REMEMBERING EVERYTHING
Nathaniel
Please, no.
Please don’t let this happen. Not now, not like this.
“Open your eyes,” I begged. “Fight for this. Fight for us.”
She had always been a fighter. Every life. She was the bravest soul I’d ever known.
I looked up at the hospital room ceiling as if I could see through it to the stars and midnight sky. Rage pulsed through me, singeing my veins and scorching my heart. “Give her memories back! I don’t care what she chose! This isn’t how it’s supposed to be.”
I didn’t care if the nurses heard me. I’d be gone by the time they came to investigate.
Her face was like porcelain, beautiful but motionless. I imagined her eyelids opening, seeing the endless light I loved so much. I took for granted it would always be there.
I pressed my lips to the back of her hand. “You and me for eternity, remember? Don’t break your promise. It’s not your style.”
Her heart monitor continued beeping slow but steady.
“Fight,” I demanded. “Live. Open your eyes.” I leaned forward and kissed her forehead. “And please , remember.”
