Iris POV Matei took my bag and his and, silently, we made our way to his Mercedes Benz truck. He opened the door for me and held my hand so I could comfortably climb into the vehicle. I held my hand out and he took it, but before stepping into the vehicle, I walked towards him and held him by his waist. “Please, Mat… Don´t let her get away with that…” I said with my eyes full of tears. As usual, when I am the happiest in my life, Mom comes like a bulldozer and ruins everything. Now, my excitement has turned into bitterness, and my happiness into fear. Mat softly kissed my forehead, “Never… I love you more than my own life, and I would die fighting for you…” He said in a solemn voice. The velvety sound comforted me but also sent a shiver up and down my body. Now that my mother is

