Missed Love Will Leave Forever

During a camping trip, my girlfriend's ex-boyfriend sang her a love song and presented her with a bouquet.

My old classmates all turned to look at me, thinking I would be furious.

But I just smiled and said, "You two are so in sync, why don't you share a tent tonight?"

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During the holiday trip, my girlfriend, Joanna Carter, insisted on bringing her ex-boyfriend, Liam Nelson, despite my objections.

Not only that, but they also left me at the highway service area.

I was both sad and angry. When the police sent me home, Joanna said I was lazy and embarrassing her.

So, I exploded and said she didn't care about me, only Liam.

She accused me of being petty and stormed out.

We argued for almost half a month.

It wasn't until this morning that Joanna smiled at me and said, "I was partly wrong before."

"Let's go to watch the sunrise together."

"The tent and snacks are all ready!"

I knew she wasn't sincerely admitting her mistake, just because her parents were coming for a visit and we'd have dinner together in a few days.

After all, every time we argued before, I'd apologize humbly and give her gifts because I was afraid of losing Joanna.

This would last for several days.

Then Joanna would smile and regain her affection for me.

I would be very happy and continue to maintain our hard-won love.

Again and again, Joanna seemed to have gotten used to this pattern and really thought it was always my fault.

It was as if I had been threatened by him.

And I still had to force a smile.

But these days, I've gradually realized that I've lost interest in anything related to Joanna.

So, when she invited me to watch the sunrise, I just responded with a faint "okay" and turned into the study.

In the past, watching the sunrise with Joanna was my long-held wish.

But every time I mentioned it, Joanna refused.

But when Liam invited her, Joanna immediately dressed up and went. Liam even posted photos on social media to provoke me.

I was so angry that I couldn't sleep for days.

Joanna told me not to overthink it, saying that a group of people went and she couldn't refuse.

When I came out of the study, Joanna was nowhere to be found.

She didn't show up at the agreed time in the evening.

Unlike before, I didn't call or text her, just silently called a taxi and set off alone with my luggage.

Life is like a dream; rather than worrying about others, it's better to be happy alone.

There were many people climbing the mountain.

I chatted with them and didn't feel tired. After reaching the top, I took a nap and, with a reminder in my mind, waited for the sunrise in the breeze.

The orange-red light gradually shone on my face through the thin clouds, warm and gentle.

I happily took photos and posted them on social media, only to see a message from Liam in our classmates' group chat.

It was a video of him at a concert, with a girl's voice singing along.

I knew that voice well; it was Joanna. But I didn't feel sad or surprised.

After all, this had happened countless times.

I had lost count.

So, what's one more time now?

The only difference is, I won't call Joanna to question her anymore.

Because there's no need for it anymore.