A white sea with ever-falling pearls from a darkening sky. A sun setting over the peaks, casting a painting like fire that even the greats could not hope to replicate. A quiet so serene- so utterly void- one could on hear the deepest of thoughts echoing through memory.
Joel collapsed in the snow as he watched the scene. It was the most beautiful thing he had witness in his long, simple life. A world unbothered and unafraid. Gorgeous and deadly and unwavering and resolute.
He cherished being there to witness it, even if it would be his last night alive. Joel had already come to terms with the fact he would die in these wild mountains. The snow and trees and rocks and cliffs would be his companions as they bid him farewell from the world, on to whatever was next.
Three days- Joel had spent three days in this wilderness. He should've known better than to choose the slope his did. He was experienced but was only human.
?That hobby of yours is going to be the death of you.? His lovely wife had joked. Joel laughed, wondering now what Harper would think when she discovered she had been right.
He wasn't angry he had strayed from the path. It had been a split second decision and, this time, it hadn't been the right one. He veered off course too much- the path became too unpredictable.
Joel had tried his best to ride the rest of the mountain down, but things worsened. The snow thickened, his body stiffened, and then he crashed.
The blood from his head had long since dried. It had left stains down his face and jacket, but somehow Joel had survived. He awoke in the snow, half frozen to death. When he finally found his footing again, he assumed his best bet would be to trek back up the mountain. With some luck a team or another stray skier from the resort would stumble into him.
No one ever showed up.
Joel had continued, his hopes never faltering until his stomach had turned on itself- until his legs wavered with every step and his breathing became difficult and shallow.
It was his third day and Joel had yet to find anyone or anything.
At first, he had cried. Screamed. Threw his skies as far as his damaged and ravaged body would allow.
Now? now was acceptance
Joel was going to die on these mountains, and he was? he was alright with that.
He would be turning sixty later this year. How had it come to be that he was already that old? His hair already grey? His skin already wrinkling? His body already turning frail?
He didn't understand how life had passed him so suddenly, but it had been a good life. He had a caring wife whose love and caring had given him so much to live for. With her, he had three children; a son and two daughters. Petey, Claire and Francis? they all looked more like their mother than him.
Joel caught himself smiling at the memory of them, his laugh the only noise for miles. He missed his children, but they were all grown up now. Petey was on track to graduate from college next year, Francis already had her first novel published with another on the way, and Claire was overseas in a uniform Joel himself had worn long ago.
Joel had lived.
He had seen much in his life. He had traveled across seas and explored different continents. He had climbed mountains bigger than this one and had seen night skies full of light and wonder. He found love and peace and family.
Now, he would die.
Joel fell back, letting himself sink further into the snow. His face had gone numb long ago, as had his fingers and toes. The snow had sunk through layer upon layer, and his sweat from hiking had soaked him from the inside out.
His stomach still churned. Oh, Joel would've done almost anything for fries right now. The super salty ones that made his tongue twinge and beg for a soda. Or Harpers' home-cooked spaghetti. She made the most superb sauce Joel had ever tasted.
He sighed? he wouldn't have the chance to try any of that anymore. He would never taste another meal, or learn to play the guitar, or buy that fancy necklace for Harper he had been eyeing for some time. He would've attended his son's graduation or see Claire when she came back from overseas. He would never read the next book in Francis's series.
He would never.
Never again.
His body felt weak- heavy. Three days he had been on these mountains, and it had taken him until now to feel? to feel peace.
It was quiet as Joel took a deep breath in. Then another. Soon, he would never do that again.
?I guess this is the part where I should pray, huh?? He teased aloud, but shook his head, ?I'm sorry. I've never been sure what to believe is after life, so I don't really know how, or what, to talk to. But- uh- if there is anyone listening or if there is some almighty power I only care about one thing.? Joel held out one finger to the darkening sky. ?Take care of my family and look out for my friends. Let Harper get through this and let my kids move on. Don't let them dwell on my life- I'm not worth the tears.?
The sun settled and the temperature dropped further. The air ripened and Joel let his hand drop, the blanket of snow catching it delicately.
?I don't know if I should apologize for anything. I mean, there's certainly things I need to apologize for, but I don't know if I can wrap that all up in one go.? Joel shook his head, ?I don't care where I go, but whatever happens I want to say that I tried my best. I did what I thought was right and I stood by my choices throughout. I always held the door open for Harper and helped my kids with their homework.?
Joel took a shaky breath ?I tried!?
His voice boomed in the silence like canon fire and echoed through the mountain pass like a scratched record.
?I tried? and now I'm tired.?
When Joel closed his eyes he could see them- his family. Their smiles and their eyes. The way they dressed and talked and laughed.
He would miss them most It broke his heart to think about the last time he had seen his family together. Two years? Three?
?Harper, the kids should come over to the house more.? He said as though some cosmic force would allow his wife to hear him. ?And we should get another dog. I miss Remy, but I want another puppy. Also, I hate seafood. All these years I've never told you because I know that salmon and shrimp are your favorite foods, but I can't stand it. Its stinks and upsets my stomach.?
