She reaches up and pulls my face to her and kisses me, her soft lips on mine. I don't want her to stop kissing me. As long as she is, then everything is fine. Everything is right, I would stay in this room forever if I could. The world can pass by without me, without us. Just as long as we can stay here, together, in each other's arms.

Marina, as of the sea. You stick with Hector Ricardo. I'll take care of you;its in my name

There were hugs. There were words said by each of them. I don't remember what they were. Nothing haunts me more.

A normal life. Such a simple idea, but it's almost impossible for me to picture.

I am her tribute. Survival is my gift to her.

My breathing is controlled, but all the fear and anger within me. Fear is too simple a word. Terror. That's what I feel.

I smile at her. "You're an angel." "Nah," she says. "I'm just a girl crazy in love.