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Life and Times of Lorraine Dakota- part 36

“Andrew!” I shrilled again, sobbing at the disturbing sight before me: Andrew holding my Melanie over a river. He was currently studying Melanie with indesicion in his eyes. “Andrew!” I screamed again, “Don’t do this.”
“The hell I will!” He screamed back, “Because of this-thing my life has been destroyed. Because of this thing I lost you. So I’m going to end this by dropping her.”
My jaw dropped in surprise. I looked towards Nick who merely shrugged. I turned my head to face where Andrew stood and closed my eyes passively. “I love you Andrew. Please, don’t do this.” I whispered this so softly that I was surprised to see that Andrew heard me, “What?”
“I love you.” It was a lie, but as long as this lie was going to save Melanie. I smiled when I saw resolve run across Andrew’s countenance. He wasn’t going to do it. I turned my gaze to Melanie, who was crying.
And slipping out of her shirt.
“Andrew!” I screamed, pointing to her. But it was too late.
She tumbled towards the frothy water.
Andrew followed her

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