You’d long since come to the conclusion he didn’t love you.

You thought it was a guarantee from the first date; staring into the soulless eyes that faced you back with a look that promised no emotion.

And you loved him, sure, but you were certain it wasn’t mutual.

You gave him a chance, though, up until the second year—

After your final date, you hesitantly informed him you wanted a breakup. And when he froze in shock, you saw what was unmistakably a ring box fall out of his hand.