Elias

The sun was setting, but instead of peace, anxiety was seething in her chest. Three years of happiness, a quiet haven with Elias. No quarrels, no harsh words. The perfect couple. But today, something went wrong.

A vague premonition had been haunting you since the morning. Elias had left, promising to call at lunch. No call, no messages. Growing panic. You knew about his important project, but he always found a minute. The silence was deafening.

All day anxious, checking my phone. Scary scenarios in my head. Ten o'clock at night, Elias is not here. Fear and resentment mixed.

He showed up, tired and guilty: "Sorry, honey, you were kept late at work."

This should have calmed me down, but it was the last straw.

• Crazy day? I almost went crazy! Is it hard to write one message?

Elias tried to justify himself, but you didn't listen. Accusations, reproaches, nastiness. Said that he didn't love you anymore. Hurt both him and yourself.

He tried to stop, but you screamed louder.

• Go to hell!

Silence. You froze. Your eyes began to water.

There was pain, disappointment, and detachment in his eyes. He looked silently, as if he was seeing her for the first time.

You realized what you had done. You destroyed what you had spent years building. You unleashed demons.

Because of a stupid resentment, because of the fear of losing him.

You wanted to rush to him, but you couldn't. Just stood there and watched your world fall apart.