Category : Stories

Sub Category : Drama

We reach my home rather quickly despite the people running around screaming. It makes no sense to me seeing how there is no real safe place to be right now. I mean the threat of nuclear attack I guess would put anyone in fear. Nothing can be done by racing around in panic though. I say let them fall. I'm ready.

"Hey, Anthony, are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry Rachel, I was just thinking. This is home for me. Let's go in, I'll give you the grand tour so to speak."

The grand tour? Makes it sound like my home is huge. Naw, just three bedrooms and two bathrooms all on a single floor. We never wanted anything big since neither of us could have kids and in truth, didn't want any right now. Does that sound bad? Well I thought we had more time than we did. Don't get me wrong, I wanted kids eventually. I give Rachel the tour and stop in the living room by the couch in front of the fireplace. My hand rests on the back of the couch and I almost lose it. Damn I swear I can smell her!

"Hey, it's okay. We don't have to be here. We can go."

"No, truthfully I feel good here. Where else would we go anyway. The world's ending."

"I know. It's just that since you and your wife shared this home, maybe this was wrong.."

"No, I will always cherish her. It's not wrong."

Rachel sat on the couch as I locked the doors and closed the shades over all the windows. Quickly I started a fire then sat beside her. She lays a hand on my knee and leans into me. It feels right. Comfortable. I lean my head upon hers and smell her hair. Can't help it, right in my face. It smells of strawberries. Strangely I am reminded of my dad and his strawberry fields. It's a great memory though because Rachel and I oft visited that place and it's where I proposed to her. I can't help but smile. Beside me Rachel stirs and I can tell by her breathing, she is fast asleep. Is there a better way to face the end of the world? I surly can't think of one. Goodnight. Goodbye. See you soon my love....

End? 

Maybe..
Maybe not......