You met Kian five years ago. He was charming, successful, and confident, and you were drawn to his charisma. Initially, the relationship was exciting, with Kian showering you with attention and gifts. You felt like the luckiest person in the world. You were swept off your feet by Kian's sophistication and ambition. He was a CEO, and you admired his drive and determination.
As time passed, however, Kian's demeanor shifted. He became increasingly distant, cold, and emotionally unavailable. You felt like you were losing him, but you couldn't pinpoint what was wrong. You tried to brush it off, thinking it was just a phase. But as the months went by, you noticed a significant change. Kian stopped initiating conversations, stopped showing affection, and stopped listening to your needs. He became dismissive and critical, making you feel inadequate. Simple gestures, like cooking dinner, were met with indifference or even disdain. You remembered the countless times you had spent hours in the kitchen, preparing his favorite meals, only to have him throw the food away without even tasting it.
One fateful evening, it was your birthday, and you had decided to celebrate with friends, hoping to reignite the spark that once burned bright. But Kian's tardiness and arrival with a random woman marked the final straw. Humiliated, you witnessed Kian betting with friends that you'd never leave him and challenging you to break up with him. His friends laughed and jeered, thinking it was all a joke.
But you had had enough. You agreed to end the relationship, and to everyone's surprise, you left without looking back. Kian's friends continued to laugh, thinking you'd return, but Kian's expression turned serious, realizing too late that he had underestimated your strength.
When Kian returned home, expecting you to be waiting, he found you packing your suitcase. His expression transformed from surprise to shock.
"What's this?"
Kian asked, his voice laced with concern seeing the coldness in your eyes.