A STRANGE FEELING

Chapter 2: A Strange Feeling

Anna Pov… .

I stood at the edge, taking in my surroundings for the last time before jumping down to meet my family in heaven. I knew they were there, free from the crimes they never committed, victims only of life’s cruel twists and my own miserable existence.

But would I join them? Did I deserve such a sacred place? I doubted it. Perhaps hell was where I belonged, for being a constant thorn in the side of those who tried to help.

The fall seemed to drag on

Forever, and impatience gnawed at me. Why was it taking so long to hit the ocean’s surface? Was death itself rejecting me? Maybe the bridge was just too high; I would have chosen a more gentle descent.

My arms spread wide, I surrendered to the void, willing to wait an eternity for the inevitable.

Finally, the ocean came into view, its blue a testament to the beauty of the divine. The gentle sway of the waves was a serene lullaby, beckoning me closer.

As I drew nearer, a smile crossed my lips, and I felt the water’s caress as the night wind danced across its surface. “Finally,” I whispered, “I’ll join you all.” Longing coursed through my veins.

But just as the ocean’s warm embrace seemed closer, a mysterious force yanked me back. Confusion reigned. What was happening? Why wasn’t I sinking? I searched for answers, but there were none.

The force pulled me higher, and I found myself back on the bridge. I laughed, scratching my head in bewilderment. “I’ve lost my mind, I have finally lost my mind,” I thought. “Hallucinations, that’s all this is.”

I tried again, and a firm grip on my wrist stopped me. I spun around, panic-stricken, to face a stranger—a man in his thirties with chiseled features and a tattoo of “Alpha Damen” on his chest.

His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a jolt. Who was this enigmatic figure? An angel sent to claim my soul or save me from myself?

I watched as he brushed the strands of his jet-black hair covering his eyes, and I could swear I released on my pants.

“Who are you?” his lips curled out, “Who are you?” I repeated, wondering why that voice and words seemed so familiar.

“What are you doing? You want to kill yourself?” he continued, and I could only watch; I couldn’t find any words escaping my lips.

“Why? What’s your reason for doing this?” he continued but of course, I still couldn’t respond.

“What are you? I was shocked by my own questions; I didn’t expect myself to ask any questions or give a response to his numerous questions.

“What am I?” he chuckled revealing his dimples. Yes! I was lost, staring; how could anyone be so handsome?

“Yes, what are you?” I found myself throwing at him again, once again without my permission.

“I am your fated, Anna Stone,” he replied, his grip around my wrist tightening. I must have given away my intention to break free, because his hold became more secure.

Shock rendered me unsteady, and I stumbled. How did he know my name? And what did he mean by “fated”?

“How did you know my name?” I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me. “And what do you mean by ‘fated’?” I added, trying to keep my voice steady.

“I don’t need to explain that to you, Anna,” he said with a smile, his dimples flashing. I felt my composure slipping again, but I forced myself to focus.

“What are you? Some kind of angel?” I asked, trying to regain my footing. He smiled again, but offered no answer, just as I had expected.

“Why are you trying to save me?” I pressed on, determined to get some kind of response. “I saved you because I can’t allow you to die, Anna,” he replied, his words only deepening my confusion. What did he mean by that? The more I thought about it, the more confused I became.

“You are mine, Anna.” He held my face and drew me closer and before I could understand what was going on, he kissed me.

He kissed me before I could even understand what was going on, and as his lips sucked deeper into mine, I felt something I haven’t felt in my entire life.

I couldn’t explain the feeling but it was something I didn’t like and while still trying to place what was happening he whispered into my ears “Now I have claimed you forever”.

I have claimed you forever? What does he mean?