Finally, I pulled up at the restaurant and took a deep breath. Through the glass walls, I saw red and white balloons, flickering candles, and couples huddled over dinner tables, fingers intertwined, their faces glowing with affection and all. Valentine’s Day, of course. I almost forgot. I stepped out and slammed the door shut, anxiety crawling under my skin. My eyes scanned through the romantic crowd inside, every table filled with lovers. Then I saw her at the far corner, sitting alone. I didn’t need to see her face. I knew it was her. For a minute, I was grateful she was alone and not with a date. Then I noticed something was wrong. Her long, curly hair was messier than usual, as if she’d run her hands through it. Also, the couples near her were stealing glances at her with awkward grins. Some of them looked… amused. Why? I swallowed the lump in my throat and walked up to her slowly. Once I was close enough, I called her softly. “Charlotte?” Sh
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