Publication date: July 13th 2020
Genres: Adult, Thriller
“Can
I ask–did you ever love me?”
There
is laughter from the other room and a chill runs down his spine.
“I
assumed we’d already discussed the uselessness of emotions. They get in
the way. Imagine if I let that interfere during the last two decades. We
wouldn’t be where we are, on schedule for the metamorphosis.”
“YOU
wouldn’t be on schedule. The rest of us–well, me–would be fine. You don’t
remember those times we were gardening at Fallen Branch, talking about the
future? You said then you couldn’t picture anyone else by your side.”
“I
couldn’t. That didn’t mean I loved you, though. You were the perfect
partner…for a time. As you’ve said: you didn’t have control of your emotions
and I could direct you easily. I gave you a list. You accomplished every
bullet point.” The Killer stalks closer. “Is there anything you want them to
know? I’m giving you this gift that we never gave the others. A thank you
for your service. Let’s call it my ‘emotion’ for today.”
“Tell
them I’m sorry. I wasn’t strong enough to continue by your side and I wasn’t
smart enough to survive on my own.”
“That’s
not at all what I thought you would say.”
“What
did you expect? A lengthy speech? I’ve always left those to you.”
“I
thought you might want them to know you were a brave soldier in our war. Kind
of make them proud, at least.”
He
throws his hands in the air. “I give up. You’ll make it your own story no
matter what. I learned long ago that it’s impossible to please you. They’ll
learn that soon enough.”
“I
hope not.”
“Tell
them…I tried. Just get on with it now. I can’t bear to think about it anymore.”
His
killer hands him a cup. “Cheers, my friend. It was a good ride while it
lasted.”
His
hand brushes his killer’s and without looking up, he lifts it to his lips.
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