“Zane, no!”I shouted, but it was too late—he was inside.I couldn't let him leave, but I didn't have time to get into the passenger seat, so I jumped into the back.I saw Marco quickly sliding into his car, with V right behind him.
I clung to the hope that I could reach Zane and that Marco and V would stop him when they made it there.I hoped Andrea wouldn't be at the studio.I hoped and hoped.
Zane sped through traffic as if he were in a Formula One race.I moved from the back to the passenger seat and fastened my seatbelt.
“Zane, please stop!I'm begging you!At least buckle up!”I cried, but he ignored me.I tried to reach for the seatbelt, but he pushed my hand away.I tried again and finally managed to buckle him in after a brief struggle.I glanced back to see Marco trailing behind us, desperately trying to keep up.
“I'm sorry I didn't protect you, but I will make him pay,” Zane said, tears streaming down his face in desperation.
“Please, just stop!We can go to the police and tell my parents.He will go to jail and face consequences.Please…” I begged, my voice breaking as tears streamed down my cheeks.
“It's not enough!”he barked, and I barely recognized him.I couldn't reach him—his mind was made up.
“Please, slow down!You're going to kill us both; you're going nearly 100 miles per hour!”I shouted, gripping his arm.
“You don't understand; I have to do this!”he replied, desperation lacing his voice.
“Why?Tell me why you have to do this!”I yelled back.
“Because I love you, dummy!I love you more than my own life!”he cried, turning his head to look at me with that last word.Just then, I caught sight of what lay ahead.
A full-frontal collision at the speed limit offered a 50% survival chance, but at 100 miles per hour, it was nearly zero.
This was it—our end.All that remained was a void of darkness.
Chapter 41
The sun caressed my face like the softest feather, a sensation I had never experienced before.I wore a delicate sky-blue dress with thin straps, while my hair danced in the gentle summer breeze.The grass was cool and damp beneath my bare feet, a refreshing contrast to the surrounding warmth.
I sat comfortably in a foldable chair beside a charming two-story white house, surrounded by an endless field adorned with vibrant flowers.The wind whispered through the air, composing a melody that filled the space with serene harmony.
I inhaled deeply, relishing the sweet fragrance of sunflowers, lavender, dahlias, petunias, and a medley of blooms that enveloped me.Overwhelmed by the beauty, I closed my eyes for a moment, savoring a profound sense of tranquility I had never known before.
Turning my head to the left, I noticed Zane sitting beside me, clad in a white short-sleeved shirt left unbuttoned, his eyes shut and head tilted back as if soaking in the sun.His skin glistened, and his freckles danced in the sunlight.I took a moment to appreciate his peace.
I reached for his hand, and he opened his eyes, gazing at me with a depth of love that warmed my heart.A smile spread across his face, revealing his adorable dimple.
“Zane, I love you!”I exclaimed, unable to contain the emotion any longer.He smiled back and kissed my hand gently.
“I know, I love you too.”His attention shifted to something in front of us—a girl with curly red hair, laughing as she dashed toward us, followed closely by a boy with similarly vibrant hair.They were around four or five years old, playfully chasing one another.I watched them with fierce intensity, feeling an overwhelming love I had never felt before.
“Where are we?”I asked Zane, my gaze still fixed on the children, their laughter echoing in my heart.
“In our little paradise,” he replied, his hand finding its way to my stomach.Suddenly, it hit me—I was pregnant.
“Yes, another boy.Another little capoeirista,” Zane chuckled.
“What?”I inquired, curiosity piqued.
“Of course, I'll teach them capoeira.All three of them!They'll grow up to be as beautiful as you and as smart as me.They'll learn all the fascinating stories, travel the world, chase their dreams, fall in love, and find their own happy places.”As Zane painted this picture of our future, I watched him intently, captivated by his hopes and dreams.“Isn't it a beautiful dream?I could stay here forever with you,” he added, and I remained silent, lost in thought.“Luna, you must promise me one thing: live an extraordinary life, filled with love and joy.Cherish every moment because they're all worth it.Never give up!”My eyes brimmed with tears at his heartfelt words.
“Zane, what is this place?Where are we?Am I dreaming?”I asked, looking around in wonder.
“Luna, please promise me.Don't let anyone hurt you; no one deserves the pain you've faced.Life will throw challenges your way, not because you're weak, but because you're strong enough to overcome them.And you are strong, even if you don't see it yet.”
“Zane…” I said, gripping his hand tightly.“Zane… Zane…”
I was swallowed by the darkness, a relentless agony coursed through every inch of my body.I felt as if I were suspended in a void, spinning aimlessly.Longing to return to the place from which I had been torn, I found myself lost and unsure of how to get back.
