The sapphire necklace

Sometimes it feels like a burden to carry the guilt that is attached to me everyday. I try to ignore it, but sometimes the guilt gets to me. I think it gets to everyone too.

Even those who pretend they aren't bothered. Like people who have a lot of responsibilities. And even more, people who are burdened by the burden they carry. Like me. And Sergio. He carries a huge weight on his shoulders, and that makes it even harder for him to smile sometimes. Maybe that's why it hurts me to see him struggling.

I can tell that he loves me. In fact, he adores me. And he's trying hard to show me that. But it's just not enough. The pain is still there. The guilt. The guilt that comes with being a human being.

I know it's wrong of me to blame myself, but it's easier for me to live with that than to admit that I'm the reason behind all of this. And that's why I've been trying my hardest not to acknowledge my feelings towards Sergio.

I know it's not right, but if I can just hide them for a little w