My mind raced with an uncontrolable speed as I tried to think of a way out of this nightmare. I couldn't let my brother die, but I couldn't marry someone like Johnson either. I felt trapped and helpless. "I need some time to think about this," I said finally, my voice shaking.

He nodded. "Take all the time you need. But remember, time is running out for your brother." I left the bench, my mind in a whirl. I felt so sick to my stomach at the thought of what Johnson was asking me to do. I knew that I couldn't go through with it, but I didn't know how...