Prologue

If there is really one thing that I wanted to experience in life, that is, to fall in love and be loved in return. I don't think there is any other thing worth more than to experience love. For me, love seems like a very wonderful and fulfilling feeling. It's the only thing that can bring sadness and happiness at the same time, like making the ends of the rainbow meet; letting the sun and moon cross paths.

And then I met him in a very unlikely moment. It was like fate wanted us to meet that way for if not for him, I would not be standing here. But then again, if not for him, I would not be standing here, feeling afraid of what might happen next. I held tightly onto his hand as he stepped in front of me, trying to protect me from the men approaching us. He, too, tightened his grip onto my hand and in a quiet whisper, he said, "I'll protect you. Do you trust me?" For a second, he looked into my eyes, his burning with courage as he waited for my answer. I immediately nodded. If there is one person I'd entirely trust to protect me, then it would be him.

The next few minutes passed like a blur as we started running in circles, hiding behind walls to escape the bullets coming our way. I felt exhausted and afraid but his grip and words gave me strength. He'll protect me, he said. And I trust him for that. But then, before I knew it, I heard a loud bang from the side and then, everything went black.