Above the Clouds

Rudy placed his hands on her shoulders and looked deep into her eyes.

"Listen, you are an important person to me."

"More important than Elena?"

SIGH!

"I should have expected that. Let me rephrase it." After a brief pause, he said, "You are a special person to me. Special than anyone else in this world. You are my Goddess, my queen, and my princess. Whatever I have done, I did it for you.

I don't know how long I can be with you, but don't lose hope. There will undoubtedly be tough times when you will feel like giving up. But you are strong. You have to be strong. Otherwise, this cruel world would destroy you.

But know that all that won't be in vain. One day, I will come to you and end everything. I will reward you for your hard work and your suffering. I will make you the happiest person in the world."

"Are you going… somewhere?" Rebecca asked reluctantly.