CHAPTER 17BEFORE THEY’RE GONEA M E R I C A “Diana?”I approach her in the kitchen and she smiles at me brightly. “Hiya, what’s up?”“Things have been bugging me lately.”“Is it about the island and the whole thing about Olca’s curse?”I nod. “I don’t want to forget any of these, or you.”“Or Harry.” She adds, teasing me with a smile.“Yeah.” I answer weakly. “I mean, do you think we’ll be able to find the lighthouse?”“America, I don’t know.” Her answers makes me even sadder. “Honestly, it sounded pretty difficult to do because no one ever found the lighthouse.”“I know.” I answer her back. “But do you think what the enchantress said was true?”“Maybe. I mean you saw her transformed into a human that had gills and scales like a fish, right? And sharp teeth like the ones of a shark?”I nod vigorously.Diana smiles at me, “Merry, I know you are torn between going back and staying here. Why don’t you stay here for a little longer with Harry and with us and you can leave the island whe
CHAPTER 17.1“Discover where no one is searching.” I mumble words that was said by the enchantress and realized that Zion and Diana were staring at me weirdly. “Th-That was what the enchantress said.” I added.“But what did she mean by that?” Zion asked me.“I don’t know.” I answer him honestly.“Maybe the enchantress meant it’s not in the forest.” Diana shares.“Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t really there. She said those words too.” I tell them.“Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t really there.” Zion mutters before looking back at us, “Then it means the lighthouse is somewhere around the island even though we cannot see it.”“Like, it’s invisible?” I questioned.“It could be.” Diana answers. “The deity did put some enchantment in it right?”Zion nods.“We’ve searched everywhere. North, south and east of the island.” I tell them. “Neither all of us saw anything right?” They nod at my question.“And what’s worse is that there’s no west part of LU
CHAPTER 18TO FRIENDSHIPH A R R Y We spent the entire day celebrating Zion’s birthday.At night, Zion treated all of us out for dinner where we ordered quite a lot of foods since it’s all for free then we went to The Tiki where we ordered some drinks that he bought for all of us too. Zion was really happy and I think this was his happiest night here. Despite his brutal past with drug abuse and constant OD episodes which he survived, I think Zion is the strongest among all of us here. He went through a lot on his own and battling his own addictions and now he seems happily enjoying his sobriety and I am so happy and proud of him.All of us here, on this table have been through shitty things in life and battled our own demons in our own ways. We have all been voiding out things that we didn’t want to think or didn’t want to worry us because it would be better if it’s left nullified. I think we are survivors pretty much because we’ve been battling ever since and now we seem to be a who
CHAPTER 18.1She turned to me, “We saw the lighthouse from the cave. If we think about it again, the beacon was just adjacent to where the cave was.” America stares at the cave again and walked a bit far from me, positioning herself adjacent to the cave.America stops and faces me, “The lighthouse has to be here Harry.” She travelled her eyes back into the open field of deep water and busy looking up as if something was there. “We just can’t see it.”I look over to where she was pointing earlier and thought that America might have solved the mystery. I don’t know how to solve this mystery because all we have gathered are bits of information and some assumptions that we have all gathered as a group with the gang. I don’t even know how in hell she managed to realize and think that the lighthouse is here.“Discover where no one is searching.” I hear her and she looked as if she solved it but, how will we be able to reverse the curse when we don’t even know how to make the lighthouse appe
CHAPTER 19OLIVIAO L I V I A Memories. Memories. Memories. I don't actually know if the memories I hold in my head are even real or just my imagination.Memories.Memories. Memories. I always envied people who have such wonderful memories to look back to and smile about when they get older.Memories.Memories. Memories. I dont think I could ever smile onto the memories I have left.Memories.Memories. Memories. Something that I wish I had a lot.Memories.Memories. Memories. Something that I wish I can treasure for the rest of my life.Memories.Memories. Memories. Vague and uncertain.Memories. Memories. Memories. I remember a few vague memories from my childhood probably because of the accident that caused me to forget about my past and who I was. It felt like I was alive but I wasn't actually really living at all knowing the fact that I didn't know who I was and where I came from. It felt like, I lost my identity. I lost the need to live when I woke up forgetting
CHAPTER 20CHANGE MY MINDA M E R I C A They said, in life it is all about risking it or regretting it.I am leaving LUAHU in two days and I am having a heavy feeling of mixed emotions inside me.I have made up my mind to leave the island because in the first place, I only planned for two weeks and I didn’t plan on falling in love with another man just days after my recent break up. Also, it was not a place where I feel like belong but it’s where my heart has been truly enamoured because Harry is here.I want to go because I have left so many things in North Carolina. I have left my entire life in there and I don’t think I am ready to leave it behind just yet. I know Harry is sincere and immensely serious with our relationship because I can feel it in his actions but it makes me wonder if this whole relationship would even last in the long run when the progress of things between us was fast.I want to stay because of Harry and because I want to be with him. Moreover, I am not doubtin
