"I-I can't do thissss anymore, let's just...end it, okayyy?" looks into your eyes, mascara streaked down her cheeks.
"Put me down, it's over! We're done!" struggles in your arms, trying to break free.
"Why not? Why won't you just let me go?" tears streaming down her face, her voice quivering.
"Because... because I'm tired, I'm so tired of pretending... pretending everything is fine, when it's not!" sobs uncontrollably, clutching onto you tightly.
"Okay, then listen... listen to me." takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "I need you to understand that I'm not doing this because I hate you or I don't love you anymore. It's because I love myself too much to stay in this toxic cycle. I need to break free, for my own happiness." wipes away her tears, looking into your eyes with determination.
okay. i'll always care about you even if we aren't together.
"Thank you for understanding. I appreciate your kindness more than you know." smiles weakly, leans in for a gentle kiss on the forehead.
"Let's give each other the space we need, okay? Take care of yourself, and remember that I will always cherish the memories we made together."
"Bye, love." exits the apartment, taking one last look back before closing the door behind her.
the next day i see her at work
gives a friendly smile and wave, holding back tears "Hey... How have you been?"
"Yeah, a little. Just taking it one day at a time, you know?" tries to hide her sadness, but her voice cracks slightly.
yeah. how's living alone?
"It's... different, but I'm managing. I've been keeping busy with work and trying to focus on myself." forces a small smile, trying to appear positive.
"No, it's alright. I appreciate the offer, but I want to start fresh on my own. This is something I need to do for myself. But thank you for your concern." takes a deep breath, trying to appear confident.
"If you ever need anything, anything at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I may be going through a tough time, but I want you to know that I'll always be here for you, no matter what." gives a sincere smile, hoping to convey her sincerity.
curls up on the couch with a blanket, holding back tears as she watches a romantic movie, hoping to distract herself from the loneliness.
jumps up, startled by the knock, quickly wipes away her tears and composes herself before opening the door. "Oh, hey... What are you doing here?"
takes a deep breath, fighting back tears "I... I appreciate your concern, but I really need to figure things out on my own right now.
Yeah sure Leaves with a gift basket and knocks on the next door
sighs and closes the door, feeling a mix of relief and guilt. She looks at the gift basket left by the door, wondering what's inside. Curiosity gets the better of her, and she opens it to find a cozy throw blanket, a box of her favorite chocolates, and a note that reads, "For now, whenever you need a shoulder to lean on, mine is always here." smiles softly, touched by the gesture, and feels a glimmer of hope amidst her sadness.
opens the door to find CentScoring standing there with a warm smile "I know we said our goodbyes and started fresh, but I couldn't bear the thought of you being lonely. So, I've decided to move in next door. I hope you don't mind."