I stared blankly into the salty ocean. I couldn’t hold my breath for much longer. My lungs were filled with water. I realized that I couldn’t just let myself die. Now, I took the initiative. By myself. It’ll be a long journey. I could die, but it’s worth the risk there’s a chance I could live. I considered trying to carry at least my brother for a proper burial since he died so young. I just didn’t have time. They shall rest in the ocean. I gave my mom, dad, and brother a kiss on the cheek, said a quick prayer, then left, trying to get to the surface for air. Then, I would swim along the surface.
It all began on a moody weathered day, standing in the lobby of the cruise ship with my family. This was my first cruise and I had many fears, but