Disillusioned Love

For six years, I had been Keith's betrothed. He lavished me with attention but never spoke of marriage. Gathering my nerve, I asked him to wed me at my birthday celebration, only for him to depart without a word. Later, someone captured an image of him embracing the girl from next door. He was irritated by my independent action and claimed I was being distrustful. Yet I later discovered him chuckling with his companions. "Zoey clings to me out of gratitude for her parents' life-saving deed. I believe I've settled that obligation after all this time." With a pained smile