CHAPTER 20.1A M E R I C AHe held the back of my neck and pulled me in close to him as we kiss for a while. It felt like a different kiss even if his tongue was insanely skilful and his lips were incredibly soft, because this kiss right now that he is giving me feels like a very sad kiss. Compared to the ones he gives me on a daily basis, I can sense how hurt he is that I am choosing my whole life in the other side of the world over our relationship. I am filled with anxiety all over my body and why does it feel like my decision is wrong?“If the curse is real.” Harry says over my mouth as soon as he pulled himself away while he was still holding the back of my neck. “Please. Please, don’t forget me. Please.” His voice sounded weak.“I won’t. I don’t. I will never ever want to.”We kiss again.The next morning, I felt even sadder but I didn’t want to show Harry. He seemed a little silent too and I know it’s because of the fact that I am leaving tomorrow. I felt worse after that talk
CHAPTER 21BEDRIDDENSt. Pierre’s Hospital Rm. 409London EnglandOctober 27, 2020Ruth stares at him.She stares at him sleeping on the hospital bed and has been unresponsive to everything for almost four months since his accident.She stares at the equipment attached to his body to keep him monitored and to keep him alive despite his condition. There was the cardiac monitor which monitors his vitals regularly, the ventilator that is used for a better oxygen supply to the lungs, the Foley catheter for the urine, the Ryle’s tube, PEG tube, IV line tube, IV fluids and other necessary things which were needed.He had bandage wrapped all around his forehead after having a strong concussion against the massive rock that caused him to pass out, a few scratches on his face obtaining it all from the coral reefs, his injured leg was inclined and was covered in cast and thick bandages to secure the deep wound which was from the sharp coral reef that pierced through his thigh and his arms were
EPILOGUEPOT OF GOLDI have always been fascinated of the beach.There are so many things to do to enjoy and relax and there are a lot of sexy girls wearing bikinis almost looking like it is close to nudity. Yet, I love it. I love it all. I love watching girls in swim wears and how they play beach volleyball. Although I loved the sexual stuff of it, I have always thought that there is something about the sea that just calms my soul and my mind to a whole different level.I never really told anyone about it but it always has that kind of effect to me. Although no one knows much about it, I didn't want to look too softy on the outside being all sentimental about a petty thing.Everyone I know has always seen me as strong and very masculine with the way I dress, talk and act. With all the physicality that I have, everyone assumed that I am a cold-hearted tough guy. People who don't know me well would say I am an aloof. Kids and other townspeople would rather say I am scary. I have had a
CHAPTER 94 WELCOME HOMEM E R R Y Time: InfiniteWhere am I?Those were the first words I thought to myself.I looked around and found myself standing alone on the pristine beach. The water was gorgeously light blue and the horizon was insanely astounding. I paused and felt that I have said those same words somewhere before.Dejavu. It definitely seemed like it.Although I was lost, somewhere deep inside me felt like I was found. I felt surprisingly calm and warm as the sun was hitting my face. Sunlight always felt nice and even though most people don’t like to be under the sun for too long I think there’s something about it that’s calming at some point.Scorching was a word that would best describe the heat of the sun right now. I closed my eyes and felt the gentle and cool sea breeze passing through my hair and hitting against my skin. It was a bright sunny day but the wind felt chilly which provided a perfect balance. For a while, I stood there just feeling nature which was surro
CHAPTER 93 47 YEARSH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.AForty-seven years laterSummerThe woman flinched as she spins around. Her eyes looked surprised as soon as she saw me. It was definitely her and I could never be wrong. It was the same face when we were in LUAHU but her hair was shorter now yet everything about her was the same. It felt so surreal seeing her again.“Diana, is it really…” I trailed off and realized how frightened and shocked she was. I realized that I was getting a little too suspicious and too close knowing that she is a young woman and I am an old man approaching her pettily. I didn’t want to look like a predator.I chuckled humourlessly, “I’m sorry.”She smiles wearily, “I’m sorry too but I think you have the wrong person?”I felt disappointed.“My name isn’t Diana.” She adds.I smiled tightlipped. “Of course. I’m sorry if I approached you like this and pretty much giving you a fright.”She shakes her head and smiles at me, “No, it’s… It’s not really a big deal.
