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When I had a 104°F fever, I texted my boyfriend: [Can you get me some fever meds?] He replied: [I'm on a business trip.] But half an hour later, on his social media, he posted a photo of himself smiling as he helped his childhood sweetheart put on a pair of Cartier earrings, candlelight glowing on their profiles. Later, he got down on his knees and tried to explain himself. "She's just a sister to me." I took my boss's hand and smiled. "It's okay. I found myself a brother who cares about me too."