Iris

MY HEART hammered in my chest a mile in a minute. I was a few yards away from running away to save them and at the same time a few yards closer.

The car was still parked at the same spot, patiently waiting for me.

“I mean it, Iris! Start walking back,” Lois said firmly.

My mind wanted to protest, but my heart said the opposite. Maybe working together would solve our problems, but if in case something went wrong, I would be forever carrying this affliction and regret inside me.

“I hope you won’t regret doing this, Lois.” Defeated, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath...