With each step, there was a soft crunch of the gravel as it moved to make space for me. The water greeted me excitedly with small crashes on the shore. I felt the warmth and weight of the sun as it jumped onto my back and held on. The wind brushed my cheeks and hair…

I was sitting on my bed, feeling like there was a brick holding my heart down. I could feel this brick in my stomach. I felt my throat tighten and tears forming in my eyes. I could feel that I hated myself.  How could I be stupid? How did I let myself fall for all…