The 999 Roses That Never Bloomed

Amanda Wright and I had been together for eight years, but on the evening we got engaged, she went out drinking with her former flame.

I witnessed them myself, entering a hotel together, their arms intertwined. I remained outside the hotel all night. The harsh wind left me frozen and further chilled my already aching heart.

The freezing temperature took its toll, and I became gravely ill, spending two weeks in the hospital. This sickness prevented me from seeing my grandmother one final time before she died.

When I questioned her, she replied, "It was just a casual drink with Jayden. Are you really going to blow this out of proportion?"

Her response shattered any remaining hope I had for our relationship. Feeling utterly dejected, I silently walked away from her.

But then she phoned, sobbing. "Yvo, are you actually going to end things with me?"