The Wind Didn’t Know I Once Loved Him
Language: en

On April Fool’s Day, my best friend breathlessly told me my ten-year boyfriend had planned a huge surprise. I spent two hours on a full face of makeup and bought a custom cake. By the river, the wind howled. He stood in the center of a crowd, arm around Abby, lighting a cigarette. Someone laughed. “Tristan, that’s cold! She actually fell for it?” “A bet’s a bet. Abby’s buying drinks tonight!” Abby leaned on him, giggling. “Tristan, aren’t you scared she actually loves you and will lose it?” He blew out smoke, squinting. “Lose it over what? Seven years. Only a fool would take it…