Forbidden Romance • 14min read

The Mermaids Dilemma: Love or Loyalty?

The Mermaid’s World

The ocean was a world of its own - vast, mysterious and full of undiscovered secrets. Hidden beneath the waves lived an entire community of mermaids, each with their unique abilities and personalities. Among them was our protagonist, Arielle.

Arielle was unlike any other mermaid in her kingdom. Her hair shone like gold in the sunlight, and her eyes were as blue as the ocean itself. But it wasn’t just her beauty that set her apart - she was also a talented singer who could captivate anyone who heard her voice.

One day while swimming near the surface, Arielle saw something she’d never seen before: humans on boats passing overhead. She watched them from afar with curiosity but knew better than to get too close - after all, they were known for being dangerous creatures.

A Fateful Encounter

But one day, as Arielle swam closer to the surface than usual, she saw something different: a man dangling his feet off the side of his boat. As soon as he noticed Arielle staring at him from below, he jumped into the water to get a closer look.

At first sight of him underwater looking up at her from below stirring up sand on the bottom with his fins , Arielle rushed away because she did not want any human seeing or knowing about their existence lest they report back to other humans who would be far less friendly given how most myths portrayed them as vicious creatures out for blood . However when he followed after “her” (really just trying to catch up) , eventually catching up despite his best efforts due largely thanks only due mostly due purely out luck since he had no idea where she went once under water anyway such luck ! When finally face-to-face with this man whose name is Jack upon introducing himself to each other Jack reached out hesitantly; both curious yet wary towards each other until trembling hands reached toward one another only to both touch and for the first time in their lives, two beings from entirely different worlds were touching.

Forbidden Love

Lena the mermaid couldn’t believe she had found herself falling in love with a human. From a young age, she had been warned about the dangers of getting too close to those that lived above the water’s surface. But something about him drew her in like a siren’s song.

At first, their interactions were clumsy and awkward as they struggled to communicate across two different worlds. Lena was used to using telepathy underwater, but up here on land, it didn’t seem to work as well. And he certainly couldn’t understand her when she sang to him from beneath the waves.

But slowly over time, they started to develop a unique language all their own. He would toss pebbles into the water when he arrived at the beach and Lena knew that was his way of saying hello. She would splash water in response and he understood that meant she was happy to see him.

Their differences only seemed to make their connection stronger somehow. He loved hearing about her underwater world and all its secrets and Lena loved listening to his stories of life on land - things she’d never even thought of before.

Despite knowing it was forbidden for them to be together, they just couldn’t help themselves anymore. When Lena saw him watching her from afar one day while sitting on the shore with his feet buried in sand, she swam up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

He turned around with surprise written all over his face but then leaned down towards her for a kiss anyway. It felt electric between them - like nothing either of them had ever experienced before.

As much as they both wanted this feeling forever, they knew deep down that there were many obstacles ahead if they chose each other over everything else - family expectations or community opposition being just some examples of what could stand against them…

The Ultimatum

Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. The once forbidden love between the mermaid and her human lover had blossomed into something deeper than ever before. The mermaid had never felt so alive, yet she knew that this uncharted territory would lead to a difficult decision.

One day, while swimming through the ocean depths, the mermaid received an urgent summons from her father - the King of their underwater kingdom. She swam as fast as she could, heart racing with anxiety.

Upon reaching the throne room, the mermaid was met with stern looks from her family and council members. As soon as she entered, her father spoke up: “My dear daughter,” he began gravely. “I have heard rumors about your extracurricular activities with a human.”

The mermaid’s face flushed red with shame and fear. She knew what was coming next - an ultimatum that would force her to make a choice between two worlds.

”Your actions have consequences not only for yourself but for all of us,” continued her father. “You must choose between staying here among our kind or leaving forever and joining him on land.”

Tears welled up in her eyes as both options weighed heavily on her heart. If she stayed underwater, she would continue living among those she loved but also sacrifice any chance at happiness with her beloved human companion above water. On the other hand, if she left forever to be with him on land, she would lose everything familiar to pursue true love.

