It is remarkable how profound the implications of three simple words can be, carrying immense emotional weight.
When you first uttered them, I found it difficult to accept their sincerity.
For a time, you made me feel cherished, which was a comforting experience.
You illuminated my shadows, yet extinguished the warmth when the fire merely required additional fuel.
I tirelessly gathered timber and stacked logs to sustain your flame, while you offered only small twigs to mine when it flickered low.
You ignited the fire with fervor, mistakenly believing it...