After a few moments, I stood up and helped Desmond to stand.
"I am dreaming." Desmond laughed to himself as I helped him to walk out of the music room.
"No, You are not," I said in a low tone.
"Promise you'll be here tomorrow when I wake up in my senses," Desmond said in a pleading tone.
"I promise." I smiled and looked at him. He also smiled. Then I took him to his room and laid him on the bed. Desmond held me close.
"Please don't leave. I don't want to lose that warmth." I smiled as he snuggled to my chest. He hugged me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I ran my hands in his soft raven hairs and kissed his head.
"Please don't be a dream. Please don't be a dream. Please don't be a dream" Desmond prayed.
"It's not," I said. Soon, I can hear the sound of Desmond's snoring. I looked at him. I lean in, his breath reeks of alcohol. An utterly shattered Desmond. What a mess...
We both suffered endlessly in the fire we created ourselves. Your facades; filled with Dread. My decision; Blinded by your Terror...
I woke up in the morning. I looked at Desmond, who snuggled to me like a child. I smiled and ran my hands in his hair. I stare at his face. My heart began to beat faster. I can't see him suffering that much. Desmond slowly opened his eyes and looked up. He sleepily looked at me. His eyes widened, he stared at me for a long time.
"Good Morning. I am here.." I smiled as I continued to caress his hair. He hugged me and began to cry.
"Please don't leave. I beg you. I promise ...I will never hurt you... I'll do whatever you say but please Ester ...I can't live without you...." He said between the sobs. I rubbed his back and tried to soothe him.
"It's alright. I will never leave you again." I said in a comforting tone.
"Promise?" He said in desperation.
"Promise." I smiled widely as we pulled away. We stared at each other's eyes. My teary eyes met his eyes which were filled with intense feelings for me. He wiped his tears and looked at me. I continued to run my hands in his soft locks. My heart skipped a beat as he leaned closer. Desmond's face is a few centimeters away from me. We were both panting. A feeling of Heavenly Solace surged through us in each other's arms. The divine feeling of Salvation sends shivers down my spine as he leaned in more closely. The delicacy of the affection emitting from us evoked a feeling which is embedded deep into our souls, giving an eerie feeling which is impossible to eradicate. Something, which can't be forgotten even if we want to.
When our lips are about to touch I put my hand in between. Desmond looked at me as I blushed and looked away,
"You take my first kiss at the Altar," I said shyly. I stood up and left before saying,
"Ask for my hand in marriage. Also, propose to me .."
I blushed madly. If he wants us to get back together he will come. I smiled to myself like mad. I reached home and took a deep breath. Okay, I need to tell mother and father about it.
I went inside and they rushed to me.
"Where were you!?" Mother said worriedly.
"Desmond tried to commit suicide," I said looking down.
"This has nothing to do with us. Let him suffer" Father said coldly.
"How can I let the love of my life suffer!?" I said crying.
"Then let the dread of your life suffer!" Father said.
" I can't... I love him..." I sniffed as I wiped my tears.
"Listen, Ester, You wanted a divorce we support you. But, we won't support you in making things up with him."
"HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED MY SUFFERING!?" I yelled.
"I have! That's why I am telling you this." Father said sternly and turned to leave.
"Then... You have also noticed this... My suffering, don't you?..." I rolled my sleeves, revealing the cuts. Father turned as his eyes widened in horror.
"What have you done to yourself!?" Mother yelled crying. Father stared at my wrist silently.
"Why can't I have happiness!? Why am I always the victim!? I did private studies. People make fun of my scar. I was bullied. I was terrorized by my husband. If he is sorry and wants to accept me. Then why are you stopping me!? Am I not allowed to feel loved?" I cried as I let out my true feelings.
"It felt so good. This physical torture is far more good than my mental suffering!" I said as a flood of tears flowed from my eyes. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I am held captive in a dark place filled with apparitions of different people. If one of them wants to leave, why aren't you letting it go?
"I can't live without him... Please..." I pulled my hand away and wiped my tears. Mother hugged me as I got away.
"Desmond is not the only one who will die. I'll die with him."
I said as I turned to my room.
"Ester..." Father called. I stopped in my tracks.
"If he does anything to you. I swear I'll kill him. No matter what." Father said as I ran and hugged my father.
"He won't," I reassured as Mother patted my head. I grinned as father said,
"Nothing matters more than your happiness." I kissed my father's cheeks and went to my room. I smiled widely.
We are meant to be together. Neither you nor I can live without each other.