I could not take her threats anymore. My chest throbbed with great force. I was scared, I was so frightened even though I could not understand her, even though I did not know what she was saying.

I shook my head and dared to speak. I took all the courage to get my words heard by her.

"I love him... even if I die today. I love him." My voice was soft. I was grateful that my stutter was not noticed.

Her face went into shock. The stare on me intensified. Her emotions were checking if I was telling the truth. When she saw the sincerity, the anger I had...