Chapter 39

Ruby

This was insane and not how I had planned my day. My heart was beating out of my chest so hard as I clung to Filip like a monkey as he held me tightly. I never expected to be in the air like this when I saw the rope that was thrown.

I felt like a fugitive but it was the best feeling because I loved the adrenaline. As we got higher, I could see people getting smaller, like ants. As he laughed, I looked up at him with a smile and held him tighter.

The wind in my face made me close my eyes and enjoy the moment, although I should have been afraid. I pulled off the veil on my head and let it fall before I laughed and screamed joyfully. I felt alive and free. 

I was happy to be having such an exhilarating moment. I wanted it to last longer, but the moment didn’t last as we went back t