*Raphael*
‘Do you ever feel scared?’ she had asked, her voice laced with curiosity.
Scared? That is an understatement. She frightens me, terrifies me in ways I can’t quite articulate. When she emerged on the deck, her figure battling the elements amidst the tempestuous storm, a mix of awe and dread washed over me.
The wind howled, the rain lashed, and every fiber of my being trembled with the fear of what could befall her. A single misstep, a stray projectile, or a merciless wave could have snatched her away from me, leaving nothing but emptiness in its wake.
The thought of her vanishing, disappearing from my life before I could claim what was owed, struck me with an indescribable agony. It wasn't just about the payment, though it haunted my thoughts like a relentless specter. It was