Night took over now. The stars began coming from the shadows one by one until there were dozens of constellations blotting the sky. Joel remembered when his father used to take him out, show him the stars and create fake stories about where each constellation had come from. It was something Joel had done with his own children, and he hoped they did the same with theirs.
Joel was fading now. He could feel his body slowing- his mind hazing. He closed his eyes, letting his life play like a movie in his head. He laughed and cried and, when it finished, he opened his eyes.
To his surprise, there was a light. Bright and blinding- Joel had to peer through his fingers to see.
Joel smiled, ?Holy shit, it's you.?
It was 23 December 2019. She went to meet her boyfriend. She flew 11626 km from Amritsar to Canada .Amritsar is the most beautiful place in North India. Amritsar is the city which is filled from lot of natural beauties .
Her story begin with the one truth and truth was poison. Her father is retired military officer.Father worked bit far from home when she was a child . Father came to house after every two , three months .
Her mother is retired school principal . She became big girl with very innocent parents and highly beautiful village .
Just after 12th she got new gift from her father .Because she passed with high marks. It was mobile phone . She was happy about gift . But mother was very sad . Because father given her mobile after selling his old motorcycle.
She started using her mobile and one day got to know about Instagram. She opened Instagram account and started adding new friends .
Her profile picture was cute and got requested from large number of boys . She added many of them .she started chat .
One day she got a message from a boy who is belong to same cast . So without fear she started talk with him and became close friends .Every night she started talk with him . 9pm -11pm every day they talked .One day near 23 April 2019 he proposed her and she said ?yes ?.
With time they were love birds and boy had given her bunch of hopes about future marriage life .He promised her to make her life heaven . He promised her to give her peace, happiness and love lifelong. Innocent girl believed everything.
Hence boy was living in Canada , girl wanted to go there . She made different plan to go there . But unfortunately it was huge budget which normal people can not arrange .
Finally she talked to parents and informed she like to study in Canada . Parents got shocked from her words . But they agreed to support her . Father applied for a bank loan . Easily he got it because he worked for military.
Finally she got visa .Her flight date fixed . She went to Canada 23 rd December 2019.
Girl was making dream in flight . She was thinking my boyfriend will come to airport , he will be bringing his car to pick me . Just one day before the departure she did expensive facial to impress her boyfriend. She took new cloths from shopping mall .
Now she is flying to Canada with biggest dream .she got upset because her shoes were not branded. But she kept some money to buy branded shoes as soon as she will land in Canada .
Her boyfriend was rich . He sent her photos with branded cloths and shoes . He told her about his BMW. She blindly trusted him .
She landed in Canada . Time was night 8.15 pm . She looked around and confirmed boyfriend did not come to pick her . She tried to call him . But unfortunately phone did not work . She sent messages via WhatsApp. But he didn't seen.
But she didn't give up . As soon as she went outside from the airport she went to shoe showroom. She removed old shoes and taken branded shoes .
now everything is ready to meet my boyfriend.
she started see new dream again . But she did not feel some dreams broken already .She searched place to stay and she got nice cheap room to stay .She Connected to WiFi and started talking with boyfriend.He explained to her that he is very busy with his position and can not come to meet her .
she started cry . She didn't eat . But boyfriend didn't come . He asked from her ; Did I tell you to come , Did I give you promise to stay with you .He talked completely different way .
But girl didn't give up . This great habit she got by her parents . She started having food . She started going outside . Biggest problem she faced is language. She can speak English but not fluent. She prayed to god . She asked from god to show her truth and new way . One day she met a indian girl belong to same cast . She went to her room and started stay with her .
first night in new room was horrible. Her new friend to sleep with room owner .Hence she was very innocent girl who came from village she got shock . She got scared . Until morning she did not sleep . She wanted to go to previous place . But she was not having money to go back to previous place .
adter few days her all money got finished.She informed her boyfriend that doesn't have money . He told her to sell gold chain if she has . But she was not having gold chain with her . Because she already sold it in India to pay fees for the visa .
Many days she did not eat . Some days passed with only water .Biggest problem was winter and she didn't have any warm cloths with her . Her parents told her to take some winter cloths with her but she did not listen to parents. She was thinking that boyfriend will give her everything.Finally she got fever and started shivering. She cried to informed to her boyfriend. He didn't come . She informed to her that she will die . He said you die , I don't care .Then she realized she has to live alone .She started thinking about job . She applied for many jobs finally got one with less salary .
she got happy and started loving herself again .She went to skiing .she has seen most beautiful snow first time . Her heart filled with joy . Her heart filled with new hope .She felt like she is flower ..She felt like she is a doll .
Her previous character got crash into pieces.Almight god has given her new life and new hope .
Yes life can crash . Crashes are not always bad if word is worst . She started thanking to universe because universe is the one given her big lesson and crashed her previous mentality . Man will not make you queen . You have to work hard and make your self queen. She wrote it on snow while skiing
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