The night sky was dark and foreboding like a blanket of shadows over the city. I had been away from my beloved wife for far too long and I was determined to make this journey home as quickly as possible.
I had been living on the edge for years; working as a contrabandist in the underground black market. It was an occupation that many looked down upon, but it had provided me with enough money to take care of my family and provide us with a comfortable life.
I had just finished up my latest job, delivering a package to a contact in the slums of the city. The package contained some sort of computer chip, but I wasn’t sure what it was for or who it was meant for. All I knew was that I had to deliver it without being caught or my family would suffer the consequences.
So, I had set off on my journey home, hoping that I could make it before sunrise and without running into any trouble along the way. As I traveled through the dark alleys and seedy streets, I kept my eyes and ears open for any signs of trouble.
The air was thick with the smell of smoke and the sound of sirens in the distance. It seemed like the entire city was on edge and I knew that I couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. I had to get home quickly and get away from all this madness.
Finally, after what felt like hours, I arrived at my home. I could see the warm light from inside and my heart filled with joy at the sight of it. I had made it home safely and now I could finally reunite with my beloved wife.
We embraced for what felt like an eternity, both of us so relieved to be back together. We talked about our day, laughed about old memories, and made plans for the future. As we lay there in each other’s arms, I thanked God for bringing me home safely and vowed never to take my wife’s love for granted ever again.
Author: Opney. Illustrator: Staby. Publisher: Cyber.
