"Munchkin…. The world is vast with endless possibilities. That is why I stare into the horizon lest I miss a miracle."
Those words rang in my ear for the millionth time as I stared as the endless blue that covered the ocean.
I was here once again. I was once again at the spot where she took her last breath.
I was once again where she hopelessly waited for her love with a cheerful disposition as well as heart.
I was once again here where she had her heart torn into pieces when her love betrayed her. I was once again here where I previously watched all hope fade in her eyes.
I saw how she tried to hide her pain from me.
Till she took her dying breath, she still tried to shelter me from the knowledge of the cruelty the world had to offer.
The memory still haunts me that I couldn't give her a bit of joy before she left. I was too young and naïve to understand what she was going through.
I was only able to see the truth when I saw that bastard and that…..
"Clear out your head Jason! Clear out your…."
I kept chanting but I didn't get anywhere before I broke down in tears.
"Why? Why did you not tell me you were in so much pain? Why did you carry the burden of a broken heart all the way to the end? I was not even able to provide a bit of comfort to you before you left. You were the one who comforted me instead. Instead of helping me get closure, you only made me feel like a total failure. A useless bum who couldn't protect the people he loved."
My legs felt like jelly as the crisp ocean breeze blew past.
I fell to the ground, unable to hold myself up anymore. Tears were streaming down my face as I cried like there was no tomorrow. I cried as the emotions flooded my system.
Pain, guilt, helplessness, hatred.
I cried for the one I lost. I cried over the fact that I couldn't protect her. I cried over the fact that after so many years of secretly plotting, I was now finally powerful enough to take revenge.
From this day forth till the next time I will be here, I make a promise to you. I will help you seek justice!
I will make all the people who made you suffer and cry, beg till their voices are lost.
I will make them cry so hard that they are left with no tears In their bodies.
I will make them come here with barely any life and beg hopelessly.
I will make sure that they beg me to kill them desperately.
I will make them feel ten times what you felt back then. This I swear!
I swear to make all those who made you suffer go to hell and back. This is my oath to you, Mom.
I soon wiped the tears from my face before I stared blankly into the broad horizon once more.
"Bastard, vixen and that ungrateful vermin, do watch out because I'm coming for you!"
Hours went by and all I did was sit down on the sandy shores of the almost deserted area of the beach while drowning in my turbulent emotions.
At that moment, only I knew what was going through my mind. Only I knew the weight that was burdening my heart.
I sighed before I lifted my left hand to check the time on my wristwatch.
I sighed tiredly as I realized that I had spent way more time than I had planned here. I had become too lost in my world that I forgot to be mindful of the time.
I knew that I had to leave but as the water from the ocean touched my feet, I was hesitant to leave.
I didn't want to go but I knew that the reality of things awaited me outside the safe vicinity of this beach.
"Well, I have to return whether I liked it or not, so what was the point of hesitating?"
I took one last look at the beach before I turned and started to walk back in the direction of my car.
"Ugghh"
I halted on my steps once I heard that subtle moan.
'What is going on? Where did that sound come from?' I pondered as I turned around and surveyed the beach.
I waited for a bit with my ears strained but I didn't hear anything anymore.
It might just be my ears playing tricks on me.
I turned back and began walking.
After taking two steps forward, I heard the groan once more. This time, it was more prominent.
So prominent that I was able to ascertain which direction it was coming from.
That could be an assassin!
The sharpness in my eyes surfaced and I narrowed my eyes in that direction.
I reached for my pocket hoping to get my gun but I later retracted my hand frustratingly when I realized that I had left it in the car to honor the sanctity of this place.
I cautiously began going forward whole my eyes were searching around for any sort of weapon I could carry in case it truly was an intruder.
You might think my concern was too exaggerated but I had my reasons for being so cautious.
Firstly, this beach was mostly deserted seeing as winter was coming. Secondly, I have had quite a lot of attacks from business enemies so my concern was not unfounded.
As I neared the place, I could spot a huge rock blocking whatever or whoever was making that sound.
I cautiously peered over the rock expecting to see an assassin or a hired killer stuck in some sort of predicament but what I saw shocked me even more.
There, right in front of me lay on the sandy beach, a young woman!
I was startled but I was able to accept what I saw sooner due to my quick adaptive skills.
I had seen far more shocking things than this!
Once I was clear-headed, I was able to fully examine the girl.
What I noticed was quite appalling.