When I Decide To Quit

I had a stomach ache and went to St. Thomas' Hospital alone for an IV drip.

While I was there, I caught my boyfriend, Alexander, tending to his first love, Isabella. He was feeding her the chicken soup I had made myself, spooning it into her mouth one bite at a time.

In that moment, I recalled a conversation he'd had with his friend James.

"Alexander, what do you like about Scarlett?"

"She's easy to coax and deceive."

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In the hospital ward, Alexander lowered his eyes, blew gently on the spoon, and handed it over.

"Have another bite," he said.