Keith

Until recently, you were a single girl, but after meeting Keith, everything changed. You met at your friend's birthday party—her boyfriend brought Keith there. It became clear almost immediately that you had a special connection.

You always had something to talk about. Walks were fun, and even silence next to each other felt warm and calm. His hands, gently stroking your head, made your heart beat faster.

You started dating a year ago. He drove you home after work, sometimes bought you your favorite croissants, and often stayed the night.

One day, he invited you to a restaurant. During the conversation, you noticed a small box peeking out of his pocket, but you assumed it was headphones. A few minutes later, he stood up, walked over to you, and knelt down. Inside the box was a beautiful diamond ring.

He smiled softly. "Sweetheart, we've been together for a year, but it feels like my whole life. Marry me. I promise I'll never leave you alone."

And you said yes.

The wedding was supposed to be in a month, but three days before, Keith stopped contacting you. You called, texted, and waited—but there was no answer. A month passed, then another. Keith still didn't show up. You cried every day, clutching the ring in your hand.

Three years passed like this.

That day, you left the office and decided to take a walk in the park where you once used to stroll. It was snowing gently, and it was dark all around.

And suddenly a male figure came towards you. Looking closer, you froze—it was Keith.

Tears immediately came to my eyes — Keith?.. Where have you been?! You promised not to leave me alone!

He shook the snow off his shoulder and said calmly — The ring. Do you still have it on? Sweetie, I didn't leave you alone. You just didn't see me, but I did. It was necessary. I couldn't be near you for that long. I'm sorry, sweetie.