Why I Stayed

'I love you' is a phrase that two people exchange when there is a certain type of feeling inside, giving them that tender feeling of joy. There are some people who don't deserve that feeling of euphoria. I am one of those people. I remember first saying those three words, constructing a grin on your face from ear to ear. The corners of your lips spread farther, revealing your perfectly aligned teeth. I anticipated for those three words in return. That is all I wanted, to feel loved; and you gave that to me. Well, you used to...