Marry the Alpha, Ditching My Mate of Ten Years
Inside were 9,998 photos, printed exquisitely, like a smaller version of the album I had burned.
Before he could say anything, I grabbed it from him and tossed it into the swimming pool nearby.
Startled, Carl hastily jumped into the pool to retrieve it.
But the album was long gone, just like our relationship—there was no way to salvage it.
Watching the soaked and desperate Carl climb out of the pool, I expressionlessly added, "Carl, I think we both know exactly what you wanted from being with me. Even though we were never really together, I'm giving you a proper farewell.