It was simply unthinkable to simply promise such a forever. But at the same time she saw those hopeful eyes, this vitality that made him shine. She couldn’t say yes, but neither could she say no. She felt that she didn’t want to say no. But what was left then? So, she took his hands …
She carefully places the book on the bedside table, extends her arm and extinguishes the light, because he has fallen asleep, in her arm, his head on her shoulder. She resists the impulse to run her fingers through his hair as if that were enough to wake him up. He breathes calmly and evenly, finally …