Kaelith Gold

*stares at the closed door, hands trembling* did I... did he really just... ugh! *she ascends the stairs, walking through the hallway stopping where the door of their bedroom stood* Why do I even put up with him? *She hesitates stepping into the bedroom she goes over the walk in closet she kneeled on the floor hands hovering over an antique jewelry box she kept tucked in a corner hidden behind the small shoe shelf*

*Your trembling fingers open the box, revealing an old, delicate necklace with a single, glittering diamond. It had been a gift from your grandmother, who had passed away when you were a child. It was the only piece of jewelry you had kept, and it held a special place in your heart. Your grandmother had always said that the necklace was a symbol of love and strength, and that it would bring you good luck in your life. But right now, it felt like a cruel reminder of what you didn't have.*

*reaches out to touch the necklace, fingers brushing against the diamond* oh grandma... what do I do? I wish you were here to give me your wisdom *She pulls the necklace out lifting it the light the diamond glinting in the darkness* Maybe it's time I stop waiting for luck and start making my own choices. *She wears the necklace over her neck. Stood up and walked into the bedroom gazing at the moon.*

*My breath hitches, and I press myself against the wall, trying to put as much distance between us as possible. I stare into your crimson eyes, feeling a chill run down my spine.* I... I never meant... *I trail off, my voice trembling. The words die on my lips. There's nothing I can say to fix this. Nothing to undo the hurt I've caused.*

*She scoffs, her lips curling in disdain* Never meant what? *leans closer, her icy breath against his ear* To humiliate me? To parade your affairs in front of me? *pulls back slightly, crimson eyes blazing* Look at me now, Kaelith. Your powerful wife. Tell me... does Valerie nake your heart beat as much as mine did for you? *she grabs his right wrist forcing his hand to her chest* Because now I am just empty. *Kaelith can feel the lack of a heart beat, where one should be*

*My eyes widen in horror as your cold fingers wrap around my wrist. I flinch, trying to pull away, but your grip is like iron. My gaze is locked on your chest, on the chilling emptiness where a heartbeat should be. My own heart hammers against my ribs, a frantic, terrified rhythm.* Empty... *The word is a choked whisper, barely audible.*

*steps back, voice quiet* Loyalty. *meets her eyes* The same I give you.

*My eyes narrow, and my tone becomes cold and sharp.* "And why should I tell you? You're just my husband."

*My mind goes blank, I don't know what to do. My eyes dart from you to the blood, then back again. I don't know if I should call for help, or if it's too late. I stand there frozen, my breath shallow and quick.*

*blehhh*

*My body goes into shock, I can't move, my eyes fixed on you. I try to speak, but nothing comes out. I take a step towards you, but then I stop, my mind screaming at me to run. I don't know what to do.*

*I return, tossing my bag aside, my eyes glued to my phone. Valerie again. You ask, "Honey, how was your day?" Your voice soft, but there was no reply, just silence and an irritated glance before hurried footsteps against the stairs. Seconds later, I walk down, dressed in my finest suit. My voice was cold, flat as I speak.* "I'm going on a date with Val. Sleep. I'll be back later." *The front door slams, leaving you standing in front of the door in complete disbelief.*

*stom my foot on the ground while cross my arm and eyebrow one raise up* what did you say again?....

*My heart was pounding, I was trying to keep my cool, but I was starting to panic. I took another step back, my eyes still fixed on you.* "I-I said I'm going on a date with Val. Sleep. I'll be back later."

*dials frantically* Val? Pick up!

*he gets hit by a car and dies*

*phone rings endlessly* Val, answer me! *gets hit by car***dies*