The air around them was warm, their environment silent, and their hearts alive. For a second, they were both happy. They loved the romantic scene and the proximity between them; it was pure and simple. Almost calming. It was almost as though they were a happy couple on Valentine's Day. But just like it was stated earlier, it was all only for a second. Because no matter where they were or what they did, their memories of the past followed them around like a plague. Maria's heart beat wildly in her chest; the pounding escalated with every step she took, and soon she was not sure how much of the suspense she could take. It took every bit of self-control she could muster not to rip his hands off her face and see where she was being led to. But she had to admit it to herself—she was actually excited. Maria liked the suspense, but she hoped it would not last for too long.
As though the universe had picked that exact moment to answer her, they stopped.
