Running Is Not A Choice

You could be a burden! The feeling left her drained or energy. He had a plan she did not have, she would not be able to help him yet… she wanted to be with him.

The thought felt ludicrous. Since then Elara has become so soft.

"I will come looking for you, I promise." he whispered again when she reached the door. The smile forced on her face was no less than tears she could shed for him but she would not shed tears. She was not that weak.

As she left the room, she felt like her soul had left her body. It feels hard to take a step further. Perhaps, her exhaustion was finally taking over.

But Gerald was already waiting for her there. He looked at her with pity.

"I have told you to not go in. you should have listened to me." he sighed as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders and helped her in walking.