Ripple Water

3

I let out a breath. Stare within. This is the end of our meeting. Feels heavy. He and I have known each other for a very long time, Even though our relationship is often not good, He has always been a believer in me when others have offended me.

"Now yes.." Ask lirih. I nodded my head slowly.

I let go of his hand. I took the rope bracelet I used every day and gave it to Raymond.

"Not yet I've missed you so much. Can you not go Yuki"

I shook my head.

"Goodbye Raymond. Thank you for being in my life all this time"

I tiptoed closer to my face. Raymond lowered. I gave Raymond a kiss on the cheek as a farewell greeting. "I'll never forget you" whispered Raymond sadly.

Me too

But I didn't reveal it directly. I don't want to give him the slightest hope. That's gonna hurt him more.

Friends cheered loudly from the class on the third floor. It causes its own fanfare. They did not realize that this was a farewell. Not the happiness they imagined. I looked up at the faces I knew one by one. This is the last time I'll see them. Looks like I graduated first from them.

"I'm gone" I told Raymond. Slowly...I put my feet away from him. Our hands were released. I lowered my head, strengthening my heart so as not to look back. They are my past in the future.

Tears rolled down my cheeks. I couldn't stand it and turned around. Raymond was still standing there. With the background of the school building where I studied all this time. The leaves fell between us. Like a memory.

I waved to her for a moment, trying to keep my best smile. Sinewed..If I miss this world. I will remember Him for the first time. My first and first love. I won't forget it

When I got home, I found that Aunt Sheira had put down a large bag of backpacks that we used to use when traveling to the mountain near the connecting door.

"All are things you may need at any time. You just need to drag him inside the liaison door for a second. It won't be too heavy for you" Seloroh Aunt Sheira was satisfied. In his hand I found a note with many ticks. Aunt Sheira is a structured person. But this..

I grumbled. It won't be too heavy. It can be over ten kilos. But I decided not to argue with Aunt Sheira because I know for sure I will lose later. I opened the bag and put my other stuff in. Enter the room and pack what I need. I left all my bank cards. I don't need it. I've secretly contacted the lawyer to hand over all my property and all my mother's inheritance to Aunt Sheira. I've been preparing for a long time if this happens to me. It's just, I didn't expect it to come this fast.

Phil came in while I was pulling the backpack into the connecting room. I don't want Aunt Sheira to do it, considering she's pregnant at a young age. I don't want anything to happen to her or the baby.

"Are you sure your decision is sweet heart ?" Ask Phil when we're in the connecting room. I nodded my head. The three of us were both stunned for a while. Aunt Sheira's eyes were already reddened holding back tears. I'd love to stay here and forget about the world. But I can't. The lives of Queen and Princess Margitha are in danger. They need immediate help.

"Yes Phil, I have to go back now"

"You know after this you won't be able to come back here ?" Ask Phil again to convince me. I nodded my head understanding. "Alright if that's what you want. You take good care of yourself there sweet heart"

I hugged Phil tightly. He was my father's wife all along. A gentle and attentive figure. Sobs were heard from Aunt Sheira. I let go of my arms and hugged Auntie.

"I love you both" I whispered sadly. We hugged three. It's hard to leave this family. The family that gave me the warmth I needed until I became what I am today. I won't be able to see them again. This is the expensive price I have to pay. Am I sure I'll go and leave my life. Am I really ready for this. I don't know.

But...I don't have a choice.

We let go of the embrace. I stepped back steadily. It's my decision. I can't regret it. It is not too late to change my intentions. But I don't have time to play around with someone's life. Princess Margitha's been helping me a lot all this time. I can't be selfish. I turned to the mirror behind me.

With a strong determination, I let go of the blue beemata ring on my ring finger. He stuck his eyes on the mirror surface. A dazzling beam shot out as the ring collided directly with the mirror. I took a step back. Slowly a white vortex like Blackhole appeared. At first it was just an adult's hand. But over time He grew up to the size of a door. I turned around and looked at Phil and Aunt Sheira for the last time. I will miss them very much. Aunt sheira crying. Phil hugged her, trying to calm her down. Phil and I looked at each other. Phil nodded his head slowly, as if to signal me he was willing to let me go. Like a father releasing his daughter on her wedding day.

I looked back at the door in front of me. Slowly I stepped inside.