From the Embers

by Aly Martinez

I’m terrified that, if we keep screaming into the past, the future is going to become nothing but an echo.”

Our bond might have been forged through tragedy, but our love flourished through patience, genuine respect, and understanding.

“I have loved you since before I knew I loved you. I have loved you since before I was supposed to love you. And I will continue to love you every single day for the rest of eternity. I cannot tell you life will always be easy. Let’s be honest, I’m still going to call you Sug sometimes.”

I can tell you that I will always be here for you in any and every way you need. I’ll be your best friend. Your biggest fan. The man who drives you crazy in both good and bad ways. I don’t care how you need me or even if you need me at all—I’ll still be here, considering myself the luckiest man on the planet as long as we do this life together.”