As the hand came down on Seman, the man did the only thing left.
He closed his eyes.
Time slowed down for Seman as his mind went through countless Important, unimportant, relevant and irrelevant memories with speed that surpassed light.
As Seman went through the memories, only one thing mattered for him.
It wasn't the long hours he spent honing his skills nor was it the accomplishments and rewards he was waged for his valor.
It was the day of his marriage with Sarah.
He remembered the wide, unfiltered smile of his wife.
It was the first time Seman's cold heart felt warmness invade and break it to countless pieces.
To him, it didn't matter anymore that Sarah won the leadership fight nor the humiliation his family suffered because of that.
That one smile changed his perception and goal in life.
Just that one thing, brightened up his cold, solitary life.
