“I don't want you to leave me...”

Valeria pressed her ear to Nick's mouth, but she could barely hear him.

“Nick, I'm here... Come on, get up, you have to help me!” The girl tried to lift him, but unless Nick did his part, it would be impossible.

“Why did you leave, troublemaker? Where are you?

“Nick, I haven't gone anywhere, damn it!” he snarled, pulling on his hands to make him sit up, but he was as heavy as ten bags of bricks.

“Yes, you left! You disappeared! What am I going to do if I do