"The only way I'll be happy is if I'm with you. Do you understand that?"

Alick kissed her forehead gently. "Trust me this time," he whispered.

He closed his eyes and kissed her again, murmuring, "Please, don't make me sad."

Annis wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her head against him.

“I Like you so much. What can I do? If one of us has to be sad, I'd rather it be me."