I was sitting in a park where children laughed contently with their friends.

A glimpse of them made me realize how lonely my life is.

My parents being the busybodies they are, neglected me and didn't acknowledge my existence.

I was alone.

Sniffing, I wiped my tears and got startled when I felt a weight on my shoulder.

You looked at me with a look of concern and took my hand in yours, rubbing circles around the back of it.

And I felt my heart become lighter.