Ninety-Two

Lenora

My heart pounded loudly in my chest. All my life, I'd never felt such confusing thoughts. It made every part of my body shake, and the fearful images of Kia drowning because of me built in my mind. It was a disturbing thought, and just thinking about it shattered me because I was never going to forgive myself.

This was too much for me to bear. I was standing a little way back from the scene beside Mariselle, who was screaming and crying at the top of her lungs. My legs felt weak and unsteady as if the ground beneath me was shaking.

Everyone gathered around while Kia stood precariously close to the edge. And I could almost feel the chill of the river water. Without thinking, I rushed forward.

"Please, Kia," my voice broke. "Don't do this. I'll never forgive myself if you do." She looked at me with a dull and troubled gaze.

"Why should I listen to you?" She lowered her voice, being purposefully mysterious. People gathered behind us, and the air faded to a hushed stillness.

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