Emptio

I knew something was wrong the minute I saw him. He was pale and breathing with noticeable difficultie. Despite his obviously bad condition he was very calm and relaxed as if knowing that the end is somewhere here, nearby. As if getting ready to face the cold lonely death. No, I couldn't let it happen. I needed him. I couldn't imagine my life without him. No..

And suddenly the memories came, crushing me like a wave in a stormy ocean