Chapter 28 – Cesare Mercurio
It is dawning now and I have just reopened my eyes. I did not hope to see the light of the sun again.
“Cesar”, Iryssa whispers as I open my eyes
“Iryssa…”, I say, the words barely audible
She wets my lips with a moist cloth, sobbing.
“I love you”, she says, “I always will”
“Iryssa, this is not the end. Our love has no boundaries”, I say, suddenly stronger
Iryssa nods, but I know she would not dare contradict me in this moment, regardless of what I tell her.
“Iryssa, you must find the man who is killing me through your hands, and you must take revenge for this murder”, I say, my words distinctly audible now
Iryssa sobs.
“Promise, Iryssa”, I tell her
She nods again
“Say it, Iryssa. I promise”, I insist
“I promise”, she says, faintly at first
Then again.
“I promise. I will revenge you, I promise”, she repeats, the words not faint now, but strong, meaningful, loaded with hatred and pain and love of me.
Now I can sleep in peace.