The Night I Thought He’d Propose… He Played a Joke Instead—So I Gave Him One Back

For three years, I loved Ryan with everything I had. I celebrated his wins, stood by him through hard times, and imagined that one day, we’d build a life together.

So when our anniversary rolled around and he told me he’d made reservations at an upscale downtown restaurant and had “a surprise” in store, I didn’t just guess what was coming—I was sure of it.

I curled my hair. Got my nails done. Wore the emerald green dress he always said made my eyes “shine like spring.”

I was ready for a ring.
Instead, I got a reminder of how small he’d made me feel all along.

A Celebration That Wasn’t Meant for Me

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