Xia's POV
Storm started its violence. Sea waves became monstrous. I was still ambivalent about what I'm supposed to do. I was ill at ease. I wanted to save him. How can I let him die knowingly ? This is not my upbringing. So I just followed what my heart was saying. I decided to save him.
I took that guy's hands in my mine and swam. Fighting the malevolent waves and wind I hurried. While swimming I had to be careful about him. I was making sure he doesn't collide with any rock. After swimming continuously for an hour. Finally I could see a dockyard. I took a moment's respite. Now finally there was a ray of hope. He can be saved.
We went near the dockyard. Many boats and yachts were parked there. I watched over and it appeared that no one was there. Hurriedly I went near a boat pulling that guy with me. I took that guy in my arms and carefully placed him on the seat. I looked at him for a second, his face was pale. He was in terrible condition. He was not breathing. I checked his pulse but nothing.
I placed the heel of my dominant hand on his chest, and place the other hand on top of that hand. Positioning shoulders directly above the hands and keeping arms straight. I used body weight to push the chest down and continued pushing but he was oblivious. I again applied pressure on his chest but nothing happened. I started getting worried about him.
Then one more method came in my mind. That method was weird I don't know I should try it or not. But I can't just leave him like that. I cannot give him mouth to mouth breathing as his mouth was closed tightly. But I can give him mouth to nose breathing. I delivered breaths through the nostrils. Still no progress.
I stared at him with gloomy eyes. It was so depressing I couldn't save him. He was dead. I was downed. I covered my face with my hands. Then suddenly I heard him cough. I removed my hands from my face. He was gaining conscious. I placed his head in my lap and rubbed his back. Slowly he was trying to open his eyes.
As I was about to say something I heard some noise. Someone was coming toward us.
I perturbed. I had no idea what to do. I can't take him with me.But I was not sure about leaving him here. I was unable to come to any conclusion. Sound of footsteps started becoming loud. For a moment I took glimpse of him. I being irresolute jumped into the water. I hoped that those people will help him and he will be fine. Hoping all the positive things I left.
After swimming for about an hour I reached our place. It appeared at sun will be up in few hours. Protecting myself from being caught by anyone I reached my room. Carefully I went inside and saw Eve. She was still sleeping. I climbed my bed without making any sound. I was run down by the whole event. It was such a strange experience. I had no idea how to feel about the whole thing that happened.
I was feeling debilitated. I tried to remove all the thoughts from my mind and relax.
I felt someone is shaking my arm. I opened my eyes slowly to see what's happening. "Rise and shine sleeping beauty," Eve chippered. I groaned, "Let me sleep please". "C'mon get up. Everyone is waiting for you. Your parents are about to leave" she said. I quickly sat up. "They're ready?" I asked her. "Yes. Now go and get ready,". I rushed to get ready.
In the hall Granny and Grandpa were standing beside each other. "Good morning" I wished them. "I hope you slept well honey" Grandpa asked with a smile and I nodded in affirmation. "Yeah I slept well after having a great adventure about which I can't tell you anything" I said to myself.
"Honey ready to go?" Dad came from behind and patted my back. "Yes" I replied. Exchanging greetings and hugs with everyone. We left for our home.
We swam till we reach the port and took a yacht. While on our way back to home in the car I was recapitulating whatever happened yesterday. In my little adventure I totally forgot about Arnold. It's ironic how I was dreaming about us being together when I was going there and now when I'm coming back I don't even want to think about him. He's not mine now. But he was never mine. I was so stupid to hope for something like that. I remembered what Eve said about moving on and finding someone who deserves me. But I had lost all the hope. I don't think I can like someone again as much I like Arnold. Maybe I should just quit the idea of love. Love is not meant for everyone. I decided I will just focus on my studies and future and moreover I have my amazing friends with me then why'll need someone. I was still tired so I closed my eyes and relaxed myself.
"Get up Xia we're home" mom called. I woke up yawning. " Coming mom," I replied. So finally I'm back.
To be continued...