Chapter 150 - Blurry thoughts (2/2)
”I'm going to search for help. Y-you stay right here, ok,” I tried to smile and fail. ”It's going to be ok, my bag was sitting next to Grant. I grabbed it and throw it on my back then turned to the door. in the shadows, I could see more bodies. I quickly averted my eyes with a gasp. The door was still stuck tight. I looked up towards the collapsed ceiling. The rubble created a slope through which I could jump out...if I wasn't wounded.
”I'm sorry...” I sobbed. I reached trembling hands towards Grant. I could easily imagine him resting his head on the keyboard after hard hour's work. He would turn and smile at me. I pulled my hand away without touching him. I remembered what Elma told me earlier. Grant changed her life gave her a new purpose. ”Focus, Liliane,” I heard him scolding me. Gripping my hands tight I jumped up the slope, fall twice but didn't stop. Each time I could hear them...feel them holding out their hands to help me up.
When I emerged from the collapsed ceiling all I saw was a desert of devastation. The building was only an unrecognizable pile of bleached rocks, the parking was gone, the fence had thrown into a distance into a twisted pile of metal. Trees that bordered the street were laid flat. Smoke rose from several places in the distance. I limped using the stick to help me. I had to seek help but where? There was nothing out here. Nothing but death.
”Look, it's an awesome day to go to the beach, right,” said Grant standing next to me with a smile. His brightest one, his eyes sparkled like jewels.
”I've got you a red bikini, and don't tell me you're not going to wear it,” Demos chuckled. I laughed at his sweet intension. They walked ahead of me towards the banks of the river. I reached out towards them.
”Wait for me,” I limped but my body wouldn't go faster. Why was my body not listening to me? Demos looked over his shoulder with a smile.
”You're so slow and out of shape. Next time we'll go for a jogging. You clearly need it,” he extended his hand while facing forward. The sun was bright. They both shone like stars walking in front of me. I giggled. It was, a beautiful day to go to the beach.
”Lady” called a distance voice. I looked up at Grant, he was wearing his bathing trunk and smiling. He pointed towards the horizon. I had to squinted my eyes to see the silhouette of a group of people standing there. Demos let go of me, I frowned and reached to grab his hand.
”It's ok, Princess. We'll wait for you, right here,” he pointed towards the other side of the river.
”Don't forget our date,” called Grant. When I blinked I only saw a man running towards me.
”Lady? Are you ok?” when he got closer he shouted making my head spin. ”Somebody, call a medic,” next thing I knew everything was black. I smiled, I'm going to meet them again. I won't forget. We will have our date, finally, all the three of us.