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The Last Words of Olivia

A Tale of Love and Loss

By Oladapo OloruntobaPublished 3 years ago 2 min read
(NOT A REAL PICTURE OF OLIVIA)

There once was a woman named Olivia, who had lived a life full of trials and tribulations. From a young age, she had been plagued with health issues that left her weak and unable to do much of anything. As she grew older, her condition worsened, and soon she found herself confined to a wheelchair.

Despite all of this, Olivia remained optimistic and determined to make the best of her life. She found solace in her love of writing and spent most of her days scribbling away in her notebook, dreaming of one day becoming a famous author.

But fate had other plans for Olivia. One day, while she was out for a stroll, a reckless driver careened off the road and crashed into her, leaving her with severe injuries that left her bedridden for months. Her dreams of writing were shattered, as she was left with nothing but pain and misery.

As time went on, Olivia's condition worsened, and she became more and more isolated from the world around her. Her family tried their best to keep her spirits up, but there was only so much they could do. She spent her days staring out the window, watching as life passed her by.

One day, as she lay in her bed, she realized that her life was coming to an end. Her health had deteriorated so much that there was nothing left for her to do but wait for the inevitable. Her heart heavy with sorrow and regret, she looked back on her life and wished she had done more with the time she had been given.

As she lay there, a thought occurred to her: what if she could write one last story? It would be her legacy, a final testament to the world that she had existed and that her life had meant something.

And so, with shaking hands and a heart full of hope, Olivia began to write. She poured every ounce of her being into her final masterpiece, weaving a tale of love and loss, of hope and despair. She worked tirelessly, day and night, ignoring the pain and the fatigue, driven by a desperate need to finish her story before it was too late.

As the days turned into weeks, Olivia's health continued to decline. Her family watched with growing concern as she grew weaker and weaker, barely able to lift her pen, yet still determined to finish her story.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she wrote the final sentence. With tears streaming down her face, she set down her pen and looked out the window, watching as the sun set on her final day.

And then, with a sigh, she closed her eyes and slipped away, leaving behind nothing but her words and the memory of a life cut tragically short.

In the end, Olivia never achieved her dream of becoming a famous author, but her final story touched the hearts of countless readers around the world. It was a bittersweet legacy, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is still hope, and that even in death, we can leave a lasting impact on the world.

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About the Creator

Oladapo Oloruntoba

As a writer, I offer a unique blend of introspection, wit that invites readers to question their assumptions and discover new perspectives. I strive to create thought-provoking and engaging works that challenge and inspire.

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