We chose a quiet table at the Starbucks across from the hospital.
“Ironic, isn’t it?” she said, staring into her untouched latte with a bitter smile.
“Five years by his side, and I’m left with nothing
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“Was this all my own fault, Sophie?”
I gazed out the window instead of answering.
A young couple played fetch with their golden retriever on the grass.
“I wonder who’ll keep the dog if they break up?” mused.
Holly’s face fell, thinking I was taking a dig at her
I took a sip of my Americano. “How are you holding up?”
“Not great,” she managed, her voice strained.
“Actually, tèrrible.
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“When Lucas was backing me, I thought I was this amazing dancer. Now that he’s gone, realized the truth – I’m not even qualified to teach beginners.”
The couple and their dog had disappeared down the street.
Only Alexander’s Mercedes remained outside.
I’ve
I finished my coffee and spoke plainly. “You were young, Holly. I don’t blame you for falling for an older, successful man.”
“But now that you know better, just focus on building your own life.”
Holly’s eyes filled with tears.
I stood and walked to Alexander’s waiting car.
Who says you can’t find better after letting go?
It’s never too late for a fresh start.
A month later, I heard that Lucas’s company stocks had plummeted.
The reason? Holly had compiled a PowerPoint presentation detailing everything between her and Lucas, and posted it online.
Lucas was still recovering in the hospital when his company was taken over by competitors.
As for Holly, she returned to the orphanage where she grew up, working there now.
I didn’t pay much attention to what happened after that.
Because I was getting married.
At the Sunset Restaurant, Alexander knelt before everyone, “Sophie, will you marry me?”
I fell into his arms and answered, each word clear and certain, “Yes, I will.”
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This restaurant I’d visited so many times finally witnessed my true happiness.
A week later, Alexander and I held our wedding.
It was a grand affair that made the news, dubbed the “wedding of the century.”
But the truth is, when someone really wants to marry you, they can’t wait even a single day.
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