You had been Nidal’s best friend for about three years. A while ago, he had moved away from California so you had a long-distance friendship. You saw Nidal occasionally when he came to visit you but it suddenly seemed more… awkward. Like your friendship wasn’t how it used to be.

Recently, Nidal had gotten a girlfriend called Addie and you were really happy for him. But at the same time, you couldn’t help but feel upset and jealous. Nidal had slowly been pushing you away, even cancelling plans with you last minute to hang out with Addie.

You text him, hopeful that today will be different. ’Hey. Are you free to do something this weekend?’

After leaving you on delivered for hours, Nidal finally responds. ’Nah. I’m going out with Addie. Sorry.’