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Grace's POV

I thought she's coming to where I'm sitting, but then I see her approaching the ferris wheel in the distance. I have no choice but to follow them, as I'm curious as to what stunt Cecilia is going to pull next.

I'm

not disappointed. Because as soon as we approach the stand, she says, "Two rides, please."

The clerk just gives her two tickets and posts the "FULL" sign. Of course. Antonio comes with her, smiling as though they didn't just leave anyone behind.

I shouldn't have come here. I shouldn't have tried to cushion his feelings.

I head home, and right now I can almost feel Antonio looking for me but I don't care anymore.

I just pack my bags, making sure there is nothing left behind.

I book a taxi to my parents' place, and before I leave, I write him a note that simply says, "It's over. The engagement is off, and I'm breaking up with you." "Oh, honey, it's going to be alright," my mom says immediately as soon as

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I come in, and I spend the night celebrating my birthday with them.

By eleven in the evening. Antonio calls. I'm too busy to notice it, so it falls through.

That doesn't mean he won't try again. And again.

Sick of hearing the tone, I just turn off my phone and go to bed.

For the first time in what feels like years, I have the best sleep

of my life. It's already noon when I wake

, and for the first time, I wake up to a full meal and no complaints from anyone.

open my phone, and to my surprise, I get a flood of messages and calls.

I log into my socials, only to see so many messages from Antonio.

Why did you not take the keys to the

birthday. You're going to have it

hard to get? Why are you doing this to

now, or I will

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was sent three hours

out a sigh of relief and delete Antonio from my

and someone knocks on the door. I open it to see my mom walking in with a

"Grace, have some hot milk. You always have problems with your

They did nothing but take care of me as usual. They somehow felt

the milk and smile up at her. "I won't be here long. I'm planning to get a place of my own. I

help you. How much more do you need? We'll give you as much

with a smile. "I have some money left. I can deal

"A woman must have

perfect one bedroom for my needs, close to town and in a safe area. I just have to meet up with the

for me. They even buy me another. birthday

birthdays they missed.

candles. "Make a wish,

closing my eyes as I make my wish, "I wish my parents

blow off the candles, and as we start to eat, I suddenly get so many messages

god! Grace, congratulations! I'm so happy for you! I'll be

you and Antonio all

the messages. The wedding is

notification popped up. It

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wedding. You got what you wanted. I think you better stop making a

"making a scene." Who on

tried to get along with Antonio

grateful that he didn't even think of accepting

request. Or else

She would not be able to sleep with concern if

friends, telling them that Antonio and I

I post something on

"Rumors stop here. I'm

boyfriend. There is no engagement,

I receive Antonio's call. I

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