When I reacted, I was anchored to his hypnotic gaze. My mind, unable to resist, plunged into its depths.
-Shhh... listen: the birds singing, the wind in the leaves, the cars passing by, the footsteps on the street... The murmurs of the city. Isn't it beautiful? A symphony, -he whispered in a velvety voice.
How could I enjoy this ‘symphony’ while my life vanished in a pool of blood at his feet?
The blade of the knife gleamed after it buried itself in my chest.