It vaguely mentioned that her parents cut off contact, but why and how did it happen? You two seemed very close and happy together. It’s sad that you both lost contact just because of her parents.
Lucy’s parents knew I was a MAP since we were in high school. Despite being the butt of all jokes, it was never an issue, until Lucy was born. Then I just started noticing passive-aggressive behavior from them toward me in regards to Lucy. I promised her mom that I wouldn’t fall in love with her kids, which was a promise I couldn’t keep. You can’t choose who you fall in love with. Me falling in love with a little girl I get to spend time with…it’s inevitable. I think deep down, they knew I was in love with her, but tried to give me the benefit of the doubt. I never tried to hide it, and eventually, it became too much, and they pushed me away.
I have moments where I understand why they pushed me away. They’ve been conditioned to what society says about MAPs, and they’re just doing what they think is best to protect her. But I have other moments where I’m angry that they didn’t trust me. They’ve known me for over 20 years, and should know I am a lover and caretaker, hopeless romantic, who wears my heart on my sleeve. They should know I would never hurt anyone, let alone a child I love. But it’s just sad that I not only lost the girl I love, but I lost two of my best friends. I’ve been in a deep depression ever since. Time has made it a little easier, but I’m not truly over her. And it’s been five years.