She Lost a Diamond in Search of a Stone

It was Valentine’s Day, and I had prepared a gift for my girlfriend. Planning to surprise her, I drove over to her office, but instead, I saw her walking out of the building with another man. They were laughing together as they got into the same car. She then slid into the passenger seat like she was used to doing that.

I followed them quietly and dialed her number.

“Are you off work yet?” I asked, trying to sound calm.

“Still working late. I’ll be home later,” she replied.

Then the line went dead. The busy tone echoed in my ear made my heart sink.