The Cost of Letting Go

KAT

*Don't let him go. Don't let him go.* I stared at the ceiling, pressing my back against the door, trying to breathe as the pain became almost suffocating. The tears came stronger, but I held back the sobs in case he was still outside.

*You love him, why are you doing this? You'll lose him forever.*

I let my back slide down the door, collapsing onto the floor. I can't. I can't do this.

I can't