They were both staring, with tears swelling in their eyes.

She didn't know his name. She didn't recognise him from anywhere, but there was a pain she couldn't explain in her heart.

His muscles were taut as he stared back at her, eyes widened as though he had just seen a ghost.

Neither of them spoke for a long time.

And then, his lips parted and a husky, deep tone came out, "You... Shouldn't be here,"

The words cracked as they left his mouth, and she saw the faint shimmer as the tears ...