I'm not certain if this is the place for asking. I am not married, there are no documents binding us for life. There are only deep rooted, mutual feelings. The kind I've never experienced before, even once-upon-a-time when I really was married...
We have been together for 3 years. Not young children with love stuck hearts and whimsical fancies. Two adults, both previously married for over 10 years. Educated, successful, professionals. Soulmates, lovers, friends. We almost had a child together, but it was not meant to be. She comes from a different world. Not the extraterrestrial kind, the kind that exists in the far off reaches of our planet. Those places where culture rules the mind.
The depth of our relationship must have triggered fear into the hearts of her parents. They have descended upon her with a campaign of control that is nothing short of abuse. Accusations laden with guilt. Name calling tainted with racism and bigotry. She fought hard, gallantly. But when the mom would see she was losing ground there would be heart attacks and trip to the ER. Always released the same day after examined.
Eventually she set a stake in the ground. "I will be with this man. It is my choice". And they backed off. Then lured her back to their home in that far off place. Nothing short of torture for several weeks. She held her ground, refused to waiver. Then on the way to depart, yet another heart attack. Broken and spent she made a promise, I dare not ask the details. I assume they are gruesome. Nothing short of sexual slavery. Likely an agreement to marry someone she doesn't love and bare children for her mother.
She has asked me to move on. Stated that there is no hope for her. That she cant continue to drag me through this any longer. She doesn't stay away for long though. Emails, instant messages. Even a stray phone call now and then. Possibly an attempt to ease my pain. But it's clear she suffers, probably even more.
I am torn. She will return to our world. To her job. Possibly handcuffed to mom. She will be torn. I can continue to pull on one end, risk ripping her in half, or walk away. I simply dont know what to do.
