I felt my hands begin to sweat, but I clutched onto the slippery ribbon like it was my life. But it wasn't my life. It was a memory of you. And I couldn't ever let memories of you go. I held the string of the balloon to my chest tightly, feeling my heart pouding against my palms. My life was falling apart without you. I couldn't let anyone else leave me.I won't let you leave me again.