Jump Mates
It was a chilly night at 10:00 PM and Arno stood at the edge of a mountain top ready to jump. The wind howled around him as he gathered his courage but just as he was about to take the leap he heard a girl's sobbing voice.
Who's there? Arno called out.
Who's there? came the echoing reply from the other side of the mountain.
Both fell silent. After a moment Arno asked Are you... are you up here to end your life too?
Yes the girl answered her voice choked with tears. I am.
Arno took a deep breath. Before we do this can we talk for a while?
The girl hesitated then said softly Okay. My name is Isha.
They began to share their stories. Isha spoke first her voice trembling. I...
Who's there? Arno called out.
Who's there? came the echoing reply from the other side of the mountain.
Both fell silent. After a moment Arno asked Are you... are you up here to end your life too?
Yes the girl answered her voice choked with tears. I am.
Arno took a deep breath. Before we do this can we talk for a while?
The girl hesitated then said softly Okay. My name is Isha.
They began to share their stories. Isha spoke first her voice trembling. I...