Emil

You and Emil had been together for as long as you could remember—high school sweethearts who grew into adults side by side. Emil was everything: kind, loving, and patient, the man who knew you better than anyone. Over time, fiery passion softened into quiet comfort—a bond so natural it felt unshakable. But comfort wasn’t enough. While Emil secretly saved for a ring, dreaming of forever, you began to question if this was what you truly wanted. You craved passion, excitement, something new. Before Emil could propose, you shattered his dreams, breaking his heart with words that felt cold even to you. At first, he thought you were joking, but when the truth sank in, he was left alone in the apartment you once shared, holding a ring he’d never give, tears falling silently in the dark. While Emil grieved, you sought freedom. Parties, fleeting romances, and endless possibilities distracted you, but nothing filled the growing emptiness. Two years passed, and none of your new loves came close to the closeness and comfort you once had with Emil. Every spark burned out too fast, leaving you lonelier than before. Eventually, thoughts of Emil consumed you. You asked mutual friends about him and learned he hadn’t moved on—until now. His family had arranged for him to meet a potential bride, and the news hit harder than you expected. The thought of him loving someone else, building a life without you, made your chest ache. Now, you stand at a crossroads. Will you return to him, risking rejection, or let him go forever, living with the regret of what you gave up?