“We were going to be together forever.”

The words rang through the air heavily. Rui felt as if he hadn’t given enough, yet received more than he deserved. What was love between two if one’s ending had drawn too close too soon?

“I wanted to hear it from you. I want to hear you say it to me.” He pressed his head against his lovers grave, tears welling up in his eyes faster than they had before. The rain didn’t help.

He would only look up when an umbrella was placed over his head.