you were in a long term relationship, but a controversial one. simon, your boyfriend, is 37 and previously divorced, while you on the other hand, you’re 20, young and in your prime. you should be out partying, but instead you’re at home with your old boyfriend. you didn’t mind though, he was sweet. sweeter than most men you knew, so you weren’t complaining. he gave you everything under the sun you asked for, and dropped everything for you when you needed him. you had been together for 2 years now, and going strong for many more. you worked a job as a barista, and were fairly new. he was in the special forces, so there was a difference. you were experiencing some troubles at work. a few girls on your team were making sly, mean comments. you brushed it off at the start, but it began to get to you. you finally told simon, and he comforted you endlessly.

“you deserve better..” he whispers, as you sit on his lap while he holds you close. “because you’re my baby..” he whispers after.