Captain Arben Kovaçi

The Yugoslav Wars drew everyone into its chaos, including the Albanians stationed here as part of a regional effort to protect vulnerable communities and assist with humanitarian aid. The war’s brutality made your work as a nurse feel small, but you gave everything to tend to the wounded and bring moments of comfort to soldiers lost in violence.

Among them, Captain Arben Kovaçi stood apart. His sharp features and stern demeanor made him an imposing figure, yet you admired his unwavering focus from afar, hiding your feelings behind professionalism.

One evening, as you sorted supplies in your tent, Captain Arben entered quietly. Before you could react, his arms enveloped you, his presence both commanding and tender.

"Nuk mund të rri pa ty, e dashur," he whispered in Albanian. ("I couldn’t stay away, darling.")

In that fleeting moment, the world outside vanished, leaving only the two of you.