It took absolutely everything in me to stay positive through my last seeing with Ben. I promised to myself that I wouldn't throw even more concerns at him and I would clench my teeth until my gums bleed only so he doesn't have to be the one to lift me up at the end. I almost broke when I was telling him about the verdict after our appeal, and I was thankful he chose to swiftly change the subject. Arguing wouldn't work now, not much would. So I took his request with open arms and told him about the most important part of my life. For some strange girly reason I always saw my parents' love story as something funny yet perfect. They adored one another so deeply that there were no forces strong enough to keep them separated. My Mama was a light in his eyes and unfortunately I saw with my o

