It's been a year since we began dating and I never thought that I'd show up in front of you with teary eyes as the wind blew.

We stood by the shore and I couldn't look you in the eyes. As much as I wished things were different, this was my only way to lessen the pain it'd cause you.

"My family found out about us, love, and... they... they want us to end things now."

I broke down in tears as I admitted that they were never in favor of our relationship.