Chapter 10 Alive Chapter 10 Alive The wind on the deck was so strong , tossing my hair everywhere . By the time Jericho caught on and tried to reach me , it was too late . I was standing on the outer edge of the deck . Three years ago , I didn't jump off that rooftop . This time , I could . But this time , I wasn't scared anymore . Sorry , Samuel . I couldn't keep the promise I made to you . " Selly ! " Jericho's voice tore through the air , but I didn't even flinch . leapt . The ocean wrapped around me in an instant . I shut my eyes , smiling . No fear , no panic , just calm acceptance . Suddenly , I saw a shadow plunge into the water above me . Someone was desperately swimming toward me . Moonlight broke through the waves , lighting up his face . It was Samuel . He swam toward me with incredible speed , grabbing me and pulling me toward the nearby yacht . Samuel hauled me onto the deck . The moment I was on board , he wrapped me in a panicked hug . , +5 Free Coins " Are you hurt ? I'm sorry . It's my fault . I fell asleep and let him take you . I'm so sorry , Selly . Don't be scared . I'm here now . " His body heat melted away the chill of the ocean . At that moment , hope for life finally reignited within me . He held me tight , like a child who had found a lost treasure . Jericho's boat quickly drew near , and he stumbled and scrambled to reach me . He embraced me excitedly , exclaiming , " Fantastic , Selly , you're still alive ! You didn't die ! " I shoved him away in disgust and sank into Samuel's arms . Jericho collapsed to his knees , guilt written all over his face . " Selly , I'm begging you , forgive me . I was clueless before . I didn't know how to love you . " But now I understand . " Selly , don't be so heartless . You taught me how to love , and now you're walking away ? " Don't leave me ! I'll listen to you ! I'll do anything you want ! " Please , just forgive me . " I stayed quiet , just watching him let it all out . 1/2 P. Chapter 10 Alive After a while . I finally spoke softly , " Jericho , if I had a choice , I'd rather have never met you . " These three years have been too hard ." He went silent . +5 Free Coins " In that love letter I gave you in high school , the last line went like this . " I have to give everything I have to keep moving forward . That's my dream , my goal . " I don't have any amazing qualities . All I can honestly say right now is , it's you . My pursuit , my dream - it's all you . You're my goal , my drive . That's all ." " Then why didn't you give me that letter ? " Samuel rubbed the back of his head , looking a little embarrassed . " I was skinny and small back then . I was afraid I'd just drag you down . " I chuckled . " I'm not afraid of being dragged down by you . What scares me is you not needing me ." His face flushed . From that day on , Jericho seemed dazed and out of it . He didn't even order his bodyguards to stop us ; he just let us leave without a fight . Samuel and I went straight to the hospital . Luckily , it was all just minor injuries , nothing serious . As for Jericho , I pressed charges against him for attempted murder and kidnapping .. They say that on the day he was arrested , the police found Talia in his office , beaten to a pulp . But none of that mattered to me anymore . Because on my sofa , there was a childish CEO waiting to be taken care of . I carefully put away that love letter , placing it gently into its box . Grinning , I said to him , " Your stomach's been bothering you lately , so how about we have oatmeal for dinner ? " His face was still flushed , but he didn't forget to remind me . " Just don't put a banana in it , okay ? " " Okay , so we'll add honey then ? " He mumbled a soft " okay ." Outside , the sun was shining beautifully .