Either way a great loss awaited one world or another and it put immense pressure upon our protagonist who now held the fate of two worlds in their hands.

As days went by without an answer given to either party involved it became uncertain whether they will survive these challenging times together or separately…

Underwater Ties

The mermaid protagonist, Ariel, has always felt a strong sense of belonging to her underwater community. She cherishes her family, particularly her mother and sisters who have always been there for her. Growing up in this world has instilled in Ariel the values of loyalty and devotion towards one’s own kind.

However, since she met Eric, a human man, everything changed for Ariel. She couldn’t help but feel drawn to him and his world above water. As much as she loves her underwater home, she can’t ignore the feeling that there might be something more out there for her. This internal conflict makes it difficult for Ariel to decide what path to take.

Ariel’s conflicted feelings weigh heavily on her mind as she spends time with both Eric and her family. Her father, the king of their underwater kingdom is against any interaction with humans beyond necessary business dealings; making it harder for Ariel to share these newfound emotions with anyone from their community.

On one hand, Ariel feels guilty for betraying the trust of those closest to her by entertaining thoughts about leaving them behind forever. But on the other hand, being with Eric brings an unexplainable joy into Ariel’s life that she never knew existed before meeting him.

One evening while swimming alone deep in the oceanic abysses where no light reaches down below; lost in thought about how different things could’ve been if she wasn’t born a mermaid - suddenly a realization dawns upon Ariel - The realization that maybe accepting love doesn’t necessarily mean giving up loyalty towards one’s roots or forsaking your people.

Feeling like a weight was lifted off from within herself; Ariel begins swimming back towards home determined more than ever to talk things through with everyone around before taking any steps forward.

The Human World Exploration

The sun was setting as the mermaid emerged from the ocean’s depths. She was hesitant, but her curiosity was overwhelming. After all, she had never seen anything like the human world before.

Beneath the water, everything was fluid and graceful but up here on land, things were rough around the edges. She noticed how every little thing seemed to move in jerky motions: cars zooming by on roads, people walking stiffly with their legs instead of swimming with gracefulness.

As she walked along the beach with her love interest beside her, she felt a sense of excitement that made her heart race with nervous anticipation. As they reached a nearby town, buildings towered above them and light spilled out into streets filled with activity.

The mermaid couldn’t help but gawk at everything around her - neon signs flashing bright colours in windows, bicycles whizzing past them on narrow lanes - it was all so new to her that it almost felt like an alien planet!

Her companion took notice of this and chuckled softly. “You look like you’ve never seen anything like this before.”

She turned to him wide-eyed and replied honestly,“I haven’t.”

Everything about this place fascinated her; from the towering skyscrapers to the small details on each window pane- life above water held endless possibilities for exploration.

But there were also parts that terrified her; especially when they passed by a group of kids playing chase near a busy road where cars zoomed past recklessly.

Suddenly feeling vulnerable without having any knowledge about humans or their ways of living left her questioning if leaving underwater life behind is even worth it?

Despite these reservations though- she couldn’t hide from herself that deep down inside- something lured and excited her about this strange new world beyond what she ever imagined possible beneath those vast seas!

Opposition from Underwater Community

The mermaid’s decision to be with the human had caused a ripple effect in her underwater community. Her parents were disappointed and did not approve of her choice. They could not believe that their daughter, who was raised under the ocean waves, would want to leave everything behind for a world she did not belong to.

Her friends were also shocked and tried to talk her out of it. They warned her about the dangers of being outside their kingdom and how humans could never accept someone like her. Despite these warnings, the mermaid remained firm in her decision.

However, some members of the community saw things differently. There were those who believed that love knew no boundaries, and if the mermaid felt happy with the human man, then they should support her decision regardless of where it led them.

One such supporter was an old fisherman whom she had met when she first explored life above water. He told stories about his experiences with different sea creatures and how he had always hoped to meet one as unique as a mermaid someday. His words gave hope to both protagonists amidst all opposition.

