THE REJECTION

Ella’s POV “Babe, come and look at this! I’ve just received an email from the company I applied to. It says I’ve already been hired!” Felix exclaimed the moment he walked into the house. His voice was full of excitement, he could hardly contain it. It was obvious he had been dying to get home just so he could share the news with me in person. I rushed toward him, smiling wide. “Show me, babe!” I said, my heart pounding with joy. He handed me his phone, and I stared at the screen. There it was, the email he had waited so long for. My eyes scanned the words again and again. It was real. No more interviews, no more waiting, no more rejections. He had gotten the job! Tears welled up in my eyes as I threw my arms around him. “Oh, thank God! Finally! Now we can start saving up for our wedding, the wedding we’ve been waiting on for so long,” I said, squeezing him tightly. We had been together for five years. Five long, beautiful, and sometimes challenging years. And now, finally, we

Felix’s POV Ever since I bumped into that woman earlier at the office, I haven’t been able to get her off my mind. Her image lingered like a shadow, and I couldn’t stop thinking about her flawless features and captivating figure. It was as if something had switched on inside me, something I had no control over. “What’s going on with me?” I whispered to myself, confused and frustrated. I already had a girlfriend. Not just any girlfriend, Ella, the most beautiful, understanding, and loyal woman I had ever met. She had it all: kindness, patience, intelligence, and charm. I wasn’t lacking anything in my relationship. So why was I suddenly distracted? Why did a woman I didn’t even know have such a strange hold on my thoughts? I got home feeling completely perplexed. Since the very beginning of my relationship with Ella, no other woman had ever caught my attention like this. It had always been her, only her. But today… something was different. That woman’s presence had somehow lodged i

Felix’s POV It was my second day at work, and unlike the nerves I felt yesterday, I was finally beginning to relax. I felt a little more settled in now, and thankfully, I had made a friend, Philip. He was assigned a workstation near mine, and he had already proven helpful. Whenever I found myself stuck or unsure about something, he didn’t hesitate to help me out. But beyond the tasks and files, there was something, or rather, someone, else taking up space in my mind. That woman. Since I first bumped into her, she hadn’t left my thoughts. Her face had embedded itself so deeply in my memory that even Ella’s sweet smile couldn’t erase it. I hated how easily my mind had shifted away from the woman I claimed to love so deeply. But the truth was undeniable, I was eager to know more about this mysterious beauty. I figured Philip might be the best person to ask. After all, he had worked here longer and seemed to know almost everyone. “Hey, Philip. Can I ask you something?” I said,

Ella’s POV I felt genuinely content that things were moving in the right direction between Felix and me. Every moment I spent with him made my heart fuller. Being around him felt like home. He meant everything to me, and waking up next to him each morning had become the best part of my day. Now that he was getting used to his new job and settling in, I knew it was time for me to go back home, for now. Until the day we officially became husband and wife, I still considered myself a visitor in his house. He had promised that we would be married soon, and I was holding onto that promise with all my heart. I believed in him, and I believed in us. That morning, I carefully packed my suitcase. I folded my clothes slowly, feeling a tinge of sadness. I wasn’t in a rush to leave, even though I had planned to. Since Felix was heading to work, I figured we could leave together. I had a car, but I preferred taking a cab most of the time. Driving had never really been my thing, especially whe

Felix’s POV By now, I was certain that Ella must have already reached home. It was already 2:00 pm, and she hadn’t texted me yet. As much as I no longer felt the same way about her, I couldn’t deny that a part of me still cared. After all, she had been a big part of my life. Even if I didn’t love her the way I used to, she didn’t deserve to be treated coldly. Just as I was starting to overthink, I heard the familiar ping of a message coming in on my phone. I took it out of my pocket and saw that it was from Ella. Ella: Babe, I’ve reached home safely. Sorry I didn’t text you sooner. I responded without hesitation, trying to keep things neutral and caring. Me: It’s okay, babe. I understand. I’m just happy you’re already there. A few seconds later, she replied. Ella: Me too, babe. Though I miss you a lot already. I feel like coming back to you. I read that and sighed. I didn’t even know what to say to that anymore. We’d just been together that morning, and she already miss