Epilogue Part 2

The next day, I woke up early. I didn't expect to see Saint next to me because he doesn't usually do that. When I went downstairs, he was also gone, but there was a portion of food ready and a post-it note in the fridge.

'I made breakfast for you. I planned to have breakfast with you, but I have to go reap souls, so I will go to school safely, babe. I love you. '

That is what is written on the post-it note, which has a heart attached after Saint's signature. I couldn't help but feel fluttered. The reason why I bit my lip before taking the post-it note to kiss it: I opened the refrigerator, and there it was: a cold vegetable salad. I was even shocked to see that, because it's only lately that I've been inclined to eat that kind of breakfast, but here he is making me this.

I can't help but think that he's only been following me for the past month. There, I smiled.

When I finished eating, I decided to get dressed for school. It looks like Saint is ready because when I went to the bathroom, I already had clothes ready there. When I looked for my bag, he put a post-it note on the vanity mirror saying that my bag was in the car. He also left the keys there. Now I feel like I have a husband who knows me well and is dependable in all aspects of life.

The fun fact was that Saint seems to be a real human now because he already knows the names of things, just like his post-it note on the dashboard that says I will have the car full tank before I go straight to the Academy. Something I followed because it was early.

After refuelling, I went straight to the academy. The fact that I still enjoy playing the stereo and keeping up with the song unfolds not until my car reaches the crossing. I stopped for a moment because the traffic light turned red, which meant I needed to stop there. Yet I was stunned when I saw Gavin standing sharply on the other end of the road. He wasn't that far away, so I knew he was crying.

I was suddenly nervous and, for a moment, tightened my grip on the steering wheel. I don't know, but right then my eyes started wondering to see Gavin's hand, and there he was holding a death note while looking at me.

At the moment, I swallowed one after another. I seem to have lost my former calm feeling and that has been replaced by anxiety. I knew what was going to happen. I had an idea. I can step back. I could have escaped, but when I saw a rushing track carrying large branches towards the crossing where many people were walking, I seemed to have decided. At that point, I had no fear of my own life. Not with Saint or anyone I love in this lifetime. That day, I didn't know if I was mad or if the screw had come out of my brain because that day I chose to start the stirring wheels to block the track from coming.

"I think I'm going crazy. I'm sorry, Saint. I'm so sorry. I love you, baby. " Those were the last words I said before the track finally hit my car. The impact of that was so strong that the vehicle almost flew away. The window shattered and some glass splashed in my face. My head hit something that caused me to lose consciousness of the world.

During those times, I remembered the death bell ringing when I saw Gavin. Now I realize this is the reason for that. Whether I admit it or not, I know I am at peace knowing that Gavin, not Saint, will bring my soul to the afterlife. Because if it was Saint, it would be harder and more painful.

It was also at this point that I realized that this was probably why I had to live in Hailey’s body. Why do I still have to live? That is to save the people who are here today. And knowing the significance of someone's life is a privilege for me. It's just sad that it seems like the time God has given me is too short to be with Saint. I didn't even have a chance to wake up in his arms for the last time. For the last time, we didn't even eat breakfast. I couldn't even bid goodbye.

"Name: Mary Sean Ivanovich

Age: 21 years old

Cause of Death: Fated Death

Time of Death: 7:42 am. "

My mind was blank and I could only hear that voice of Gavin's. I couldn't feel anything else, but after that, I seemed to be completely out of confinement. That's when I opened my eyes.

Gavin was still shaking. I wanted to talk to him. I wanted to say that everything was fine. I accepted my fate and it was okay, but I knew he wouldn't believe it and I would just make myself tired. Besides that, I would make myself feel worse. Even if I force myself to say something, I can't do it. I have no choice but to smile at him to convey that it's okay.

When Gavin finally disappeared from my sight, I knew he wasn't the one who disappeared because it was me. At that point, I couldn’t help but think. Is this true? Am I dead? Is there no hope? The questions were gradually replaced by tears and pleas. I was too unprepared for this to happen. I was shocked.

However, when I woke up again, a gate greeted me. At the top of it, it said "Afterlife Inn." On the inside view, there seems to be a lofty palace at the end. It was so far away that I could barely see it.

However, I couldn’t help but cry sadly. I didn’t expect that after Saint and I talked yesterday about the Afterlife Inn, I would be here early.

When a limousine appeared in front of me and the gate opened, I tried to wipe away my tears because, at that point, those around me seemed to be telling me to accept the things that were happening now. After all, I had no other choice but to accept it.

When the limousine driver came out, he asked me to open the door. In his clothes, he looks like a royal guard. However, like a royal guard, he has no emotions and seems to just move as ordered. I could do nothing but ride and quietly let him drive me wherever he took me. But soon, I saw a very tall palace that seemed infinitely tall, barely beyond my sight. I’m sure that’s what Saint calls the Afterlife Inn, an inn where souls stay for forty days. But to my great surprise, we did not go straight there; instead, the limousine turned towards an underground tunnel. Even before we got inside the tunnel, the car stopped in front of it.

