"What happened?" He said worriedly and got out of my embrace to see how I was doing.

I cried in front of him. "Why did my problems happen at the same time? Those years when I was happy, is this the compensation for all that?"

He hugged me again. "Shh, that's not true. It's just a test, Raffa. You can handle it."

"I can't do it anymore, Matri. I'm so tired,"

"Don't cry, the problem can't be solved, Raffa. You have to be strong." He rubbed my back. His voice was also screaming.

"How?" What if I let go of the one that I draw strength from?

"I'm here, I'll...