The Night We Broke Under Streetlights

Synopsis

By day, I'd be drained working in my cubicle, and by night, I'd secretly take on food deliveries. I allowed myself only three hours of sleep a night so I could save up a down payment for my own place as fast as I could. On our seventh anniversary, I booked us somewhere special, all set to pop the question to Ryan Bennett. I called my bestie Chloe Brooks. I wanted her there to witness the biggest moment of my life. I was waiting at the busiest intersection downtown on my e-bike, watching the light and hoping it would change soon. My fingers kept fiddling with the engagement ring I'd bought, while I rehearsed my proposal lines in my head. I glanced at the fanciest jewelry store on the block, The One. Two familiar figures emerged. The man was tall and confident, while the woman was small, leaning into him with their arms wrapped around each other. Under the bright lights, they were impossible to miss. From behind, they looked like Ryan and Chloe.