The Society Decides All
By Kenya
I know what the society expects, and it's not what I want. They expect for everyone to always go with what they say, and they're not used to anyone going against them. I don't think this is fair, and it should definitely change. Shouldn't we have a say on the things that matter most in life? We're all so used to living the way we're told, and I don't think we would know how to live without anyone to tell us what to do. The only reason this society is so "perfect" is because everything is going the way they want it to. It's going as planned.By Kenya
Xander is who I was matched with. I should be completely happy with that. Any girl would be completely ecstatic to take my place. My feelings for Ky are different, though; they are much stronger. I know I love Xander, but I also love Ky. Ky makes me feel different when I'm around him. Xander has been my best friend for years. If only things wouldn't have gone the way they did. If only Ky's face hadn't flashed on the screen when I was viewing my micro-card. If only, if only, if only. It's all I'm ever thinking about. If I choose Xander, everything would be okay, but the deep feeling might simply vanish over time. If I choose Ky, I will be going against the society. My status would be at risk. I could become an Aberration. My whole family would be at risk. I don't know if I'm ready to make that sacrifice…
Going against the Society puts everything in my life at risk. I don't think I want to risk losing my family, especially Bram. He doesn't deserve this. Neither do my parents. No one deserves this. No one should have to go through what I'm going through. I'm going to have to stay with Xander; I have no other choice. I'm going to have to learn how to deal with letting go of Ky. We've been through music hall visits, hiking, and even writing together, so this is going to hit me hard. Once I learn to let go, I will be able to enjoy my time with Xander, and form a family. Plus, no one but Ky, would be at risk. Bram wouldn't. My parent wouldn't. Xander wouldn't… It would be the only safe choice.
Beautiful job, K. I think you did a good job placing yourself in Cassia's position. I like your ending, and it is clear that you made an effort to stick to the novel's narrative POV for the most part. I enjoyed reading this, and I think that with a little more detail and FLOW, you would be in great shape!
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