In an emotional and tear-filled interview, Rute Cardoso has shared the devastating details of the last night she spent with her partner, Diogo Jota. Just hours before the tragedy that would take him from her, Rute describes a quiet evening filled with intimate moments that now feel like destiny’s final whisper.

The night was simple, as they shared a peaceful evening together. There was no indication of what was to come, no sign of the looming tragedy. Yet, now, in hindsight, Rute believes that their last moments together were not ordinary—they were filled with a sense of finality, a sense that Diogo knew his time was short.

A Night That Felt Like Fate

Rute explained how their last night together felt almost serene, but there was an undeniable presence of something unspoken in the air. “We didn’t talk about anything heavy. It was just us, being together in a calm, quiet way. But looking back now, it felt different—like time was slowing down,” she recalled, tears welling in her eyes. “Everything felt peaceful, but at the same time, it felt like something was trying to tell us it would be our last moment together.”

They talked about their plans for the future, their dreams, and the little things that meant so much to them. Rute describes how Diogo was unusually calm and serene, almost as though he was savoring each moment more deeply than ever before. There was no fear or worry in his eyes—just love, affection, and a quiet assurance that now seems so telling.

The Heart-Wrenching Final Words

But what has left Rute completely shaken are the final words Diogo Jota spoke to her that night. As they said goodnight before he left for what would tragically be his final journey, Diogo whispered something so intimate and unexpected that Rute believes it was his way of preparing her for what was to come.

“His last words to me were, ‘No matter what happens, promise me you’ll keep living. Promise me you’ll smile for both of us, even when it’s hard,’” Rute shared, her voice cracking with emotion. “I didn’t understand it at the time, but now, those words are everything to me. They’ll stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Her eyes filled with tears as she reflected on the weight of those words. “I never thought he would leave so suddenly. I didn’t realize he was saying goodbye in the only way he knew how. But now, I can’t stop thinking about what he said. It was like he knew his time was running out. It’s like he was preparing me.”

A Promise That Weighs Heavy

For Rute, those words from Diogo have become a promise she has vowed to honor. “I try to smile, I try to live for both of us, but it’s hard. I miss him every day,” she said, wiping away her tears. “He wanted me to keep going, to keep living, and that’s what I try to do every day. But there are days when it feels impossible.”

Rute admits that, in the wake of his passing, those final words have both comforted and haunted her. “I hold onto them, but they also hurt. It feels like he knew something I didn’t. It’s like he was telling me, ‘You’ll be okay without me.’ But I’m not okay. I don’t know if I’ll ever be.”

The Pain of Loss

As Rute reflects on her time with Diogo, she speaks about the love they shared and the dreams they had for the future. “He was my world,” she said, voice trembling. “We were building something together. And now I have to do it alone. But I hold onto everything he taught me, everything we had. I carry him with me, always.”

Her pain is raw and deep, but Rute also finds solace in the memory of that final night—the last night they spent together as a couple. “I hold onto that night because it was filled with love. Even though it hurts so much, I’ll always remember it as the last time we were together, truly together. It was a moment of peace before everything changed.”

A Love That Endures

As she continues to grieve, Rute says she will never forget the person Diogo was—the kind, loving man who had such a bright future ahead of him. “He was just beginning to live his dream, and I’m so proud of everything he accomplished. But what hurts the most is knowing he’s gone, and I’m left with just memories.”

Yet, despite the overwhelming sadness, Rute is committed to keeping his memory alive. “I will keep going. I will keep smiling, just like he asked me to,” she said, her voice steadying. “But I will never forget him. I will never forget the love we shared, and I will never forget those last words. They will stay with me, in my heart, forever.”

A Final Goodbye That Echoes Forever

In the weeks and months following Diogo’s untimely death, Rute has found comfort in her promise to him. She may never fully understand why he felt the need to say goodbye in such a way, but she knows that it was his way of preparing her, of ensuring that she would live on after his passing.

The memory of their final moments together will forever haunt Rute, but it will also remain a beautiful tribute to the love they shared. Diogo’s last words, though heartbreaking, serve as a reminder of his enduring love, and Rute vows to live by them—smiling, living, and cherishing every moment in his memory.