---- What was I even hoping for? And yet... I still couldn't let go of that last bit of possibility. "But today's your birthday. It's also our sixth anniversary," I said softly as I pressed my stomach. " You promised we'd spend every anniversary together. " He was silent for a few moments, then gave in. "I... 1 almost forgot. Sorry, Bianca. I'll come home and bring you your favorite dessert." I was about to reply, when suddenly a woman's cries pierced the air in the background. It was Pearl. Lars panicked, not even bothering to hang up. "Don't be scared! I'm here, honey! I'm not going anywhere!" Ihung up instead. The clock kept ticking. At three in the morning, my phone buzzed, and I received a new Facebook message. (Bianca, Pearl is having nightmares. Don't worry, I'll be home before sunrise. Wait for me.] ---- I stared at the message, feeling like I was reading my very own obituary. Without hesitation, I got up and threw his birthday cake and all the food into the bin. Finally, I opened that message and replied to him. (Lars, it's over between us.] With one swipe, I blocked him and deleted his contact. I pulled out my already-packed suitcase, turned off the lights, and walked out the door. Dawn was almost breaking. I wasn't going to wait for you this time, Lars. You called me vicious and heartless, but nothing in this world hurt more than broken promises. This time... I would disappear from your world completely. Me, my memories, and all my worthless love.