Lean On Me
As we stepped into our car, the silence was palpable. Tears blurred my vision, but I felt Jacob’s gentle gaze on me. Turning to him, I mustered a weak smile, “We have each other, right?” Jacob squeezed my hand. “Always,” he whispered. Despite the heartache, a strong resolve began to form inside me. “We’ll build our life, Jacob, one that’s free from judgment, and based on love. They can’t define our happiness.” He nodded, his eyes full of promise and hope. I knew I had someone I could lean on and depend on no matter what. On the saddest day of my life, I found my strongest pillar of strength.