When Roses Fell, We Fell Apart

Synopsis

When he was young and reckless, Oliver Brooks would parade around with his first love, holding her hand and showing off for everyone to see. But after he started dating me, our relationship had to stay hidden. I thought he'd matured, until his birthday, when I overheard Oliver calling his first love. "Ruby, if you don't come back, I'm going to marry someone else," Oliver said. There was a moment of silence on the other end. "Pick me up at the airport tomorrow afternoon," Ruby replied. The room erupted in cheers. I quietly tucked away the ring and the pregnancy test, then walked in without a word. The room went dead silent. I looked at Oliver with a calm smile. "Congratulations," I said. The room quickly returned to its lively atmosphere, but Oliver's face darkened.