4 years ago
The Panamanian sunrise was a truly beautiful sight. The sunrays glistened against the blue waters of the ocean and the sky was a light mix of blue and orange and Michael could see it sat on the side of his bed, the floor to ceiling windows making way for the view. The world right now was still and silent and he took a brief moment to watch his beautiful girl sleep. She was turned on her side, strands of hair feathered over her face. Using his thumb, he brushed the hair away from her face. Sara stirred but didn't wake up, much to Michael's relief. He sighed and stood up, placing an envelope on top of his pillow. He knew the damage it would cause to her and the heartache she would endure but it was better than her ending up dead because of him. The Company were ruthless and would stop at nothing to make him pay, exonerated or not.
"I love you," he whispered and placed a lightest of kisses on her bare shoulder.
When Sara woke hours later and opened the letter lying next to her, she felt as though her heart had been ripped out of her.
"Dear Sara,
Before you carry on reading this, just know that I love you more than life itself and I cannot live with myself if I am the reason any harm comes to you. The Company is tracking me again, I don't know how, but they are and they are coming for me. You are safer without me and this is the only reason I am doing this. I need to leave you here and make sure you stay safe and alive. If I stay by your side harm will come to you; the Company will go to any lengths to ensure I suffer.
I will always remember the very first time we met, the very first time my lips touched yours, the very first time you wrapped your arms around me and rested your head on my shoulder. Going to Fox River was the best thing that I did because it led me to you. Time is not on my side and the world is falling apart as you will not be with me. I hope you can find even the smallest ounce of understanding to realise that I am only doing this to keep you safe. I would rather die than have harm come to you and if it means keeping you alive is keeping you away from me then it is something I have to live with.
You won't have to worry about anything my love, Paul has sorted your passport and your medical licence has been reinforced. I know this seems a little comfort right now but I tried to sort everything for you. I'm sorry Sara, I truly am. Our paths will cross again, soul mates are never parted forever and sooner or later I will see you again. I will wait forever for you. I love you, always and forever.
Michael."
Sara put the letter back in the envelope, her hands shaking, and stood motionless for a couple of seconds. She didn't know what to do. After a moment or so a howl escaped her mouth and she collapsed on the floor, crying her heart out. It was on the same day that she packed up her belongings, left Panama and never looked back.