As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the remnants of their once vibrant love, Brandon stood alone in the park where they had shared so many moments. The air was heavy with memories, each one a bittersweet reminder of what was lost. The laughter that once echoed between them seemed like a distant melody, now replaced by the haunting silence that followed betrayal.

He closed his eyes, replaying their last conversation, the words still sharp in his mind. "How could you?" Romique's voice had trembled, a mixture of disbelief and sorrow. The look in her eyes had shattered him, piercing deeper than any physical wound. He had betrayed her trust, and in doing so, he had unwittingly betrayed himself.

His heart ached with regret, the weight of his decisions pressing down like a heavy cloak. He had taken her love for granted, and now, he was left with nothing but an empty space where her warmth...