Frank held her tightly in his arms, while kissing her face, her hair…
“I love you Sveta, please don’t cry,” he had whispered in the hollow of her ear.
Full of uncertainty in the future of this idyll, Svetlana jumped up. With tears in her eyes, without daring to look at him, she shouted, “I’m leaving!”
Yes, going far away to never hear those taboo words again; going far to avoid suffering and hurting uselessly. Leaving before the complete breakdown which would inevitably come to pass. Leaving before it’s too late to give up. Leaving before her heart makes her shout identical words.
Frank was so surprised that a powerful “no” had risen from the bowels of his heart! Which had resonated throughout the room. An absolute silence had settled for several seconds. Astonishment crossed Svetlana’
