As soon as Solomon faded from Saya and Haji's sight, he immediately held onto the damp, cold cement walls of the alley
As soon as Solomon faded from Saya and Haji's sight, he immediately held onto the damp, cold cement walls of the alley. His body started to give into the stabbing pain that crushed from within the insides of his shoulder, which crippled him in each passing second.
He knew perfectly well what was happening to him, and for whatever strength that was left of his now deteriorating body, he was still able to haul himself towards the dimly lighted area of the alley.
His breathing was heavy and he can feel the bitter cold crawling through his limbs. Solomon leaned towards the cement wall and slided himself to the pavement into a sitting position, taking in whatever breath he's still capable of. He wasn't sure if he was having delusions or if his emotions are just too far out to control now, but whatsoever the reason was, he heard that song's chorus playing.
She's so vulnerable
Like china in my hands
She's so vulnerable
And I don't understand
I could never hurt the one I love
She's all I've got
But she's so vulnerable
Oh so vulnerable
Solomon turned his head as he heard familiar footsteps coming towards him.
He saw Amshel. Solomon was still well aware of the small conversation that has transpired between then in that alley. In his current state, pitiful as others may think, Solomon felt contented, even if things turned out somewhat bittersweet for him.
He may not have fulfilled the entirety nor will he ever be able to fulfill the promise he made to Saya and to himself, but at these last seconds of his life, he did not even think of regretting anything. From those numerous times when both happiness and sorrow made up his days, to the decisions he made and the actions he did; liberated him in ways no one will ever fully understand but himself.
Solomon knew his end was just seconds away from him. He felt that most of his body has crystallized already and he also knew that Amshel held him in his arms, and even though his brother might have seen him as a disspointment, Solomon felt Amshel's pain. And as he laid his head low at his last moments, he smiled at the memory of what he said to Diva and to his brothers not so long ago.
"I will live with Saya as Solomon Goldsmith."
And with that, he breathed-in his last and peacefully smiled and said to himself,
"Saya…"
The End
Author's Note: Thanks again for reading till the end. Hope you were touched by Solomon's great love for Saya...I sure did.