His words echoed in my head, over and over, until I felt as though I were dreaming. If this truly was a dream, I wished I would never wake up.I even pinched myself hard just to be sure this was reality. My eyes were red and swollen. I tried to wipe away the tears rolling down my cheeks, but the more I wiped, the faster they fell. Finally, I couldn't hold it back anymore and burst into loud sobs. I had loved him unilaterally for over a decade, swallowing every bit of bitterness and pain while watching him in silence, and finally, my feelings were being returned. I was as happy as I was shocked. What I never expected was that he loved me, too. Perhaps we were both the same, both forced to suppress our deepest emotions.Seeing me cry, he stood up quickly and moved closer, reaching out to brush away my tears. He looked miserable, likely because he was the one causing me to weep."I’m sorry. I am so truly sorry. Please... don't cry."In the midst of my
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