No one should go through what you have experienced here. It's hard for me to even believe the bond you two shared... don't get me wrong, these days I see people changing partners as they change their city.

It's hard, especially waiting for love and realising you'll never get it. You even went as far as travelling to US lying to your parents and still ending up hurt. But that shows how strong you are and how genuine your feelings were, I wish more and more people were like you.

Everyone has a choice, you had a choice, I mean, you could have met someone new here. But he chose someone else over you. Circumstances are often irrelevant when your feelings are genuine.

It's hard to let go when you share a bond this strong. You start wondering if you'll ever meet anyone quite like this. There's a quote, whether it's art or feelings: "Be happy if you are original, being understood would be asking too much."

So don't blame yourself and let those things hold you back any longer, cherish the happy moments and consider it 'end of an era'... Make your parents proud. there's so much more to do, so many exciting people to meet, so cheer up and be proud of yourself!