Life presented us with long, unending conversations that became a significant part of our daily routine. A deep longing grew between us, difficult to comprehend and even more harder to name, enveloped us. The care we had for each other was palpable, evident in the way we both listened and respected each other's words. The emotions swirling within me, and within him, were complex and overwhelming.
— % &We began sharing every aspect of our lives, from work to home to our families. I, in particular, divulged every detail, even the secrets that I had never shared with anyone else. We tried to become friends with each other's families, but his wife rejected me outright, perhaps feeling insecure or sensing something amiss.— % &This marked the beginning of a friendship that was not accepted by all, yet one we couldn't simply abandon. A bond, pure in it's intentions yet questionable and shrouded in uncertainty, was born.
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