CHAPTER 71

"Come here. I know some place where you can scream your lungs out."

Vladimir pulled Maria's hand out of the even center. Vladimir looked for the fire exit and they went through there to the rooftop.

"Vlad, why here?"

Vladimir's every touch was light on her cheek.

"Can you see the dark clouds in the sky?"

Maria looked up then looked back at Vladimir

"Yes, I can see. It's dark."

"At night, you are the star and moon who's giving the light. And when it is morning, you are the sun that gives me sunlight. Whether it's morning or night, you never fail me to give light to the path I'm taking. Yes, I hurt you sometimes. Physically and emotionally, I am greatly sorry for what I've done, Maria. I will never touch you again. I promise that... and if I do that, I will not forgive my own. And I am glad that I met you again. Even though it was a few years ago, I am happy that we met again."

Maria smiled when she felt Vladimir's kiss on her forehead. He's gentle right now. It's very different f