When I looked around, the surroundings were strange as I watched the plants stand tall. There were many fireflies around, and since it was night, it was obvious with so many stars in the sky.

The driver got off, and after that, he opened the door next to me, so I got out of the limousine. However, before I could stand up straight, someone suddenly rushed to hug me.

"Oh god! This is so unfair. You're so unfair, Mary! Why? Why did you do this to me? " I could feel his trembling. I could feel the tears dripping down my shoulder from his eyes. I heard every rattle of his voice as evidence that he was crying now, something I didn’t want. It was only then that I realized he was Saint.

At that point, I cried out loudly, something I had previously declined to do because I didn’t want to think that everything that had happened was unfair. I don't want to blame God again for taking back the life he gave me, because that's the last thing I want to do now. Because I believe the life he gave me has a reason, and whatever happened a while ago is the reason for that. All my life, I've always wondered why someone like me lived just to see all sorts of souls around me. I was perplexed as to why I had seen them, but now I understand. That reason was to land me in the situation earlier and to rescue people who needed to live more than me.

"I'm sorry, Saint. I'm so sorry. I love you. I'm so sorry. " At that point, I could feel Saint's embrace tightening around me. I feel like he doesn’t want to let me go, but no, I have to leave.

That is why, during those times, I chose to hold back my tears again. I chose not to cry in front of him in order to say goodbye to him in the way that I wanted and intended. I am grateful to God for allowing me to bid my goodbye to Saint.

So as much as I could, I forced myself away from him and held his cheek so that we could face each other now. There, I could see how the tears were flowing in his eyes. It hurts so much that I can't stare at it, but it's necessary. I need to leave. I need to leave to fulfill my destiny of death. "Listen to me, Saint."

I forced myself not to cry, and I tried not to make him hear the rattle in my voice, so he wouldn't feel bad anymore. My saint doesn't deserve this kind of pain. Saint is deserving of everything God has to offer, as well as everything the world has to offer. He doesn't deserve to be hurt. He doesn't deserve this pain. "I love you so much, don't forget that. And then, of course, eat right. Don't starve. Always take care of yourself. Don't bully Gavin too much either; he's your only friend. " As I say that, I carefully wipe away the tears dripping from the eyes of my dear grim reaper. Then I forced a smile before I kissed him on the lips. A strong kiss that liberates.

When our lips parted, I still tried not to cry in front of him. I don't want him to see me struggling to make it easier for him to move on, to make it easier for him to set me free. Not because I want it, but because he needs it.

Why are you doing this to me? Why didn't you even say goodbye? I hope you waited for me first. I hope you told me first. Why are you giving me this pain? It's so unfair, Mary. It's so unfair, babe. " My hands trembled as I dropped it on both of his shoulders. I tapped it for a moment before I took a deep breath.

"Saint, I won't be gone forever. But my return will be long. So you take care of yourself. Continue what you started to get back to heaven. We'll meet again in a long time, but I'll wait for you. I will wait for you, my Saint. "

I don't even know what's going on now, but I guess I need to leave. My soul is not like a normal soul. I cannot stay at the Afterlife Inn because I am the guardian of souls and I have the ability to free the souls here if I wish from the hand of this mysterious inn. And that thing will ruin the design of death.

"Why do you seem so ready? How about me, Mary? I'm not ready for this. You didn't prepare me! I didn't know it was going to happen! I didn't expect it! Don't leave me! I beg you!" He begged, but at that moment, I had already accepted my fate and that I had to leave him. Because I am not part of this world anymore. My duty is done.

"Don't forget that. I love you so much. But I have to leave. I need to leave you. It'll be a while before we meet again, but I'll be back. We'll see each other again, and then maybe we can be together again. We can love and do what we want. If this time is not for us, next time it will be for us. " After I let go of those words, I walked away from him and started walking into the underground tunnel. Before I could get away, Gavin approached me. I did not expect that he was already here.

As he approached me, he gave me a flower, a white flower. I saw that he was crying too. Gavin was also crying in front of me, and his hand was shaking when he handed me a flower.

"I pray for your peaceful journey, guardian of the soul. This is so unexpected, but I want to say "see you soon." When he said that, I smiled at him. After that, I turned my gaze to Saint, who could barely move from where he was standing as he stared at me.

At that point, I decided to not make him see the pain I was feeling right now. So, I raised my hand to wave at him. In that way, I want to convey my moment of farewell and love, which I will leave to him and bury for me, so that the next time we meet, I will remember that I once loved a grim reaper and he loved me too.

After that, I turned my back on him, and there, I realized that human life does not end with death. Death is not an end but a new beginning with the hope that one day people who are separated by life and death will meet again.