Chapter 276 - 276: A Fresh Start (1/2)

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They said no matter how painful life could be, people had to move forward, and leave the past behind, forget everything in order to continue living while persevering every day.

But for someone, he seemed like his heart was stuck in the past. He continued living but he never forgot her even once. His memory of her was both his joy and sorrow.

He was moving forward and persevering every day but he couldn't leave the past behind.

Time passed by too quickly. Today was the exact same day when Erick and Elle got separated because of the unfortunate incident two years ago.

Erick didn't know how he was able to survive these two years filled with sadness and loneliness. Maybe, he became used to feeling the pain of losing her and his heart just became cold and numb as time went by.

Erick was now sailing at South Carolina's coast. Every year, at times like this, he would rent a ferry boat and sail in the sea alone, visiting the area where the M.V Athena sank.

Erick was staring blankly at the floating flowers in the water. He would always make sure to bring flowers for her. The retrieval operation lasted for 15 days but the coastguard failed to find Elle's body.

Erick didn't know whether he should be glad or feel sad about it. Feeling sad because he was not able to give her a proper burial. Feeling glad because deep inside he was still hoping that she was still alive out there.

”Elle…” Erick mumbled as he clenched his fists.

Just a mere thought of Elle could send an excruciating pain deep down his heart.

”I missed you so much, wifey.”

Tears were in his eyes but he tried to look brave.

”You are so unfair, do you know that? Is this your revenge for breaking my promise before? You also broke your promise to me? You promised me that you would stay alive no matter what.” Erick's lips trembled as he tried to suppress a sob.

”Elle… if you are still alive please come back to me now. Please return to my side. I am begging you.”

Erick slammed his eyes shut as he gritted his teeth.

”I wanted to see you again.”

Erick was so engrossed in his thought that he failed to notice the other ferry boat near his location. Aside from the boat captain and his two crews, there were two passengers in that boat.

”Hey, Ali? I thought we were going to the beach. We are supposed to enjoy our time on an island with white sand. What are we doing here, in the middle of the sea? Don't tell me you are planning to go fishing?!! ” the girl glared at her friend as she complained to her.

The girl called Ali just ignored her ranting as her eyes were focused on the figure standing in front deck of the nearby ferry boat.

”Hey, girl! Did you not hear me?” the girl felt very frustrated as she walked beside Ali.

”What are you doing? Where are you looking at?” The girl asked her as she followed her line of sight. Then she saw the other ferry boat.

”Ali! Am I talking to the air?” She stomped her feet in annoyance.

Ali rolled her eyes because of the girl's ranting.

”Sandy, can you keep quiet for a moment? After this, we will go to the beach. If you don't stop nagging me then I will make you as bait to catch sharks.”

Sandy's eyes widened in disbelief after hearing Ali's threat.

”So ruthless girl! Alright! I will keep my mouth shut. Happy? I will not accompany you to your trips in the future. Hmmph.” Sandy pouted as she put on a pitiful face.

Ali let out a soft chuckle and said, ”I didn't ask you to come with me. You are the one who insisted on tagging along with me.”

Sandy just stuck her tongue out at her. When her friend became silent and stopped nagging her, Ali moved her attention back to the person on the other boat.

As she gazed at him intently, a wave of emotions flashed in her dark eyes. Her lips curled up in a faint smile. She felt the longing in her heart.

”Let's have a fresh start,” she mumbled to herself.

Meanwhile, Erick was pulled out of his deep thought when he heard the ringing of his mobile phone in his pocket.

He gathered his emotions first before he answered it.