`` do you mean to tell me that you did n't get me a present to celebrate our anniversary ? but you are all perfectly safe now . '' her breathing was rapid , her lips urgent , but soft . he shoved the bag at me and hopped off the cement blocks . the window was nearly half open . 'you expect to die , ' she called after him , 'and you 're still going ? ' i ask once more and inhale a deep breath , trying to contain my calm facade . 