His Dilemma

"We're all going to die, Rafael, so it's not the end of the world. The only thing that hurts is that someone needs to be left behind to grieve."

"Alexus, this is the hardest one. I-I can't handle what happened," Rafaella mumbled as she tried to stop the tears from running down her cheeks…."

"I have faith in your abilities, Rafa. Don't let hardships like these overtake you. Consider what would happen to your mom and Cindy if you willfully gave up on these trials."

She ceased talking.

Fresh tears welled in her eyes as she said, "I hope I'm as strong as you believe, Alexus, because if I'm not, I might lose my mind."

Instead, she was confined in his arms, staring at the face of his dead buddy.

Oh my God, I had no idea Mr. Jones would behave in such a way. That he brought it up when saying goodbye surprised me because I was unaware of it when he approached me. And what transpired in my room—I'm sure that was a hint—shows that God, wherever he is, you will make up for his absence. Plea