Living with her boyfriend Nathan for several years, Sarah felt a growing distance between them. While tidying up one day, she stumbled upon an engagement ring hidden among his belongings. Her initial joy turned to disbelief when, a week later, she spotted the same ring on her friend Emily’s finger. The fiancé’s name? Nathan.
Sarah was by the door, watching Nathan prepare to leave for work.
Morning sunlight streamed through the window, accentuating the strain in the air. Nathan, busy with his shoes and tie, finally glanced up.
“I’ll be home late tonight,” he announced in a detached tone.
“Why?” Nathan looked up, bewildered.
“Because that ring’s been proposed with before, maybe more than once,” Sarah accused, anger flaring.
“What are you talking about?” Nathan’s confusion turned to fear.
“Just wait,” Sarah said as the door swung open and Emily entered, determined.
“Didn’t expect this, did you?” Emily confronted him.
“I don’t know her. Don’t listen!” Nathan was desperate.
“Get out,” Sarah demanded, resolute.
“Please, let me explain,” he pleaded, panic evident.
“And Mr. Peterson might want to discuss your ‘sick days’ that were actually dates,” Sarah added coldly.
“You told him!?” Nathan was horrified.
“Both of us did,” Emily chimed in, satisfaction in her voice.
“Yes, he mentioned something about firing you,” Sarah concluded with a smirk, opening the door.
“Goodbye, Nathan,” she said, closing it on his stunned, defeated expression.
Nathan realized too late that neglecting what he had could cost him everything—a lesson he would not forget.
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