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She's going into the water... Ixora is going to drown herself...

No. Absolutely not.

All anger drained from Cherry's body, leaving only shock. She stood just feet away from her twin, shock paralyzing her.

She knew what her mind was trying to tell her, but she didn't want to think about it. She knew Ixora too well. If she was determined to go deeper into that water, no one could stop her.

This can't be happening... Damn! This can't be happening.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Cherry stammered nervously.

Ixora looked at her with tears in her eyes and the wind swirling around them. "I'm going into the water, Cher," she said.

"Don't be ridiculous, Ix. We both know you can't swim. Stop this foolishness and get out of there now!" she shouted, taking another step away from the cursed water.

Ixora wiped away her tears. "Why should I? You hate me now... you said it yourself."

Cherry waved her off quickly. "Of course I don't hate you, Ix. I was just angry, you know I didn't mean