I'm ready

Through my room's curtains, the dawn's first light could be seen. I had been up all night thinking about the agonizing decision I had to make. The load of sacrifice was one that fate had placed on my shoulders. I had to face my destiny since I could no longer deny it.

My limbs were heavy with tiredness as I got up from the floor and walked over to Adolph's room. No matter how terrible it would be for both of us, he was my heart and my love, and I needed to tell him what I had decided.

Adolph was seated on his bed when I walked into his room, looking at me with concern and a sense of despair.

We need to discuss, I said in a shaking voice, "Adolph."

He nodded, never taking his eyes off of mine, and I could tell he was nervous from the look on his face.

I inhaled deeply as every word I spoke caused my heart to ache. "Adolph, I've made a decision."

What decision, Scarlett? he inquired, his brows furrowed.

I battled to contain the feelings that threatened to overpower me as tears began to