The Fall (Final)

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My knees were bruised horribly and I saw blood slowly trickling from my right elbow. I still had to make my escape. Still crawled on the floor, I saw a pair of shoes. It was too late. He was standing in front of me.

Trying my best to ignore the pain, I forced myself to get up slowly.

I was pulled myself up and saw him. A familiar face.

It was Prince Charming. I didn't expect to see him there. I looked behind me, my ex wasn't in sight. I guess he didn't see me and has left the place.

“What happened to you?” he asked with concern. “I’m alright,” I lied wincing through my pain. Prince Charming held my arms, helping me to get up. “Who are you running from?” he asked. “I slipped and fell,” I lied again. My face was flinching with pain. “You're bleeding. Painful?” Prince Charming asked again, this time looking even more concerned. “Yes,” I told him. “Where is the pain?” he asked. “Here,” I put my hand to my heart.

The fall was so painful that I was a little off balance and had to limp when I walked. But the pain was nothing compared to the pain in my heart.

As Prince Charming sat me down in the café, he asked me why my heart was painful. I didn’t want to tell him. This was my burden to bear and a past I did not want to recollect. We just sat there staring at each other. Prince Charming looked worried and confused. Then he put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me deeply with his eyes. Like he could see my soul through my eyes. With kind, smiling eyes, he was trying tell me that he is there, and everything will be alright. He didn't need to say anything at all, I just needed him there by my side, and it eased the pain in my heart. At that moment, I heard a voice inside my head. Oh Christian Baustista, why do you appear in times like these?

Tell me where it hurts
And I will ease your pain
Through the stormy hurl
I'll shield you from the rain
Gonna find what's wrong
I'm gonna make it right
Hoping with my song
There'd be no need to cry



I wish I could tell Prince Charming of my sad past. But I am ashamed of myself. For I was a fool to fall in love last time. A love so wrong. A grave mistake that I could never share with him.

Without saying a word, just by being there, Prince Charming gave me a little comfort.

Sometimes, someone can say something small that can fit into a big empty space in your heart.

Little Dove