby!"

She remained still, savoring the warmth and cold of the sunlight and waves th