20150626

Fantasy lost

Floating, just under the surface, like a bloated corpse, Grace slowly and gently pushes her toes up to break the liquid glass surface of the hot bath water. A small ripple emanates out from her foot and in her minds eye, a tidal wave ensues. Letting out a  heavy sigh, she contemplates her options. Kill herself, simple, kill her sister, complicated, kill him, impossible...the water is so warm and soothing, all is quiet and she is alone. The idea of just simply walking out, leaving all of it behind, seems like the easiest solution. Where would she go and how would she get there? Paris or Provence, what a glorious thought! She can just imagine the gay city of Paris, strolling in the summer evening under twinkling lights, hearing the Parisians chat with soft music floating around them. She fancied the sweet and pungent scent of lavender just as the sun sets on the rolling green vine covered hills in Provence. Birds twitter in the rosy glow and the stillness of the air surrounding her. Walking through the fields her long white gown catching on the grass and springing back when they let go... Splash! Grace's eyes fly open and popping up in the water like a bobber, she see's Stella squatting next to the tub, her hand under the water. What do you want Stella? When there is no reply, Grace becomes impatient. I would like to be left alone, please Stella. I'll be out soon, OK?  Stella, still not looking at her sister, begins to raise her hand to the waters surface. Looking away from Stella's expressionless face, Grace notices the water is pink around Stella's hand. Before she can ask, Stella lifts her hand up and opens it, palm up, to reveal the contents. Grace is sickened at the sight and realizes its the kidney of the last victim. Hungry? Stella asks and a sadistic smile curls on her lips, followed by her tongue. Laughing, she gets up and walks out with her prize. Getting out of her tainted sanctuary, Grace dresses and wonders how much longer she can keep the end of her bargain with the devil that has destroyed her sisters soul.

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