Priorities

'Dear mi reina. I'll probably be on my way to the airport by the time you read this. I just wanted to use this means to apologize once again. I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you to say my goodbyes, and it hurts me deeply. I hold onto the hope that one day you'll finally forgive me and allow me back into your life because right now, I really don't know what I am if not a lost cause. I miss and need you back, mi reina. I long to hold you in my arms again. Until that day comes, I remain your biggest supporter. I love you more than Romeo loved Juliet. Please, take care of yourself, baby. I'm cheering you on! Fighting!

Love~ Leonardo.'

Hayley's heart surged with emotions as her eyes skimmed through the handwritten note from Leonardo. She couldn't stop her heart from melting at heartfelt words, and the blush that crept to her cheeks as her eyes returned to the part where Leonardo had emphasized his feelings for her. For a brief moment, her heart stuffed, and tears leaked from her eyes as