three seconds before she picks. 

" Elen, you know what? Don't move. Stay where you are I am coming to meet you right now." I don't give her the freedom to speak, she just has to listen. I hear her sighing deeply when I make my final decision.

" It's late. You don't have to come, Tyson," she argues softly.

" Elen listen to me. I would rather stop breathing than let you stay there all alone." I reply in a tone of surprise and emotion.

" Shhh... Don't say that," she ...