The Warmth That Froze Me

Synopsis

During the worst year of my depression, I attempted suicide ten times. Each time, Jed saved me. Those repeated rescues made him the most important person in my life. Then came our first anniversary. He stood me up. When I finally found him, his childhood sweetheart, Hazel, was sitting on his lap. "I've put the pills that worsen Laura's depression in your bag, just like before. Convince her to take them," Hazel said. "If she gets better, I won't have a case study for my psychology thesis." Jed stroked her hair. "Don't worry. I promised you. Once you graduate, I'll break up with her." So, all this time, he had been using me as Hazel's lab rat. Heartbroken and numb, I called my childhood friend. "Melvin, I regret it now. I'll go with you to that sanatorium abroad. Please, come get me."