But not anymore.
“Oh, Marcus.” And she couldn’t stop laughing and crying again.
Marcus breathed harshly, knowing how close she was to shattering.Mi dispiace, amore mio. Mi dispiace.
“Can’t you see—-” She gulped. “Can’t you it’s too late?”
He closed his eyes at her words, saying hollowly, “Even so. I’ll die trying to change your mind.”
“H-how melodramatic.” But her voice broke in the end, and Marcus wanted to smash something into pieces.
He said fiercely, “Tu sei l’unico per me.”You’re the only one for me.
“Oh, M-Marcus.”
“Ti amo, Anneke.” A piece of his heart was carved out with every word.
“Goodbye, Marcus.”
Part Three