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The Rose (invite rp)

Rave Shentavo
04-03-2004, 03:40
It has been six years since his death, this very day marking it. The room was deadly silent, as she had wanted to be left alone. She leaned on the railing of the balcony, looking out over the sea as the sun rose. She had gotten no sleep that night. But then again, she always had trouble sleeping. Her sun kissed skin was illuminated by the morning suns rays; however, she seemed deadly pale this morning. The air was cool and iced her lungs as she inhaled deeply. Her crimson eyes wet with moisture indicated even more reason for her to be left alone. A black dress donned her figure, satin and backless. She had worn it that day of each year and only that day. It had used to be the one she wore to the awards ceremonies at the academy. Her auburn hair fell softly down her back, tousled by the wind slightly by the ever persistent breeze.

In her right hand a deep red rose was held lightly between her finger tips as she stared off into the rising sun. It’s been six years, Vaughn… she thought softly to herself, as she had become accustomed to it. And every day I wish that we could freeze every moment we had together and live in that forever. But…I know we can’t. a tear fell from her eye, as much as she had tried to suppress it. You should see our daughter now…she’s beautiful. You would have been proud of her… She brushed back the front of her hair with her nails on her left hand, trying to hold back what lay within.

She found it hard even to think anymore on that day, even if it was just morning. She shook her head softly, kissed the sweet petals of the rose gently, and released it to fall into the sea below. …rest in peace my love. She pressed her back against the frame of the doorway as she stood their alone. Not a sound was heard but from the soft breath of the woman.

Ravelyn brought her hands o sweep the tears from her face. She did not want to be seen like this. She sat down at her desk. hand against her forehead looking down to block the view of her eyes. Sarah...