I heard slow, heavy footsteps walking towards my back. The footsteps were uneven, like a person dancing without rhythm. I sat with my back hunched over looking at the tiled floor in front of me.
"What took you so long?" I asked disinterested.
"Oh you know me. I like to wait for the perfect moment" A voice said slyly. I could hear it smirking to itself.
"Perfect moment huh. Well, you hit the jackpot this time round."
"Indeed, I have. I thought I'd come in the first week or so, but it became more interesting and so I waited," I could hear it smiling proudly to itself. The footsteps stopped as I felt its presence right behind me.
I glared ahead even though I knew it could not see my emotions.
"I've gotten in so deep. I wasn't expecting this. And you, you decide to come now?" I whirled around, got up and came face to face with my insecurities.
"You knew sooner or later I would be here. You know why I'm here. And you know exactly what you should do. You just have to make the choice." I glared even harder at the face of my insecurities. "I'll leave you to your pondering. But let me remind you again that one of those choices would be no where near a smooth ride."
"Neither of them are," I said, looking away. It walked away into the darkness, grinning slyly all the while. I dropped onto the ground and leaned against the wall, closing my eyes in hope of finding solace.
I heard footsteps again. But they were different. They were lighter, quicker and every step followed a rhythm.
"You're too late," I said in a tone of annoyance. I felt a warm figure kneel down and enclose me.
"No my dear, I am right on time," a sweet sounding voice says. I felt warm arms wrap themselves around me and I opened my eyes to meet the eyes of my heart. It smiles knowingly and strokes my head as I shut my eyes again and lean into the embrace. "Everything will be okay. I promise."
I did not say anything. My insecurities came at the most perfect time. And I wished that following my heart alone would be enough. But this time, I wasn't so sure it would be enough.
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