You are the light in the room, and I never wanted you to find out that I was the darkness that loomed over your life. The enemy you’ve sought after and claimed to hate enough to kill. I can’t blame the light for wanting to destroy the darkness that has forever become a jinx to them.

The Night your loved one died, I was there.

The Night your beloved died, I was there.

The Night you found yourself alone on the street, I was there.

I was there

….

in the darkness.

You called for me, yet I did not answer.

Ironically enough, I was still there.

Lurking

Watching

Seeking

I knew you found the mask while I was away. I knew you were waiting for me in Our Spot. Waiting…..calling for me.

I showed up. For you. I didn’t hide in the dark. I showed up to face you.

Despite the discerned look masked upon your face as you held my mask….I smiled and waited for your warm embrace. I stared at you cluelessly—playing innocent—and waiting for you to hold me. Hold me despite knowing who I was.

What I’ve done.

What had to be done.