CHAPTER 92 SATURNH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.ADeath can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel someone has died before their time or when you had plans for the future together and growing old together.Death of someone we love is probably the most devastating experience that can ever happen to any of us.The loss and pain can strike you deeply and can shook your mental state of mind and your core.America died from a ruptured brain aneurysm that no one knew she had.All those terrible headaches, nausea, collapsing and drooping eyelids that she been complaining and experiencing, were signs of a grown malignant aneurysm after she was in coma. We all assumed that it was her pregnancy but the latter symptoms were already too late to figure it out that she was experiencing something so much more critical and dangerous.There were so many what ifs that I had after she died and so many regrets that I wished I did and didn’t do. There were so many things in my head and so much
CHAPTER 91.1I smiled as the heart monitor was echoing in the room in synch with the sound from the ventilator. “The second time was when you fainted a day before our wedding. I think your mom laughed at me when she saw me arriving the hospital because I looked stupid with what I wore as I was in a hurry.”I chuckle softly as I was remembering it. “Although I didn’t really notice how bad I wore until it was the morning. It was so funny, you should have seen it.”I placed her hand intertwined with mine against my lips, “That time, as I watched you sleep the entire night, I was able to write a short song. Do you want to hear it? I was never able to finish it though.”I rubbed the back of my forefinger against her cheek, “I’m sure you want to hear it. So give it a good listen, okay?” I speak to her.I cleared my throat as I tried my best to keep my shit together because I didn’t want to cry as I sing for her.“Sweetheart you look a little tired. When did you last eat? Come in and make
CHAPTER 91REALH A R R Y I was speechless and my felt as if my knees went weak and immobile.I wanted to say something but my mind went blank and I wanted to move towards Merry but because of shock, I just stood there completely frozen.My tears fell over my cheeks as soon as I see my wife looking horribly pale while the medics were giving her CPR. She looks lifeless, I thought to myself again and again and it pains me.My feet slowly drags me inside the room as my heart was getting heavier each time I get close towards where Merry was, My entire body was still completely shaken up with what I was witnessing what happening to her with questions fogging my head wondering what really happened to her.I can really feel my whole body quivering in fear, despair and weakness while my lips were trembling as I call out her name softly, “M-Merry…” My soft voice escapes my lips,“Sir, we request you to make way.” The medic instructed me.I shake my head vigorously because he cannot just leave
CHAPTER 90ANOTHER SONGSan Siro Stadium, BrazilThe crowd cheers for Harry as soon as he finished another song.His fans chanting his name continuously was ringing in his ear.The entire stadium was filled with girls screaming, chanting and cheering for him while he keeps a forced smile plastered on his face as he mouthed the words, “Thank you.”Despite how he loves entertaining his fans and performing on stage in front of people who paid this entire event just to see him, his mind was elsewhere and he couldn’t stop himself from doing so. It was evident in his eyes that he was searching through the front row near the stage if America had arrived, but she hasn’t. She was still not around and it made him even much more worried.He was not liking it especially that he hasn’t talked to Jordan about any updates regarding Merry.“I tried calling Ginny earlier and she said there was an emergency.” Those words keeps invading his thoughts making him feel uneasy on stage.“You are a lovely aud
CHAPTER 89.1“Useless?” He subtly moves his upper torso. “Have I ever made you feel like that? I’m sorry if--”“No no no. It wasn’t any of your fault. Like I said, I am grateful for you.”“So why do you feel useless?”“Because I always depend on you. I depend on you when I get out of bed, I depend on you when I need a shower, when I need to go somewhere, when I need to pee, when I need to clean myself as embarrassing as it has always been, when I change my clothes, every thing. Every single thing that I do that are basic things I need for myself on a daily basis, you’re doing them all for me.”“I don’t mind doing them.”“But I do.” I sobbed. “I do mind.”“I.. I’m sorry.” He says with a soft voice as we were now sitting on the bed while he tries to comfort me while wrapping his arms around me tight. “I’m sorry if I made you feel that way. Am I invading too much of your personal space?”I shake my head, “You don’t understand.”He pulled himself away and cups my face, “Then allow me to u
CHAPTER 89 IT WASN'TA M E R I C AMt. Sinai Hospital, North CarolinaHours before the wedding day“Are you sure you don’t want me in there with you?” Harry questions.I gave him a reassuring smile as I squeezed his hand a little bit, “I will be fine.”“So why you don’t want me in there with you?”“I just want to ask him a few things.” I answered nervously.“Like?” He asked.I pressed my lips together, “You trust me, don’t you?”“Of course.” Harry answers quickly.“Then trust me on this. It’s nothing serious.” I responded.He exhales heavily and felt him kissing the back of my hand. I love when he does that to be honest. He tells me, “Okay. I will wait here.”I smiled at her, “Thank you.”Harry walks me to the doctor’s office as he greeted us as soon as we entered his room. The doctor offered us a seat right away while Harry assist me before he plants a kiss on my hair. “I’ll be waiting right outside.”I nodded and smiled at him. I listened to his footsteps which were then followed b