I shouldn't have let go of Kevin and Lizzie. They both can't swim either, but there is something about friendship that you can sail in their company through rivers, lakes, and storms.

     I am sinking, drowning. I don't know how I am supposed to feel; if I should choke, cough, or become breathless. Frankly, I can't feel either. It is just like falling but much slower and I seem to breathe just fine. It is very dark and I can't really tell if I am going down at all. Surely, I am in the water though, as it feels wet and when I try to move my arms and legs, I seem to be overcoming some resistance. It's neither salty; it tastes just like water.  Probably this is how deep-sea divers feel if they were to keep their eyes closed. But, even if it's water, it's warm as I am not really feeling cold.

    I feel my feet touching the floor. I stand, feeling water all around, and try to look around. In the color of dark night, I catch a small glimpse of light to my right. I automatically start moving towards it, slowly and feeling my way with hands in front and fingers eagerly awaiting a touch.

     I walked quite far I think. But, the small light is exactly at the same place and of the same size. Did I just move on a treadmill, walking without reaching?

     I didn't think about it earlier. Maybe I can speak here. So far, the water hasn't really troubled me. I gently open my mouth and try to blow bubbles. None. Maybe water is already inside me now. I gently call out - 'Are you there Lizzie? Kevin?".

     No reply. "Anyone here?", I whisper again. Nothing.

     I clench my fists, take a deep breath, and shout - "Anyone here?"

Anyone here!
Anyone here!
Anyone here!

I hear it thrice - my echo!

     I think I am scared because I am missing my mum so much now. I think I am crying. Wet tears in water. 

    Ahhh! These are strange tears. They are little pearls of the shape of a tear but they are glowing and rising very slowly like bubbles. I catch a few in my hands and hold them as if fireflies. My hand is a small ball of light now. I am not crying anymore.

    I use my ball of lighted hands to continue walking towards the small light. I can now see it growing in size and it appears a lot closer. I reach close and stop. It's a glass door and behind the door, is a room that is bright.

     I look around. Maybe, Lizzie and Kevin are around somewhere. But, I can't see or hear anything. My friends are lost and I am now alone.

    I push the door open and step inside.