SAPPHIRE POV

I watch Roman and Rose, reunited and happy as can be,

My heart aches with regret, why did I meddle, why interfere with glee?

Darrick's eyes mirror mine, sorrow and remorse we share,

We exchanged a glance, regret and guilt we can't bear.

"What have we done?" I whisper, tears welling up inside,

Darrick's voice barely audible, "I lost her," he can't hide.

"Rose, forever," his eyes well up, tears fall like the rain,

"I'm sorry," I offer, useless words, but all I can obtain.

Darrick shakes his head, resigned, "It's my fault," he confesses true,

Self-blame in his voice, a sorrow that we both pursue.

I take...