LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 22: Take a wise decision
With a deep breath, Susan, stepped forward, her voice trembling slightly as she began to speak. She outlined their collective decision, explaining their understanding of the vision and the responsibility it bestowed upon them. They spoke of their admiration for Jude, his strength, and his kindness, and expressed their desire to join together in marriage to fulfill their duty to humanity.
Jude listened intently, his expression shifting from surprise to contemplation. He understood the gravity of their proposal and the weight of their responsibility. After a moment of reflection, he responded with humility and gratitude, expressing his respect for their decision and his willingness to support them in their endeavor.
Together, they stood by the sea, united by a shared purpose and a commitment to the future of humanity, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
Still he said,
"I understand what you all are proposing. I can see the weight of the responsibility too, but getting married after the wrong reason isn't going to work out for me. And you all need to know Sophie is already my wife in my mind. We are already married in our world. I'm not going to do anything without her permission. That is the respect we give each other."
They all looked at Sophie and she looked down and nodded. She was feeling sorry for hiding it from them for two years. But Sophie said,
"Jude, you said you needed my permission, right? You have my permission. Just think about it, this is survival. We have to try our best for the human kind."
Jude was catching a fish and it suddenly slipped off from his hands. He smiled and said,
"Sophie, do you remember the first moment when we fell in love? It was in a dangerous situation but we forgot everything and jumped right into our love. That is the moment we forget ourselves and fall in love. We became one. Even though you wanted me to hide it from others, I always wanted to tell the world that you are the one for me.
My wife betrayed me one day, the same day I decided I'll never trust a woman, you made me fall in love with you. I still think that's divine. But this is not love, it's responsibility."
Sophie walked towards him and said,
"Jude, look at me. Do you really think I'm the type of woman that lets my husband go to other women?"
He was continuing his work. He looked back and nodded in saying no. She continued,
"I'm not pushing you to do it just for a responsibility. Look at them."
He looked at Susan and others. Sophie continued,
"From the day they were born they too had dream's. Playing games with friends, studying well to score higher, getting a job, falling in love with the man they liked, getting proposed by him, marrying him, bearing his children in their stomach, raising the children, watching them grow and so on. But fate put us all in here. We are not just trapped here, the entire human race extinguished besides us.
We were at the ship when we first heard the news about the zombie outbreak. Realizing that even after we get back to the world they can't have a normal life. Because there is no one left. Who knows maybe if the zombie survives till we get there then we will also die in its hands."
She spoke long and reasonably. Jude stopped what he was doing and stood there looking at her and the others. She continued,
"They are our friends. We are more than family now, just look at us. We are all what we have. Do you like to see your friend in distress?"
Jude nodded in saying no. She continued,
"Not for responsibility, just do it for love. For two years we lived together and loved each other. This is time for us to forget everything the humans ever taught us. We have to become one with nature. This is for everyone. This is for us."
As Jude listened to the Sophie's proposal, he felt a swirl of emotions within him. While he understood the importance of the responsibility they bore, he couldn't ignore the bond of love and companionship that had formed between them over the years. Their shared struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs had forged a connection that ran deeper than mere duty.
With a heavy heart, Jude realized that the path they were being asked to tread was fraught with complexities and uncertainties. While he respected their decision and understood the importance of their mission, he couldn't shake the feeling that their love and partnership were too precious to be sacrificed on the altar of duty alone.
In the silence that followed, Jude looked into the eyes of each woman before him, seeing the depth of their commitment and the strength of their resolve. And though he remained silent, his gaze spoke volumes, conveying his gratitude for their love, his respect for their courage, and his unwavering support for whatever path they chose to take together.
Jude realized that Layla and Rose are not interested in the marriage thing. He felt good about Layla who always reminds his ex wife, and chose to stay back.
As Jude made his decision to honor the proposal put forth by the women, he felt a mixture of emotions coursing through him. Despite his reservations and the complexities of the situation, he recognized the gravity of their mission and the importance of their collective survival.
With a heavy heart, Jude accepted the responsibility laid upon him, knowing that it carried both the weight of duty and the promise of hope for the future. He resolved to stand by the women who had become his companions and confidantes, trusting in their shared strength and resilience to navigate the challenges that lay ahead.
With determination in his heart, Jude turned to face the women who had gathered around him, ready to embark on this new chapter of their journey together. And as they looked to him with unwavering trust and faith, he knew that they would face whatever trials came their way as a united and indomitable force.