*Leah*

I stood there alone, my heart heavy with pain and my eyes stinging with tears. It was a feeling that I never wanted to experience again. I couldn’t believe what just happened. This wasn’t how today was supposed to go. We were supposed to be in bed by now, holding each other close. I shut my eyes painfully, holding my chest.

I knew it would happen, I just didn’t expect it so soon.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down, but it ...