LOVE'S FINAL ECHO

You sit at the edge of the cliff, the salty breeze from the ocean whipping your hair around your face. It's been a year since you last stood here, and the memories flood back like the relentless waves below. You remember the first time you came here with Alex, how the two of you laughed and felt invincible, as if the world would forever be yours to explore together. You never thought that something so perfect could be fleeting. The crumpled letter in your hand is a testament to the tragedy that has unfolded. You never got to say the things you wanted to say, never got to make things right. Alex was always the adventurous one, pushing you out of your comfort zone, teaching you how to embrace the unknown. Your love story was defined by spontaneity and passion, a whirlwind romance that defied all odds. But life has a cruel way of testing the strongest bonds. You remember the day everything changed. Alex had always been fascinated by the ocean, and one day, they decided to take a solo sailing trip despite the storm warnings. You argued, pleading for them to stay, but Alex's spirit was indomitable. They promised they'd be back, flashing you that signature smile that made your heart skip a beat. That was the last time you saw them. The search went on for weeks, but you knew deep down that Alex was gone. The official reports said the boat capsized, that the ocean claimed another soul. You didn't believe it at first, clinging to the hope that Alex would walk through the door, drenched but grinning, with another adventure to share. But days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. People started moving on, but you couldn't. You find yourself questioning everything. What if you had been more understanding? What if you hadn't argued? What if you had gone with Alex that day? These thoughts plague you, gnawing at your sanity. You try to move on, diving into work, hobbies, anything to fill the void. But love leaves an indelible mark, and your heart is a map littered with memories of Alex. You still feel Alex's presence sometimes, in the whisper of the wind or the gentle sway of the ocean. It's as if they are trying to tell you something, urging you to live, to love again. But how can you, when the best part of you was taken away? Friends tell you that time heals all wounds, but they don't understand that some wounds leave scars too deep to ever fully heal. As you stand, ready to throw the letter into the abyss, you hesitate. This letter was supposed to be your goodbye, your closure. But you can't do it. You can't let go of the one thing that connects you to Alex. Instead, you fold it carefully and place it back in your pocket. Maybe someday, you'll find the strength to move on, but today is not that day. With a heavy heart, you turn away from the cliff, the ocean's roar fading behind you. You start walking back, each step feeling like an eternity. The world continues to spin, indifferent to your pain. You realize that love, while beautiful, can also be devastatingly cruel. You know you will never be the same, and maybe that's the price of having experienced a love so profound. You reach your car, the silence inside a stark contrast to the cacophony of your thoughts. You take a deep breath, trying to steady yourself. Life goes on, they say. But for you, life will always be a series of moments colored by the loss of Alex, a love that remains unfinished, a chapter that will never fully close. As you drive away, the horizon blurs with your tears. The journey of love and loss continues, and you are left to navigate its treacherous paths alone.

Evelyn D.O.L.L.

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