Episode 2

When Dafne introduced Samael, her parents were surprised; it was the first time her daughter had brought a man home, and this one was really handsome. Her mother, who was still recovering, was sitting on the furniture, and while Dafne and her father took care of the food, she took it upon herself to interrogate Samael.

After dinner he said goodbye politely and Dafne was forced by her parents to accompany him to the nearest bus stop.

"I'm sorry you have to come with me."

"Don't worry, this is still part of my apology.."

He smiled and stopped while holding her wrist, she looked at him in surprise and her skin where he touched her could feel a heat that made her tingle.

"Something wrong?"

"Would you mind if we exchange contact info?"

Dafne's heart skipped a beat but she still decided not to, he was a man she had just met and they were not close enough to contact each other by phone.

"I'm sorry, I don't usually give my number to people I barely know."

"Do you mean that when we get to know each other better, you will give it to me?"

"I don't think we'll see each other again, but if that happens, I guess it'll be fine."

The two said goodbye and during the following days Dafne was ambushed by Samael who always pretended to be surprised to see her. She could notice his interest in her and did not hesitate to draw a line with the man, however after many encounters she could not continue to refuse to exchange her contact with him. As they talked, she felt more and more attracted to him, however when he confessed his feelings, she could not answer him.

"Dafne, do you need time to think about it?"

"I... I don't think I'm ready for a relationship."

"I can wait."

"No, please. Don't do it, I don't want you to waste your time waiting for something that may not happen."

"What do you mean?"

The truth was that in the past Dafne was cheated on by the person she loved and since then she had not been able to trust anyone again, she was afraid of being hurt again.

"I can't trust you, or any other man. It's not your fault, it's my thing."

She avoided his gaze trying to contain her tears, deep down she wanted to accept him, but fear stopped her.

"What if I prove that I am someone you can trust?"

"What?"

"I don't know what he did to you, but I can be that person you can trust. Just give me a chance to prove it."

He approached her and caressed her face, she felt herself melting at his touch and for a moment all her doubts disappeared in the soft kiss he gave her.

"Let me love you."

Dafne let out a few tears and with her fists clenched Samael's shirt.

"Promise never to lie to me, if you hurt me I don't know if I can get over it."

"I promise."

The months passed and Dafne started college, contrary to her fears she was able to adapt easily to the environment, her relationship with Samael had grown significantly and she could tell that she was totally in love. He was dedicated and affectionate, he filled her with details and made her feel special all the time, without realizing all her time and attention were revolving around him.

One day at her house while she was studying for an exam next to Samael, she felt him take her hand and slide something cold on her finger, she raised her hand and seeing a beautiful ring looked at him full of tears.

"Will you marry me?"

She nodded as she covered her mouth trying to contain her crying. She was excited, she couldn't explain everything she was feeling, but she felt as if every difficulty she had gone through in her life was being rewarded at that moment.

"Listen, I have to go back to my country, I have to tell my grandmother about the wedding, as you know... my parents died many years ago and she is the one who raised me, I don't think she will come to the wedding, but even so she should know from me in person."

Dafne nodded with a smile as she took his hand.

"Also... I don't know how to say it."

Samael looked uncomfortable for a few seconds as he rubbed his hand on his leg and neck.

"What's wrong? You can tell me"

"I think I'm asking you something selfish. Come with me to my country after the wedding."

"What? Leave my family?"

"No. Start a family with me in my country."

"But... What about my parents?"

"I have to go back, I only came here while the company was stable, but my place is not here."

"I don't know... I can't leave my parents."

Samael kissed her forehead while stroking her back.

"Can you leave me?"