We stood near a cliff and I saw everything like a giant during his afternoon stroll. The sunset beyond us was mesmerizing. Its rays were perfectly reflected through the clouds that surrounded it. Birds, big and small, soared throughout the skies. Some sang their own melodies. The wind blew gently as it fueled them in their flight. 
“Would you like to see something much more amazing?” she asked. 
I nodded without giving it a second thought. 
She crouched down to the ground, resting her stomach on the ground. I followed her, uncertain on what’s going on. Little by little, we crawled towards the edge of the cliff but still within safety. 
“A bit of a warning, we mustn’t reach our heads too much. We might fall and it’s a long way down,” she said before we proceed any further. 
“Understood,” I smiled. 
“Now, carefully, look beyond the edge,” she replied. 
I slowly looked over and saw a mighty waterfall down below. It was surrounded by a vast forest. Its waters headed straight down to a possible river. Mist formed at the bottom of the waterfall. A faint rainbow hid behind the edge. 
“What do you think?” she asked. 
“It’s wonderful,” I moved back a bit. “Just spectacular.” 
She moved closer to me. “Such beauty is hard to find, whether in my world or yours,” she remarked as she looked down to the waterfall. 
I turned to her and stared at her. If the waterfall was beautiful, what should I call the woman beside me? “I quite agree. She’s rare to find,” I uttered. 
She turned to my direction and our eyes met. So close and yet, so far. 
“And she’s the most beautiful creation in my eyes,” I continued as I slowly leaned into her. She stayed frozen but didn’t show signs of resistance. Suddenly, something crackled below us. 
In a matter of seconds, “AAHHH!” 
I grabbed her hand whilst I latched onto the boulder beside me. Her side of the cliff fell! Perhaps we were too close to the edge and the ground couldn’t take our weight. 
“Laura, are you all right?” I asked as I tightened my grip on her hand. 
“I have no wounds so I guess you can call it that,” she chuckled nervously as she attempted to lighten the situation. “However,” she grunted, “Dangling on the cliff isn’t something I envisioned to happen today.” 
As I tried to think of a solution, her hand began to slip. 
In a panic, she grabbed hold onto one of the rocks within her reach. 
I tried to use my powers to summon the wind but I couldn’t focus. My mind scrambled between saving Laura and the fear that James might sense my use of it. There’s only one thing I can do right now and that’s to think of another way and quickly. 
“Laura?” I called out. “I want you to listen to me.” 
She looked up to me, her eyes finally showing fear. 
“I need you to push yourself up to me using that rock. Do you understand?” I instructed. 
She looked down then onto the rock and back to me. “I don’t think I can do it, Robert. I’m scared,” she broke down into tears. 
“Yes, Laura, you can. You will not fall. I will catch you,” I said. 
She looked down again. “And if I fall?” she asked, looking back at me. 
“You will not fall, I promise you. I will not let go of your hand,” I replied. “And if you fall, we fall together. I’m not going to leave you.” 
“Robert…” she cried as her hold on my hand tightened. 
“Laura, we don’t have much time. Just do what I said and you’ll be back with me,” I said. 
She looked at me for a brief moment before preparing herself. Fear was still evident in her face but there was determination to survive. She has a strong personality. She can do this. 
“On the count of three, use all your strength to lift yourself. And no matter what happens, keep your eyes on me,” I added.
She nodded, grasping harder on my hands. 
“One. Two. THREE.” 
As she lifted herself, I used every strength in my body and pulled her up to me. As soon as I caught her, we fell back to where it was safer. The rest of the cliff crumbled and fell into the abyss below. But Laura was safe in my arms. 
“You’re safe,” I whispered as I kissed her hair. 
She clung onto me. Her embrace was so tight, it felt like she didn’t want to let go. She continued to shake out of fear. That was a close one for the two of us, especially for her. I couldn’t imagine what would’ve happened if she was alone. 
“Take me home, Robert,” she whispered as she sobbed faintly on my chest. “Please.” 
“As you wish,” I nodded. With caution, I moved her from me and took a good look at her. “Will you be able to walk?” I asked. 
She nodded, wiping her tears. 
I stood first and carefully helped her up. But she immediately fell back into my arms. “Are you all right?” I asked, worried. 
“My… my legs…” she stuttered. “They… they…” 
I checked her legs and though there were no injuries, they were still shaking after what happened. In this state, she doesn’t have enough strength to walk all the way home. I stepped in front of her, offering my back, “Come, I’ll carry you back to the castle.” 
She put her arms on my shoulders. I then hoisted her up and walked. As I carried her, the feeling of responsibility took over me. How she held onto me as she dangled off the cliff, when she landed in my arms, and right now as she rested on my back, I was someone she depended on. 
I had the sense that I was born for her. To protect her. To look after her. I’m here to ensure the safety of this special woman. 
♔♔♔ 
An hour later, we finally arrived at the bakery. We returned to the castle first to get Lady. It was for Laura’s comfort and mine as well. To be carried on someone’s back for a long time wasn’t comfortable.