Neil stood still as she approached, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Mariana," he said, his voice cold and sharp, "I want to ask you something."
Mariana ignored his tone and threw her arms around him, clinging to him desperately. "Stay with me, Xavier. She's gone now. We can be together. Just like we were meant to. You've promised to marry me and I've waited for you and held on to that promise. She's gone now, I will make you happy."