LOGINI looked at him, my vision blurring with tears. He watched me back with eyes full of agony, as if my words were knives carving into his heart.
"Do you know that I have tried to hate you. I wish you had never appeared in my life. I wish you did not exist. I cannot accept these growing feelings. I simply cannot."
"Do not lie to yourself."
My facial muscles contorted in agony as I reached my hands out. Fragments of chaotic memories flooded my mind, making my head feel as though it were being stretched thin. It was uncomfortable, and it was painful.I remember now. I remember your name. But please, I beg you, do not go away. You promised to protect me, so please, do not leave. Do not abandon me in this world. Please do not. I have been alone for over three years, so I beg you, do not walk away.I know I was wrong. I could not recognize you sooner. I am sorry for doubting you. I am sorry for the harsh words I spoke. I am sorry for thinking you were a liar. I was wrong, and I wonder if you can ever forgive me. Please.I wailed and crawled toward the edge of the cliff. Many people tried to hold me back, but I screamed in madness, ignoring them all. I cann
Bang. Bang. Bang.The sound of gunfire echoed incessantly, as if it wanted to tear the earth and sky asunder. What was I to do? What could I do? There were only the two of us in the car, and Benjamin’s men were too numerous. We would not escape easily."I beg you. I do not want anything to happen to you because of me. I, I...""Even if I die, I will protect you."Bang. Bang. Bang.The dangerous sounds rang out continuously, making my heart feel as though it might burst from my chest. He was being stubborn. If I followed his lead, we would only fall into further danger.Crash.A bullet pierced the windshield, shattering the glass
White smoke blanketed the area, turning the entire hall into a scene of chaos. The guests grew restless, their voices rising as they began to panic in the thick, obscuring fog. I stood helplessly in the middle of the crowd, unsure of which way to go or whom to follow. My panic was absolute. I hesitated to follow Benjamin, and his hand suddenly lost its grip, releasing me. Immediately, another arm wrapped around me from behind, filling me with terror. A white cloth was pressed against my mouth."Trust me."The warm voice whispered into my ear, soothing the fear in my heart. Only then did I realize that I felt safe only when I was with him. Then, a shroud of darkness enveloped me, and I lost consciousness.When I woke up, I found myself in a car. I sat up immediately, looking out the window at strange scenery covered
My tears fell uncontrollably. Why was my mind filled only with images of that man now? Why, in the most important moment of my life, was I thinking only of him? In just a few days of contact, it felt as though I had reunited with a long-lost soulmate. Who was he, and why did he cling to my heart so relentlessly? I had steeled myself, I had surrendered, yet the word yes remained choked in my throat, unable to escape. It was truly miserable.All eyes were fixed on me, suffocating me as they waited for my answer. Even Benjamin furrowed his brows, while I sobbed, the scene before me blurring into a haze. Benjamin wore a look of displeasure and whispered in my ear."What is wrong with you?"I looked at Benjamin, then at the sea of strange guests. The priest’s words echoed in my mind once more.
Stepping into the aisle in a magnificent wedding gown, I saw every girl in the hall looking at me with envious eyes. The wedding was held in a large, elegantly decorated ballroom. All the guests were from the elite class, yet I did not know a single soul. Everything felt foreign. I was supposed to wear a bright smile and play the role of a happy bride, but I could not.Throughout the ceremony, I was like a soulless vessel, drifting along under Benjamin's guidance. I did whatever he told me, went wherever he wanted me to go. I had no idea what I was doing there. Everyone complimented my beauty. When I looked in the mirror earlier, I had been so radiant I barely recognized myself. But I no longer cared. What was the point of beauty? I asked myself that foolish question.During the reception, guests approached Benjamin and me. Some used the wedding as an excuse to
I do not know how long I cried. All I knew was that the rain poured relentlessly over my face and body, leaving me completely drenched. I wondered if he was cold. I wondered if he had made it home or if he was still walking. I wondered if he had stopped crying. I, however, had not. I am so sorry. I am so, so sorry.A familiar, polished black limousine pulled up and stopped in front of me. The door opened, and it was Benjamin. He held a black umbrella, walked up to me, and raised it high to shield me from the rain."Why is my dear wife sitting out here alone. In such heavy rain, are you not cold?"I looked up with my bloodshot eyes. Benjamin’s face remained entirely expressionless. I suddenly felt a wave of self-loathing. I loathed this life so intensely. I did not want to be with this man. A million words of r







