Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Standing there wasn't a long-term solution, and everyone eagerly looked outside, hoping for a rescue to arrive soon. It had been two hours since I called Richard, and we had been standing there for just as long. It poured down again, and the water level rose even further. We got cornered with water up to our waists.

Some elderly folks couldn't keep their footing and fell into the water, struggling to stay afloat.

Nearby folks quickly came to their aid, linking arms to create a human barrier. No words were exchanged, just silent, mutual support..

The flood grew worse, the water level reaching our necks. A woman nearby held her child above the water, even as she struggled to keep her head above. A large wave hit, bringing the child from her grasp.

"No! My baby!" She frantically tried to reach her child but struggled due to her lack of swimming skills.

I knew how to swim and was about to dive in when a bodyguard swiftly swam over, grabbed the child, and handed it to me. I returned the child to his mother, but a massive wave hit us as I turned around, sweeping me away instantly. "Am I going to die?" I thought.

"Ms. Claire!"

the water and clung to me.

evident. The water around her stained

her, but another wave swept

I screamed, "Lydia!"

"Someone save her!"

the current was too strong, and Lydia was quickly carried off, her

the bodyguards holding me back, our collective grief apparent yet silent. At that moment, I realized life wasn't just about Claude. There was so much more to do, so many people to meet, so much

hope of reaching safety. Sure enough, helicopters appeared overhead, dropping down lifeboats. Rescuers in orange vests arrived like heroes,

I thought I heard Richard

eyes, and I

lifeboat through the crowd