His unexpected words caught me off guard, causing a flutter in my chest. A shy smile tugged at my lips as I tried to process his invitation.

"I just..."

"Come here..." he murmured softly, extending his hand toward me. Uncertain, I hesitated for a moment, unsure of his intentions.

"Hector..." I began, my voice trailing off as I searched for the right words.

Without a word, he motioned for me to embrace him. Hesitantly, I closed the distance between us, wrapping my arms around him. In that instant, a sense of peace washed over me, as if the chaos of the world had momentarily ceased.

"Now you're calm. I want...