I think there's a moral to this story and that's forgiveness. Sure in the moment, the feelings probably hurt and feel overwhelming, but holding on to them doesn't benefit anyone in the long run.
Beautiful. SO SAD. GAAAAH! I don't know why it hurts me sooo much. I guess I have this thing about allowing your happiness to get away from you. DAAAMN.
I feel kind of like a moron because I'm not sure what happens to get them separated in this one. 8< Does she get married to someone else? Does she leave? The story is just as sad either way but I'd like to understand precisely what I'm missing.