Chapter 44 : When the sun goes down

As the water hit me, I thought it was over. I knew there was no point in fighting it. I had made my choice and it was happening. A vicious wave hit me, knocking me down, dragging the air from my lungs. Even though my mind had made a decison, my body did NOT agree with it. I tried so hard to breath, tried to gasp and scream, tried to cry out, but I couldn't! I desperately clawed at the water, trying to shoot to the surface while my lungs swamped with the salty liquid!

I didnt want to die, not now, not ever! Of course i knew how to swim but my legs thrashed and I struggled hard against another horrific current which crashed with anger.It felt like there was a heavy blanket over me. I couldnt breath... and it was crushing, devestating and horrifying!I tied to open my eyes but couldn't..Everytime i did,the water felt like chilli powder being thrown into my eyes!

My air supply ran out and my mouth instinctively opened for air. Icy-cold water flooded in, my throat burned as if