As I Lay Dying
Torture Named “Love”
They say, You love 3 times.
Each one for a specific reason.
First Love:
This love often happens at a young age. You eventually grow apart or call it quits over silly things. When you get older you may look back and think it was not love. But the truth is, it was. It was love for what you knew love to be.
Remember: There are different depths of love.
Second Love:
The hard one. You get hurt in this one. This love teaches us lessons and makes us stronger. This love includes great pain, lies, betrayal, abuse, drama, and damage. But this is the one where we grow. We realize what we love about love and what we don't love about love.
Now, we know the differences between good and bad humans. Now, we become closed, careful, cautious, and considerate. We know exactly what we want and don't want.
Third Love:
This one comes blindly. No warning. It creeps on you silently. You don't go looking for this love. It comes to you. You can put up any wall you want, it will be broken down. You'll find yourself caring about that person without trying. They look nothing like your usual crush types, but you get lost in their eyes daily. You see beauty in their imperfections. You hide nothing from them. Not only that, but you want marriage and family with them. You thank the universe for them. You truly love them.
What I had was the second love.
I gave my everything to that person.
I did everything I could for him.
It angers me. It outrages me. It hurts me. It makes me sad.
Whenever I think of him...
I don't know if meeting him was a blessing or a curse.
It all happened on that one day.
It was just any another day...
But who knew that this was the start of my story with him.
Deadly but gorgeous Smile
Elaura Connell
Yes, Yes. Mr. Lucas Moore, You can calm your txts now.
Lucas Moore
T-Txts? I have no such thing?!
Elaura Connell
It's a figure of speech, boomer!
Elaura Connell
Anyways, Calm down. I've already reached
Lucas Moore
Did you check your luggage? What about the hotel? Where will you stay? Send me the details of the hotel when you check in. Also—
Elaura Connell
Oh my god, Lucas!
Lucas Moore
*Chuckles* Fine, fine.
Lucas Moore
Take care of yourself.
Elaura Connell
*Giggles* I know. I will.
My name's Elaura Connell. I'm 24 Years old.
The person I'm talking to on call is my best friend, Lucas.
We've been friends for 2 and a half years now.
You might be wondering why he is so worried about me.
It's because, I'm travelling to Alverton. With my mother. It's the first time I've travelled on my own so, he's obviously worried about me.
It's a small town in Country B. It's not very well known. It's known to be a sacred place.
There are countless shrines here and It's said that the wishes you make here will always come true. But is it true, though?
Lucas Moore
Right. So, where's aunt Mary?
Elaura Connell
She— Hmm... Lemme see.
Lucas Moore
What? You left her all alone?
Elaura Connell
*While looking around*
Elaura Connell
Nooo, She just said she's looking around... Oh, There she is.
Elaura looked at her mother and saw that she was talking to someone.
Elaura Connell
She's talking to someone.
I laid my eyes on the person beside my mother.
I could only see his side profile but damn it.
To say “Handsome” is an understatement to this godly creature.
Wait— No! Strike out of it, Elaura!
Lucas Moore
Ellie? Are you there on the call?
Elaura Connell
Yes. *Ahem* Yes, I'm here.
Elaura Connell
Lucas, I'll talk to you later. Okay? *Looking in her mother's direction*
Lucas Moore
Alright...? Be safe—
I walked towards my mother.
Had I known the future... I would've stayed on the call with Lucas and listened to him nagging about me being careful... Rather than walking to you.
Mom? What are you doing? *Look at Jacob*
Mary Jane Connell
Oh! Laura.
Mary Jane Connell
Come here, Dear!
She made me stand besides her and she wrapped her arms around my shoulder and turned her attention towards this... Gorgeous man.
Mary Jane Connell
Jacob dear!
Jacob Campbell
Yes, Aunt? *Smiles*
That's where My heart announced that, “We have a problem.”.
Let go or stay?
Jacob Campbell
Hey, My name's Jacob Campbell. *Offers hand* Nice to meet you.
Elaura Connell
*Ahem* Nice to meet you... I'm Elaura Connell.
Oh, Shoot—I didn't shake his hands-
Jacob Campbell
*Chuckles at her panicking expression*
What should I do?! I'm so dumb— Huh?!
Jacob Campbell
*Held her hand and shook it*
Elaura Connell
*Stare at him with dazed look *
Jacob Campbell
*Chuckles* Well. I offered you a hand shake but you didn't seem to notice it. I didn't want to make it awkward, so.~ *Shrugs*
If only I knew that you'd let go of me so soon, I would've held your hands longer.
Elaura Connell
*Ahem* *Took her hand back*
Elaura Connell
Well- *Turns towards Mary*
Elaura Connell
Mom, What are you doing here?
Mary Jane Connell
I was just inquiring about Alverton!
Mary Jane Connell
And well, I was hungry, too! *Pouts*
Elaura Connell
Then you should've told me, Mumma! And instead of eating, You are chatting! *Facepalm*
Mary Jane Connell
Haha. I just stumbled across this young man, Jacob! He was polite enough to offer me help. And he was talking about Carran, so-
Elaura Connell
-So you started talking about how we are from Carran too, and We are traveling here and blah blah blah. Isn't that it?
It's a well known city in Country B.
Mary, Elaura and Lucas are from Carran.
Mary Jane Connell
Hi hi, You caught me.
Elaura Connell
Mommmm! *Whining*
Jacob Campbell
Hey, I'm not a bad guy!
Elaura Connell
*Roll her eyes and smile*
Mary Jane Connell
Anyway, Elaura!
Mary Jane Connell
This young man, He's from Larnwick too!
Elaura Connell
*Surprised* Really?
Elaura Connell
*Looks at Jacob*
Jacob Campbell
Yeah. I was born in Fanfoss and my family lives in Carran. I still have relatives living in Fanfoss.
It's also a city in Country B.
Mary Jane Connell
Also, He's from the Luton clan!
Mary Jane Connell
Same as ours.
Mary Jane Connell
It's such a coincidence!
Elaura Connell
It really is!
Elaura Connell
Mom, Let's go. It's*Checks her phone* Oh my god! It's already 5 P.M. Mom!
Mary Jane Connell
Oh, shoot! We will miss the Sky lantern festival!
Elaura Connell
Come on. Let's check in and have something to eat.
They started walking towards their hotel but were stopped by a voice.
Elaura Connell
*Turned around*
Jacob Campbell
At... At which place are you staying?
Elaura Connell
Kanzel bamboo cottage resort.
Jacob Campbell
Okay! *Smiles happily*
Elaura Connell
*Turns around*
Elaura Connell
*Walking* *Remembering their encounter*
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