"What?! No?!" They exclaimed in unison.
"Eliana dear, you don't have to do this," mom said as she was holding my hand and gently shaking her head.
I wiped my tears away and remained firm to what I already uttered.
"I have made up my mind, mom. If this is the only thing that can save us all then I'm willing to take the risk now."
I couldn't simply watch losing everything we have while not doing anything when I know that there's something I can do to lessen the problem, right? Even if it means giving up my own happiness…
"But, Eliana—"
"It's alright, mom." I forced a smile, just so I could cheer her up. "It's alright. I'm doing this with my own will. I want to do this. You don't have to worry about me."
She cried and I hugged her. I tried my best not to cry anymore though deep inside,
