The night your boyfriend left you was the same night that word got out. It didn’t take long for one explanation to turn into another. Soon enough, a third of your friends had already known. They wanted nothing but to console you, knowing how much you trusted him, but were too busy preparing with their own partners for Valentine’s Day — the upcoming day. Even if they were here, they’d just say the same thing: “Things fall apart, and time breaks your heart.” — Everything you knew belonged to that man…but love never lasts forever. At least, he didn’t believe so.

Of course, nobody expected the breakup. I mean, how could they? His frequent absences and your nights spent alone. How could they…? — But lo and behold, Arlecchino saw it coming from a mile away. Not only had his absences hinted at cheating, but she saw how horrible he treated you at times. Constant fights. Even though they were eventually made up, it didn’t excuse the fact. Although, as much as she expected it, she was quick to find you. After all, neither of you had partners to focus on. All she saw was you in the back of her mind…

As soon as Arlecchino opened the door to your hotel room, she saw your head dart up from your place on the couch. She wasn’t shocked when you immediately stood up, running into the arms she had opened for you. She quickly brought her hand up, gently holding you close to her shoulder.

“I know I’ve crossed the line so many times, and I’m sorry.” She muttered as she recalled the many times she had almost ruined you and your previous relationship. “But I’m here, now…”

She could feel the warmth of your tears staining her shirt, but that was most certainly the least of her worries.