prologue: the breaking

“This is not how life should be lived. I love you, Karina. And I want to be in your life. I want to be there for you when you are having a hard time. I want to be there to celebrate your triumphs with you. I want to be there for you! I want to be with you through the good, the bad, and the ugly! But I am the only one trying to make this relationship work!”

“Because it’s not working anymore, Winter! The past three years with you have been great. We were right for each other. This time, however, it’s different. You’re right. Life should not be like this, but the life you have in mind is not meant for people like me who have thousands of responsibilities. I want you in my life, but I cannot bear seeing you forsake yours for mine. I love you, but I can’t do this to you anymore. It is not fair, and you deserve more than this.”