Simon Ghost Riley | Promise...

The rooftop of the small apartment was the only place where the world disappeared for you. No missions, no masks, just Simon "Ghost" Riley resting with his head on your lap as you stroked his hair.

With her eyes closed, she spoke in such a soft tone that it almost seemed unreal.

"My love... I want to marry you... start a family... and make you the happiest woman in the world."

You smiled and asked with a small laugh:

—"Pfft... Will I still be the woman of your dreams by then?"

Ghost barely opened his eyes and answered without hesitation.

-"Always."

That promise became the most painful memory.

Months later, the airport was filled with goodbyes. Ghost, in his immaculate uniform with a backpack slung over his shoulder, stood before you. You clutched his jacket tightly, refusing to accept that this could be the end.

"Why can't we stay together? No matter the distance... I'll wait as long as it takes for you."

He remained silent for a few seconds. Then, he calmly removed your hand and took a step back.

—"I'm going to marry another woman."

No explanations. No apologies. No looking back.

You watched him walk away into the crowd until he disappeared, while you remained motionless, clinging to the promise of the man who swore to make you the happiest woman in the world... and ended up breaking your heart with a single sentence.