Chapter 11 Just as I had imagined , the proposal was set up at Floyd Wades house .
Floyd Wades home was filled with little things I had given him , all carefully kept , just like every word Id ever told him .
The moment Floyd Wade got down on one knee and held out the ring , a genuine , joyful smile spread across my face .
Floyd , I will .
After shyly uttering these words , I was swept off my feet by an overjoyed Floyd Wade , who spun me around .
Laughter filled the house , as Floyd Wade kissed me repeatedly , discussing when wed 1/8 Chapter 11 +5 Points get married and dreaming about our future together .
Then , the phone rang .
It was a number I didnt recognize from the same city .
I didnt think much of it and answered the call casually .
On the other end was the uncontrollable sobbing of my ex mother in law .
She told me my ex husband had died .
How could it be … I couldnt believe it .
Was it another fight that got to him ? She said no , it was cancer .
It dragged on for a long time with no hope for a cure , and then he was gone .
2/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points Her son didnt want her to tell me the truth , but she couldnt bring herself not to .
She hoped I could come to the memorial service .
The phone slipped from my hand , leaving me paralyzed , my mind blank .
Cancer ? Since when ? Floyd Wade came over , holding my suddenly trembling body , urgently asking , What happened ? The tears came before the words .
My face turned pale , and I choked on the truth for a long time before finally getting it out .
But all I received was silence from Floyd Wade .
I looked up at him and found his face full of 3/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points pain and sorrow , but not surprise .
In that instant , it dawned on me .
No wonder his character changed so suddenly after years together ; no wonder the ex soldier Floyd Wade could so easily accept my advances .
You knew ? You knew , didnt you ? Floyd , were you and he deceiving me all along ? My legs went weak , and I collapsed , a ringing in my ears .
Floyd Wade knelt next to me , holding me tightly , speaking many words I could barely hear .
Im sorry , Jed only wanted the best for you … We wronged you , I wronged Jed too … But I truly love you … 4/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points Tears blurred my vision , and the ring on my left hand gleamed .
Anger surged within me , and I tore it off , throwing it to the ground .
Floyd Wade grabbed my hand , pleading repeatedly .
I was wrong , I really was wrong … I truly love you , I wasnt playing you , you just agreed to marry me , doesnt it count anymore ? I felt my heart hollow and numb once again .
Not playing me ? But I had been deceived and kept in the dark , toyed with by everyone .
Should I really go along with my deceased ex husbands wishes , accept this confusing love , and choose to be with Floyd Wade ? 5/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points I broke away from Floyd Wades embrace , stumbling to the window .
I recalled moments with my ex husband , those sweet memories now feeling like sharp blades cutting me open .
I turned and looked at Floyd Wade .
His face was filled with guilt and pleading .
I took a deep breath , trying to calm myself .
Floyd , my voice was so calm it surprised even me , I need some time alone .
Floyd Wade opened his mouth , as if wanting to say something more , but ultimately fell silent .
He quietly picked up the ring from the floor 6/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points and left the room , leaving me in silence .
In the days that followed , I felt like a ghost , mechanically handling my ex husbands funeral arrangements .
In the memorial hall , I looked at his picture -the once gentle and caring man now only able to smile at me from a frame .
I was filled with mixed emotions and didnt know how to process his departure .
Floyd Wade stayed by my side , but I couldnt accept his concern as I used to .
Every time I saw him , I was reminded of the days of deception , the pain of betrayal .
I understood my ex husbands intentions , but this love was too heavy , too painful .
7/8 Chapter 11 + 5 Points I realized I needed time and space to sort through my thoughts .
Eventually , I left a letter for Floyd Wade .
I told him I needed to leave , to go somewhere new and start a new life .
I thanked him for his care and love over the years , but I couldnt accept this relationship built on lies .

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I left that city filled with memories and began a journey on my own .
I didnt know what the future held or whether Id ever open my heart to love again .
The End .
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