“I hate that you must leave. I wish we could have one more day at least.”

“I too share your wish, but the sooner I leave the sooner I will return.”

We had finished our meal just a few minutes ago and were walking in the garden. In a short while she will be leaving to go back to her family home until her return on the day of the ceremony.

“But two months seem so long. You must promise me that you will take every care while you’re away from me.” I stopped ...