Drowning in Love

I felt my body become weightless.  The bubbles left my mouth impatiently, emptying my lungs before I even realized what was happening.  I was sinking slowly as I felt the last precious fragments of air leaving my body and being replaced by heavy liquid.  The pain in my lungs was excruciating and I fought against my body’s natural instinct to inhale.  I tried desperately to find my way back to the light, but I was lost in the murky darkness.  Pain gave way to numbness as I sank further into the shadows.  I realized then the quiet peace that was enveloping me.  Listening to the silence I was not afraid.  A feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment overtook me and I embraced my destiny.  Was this what it felt like to die?  I was happy, happier than I had ever been in my life, and I realized my life on earth was over and a new journey had begun.

“Lisa! Lisa!”  I heard my name being yelled.  It sounded so distant, so long ago, as if it were my past calling out to me.  I did not want to respond.  I only wanted to move forward, to reach my destination.  I felt myself painfully being yanked back to the living.  “Lisa!  Can you hear me?”  I tried to speak but only choked out volumes of ocean.  My body convulsed, endlessly coughing and choking.  When the spasms ceased, I focused my eyes on my husband.  I looked around me, unable to speak, but trying to remember.  The man before me, who looked so worried, had only just moments ago tried to kill me.  He smiled then and from the corner of my eye, I glimpsed the steel bar before it shattered my skull.  Finally, peace.

 

Reviews

[Inda Lauryn]

Oh my God that was awesome! It was short but sweet and the end twist was funny in a sick way. (I say that because it made me laugh.) I also agree with Daydreaminlife. The title completely threw me off.

[Hannah Jane]

Nicely written! It wasn't what I expected from the title.