Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 15

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 15 Summary

 

In this intense chapter, Anna’s fury erupts as she lunges at Isaac with an ashtray, only to hit Alma, who is protecting him. Alma is seriously injured, bleeding from the head, yet she remains devoted to Isaac, whispering that she would die for him and asking if he can leave Anna behind. The scene’s absurdity overwhelms Anna, leading her to laugh bitterly and declare that Isaac and Alma are bound to each other forever before storming off.

 

Anna’s attention then shifts to the kitchen, where she finds their small dog lying lifeless in a pool of blood, surrounded by dog hair. Overcome with helplessness, she cradles the dog silently, refusing to engage with Isaac. She firmly tells him that their relationship is over, leaving Isaac stunned and desperate to reach her. Alma, meanwhile, clings to Isaac, sobbing in pain and preventing him from following Anna, ultimately prompting him to rush Alma to the hospital.

 

At the hospital, Alma accuses Anna of trying to kill Isaac, calling her a murderer, which shakes Isaac deeply. This accusation forces Isaac to confront a painful truth: Alma caused the death of Anna’s beloved dog by pouring boiling water on it. This revelation shifts Isaac’s perception, making him look at Alma coldly for the first time. The chapter also recalls the tender moments Anna shared with the puppy, highlighting how much it meant to her and Isaac’s initial desire to adopt and care for it together, emphasizing the emotional weight of the dog’s death in their fractured relationships.

 

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Chapter 5

I snatched the ashtray off the coffee table, my mind consumed by a wild fury, and lunged toward Isaac like a man possessed.

Just as I was about to bring the ashtray crashing down, Alma, who was clinging to Isaac, reacted quicker than I expected. She wrapped her arms tightly around him, shielding him. Without hesitation, I struck the ashtray against the back of her head.

A dull thud echoed through the room, followed by a sudden gush of blood pouring from the wound.

Despite the pain, Alma’s voice was faint but persistent as she looked up at Isaac and whispered, “Isaac, I’d die for you. Can you just leave her behind now?”

I turned to Isaac, the whole scene feeling absurd beyond belief. The ridiculousness of it all overwhelmed me until I couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Isaac,” I chuckled, tears streaming down my cheeks, “you two really are something else.”

I stepped closer to him, the laughter still bubbling up. “Scumbag and bitch — a match made in heaven, huh?”

I enunciated each word with deliberate clarity, “You two are bound to each other forever.”

Without waiting for a response, I ignored Isaac completely and headed toward the kitchen.

What I saw there stopped me cold—dog hair scattered everywhere, and the little dog lying motionless in a pool of blood. My body shook uncontrollably, a wave of helplessness crashing over me.

With trembling hands, I bent down and carefully lifted the lifeless pup into my arms.

As I passed Isaac, I didn’t utter a single word. I was too drained, too exhausted to argue or explain.

Any further words felt like a pointless waste of energy and breath.

Turning away, I took one last lingering look at Isaac before saying firmly, “Isaac, it’s over between us. Completely.”

His heart skipped when our eyes met.

“Anna!” he called out stubbornly, trying to reach me, but Alma clung to him tightly.

Tears streamed down Alma’s face as she sobbed, “It hurts so much,” though Isaac’s mind was elsewhere. He stood up abruptly and started to follow me.

“Anna!” he called again.

But Alma grabbed his leg, her voice weak and trembling, “Isaac, I’m about to faint. It hurts so badly…”

In the end, Isaac didn’t chase after me. Instead, he lifted Alma into his arms and rushed her to the hospital. He stayed by her side through every test, sitting quietly by her bedside as she whispered tearfully, “Isaac, Anna really went too far this time.”

Her voice cracked with emotion. “She actually tried to kill you. She’s a murderer.”

Before this, Alma had often criticized me, claiming I wasn’t good enough for Isaac, and he would just listen without protest, silently accepting Alma’s manipulative tactics to win his attention.

He never thought much of it.

He believed Alma was sincere.

But when Alma called me a murderer and accused me of crossing the line, something inside Isaac shifted.

Her harsh words grated against his ears, making his chest tighten painfully. An unbearable discomfort settled over him.

For the first time, he looked at Alma with coldness and said, “That’s because you killed her dog.”

“Didn’t I tell you not to take that video seriously? How could you actually pour boiling water on her and kill her dog?!”

Isaac knew how much I adored that little dog we had found together outside our apartment building.

Every evening after work, I would rush down to feed the puppy, check on its well-being, and share pictures with Isaac.

I’d send him snapshots, telling him, “Isaac, the puppy ran up to me as soon as I got here today.”

“I think it likes me,” I’d say, smiling.

I filmed the puppy eating, telling him, “Isaac, this little angel isn’t picky at all.”

One day, a snake suddenly slithered out of the bushes and landed near the green belt, and I almost got bitten.

But the puppy sprang into action, biting the snake’s neck and saving me from panic.

Isaac looked at me with understanding in his eyes, as if he could read my thoughts instantly.

He said softly, “Anna, let’s adopt it, raise it like our own child.”

Hearing that, my face lit up with surprise and joy.

I hugged Isaac tightly, kissing him repeatedly, praising him as the best boyfriend in the world.

Then, holding the puppy close, I looked at Isaac and said, “Puppy, from now on, you have a home.”

I pointed at Isaac with a smile and declared, “I’m the mom, and he’s the dad.”

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a heart-wrenching note, capturing the raw intensity of fractured relationships and the profound pain that comes with betrayal and loss. Anna’s fury and desperation culminate in a moment of irreversible damage, not only to Alma but also to the innocent puppy that symbolized a fragile hope for a shared future. The emotional weight of these actions leaves the characters grappling with the consequences, exposing the deep fissures beneath their intertwined lives.

 

Yet, amid the chaos and sorrow, there lingers a poignant reminder of what once was—a tender bond between Anna, Isaac, and the little dog they cherished. The memories of care and affection stand in stark contrast to the current turmoil, underscoring the tragic cost of broken trust and unspoken grievances. This chapter poignantly illustrates how love and pain can coexist, shaping the complex journey each character must now face.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of emotions and fractured relationships that have been laid bare. Anna’s declaration that it’s over with Isaac sets the stage for a painful reckoning, where loyalties will be tested and the true nature of each character’s feelings will come to light. The tension between Anna, Isaac, and Alma is far from resolved, and the emotional fallout from the violent confrontation and the loss of the puppy will undoubtedly ripple through their interactions.

 

As Isaac grapples with the accusations and the harsh realities of what has transpired, readers can expect to see his internal struggle between his past attachments and the emerging doubts about those closest to him. The delicate balance of trust and betrayal will be challenged, and the characters’ vulnerabilities will be exposed in ways that could either heal or further deepen the wounds. The next chapter will be charged with raw emotion and difficult choices, leaving readers eager to discover how these fractured bonds might begin to mend—or shatter completely.