Your Love Is Laughable
Even though I was the one who broke my ribs in the car accident, my boyfriend Jared decided to take care of his drunk ex-girlfriend instead.
When I called to ask him to spend time with me in the hospital, he berated me. āWhy are you so clingy? Canāt you tell that Isabelle needs me right now?
āYouāre a nurse, arenāt you? What, you canāt even take care of yourself now?ā
Heartbroken, I suggested we break up, only to be met with anger. āI was going to propose to you, you know? Considering how influential my family business is, I need to make sure I choose my wife wisely.
āToday was a test to see if you have what it takes to be the next Mrs. Carter. I thought you would be independent and selfless. I expect my future wife to have my back no matter what.
āLook at yourself now. You canāt even take care of yourself over something so insignificant! Iām disappointed, Charmaine.ā
The next day, he posted a picture of himself and his ex-girlfriend on social media. The imageās caption was targeted at me: [Youād better think twice and apologize, Charmaine, or Iāll just date someone else.]
I did not apologize. I had had enough of him, so I left the city.
Three years later, I saw him again in the lobby of the Financial Tower.
I was wearing a heavy onesie costume and sporting a full face of cosplay makeup, while he was wearing an expensive suit and had Isabelle hanging delicately from his arm.
He recognized me immediately and laughed. āI knew you never moved on from me, Charmaine! Does it hurt to know Iāll be marrying someone else?
āThatās what youāre doing here, right? Youāre trying to cosplay as my favorite Marvel character to get my attention.
āMaybe Iāll consider taking you back if you kneel and apologize.ā
I did not deign to reply.
I had indeed loved him once upon a time, but today was my sonās birthday, and the cosplay was my surprise for him...