"No please! I'll get you a doctor and then nurse you back to health, please, don't-"
"You promised," he said, in a weak voice, his breath in short, quick bursts and a beautifully sad smile gracing his lips.
He shut his eyes.
She kissed him on his forehead, her eyes teary and held him in a tight embrace.
"I love you," he whispered and took his last breath.