He opened his mouth, hesitating before asking, “Why? Why would you choose him over me?” I stood tall, my voice steady. “Because Nick never looks down on me for being silly. He knows I’m not the brightest bulb, and even though he’s wasting his time with me, he’s still willing to be foolish right alongside … Read more
Hearing this, I couldn’t help but tear up. Nick cocked his head, watching me closely. “Why are you crying again? After all this time, please don’t tell me you’re thinking about that j*rk again.” ex. No, it wasn’t about Eddie. It hit me then just how diverse love had become, and I wasn’t limited to … Read more
I was taken aback, touched by his effort. I could only imagine his search history filled with entries like “What to do when your girlfriend is on her period,” “What do girls want in a boyfriend,” “Strategies for Love,” and “100 Ways to Make Your Girlfriend Happy.” Just as I was getting all sentimental, Nick’s … Read more
Throughout our relationship, I never got to enjoy a cake he bought, nor did I ever sip on a bottle of water he offered. The closest I got to any comfort was when he’d casually tell me to “drink some hot water” whenever I was curled up in bed with cramps, and somehow, that would … Read more
Eddie didn’t even try to win me back. Maybe, to him, this was a relief. Or perhaps he thought I was just making a scene, believing that if he ignored me long enough, I’d eventually come crawling back. I felt like a shell of my former self as I trudged back to school. I aimlessly … Read more
I stared at the photo on my phone, struggling to process the pain it brought. Suddenly, Eddie’s call broke through my gloomy thoughts, pulling me out of my spiral. His voice was still that deep, magnetic tone I remembered. “Do you have time tomorrow?” I steadied myself, a flicker of hope igniting within me. … Read more
He then turned to Eddie and added, “Well, the dinner’s winding down. Why don’t you walk your girlfriend out?” As I stood up to leave, I heard him say, “Honestly, I think Selena and Eddie would make a better match. They’re both my students, and they fit well together in terms of both intellect and … Read more
Now, seeing her in person, I understood why Eddie admired her. She was sharp and intelligent, and her words cut straight to the point. I thought to myself, “Eddie must really like her.” Eddie’s teacher called to say they were going out to celebrate the end of the competition. Eddie and Selena walked ahead, engrossed … Read more
01 On the day of the math competition, I stood outside the exam hall, waiting for Eddie. The sun blazed down, and I held a bottle of ice water and some snacks, along with a bouquet of flowers. I was nearly melting from the heat when I finally spotted him coming out with his classmates. … Read more