Short Story 4. THE ONLY CHOICE

      One night I had this dream. I was walking along a trail in a forest. I was so afraid. I called for help...and then somebody came. It's you. You walked with me in my journey. I was so happy that somebody walked beside me. I knew I was not alone. Not anymore...

      But the trail was becoming so dangerous. I was wounded, and so were you. We continued to walk...and walk. Until I finally saw you running away from me.

          "Wait!" I shouted while trying to follow you.
        "I don't know you. I have my own journey. I'm sorry," you shouted back.

        What shall I do? I tried to follow you but you were already out of my sight. I waited for an hour...which turned into day. It's becoming darker and I feel more scared. Shall I wait for more hours... or days? I give up! I won't wait any longer. You left me with no choice but to walk on my own. I have to be stronger. I have to reach the end of the trail. So I walked alone...for it was my only choice.

     

Author's Note

Hope you enjoy the video of this piece.

Reviews

[Eduardo Bautista]

this is so far my favorite from you. (you've written a lot :)) this felt like a splash of water. those moments that you thought you're not alone, then it'll turn out that...well.. you are now. But we persist for our own reasons.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Eduardo. You know, my father's name is like yours. LOL. Glad you find this one as your fave from my works.

[Eduardo Bautista]

You're welcome, Dyahe.

Really? hahaha. my dad, too. lol.

[Dhaye]

Are you a born comedian, Eduard? I'm DHAYE not DYAHE. lol. Spelling of my name matters. Hehe. Nada-dyahe na tuloy ako.

[Dhaye]

lol. It's okay. I'm the comedian here anyway. Hehe.

[Eduardo Bautista]

hala, sorry. :(

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime we have no choice. We must walk alone. I like the thoughts in the story. Thank you for sharing the excellent story.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Ahaha. CP, you're opening chapters of my book. Thank you for such effort.

[Praiser]

Very touching to be the strength u need some time when most choice is to face your fear

[Dhaye]

Thanks for the R&R, Praiser. :)

[Sami Khalil]

It could be a lover that you mean here or a right path you have taken in life or a cherished child that you were blessed with...A great write...:)

[Dhaye]

None of the above. Lol.

Sometimes in my life, I cherished a friend only to realize it's just in a dreamland, where anything is not for real..so as the friendship...for that person left me with those words "I don't know you..." But anyway, I still thank that person whom I owe my strength now.

[Dhaye]

Just like a new day...a new morn... I am now a new Dhaye- with a formatted memory like my CPU. Lol. I understand, everything happens for a reason, and I always thank God for every experience I feel each moment. Thanks again, my first reader-reviewer. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I understand...You are welcome...:)