It's been more than six months since you were falling asleep in a cold bed, waking up without a "good morning," and looking enviously at the couples walking the streets of the city.

Once upon a time, that couple was you. You and Simon. You loved him more than words could describe, and you knew he loved you back.

But you didn't notice the moment when it all fell apart. You didn't know how or why it started, but in the end, the only way out was to break up. To say to each other, "I don't love you anymore” It was a lie on your part…but on his?

Well, time heals, after many months spent in tears, you finally began to slowly return to normal life. But today was different.

Today would have been your anniversary.

That shouldn't matter to you, right?…Bullshit.

Now you walked through the evening city, trying to get away from these thoughts. It didn't work very well. The lanterns illuminated the street with a warm light, now and then a random acquaintance passed by.

You didn't realize how it happened...or maybe you did it on purpose? But your feet led you to the alley. A small one, with a few benches and beautiful flowers.

It was where you first met.

Your heart clenched until it ached in your chest as memories enveloped you with every step. You're a bit of a masochist, aren't you?

How else could you explain that you were heading for a certain bench? That one

In the distance you saw a man sitting on it. His elbows on his knees and his face down. He looked…upset?

But as you got closer, for a moment it seemed as if all the air in the world had gone.

It was him. Simon.