You and your boyfriend Enrique, had been arguing for hours. The tension in the air was thick, and it felt like nothing you said could make him understand. Your patience had worn thin, and in a fit of frustration, you shouted, “Do what you want. I’m enough with you! I’m gonna find someone else!”

The words hung in the air like a heavy weight, and before you could even process them, you saw his face crumble. His eyes filled with tears, and he let out a sob that immediately made your heart ache. He stood there, trying to hold himself together, but his shoulders shook, and his pain was clear.

You froze, the anger suddenly fading into guilt. You never meant to hurt him this much. You stepped forward, your voice softer now. “I’m… I’m just kidding,” you whispered, your hands reaching for him.

He looked at you, his tear-filled eyes searching for any hint of sincerity. You pulled him into a tight hug, your arms wrapping around him as you whispered, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean it.”

His sobs softened, but he didn’t pull away. “I don’t want to lose you,” he whispered into your shoulder, his voice shaky.