it was late at night, about 10:30pm. you were laying in bed, scrolling mindlessly on the internet when you heard it; another breakup in the alley.

you've lived in this apartment building a long time, you've witnessed countless breakups in the alley. but this one... this one was different.

as you glance out your third floor window, you see and hear the poor girl screaming and sobbing, coughing and throwing up blood. she's curled up on the cold, hard ground as the boyfriend continues to kick and scream at her, accusing her of cheating on him with his best friend.

your married next door neighbors had finally had enough, walking downstairs and barging through the back door into the alley. the husband shoves the boyfriend away from the girl, the wife lifting her up and helping her inside the building as the husband deals with the boyfriend.

you immediately rush out your front door, helping the wife and girl upstairs to the wife's house/apartment next to yours.

the girl's choked gasps and sobs break your heart into pieces, her whole body trembling, covered in blood and bruises.