The sky blends with ash, orange, and red, indicating the approaching sunset. The wind intensifies, a sign that the day is drawing to a close. I smile at the beautiful scene, tears streaming down my face. My chest tightens, realizing this might be the last time I witness the sunset. Tomorrow... tomorrow, I won't be able to see it anymore. I release a sigh and gently wipe away my tears. I'm content, knowing I'll have more moments with my loved ones, even if not in this world. I turn as I hear approaching footsteps, and my heart flutters seeing the man who holds my heart. "Don Brill," I say, using the name I fondly call him. Denbrill Arkun Brilliantes is his full name, but I've always called him Don Brill, a playful nickname from our early days when love hadn't blossomed yet. It stuck, and he seemed to like it. He smiles as he comes closer. Decades have passed, but his masculine charm endures. Over the years, my love for him has only deepened, a love I never thought I'd experience. His hand hides behind his back. He kneels before me, and I, seated on a sofa near our room's window, watch him. "My Don Brill," I playfully say, caressing his jaw. He quickly catches my hand, kissing the back of it. "I'm not really a don, my love. Engineer suits me better. But since you gave me that name, I told people to call me that. Because I want to remember you always, even if... even if you leave me," he says, his voice breaking in the end. His grip on my hand tightens. "Love, I won't leave you," I assure him, but I notice the reddening of his eyes. "A-Are you sure? It seems like you're preparing," he says, revealing a hand holding a red rose. I look at it with a genuine smile, accepting it wholeheartedly, just as I accepted his love. "This is beautiful, Don Brill. Did you pick my flowers from the garden again?" I ask. "You're more beautiful than these roses, and yes, I did pick them," he replies, making me laugh softly. "Don Brill, remember that nothing lasts forever, and we all have our destinies. Love, don't think I'll leave you. Even if I'm not physically with you, I'll always be in your heart and mind. I'll remain by your side," I say, gently touching his face. "Love..." "I should be the one to go first, Lorainne... I should be the one before you," he interrupts, tears streaming down his face. I pull his arm to make him sit beside me, feeling his weakness. As he sits, he immediately envelops me in his arms. I smile as I hear the rapid beating of his heart, a beautiful sound that matches mine. "I love you so much, Don Brill. Not everyone leaves at the same time, and you... you have many things to do. Our children and grandchildren need you. Don't leave them so soon. I won't be gone completely," I assure him. "What... what do you mean, my love?" he asks, gazing into my eyes. "I won't be gone completely because soon, we'll have a granddaughter. But... there will be more if you choose to stay with them," I look at the darkening sky. My husband stands and closes the window. "It's time for you to rest, my love," he says, lifting me effortlessly and placing me back on our bed. "Yes, it's time to leave," I reply, and his lips part in surprise. He nods, tears falling rapidly. "Lorainne..." I take his hand and softly kiss his lips. He cradles my neck, deepening the kiss-our last kiss. "Remember, I regret nothing. I'm happy to leave this world, Don Brill. I'm happy that you're the man I loved throughout my life. The first and only man I'll love forever. We'll meet again... in the right time. There, I promise never to make you feel abandoned. Because there, our time is limitless. Free..." His embrace tightens, and he kisses my forehead. "If I could stop every ticking of time I would. It hurts to let you go suddenly. But promise I'll live as long as you said. I'm coming after you. Your love for me is priceless so take my heart too, my love... You're the only woman I'll love, even in the afterlife or our next life. I love you so much, Lorainne Angeles-Brilliantes, the mother and granddaughter of my children. You are free not because I set you free, you are free because your heart wants. We'll meet again, my love..." he says, closing his eyes. I take a deep breath, and before the darkness consumes me, our memories flood back. Tears flow, and his embrace tightens. "I love you so, Don Brill," I say with a smile, my cheeks wet. I feel my heartbeat slowing. Before I depart, I still hear his sobbing. "I love you, Denbrill Arkun Brilliantes..." are the last words that escape my lips.