Part 2- chapter 62

It hurt to think of Diego in pain, of him feeling lost or being lost in any kind of way.

That was just not who Diego was, he is all humour, fiery and bright.

“I shot myself” I laughed through a sob hoping to relieve some of his pain for even just a moment.

“I heard” he strained a chuckle, clearing his throat he pulled back to look at me with his red eyes. They were not as bright anymore, they seemed dull like the brightness of a bulb dying out.

“Only you could manage such a thing Angel” he smiled at me, his smile weak but I could tell it was genuine and that’s what I wanted. To see the smiling Diego not the Diego with the reckless look upon his face.

“I’m proud of you, your strength is powerful Maria. you took on a fight all on your own and came out still standing” he praised “well standing on a limp leg” he added with a teasing grin.

“Shut up, you have a limp leg too” I laughed pus