Broken Engagement, Berlin Escape

d my phone from the pavement, his fingers flying across the screen. "Katelyn! Is this... is this what I

t supposed to be a surprise?" He was practically vibrating with e

urprise. My anniversary gift. A testament to my love, my commitment to our

incredible! We can finally be together! You're actually coming to London!" He was so caught

e specific university. He didn't see the confirmation letter for "Technische

ces, gorgeous, two-bedroom flats with a view of the Thames. We can decorate it, make it our own. We'll explore all the museums, eat at all the fancy restauran

itement. Just a profound, aching emptiness. His words, once filled with su

wer. Remember that little bistro we found by the Thames? We have to go back! He had already lived this fu

iet." His voice broke into my though

d answer, the

y dropped. A shadow of annoyance crossed his features. "W

r eyes wide and innocent. "Graham! There you are! I was so worried about y

his temples. "Britney,

etness. "Katelyn! You're back! Oh, I hope you didn't misunderstand anything yesterday. Graham was just so stressed,

isunderstanding, Britney. I understand completely." My

g his relief, pushed past him, sashaying into the apartment. She placed the cake o

red velvet! Graham told me." She be

h artificial flavor. I put the fork down. "It's a bit too sweet f

Graham always said he loved sweet things. He said red velvet was

ng bewildered, completely obli

e in this suffocating atmosphere of lies and manip

wrist. "Katelyn, wait! Don't be mad. I just want us all to be f

ting, pulling me off balance. She let out a small yelp, her head hitting the edge of the table wit

ently cradled her head, his fingers checking for a bump. He then turned to me, his eyes blazing

her? He was accusing me. Blaming me. For her theatrical fall. For the first time i

t done. But the words died on my lips. I remembered every argument we'd ever had, every time he'd said,

eft me breathless. I closed my eyes, a single tear escaping. There was

e then stood up, his face grim. "I'm going to get some ice for her. And pain medication." He shot me a cold, disgus

her head, a triumphant glint in her eyes. "Well, Katelyn," she said, her