Epilogue
Fleur
Elysium = Greek mythological version of paradise. It’s the afterlife meant for heroes chosen by the gods. It’s a beautiful place where the weather is always good, the food is plenty and life is easy. It’s paradise. While in real life, this place does not exist, I do feel like this when I’m with Alex, and for me, that’s just as important.
I’m nervous, I keep running my hands over my skirt, trying to dry them off. Alex’ mum puts her hand on my arm, squeezing a little. I look up at her and she smiles at me. I’m not even sure why I’m actually this nervous, it’s not like something could go wrong now. All the work is already behind us.
Today, Alex is graduating secondary school. I’m at her graduation ceremony. Like... for real. I’m sitting here, in a room full of people I don’
