Stephanie rushed to Jack madly, but had fell unconscious and was lying in the sticky blood pool motionless, like a dead man.
'No, no Jack! You have to be alright! Are you listening?' She put her head on Jack’s chest, but she heard no heartbeat. Hugging Jack’s body, she felt like the body which used to be healthy and vigorous was gradually turning cold.
All at once, her love for Jack became clear. She loved him, even when he’s dead. The barrier between them vanished. She could finally face her feeling, but why the reality was so cruel?
'Why, why…' She murmured, still holding Jack tight. Tears flooded out, but she had never felt more despaired. Her eyes had turned blank, like extinguished fire.
In that moment, Jack’s kiss at the airport came to her mind. She could now understand why Jack was so excited. The wet on her neck was his tears.
But it was too late. It was too late when she realized that Jack loved her that much.