Prologue

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"I'm sad." she said, looking up at me. Tears threatening to fall from her soft, green eyes. I sat down next to her and cupped her face. She closed her eyes and the tears fell. 

"Annabelle." I said. Her eyes opened and she looked at me. I kissed her small nose and rested my forehead on hers.

"Alan?" she asked.

"Yes?" I looked at her.

"Please, stay with me." she said. I didn't nod or say anything. I pulled her close to my chest and held onto her tight. Soon, her breathing was slow and her body was relaxed. I let myself fall asleep, thinking only one thing. 

"Someone so beautiful deserves to be happy." and I was going to make sure she would.

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