Chapter 41

Emma looked away, looking down at the floor in her own confusion as Ramon still watched her.

"We can live together, Emma. You can leave this life, this underground world! You can live a quiet life, away from gangs and all kinds of things that go with it." he spoke, still remaining hopeful. "We can start over together."

"No…" Emma took a step back, still shocked by Ramon's words. She was embarrassed by his act as well, but she looked at him, shaking her head. "No, I don't want to."

"But Emma…" Ramon tried to approach, but she again took a step away, holding up her hand for him to stop where he was. "Don't come any closer."

Ramon felt his heart break when he noticed how red her face was and her hands were slowly shaking.

"I'm sorry." he asked again, but again Emma shook her head.

"I accept that you are my friend, but that's it!" he said, finally taking a deep breath. "I don't love you."

"You didn't allow yourself to love, it's different. But if you t