Chapter 89

Desiree. My eyes opened to the view of the starry night staring down at me. The grass's soft touch on my back and the gentle air that brought with it a solemn tune made me realize I’ve been here before, several times. The last thing I remembered was being tortured by pain as I desperately tried to save Maddox. The fact that I’m here could only mean I was dead or perhaps I was in a dream. I smiled at the sky. If only Maddox were here to enjoy the view with me. I’m sure he would blab about how they were just stars and nothing more and I would laugh at him before educating him on why he should cherish this moment. I heaved a sigh of relief. If this was my version of the afterlife, then it was certainly beautiful. “Took you long enough!” I heard a familiar voice tone and I quickly sat up to see a long wooden bench positioned by the lake side. The same place Maddox and I once visited but this time, an old man was seated there, facing the lake. I recognized that shade of gray anytime, any