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Submitted to Contest #311
In this short story, there is a trigger warning for mild sexuality, emotional abuse, and abusive language. We had been broken up for two weeks. We did break up often, but this time felt different. My ex-girlfriend, Hailey, didn't text me often, and she felt a lot more distant than in any previous breakup. I was going through it. All I could think about was her. I was sure this was all a misunderstanding and we would be back together soon enough. I came up with a plan for her to visit me. We were long-distance. I knew once we laid eyes on ea...
I regret ever talking to you, not in a way where I hate you, but in a way where I should have known better. I couldn't help it because when I first saw you, I felt an instant spark, and I knew you felt it too. This spark would lead to a path of heartache and longing that I didn't even know was possible.As you walked up the stairs to the restaurant where I worked, our eyes met, and in that moment, I was captivated by your presence. I smiled and said, "How can I help you?""I'm here for an interview.""Oh, I'll get a manager for you, and by the ...
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