Shock

It happened in those few seconds.

A strong gust of wind scattered her hair, yet Myra stood frozen in her spot, looking at the car, which was just a few meters away from her. Her mind was screaming at her to move, but the sight of a fast car that was about to hit her at any moment glued her to her place. Although her body went numb with the shock, her senses were hyperactive. She could hear Sharon’s incessant scream calling her name. She could see the shock on her face, and the numerous gasps let out by the crowd. The car would hit her any second, and then it would be her end.

Myra closed her eyes in fear, praying to the supreme one for the miracle. A second later, as if she resigned to meet her end, her prayers turned into seeking forgiveness for all she did in the world. She wished if she got another chance, she would let all bygones be bygone and live her life without any resentment. She wished she would give her child the best of life if only she could miraculously survive the cra