Submitted to: Contest #101

Simply Me

Written in response to: "Write a story that involves a reflection in a mirror."

Adventure Fantasy Fiction

Smile and the world will smile at you. Living a life is something everyone must do. After finishing my school year things get tough. I lost my parents at the same time and my Aunt walk me by to this Cafeteria to work . Its just one ordinary day for every one. Then i got this small unit with pretty much every thing in it especially the mirror with wooden rose design.

My Bestfriend is also my co worker we kept everything . Sharing good times and bad times. Having to promised to live our life to the fullest what ever it takes. Times passes so slow and life has to find its meaning. After cleaning the room and organizing my tiny room i wonder how my life would become as i dozed off to sleep .

Light shine's through the window with a slight breeze i started to realize that the day had to start. Rushing to finish a snack i hurriedly run into the subway with so many people at the same time. "What would be the sign?" i asked my self. I searched far and wide only to have a conclusion., I have to do it no matter what it takes.. The train had already stopped as the crowd rushed to go in different direction i slowly walked until i arrived at the Cafe.. Must work to earn and to live. Working multiple jobs ., getting paid ., is that all i have to live for? I'm bored to live like this until i met Him with the sign that i have been looking for. A boring life is just suited for a person like me . With no family to be with but still lucky to have a friend . She was the only person that understands me. It's time to closed the Cafeteria . I have to finish my work again .Said Goodbye to everyone . My manager gave me a thumbs up for making sales before going home. Yeah it made my day .A sung a song while walking down the ally a swallow flew by.. I watched it slowdown for a drink in a fountain near by then i saw Him. Walking pass by my side with a cute smile while talking on his cellphone. I had my very first sleepless night why my heart flutters for the first time without knowing the passing time till the clock strike 12 midnight then i saw my reflection on the mirror . It's like in a time capsule when even time froze and suddenly stopped .. I rose and walked forward slightly touching the hand that supposed to bring me what i expected to become'. His Smile and warmth given me life as my hand touches his .As he began embrace and to slowly kiss me i surrendered my self to Him . Is this LOVE? Can this be true? Am i worth loving? I just closed my eyes .. "I LOVE YOU" those magic words seems right but why i felt lacking inside ? We had a special connection that can be treasured even in afterlife . Please make this a reality that i wished with all my heart slowly i opened my eyes. He was no where to be found my lips touched the cold surface of the mirror as i guessed it was just a dream. My routine every day until the day i die that will be my fate. "Just try to smile and you'll make it through the day" My friend always say . I was eager to go home my body felt drained and a was about to dozed off i hear the magic words again .What is going on? I looked around only to find that i am all alone . I turned around and a jaw dropping figure was standing right in front of me and there He was extending his arms and was calling for my name . "My Love i've been waiting for you to come back." with a loving smile that made my body move move in it's own freewill getting close to him is all that i ever wanted. Can we be together for ever? A question that echoed to my ears . An answered i can willing give but a bit of sanity was holding me back. Why can LOVE be this hard to accept .. Shaken by the words as i asked my self if reality do exist. His embrace was warm enough to go through my Heart what shall i do. Suddenly a ray of light blocked my sight and as i gently open my eyes he was gone. Devastated i had to start living again. The hours pass as though it was my last finally i can get home.. Excited i run toward the street without looking then i felt the cold metal on every part of my body can't move i hot fluid was running and i was so sleepy as i closed my eyes a hand was extending to me telling me to stand He was there. His smile encourage me to stand. "Now we are one my Love". He gently picked me up like His precious bride and walk along the path to forever . Feel no pain my love will be with you . "Will you marry me?" he asked and i sealed it by saying yes and giving Him a kiss. Thankyou for loving and patiently waiting for me. My Heart flutters once more . Now i know that happiness is here with you. As we walk hand in hand the light grew brighter calling us and promising a love that is beyond time and space.

Unexpected Death my friend cries as the police tell my story. She went to my room and gather my belonging and saw the mirror with my letter . Don't be sad my friend. "I am with someone that i will love forever. Life has ended but my forever is just staring . Be Happy for US." and a moment my reflection with the one i loved smiled back to my friend. Along with my ashes she prayed for my happiness and left sure of here self to live her life to the fullest .

Posted Jul 09, 2021
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