Mia, the woman who was once the apple of my eye, the queen of my heart, and the essence of my existence, was the first person who ever ignited the flames of love within me. Our courtship spanned over eight years, and during that time, we had believed that our love was invincible, that nothing could ever come between us. However, fate had other plans.
The day I mustered up the courage to ask Mia to be my girlfriend was etched in my memory forever. It was a balmy summer evening, and we were seated on a park bench, watching the sun dip below the horizon. My heart was pounding with anticipation, and my palms were slick with sweat.
Summoning all the courage I could muster, I turned towards her and took her hand. "Mia, I've been meaning to tell you something for a long time now," I said, my vo
