Gaze Quote by Amy Plum
““He interrupts her again. "I will stay without complaining..." "You have no choice!" "...if you'll do two things." The teasing has long left his face. He is dead serious. I should leave but I can't. I know I'm about to witness a historic event, and I lurk next to the door, my eyes glued to Charlotte and Ambrose. "Okay," Charlotte says, matching his gravity. "Promise me you'll come back." Charlotte is silent. "And give me a kiss good-bye." "What?" Charlotte blurts. "You heard me." She stands stock-still for a good couple of seconds before raising her fingertips to her mouth. Her eyes glitter with tears as she sits back down on the side of his bed. And taking his good hand in hers, she leans forward and kisses him. It is a slow kiss. It is a lingering kiss. It's the kiss she's been waiting for for years.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Not Dream, 2023
A tense, emotional moment where a promise, a kiss, and impending loss intertwine, highlighting love’s urgency.
In simple terms: A promise and kiss amid looming tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Hold loved ones close in uncertain times.
Themes
love
loss
urgency
Mood
emotional
intense
Type
dramatic
romantic
When to use this quote
- farewell scenes
- critical decisions
- emotional climax
Key Concepts
promise
intimacy
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say to a dying friend?
- How does urgency change affection?
A Different Perspective
The scene may romanticize tragedy.
