Wow. This is an amazing vignette, a real punch to the gut. Haunting imagery, and very atmospheric.
I wasn't expecting it to be a contemplation of the future; that was an interesting touch. I wonder what it means that he thinks she'd die not of old age but of a bullet? The ever-present fears of one day being too late to save the person he loves most in the world?
I'm really impressed by the power you were able to pack into this short piece and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
