ManyWriters

1
From seventeen to twenty-seven, I was head over heels for Everett for a decade, and everyone knew it.
Three years ago, we finally made it official, but Everett still did whatever he wanted, completely disregarding my feelings.
Even on my birthday, he could fly thousands of miles away just because his childhood sweetheart said she "wanted to see snow," leaving me all alone here.
I had finally accumulated enough disappointment with him, and after breaking up, I fled overseas.
I thought that would be the end between us, but Everett, who would normally frown even when I tied his tie for him,
Stood out in the snowy night for hours, his eyes red-rimmed as he asked me:
"Delia, do you really not want me anymore?"

After Ten Years As a Lovestruck Fool, I Choose to Leave

That night, I was carrying the groceries I'd bought, intending to go home and treat myself to a nice homemade dinner, when I unexpectedly saw Everett waiting at my doorstep. I froze.


The moment he saw me, Everett's eyes actually turned red. He wanted to come forward and hug me, but seeing my cold expression, he awkwardly stood rooted to the spot.


"Delia, why didn't you tell me you were coming to England?"


Everett, who had always been so arrogant, actually choked up a bit as he spoke:


"When I rushed back and found you were gone, my heart felt empty."


I watched Everett's performance with no expression, feeling completely unmoved, and even wanted to laugh.


I calmly recounted the years of hurt I had endured.


"I loved you for ten years. Everyone said I had no shame, that I was throwing myself at you."


Chapter 9