Venus
“I love you, Venus.”
Who was that? I couldn’t see him.
“I will protect even if I have to sacrifice my life for you.” Micah? No, his voice was different. It was not as thick and slightly hoarse as Micah but somewhere, in my mind, I knew that voice.
“You are a normal woman, Venus. You are not a monster. And I love you despite who you are.” I didn’t understand what he was saying. I wanted to open my eyes but I found it difficult and too heavy to open my closed lids. “I’m sorry I can’t be there to protect you anymore. I wanted to see you again, every day like we used to be.” What did he mean by again? Did we know each other?
“Please,” I tried to find my voice. “Please, tell me your name.” But he didn’t speak again but I knew he was still there. “Please.” The man didn’t say a single