Goodbye Forever?

As they stood at the shore together after making their final choice, tears streamed down both their faces knowing they would have to say goodbye forever soon enough.

The mermaid couldn’t believe what was happening; she had grown so close to this human man in such a short time only for them never to be together again. She thought about all the adventures they would have had if things could have been different.

On his part, he too felt helpless but respected her decision - knowing he couldn’t ask or expect anyone let alone someone from another world entirely-  to give up their home for him even though he loved her deeply.

With just one last embrace before departing on separate paths forever, both protagonists promised each other that they would keep each other in their hearts even though fate seemed to be against them from the start.

New Beginnings

The mermaid and the human had made their choice - they would go on living in the coastal town on land. It was a difficult decision, but they knew it was the right one. The underwater world held a special place in their hearts, but love had triumphed over loyalty.

Adjusting to life in the human world wasn’t easy for either of them. The mermaid struggled with walking on two legs instead of swimming gracefully through the water. She missed her family and friends, as well as the serenity of life beneath the waves. However, she found solace in exploring new places and experiences with her human partner.

The human also faced challenges - he had to adapt to living with someone who wasn’t fully human. He learned about his lover’s unique needs and abilities while helping her integrate into society above water. They encountered judgmental people who disapproved of their relationship, but they were determined to make things work despite opposition.

As time went by, both protagonists began to feel more at home in their new environment. They grew closer than ever before as they worked together to overcome obstacles that came up along the way. They enjoyed simple pleasures like picnics on rocky beaches or sunset walks by the ocean.

One day while sitting together near a rocky shoreline, they saw something that stopped them both dead in their tracks: a pod of dolphins leaping through waves not far from where they sat.

”Look,” said the mermaid excitedly. “Dolphins! I haven’t seen those since…well, you know.”

She hesitated for a moment before looking at him intently.

”Would you like me to show you how we used to play?” she asked coyly.

He grinned broadly.

”I’ve been waiting for that invitation,” he said.

And so it began – as they ran hand-in-hand down towards where sea met shore laughing, the dolphins leapt joyfully around them. It was a moment of pure freedom and exhilaration for both of them, and it felt like they had truly made peace with their decision.

They may have left behind an entire world, but they never lost sight of what mattered most - their love for each other. They knew that as long as they had each other’s backs, nothing could defeat them. With new beginnings came new opportunities to grow together and make a life filled with adventure and happiness.

Epilogue: A New Beginning

The sun was slowly setting over the ocean horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky. The salty breeze blew gently against their faces as they stood on the beach, holding hands. Ariel looked up at her husband with a smile on her face and said, “I can’t believe we did it.”

Eric returned her smile and replied, “I know, but I never had any doubts that we would make it work.” They both laughed softly before turning to look out at the vast expanse of water in front of them.

It had been two years since Ariel left her underwater kingdom to be with Eric in his world. It was not an easy decision for either of them, but they knew that their love was worth fighting for. Over time, they learned to adapt and understand each other’s worlds better.

Ariel still missed her family and friends back home but was grateful for modern technology that allowed her to communicate with them regularly. She loved exploring life above water with Eric by her side - from trying new foods to learning about human customs.

As they walked along the shoreline hand-in-hand, Ariel spotted something bobbing up and down in the waves nearby. She waded into the water and scooped up what turned out to be a message in a bottle.

Excitedly she opened it up and read aloud “We miss you so much! Please come back home soon!” Tears welled up in her eyes as she thought about how much she missed being around those who shared similar experiences like hers.

Eric wrapped his arm around Ariel’s waist comfortingly as he too felt emotional reading the message inside the bottle. He whispered into her ear saying how proud he is of everything she had accomplished since leaving behind all things familiar and comfortable for him.

Together they stood there on that quiet beach holding each other tightly while gazing into sunset’s beauty over sea waters knowing full well that no matter what happens, they are each other’s home now.