“I have finally accepted that there are consequences to every action. I earned them and they are rightfully mine. There is no time to make bad decisions. Every step is precious. The definition of living is mine.”

“I garner what remains of my self-control and tell myself the truth: Not mine, not ever.”

“If only I could die right now, then I would never have to live without him, I would just be gone...”

“I will love again, Olivia, you will hurt forever. What you’ve done is…You are worthless because you make yourself that way. You will remember me every day for the rest of your life because I was the one and you threw me away.”

“I take my first step and then my second, and right before the door closes, I look once more over my shoulder. Caleb is still under the tree, he winks at me, and I smile.”

“I miss you. No, not just miss you, my heart aches every day because you’re not there.”

“You will remember every day for the rest of your life because I was the one and you threw me away." And then he left.”