Shore
The abandoned place teaches us a lesson to survive
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The path was difficult while teaching us the lesson of try once again. Surviving and realising what it takes from us. What the other things were lying on the path, we were walking. The far across from the boat on the sea, we were balancing to hold on in a stormy night.
"Brother, I didn't know it-" "Shut up, Richie. When did I tell you to talk? I don't get a thing why- why do you always choose the thing I never wanted you to! Any further steps will cost a lot. And I'm not gonna repeat it." The cold voice from Eiden Avert added the impossibility in Richardson's life's chapter. He got no tears on his amorous eyes. He saved all those under his throat. Maybe he was insane asking for help. And he is now facing the result of his deeds. He can't force him. All left for his is to wait.
'Listen, I understand why he told you all the things. It's only temper as far I know him. But here, I also did not get any special feedback. What's wrong with your teammates? You did not even ask for support, nor did you wish. Why are they acting like they lost an Ashes series by 5-0? I can handle it over here. But you have to get the agreement. It is necessary.' As soon as Richardson gets the text, he deleted it. His mind is spinning, as he can't halt it to see a clear vision. Every unexpected person is throwing all shits on him. He feels like a prisoner. His life becomes a torture cell.
We held each-other after sinking deep, falling from the boat. We couldn't breathe. We couldn't swim. The waves were crashing us down. But I feel the tightened grip of your hands around mine. It never let me go off you. I heard thunder, screaming above us. We couldn't open our eyes to face how horrible it was. And at the meantime, someone threw a rope on the sea.
After waking up in noon, Richardson was shocked to see the time. He slept over time. He doesn't eat any food. While taking a shower, he feels his eyes couldn't hold the tears longer. He lets it fall. The anger from his brother is put in another chapter. But the confusion raised within a week, why is the chapter ending on another's hand? Instantly, he wipes his tears and decides he has to turn the page.
'He belongs to Root and Jimmy, Richardson. How would they take the matter that they invited you there and your target was him? At least, don't let me put down my prestige. And the relationship I have with them, don't you try to spoil it.'
'After damaging all of the relations, how can you even choose it? I-I do not get it. I know it's your life, you can do whatever you want. But can you even think of your brother? You know the things he got from there. You know it, right? I don't want to remember.'
So far, he tries to forget the lines, yet so far, to even try a little. His hands were trembling to pick his phone and dial a number. Apparently, a message popped up, and he clicked it- 'It's good news...'
Ron noticed the confused smile on Root's face. He wasn't expecting that. After taking a sip of his tea, he holds his gaze up and says, "Why are you so dumb? It's your perfect age to get lost with whomever you want. And I-I am so glad there will be another celebration this or next year. Cheers!" He aloft the cup up. Ron was paused for a while before he opened his mouth to get the confirmation. "So, mom and dad will-" "Ron, I can handle it. I can even handle the other side. I suppose mom and dad will love it. And yeah, I can grant you they won't be shocked. Chill." Root finishes his tea with a wide smile. Ron just noticed how the appreciation clears.
And how we tightened our fist around it. How it pulled us out of the disaster, falling out of rigid. It wasn't a full rescue but the determination of binding a tie. Not around our neck but around us. After getting down on their ship, we faced there were some of the others pulling the rope up for us. We opened our eyes and faced them. We felt warm on the cold night, we saw light on the dark sea.
Richardson again felt broken, like he was a glass and somebody threw a rock. The text message from Ron moved his path upside down. He just wants to be dead cause it feels like a dream. 'The good news is, Mom and Dad were really happy to hear that I proposed to you. And you know what they are going to tell it to your parents. They even told me that they can make it like an arranged marriage. Don't you cry again, my brothers are coming to talk with you, brother. Don't forget to smile for me.'
Richardson was worried about Eiden Avert that he hadn't talked with him since he came back from his office. He sits straight on the dining table. Cummins has left earlier as he has an invitation. So, there just the two of them left. He saw Eiden Avert eating food fast. And he felt the reason- he doesn't even want to look at him. After a while, Richardson jolts and looks straight. "Richie, loving someone is not a crime. And the same for Ron. Maybe loving a criminal is not also. I know him well- he isn't their type. He never was. He spends his life normally like me. He earns, and he spends. He got the graduation certificate and was selected as a researcher. However, I am glad you've decided to move on. And I always give you every right to choose the best for you. I'm applying no judgement, but it sounds dramatic at first. But when I acknowledged the entire scenario, I believe you are right to choose him. I want you out of the circle. No matter what it takes. And when I got the sense that you are willing to do it on your own, I can appreciate it. And I promise if his parents or brothers do not allow him, I will take action." Richardson never had the soft corner of him. He is literally shocked. Still feels like he is on his dream. He just runs and gives him a hug. Cried all the pain out.
We never waited for the storm to go, we never wanted it to go. The abandoned place teaches us a lesson to survive. We were just feeling the crashed while holding each-other. We weren't so far to reach. For waited long, we finally see the sunlight above us, clears all the darkness against the cloud. We feel the warmth all around. Far we waited for the end, we finally reach the shore. We got down off the ship but the people never left us behind. They even found us the carriage what took us far from the disaster. And here we are, finally had each-other in front of thousand people and bless. It is like a heaven with flower and grace all around. In the end, I am closing the chapter just after turning the page left, I can never find another same as them.
He hears claps filled all around and faces the wide smiles on everyone's face. He is feeling like an exceptional one. On this day of his wedding with Ron, he has made a mark on the blessing harmony. He wished for the best and nothing but looked on those people who made it happen. And some tears wiped away. At last, he gives a smile for Ron.
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