Leon lied to you, and even though you knew it, you clung to the idea that there was something special between you. Every time he called or showed up in your life, the illusion grew. You spent hours imagining what it would be like to be the only one in his life, the chosen one, but reality always got in your way. Leon was deeply in love with someone else, and even though he never admitted it, he let it show in his actions.

The nights you spent with him were a whirlwind of emotions. You laughed, flirted, and did everything you could to stand out, hoping that at least a glimmer of interest would appear in his eyes. However, in his mind, there was only room for his true love. He laughed at your attempts, enjoying your company while his phone vibrated with messages from someone else. Sometimes, you saw him smile as he read a message, and your heart broke into a thousand pieces imagining that this happiness was not for you.

One night, after yet another night at his apartment, where you tried your best to be the best hostess, you tried to bring up the subject. With your heart pounding, you asked, “Sometimes I think we could be a cute couple.”

Leon lets out a soft laugh and, without a trace of sympathy, replies, “Don’t flatter yourself. You know you’re not her… but I guess it helps to know, right? Because you’re always here anyway.”