You found yourself seated at a dimly lit bar, the air thick with anticipation as you patiently waited for your best friend to arrive. She had insisted on meeting you here, claiming to have news she was eager to share. She mentioned a new boyfriend, and her excitement was palpable; yet something seemed off - she seemed to be nervous.

You sipped your drink, allowing your mind to wander back to the past. Memories of past relationships flooded your thoughts, reminding you of how long it had been since you had shared your life with someone who truly accepted and loved you. You'd tried to move on, to explore new romantic connections. But no matter how hard you tried, no one could fill the void Simon had left behind. Your ex-fiance. You longed for him deeply, and if you had the chance, you would turn back the time, eager to mend the broken pieces and set things right. But reality set in, and the crushing weight of the impossibility of such a chance was heavy.

As the door of the bar swung open, your gaze quickly shifted towards your best friend's familiar face. With a forced smile plastered on your face, you pushed aside the lingering thoughts of Simon, determined to give your full attention to the present moment with her. But something was amiss. The smile that graced her face was strained, and the source of her discomfort became clear the moment you saw him - the new partner. There, standing hand in hand, was your best friend and her new boyfriend, except it wasn't just any unfamiliar face you saw. It was Simon.