A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

"Tina, hang in there... you are gonna be fine..." Mark had no other words to comfort her, and all he could do was holding her tightly on his chest.

Tina was struggling with pain, her body contorting all around with surprising energy. However, Mark did not move but kept both his arms around her body. Suddenly, she raised her head and asked, "Brother..."

Hearing her weak and broken voice was heartbreaking for Mark.

He had almost forgotten when was the last time that Tina had called him brother. All this pain, all this sorrow could have been avoided. They could be happy now, more importantly, a family. But life was unpredictable, and now Mark had to fight against the tears cutting his face.

"Is that you? Brother... I feel terrible..." Her mind was so blurred that she couldn't tell if she was awake or dreaming, but she kept speaking with her last strength, "Brother, help me...help..." She mumbled, her eyes colored in a bleary red.

"Hush, it's okay...I am here... Everything is going to be fine..." Mark replied, looking at her with tenderness.

She lost her mind again and fought Mark's grip, biting, punching and kicking.

But Mark remained still. He held her and waited for the break out to pass.

The whole room turned dark. The air was heavy and the scene was torturing.

Tina had never been strong and unfortunately, and life had not been totally kind with her. She had arrived at the point of no return. Depression had overwhelmed her mind and she broke out again, screaming her madness out over and over again.

"Ah! I will kill you all! Just give it to me! Rubbish! All of you! It hurts so much..."

Shortly after she was out of all breath. Her voice scattered into pieces, her mouth dried and blood spilled out from her lips.

So, Mark gave her some water.

"Brother..." Tina called again. She was shivering and her eyes appeared disembodied.

responded, wiping her tears

his pupils. "I

will never do that to you, never," Mark replied

you really love me, please help me. You lied! You don't

We can get over this mess, then we will

you to say. You will never know what it feels like,

won't. I will never let you do that..." Mark closed her mouth with a sharp movement of his hand. His eyes went wet, but he

believe you. I don't believe anyone..." Tina could not listen. She had ears only for her voice. As always, she did not care

more than once, and even now the only thing he

passed' Mark thought, but unfortunately for him,

Mark's ear, "My dear brother, I know you

sounded sweet. That tone reminded Mark of their childhood when Tina would talk

was because he did love her so much.

her ever since they

Just like when we were kids, remember? You promised

resist that sweet voice. Just as she said, he would have done anything to make her happy, and always

Tina asked, "You have never said no

but not this time. Please, I beg you to listen to me. We can do this..." Mark didn't finish, because Tina

Mark was

only feeling. Feeling her warm

like that of a young love that finally reached the heart of his beloved one.

love poured out from that kiss. He passed his hands through her hair

her mouth, sucking all her breath out of her throat...

that unexpected kiss, Tina clinched Mark's neck and said in a low voice, "I