Ripples

This one’s, well a short narration that I’ve done. I do them occasionally when I get free time. This one’s called Ripples.

The skin on her forehead turned deep red on the moment of impact. The whole world exploded around her as she was hurled backwards onto the pavement. Time suddenly stopped and she felt a thick liquid trying to burst out from her lungs. The world seemed so much simpler, much more beautiful. She looked on at the expressions of the people looking on at her in amazement and horror. She was just a spectacle. Just a mere annoying fly swapped away in the most gruesome way possible. She understood their thoughts. If she was in the same position she wouldn’t miss this show. Everyone wants to see someone die, and in the most horrible way possible. They wouldn’t admit it of course. But deep down she knew they were enjoying it. She would.

The world seemed to be getting darker now. Still beautiful but yet more complicated. Images of angels floated in front her. They were white, halos over their heads. Halos, just like mom said. They were here to take her away. She didn’t want to go. She didn’t know why. It was an unexplainable feeling. Maybe it wasn’t her time yet. Yeah that was it. Not her time. But when would it be? She coughed. The angels wiped away the blood and whispered. It’s time. It was? Okay..

20 Minutes Earlier

She was running. She needed to find him. The blue jacket, the unmistakable strut; her Billy-Jean. He had held her hand. Taken her on the merry-go-round. Given her candy. What more could she ask for from her Billy-Jean? He was perfect. But then he left.

Now there she was searching for her Billy-Jean. Pushing past the crowd of people who were laughing and then scowling at her as she passed them. People, she had them once. Her own group of people. People who cared for her. A family. Yes she had them once. But then she left.

A glimpse of blue. She ran faster. And then she heard it. The blaring of the horns. The unmistakable skid from the truck. And then she felt it. The pain. And her blood splattered the windshield. The world turned dark. And then she said okay..