For four months, Alden and Maine dated. He lives in a city, while she lives in a province 3-4 hours away from Alden. Alden is 7 years older than Maine. Maine was able to introduce Alden to her family, unfortunately he never got the opportunity to meet her friends. Alden was supposed to introduce Maine to his family and friends a few days before his birthday, but the tragedy happened.
MAINE
One day, Maine woke up and checked her phone. She was shaking when she read the following message from Alden.
Sorry Maine. I can't keep up with you. Let's stop this? I'm sorry.
But Maine insisted on fixing the relationship.
Messenger Conversation between Maine and Alden
Wait. What's wrong, Alden?
I'm tired Maine. Work, training and you, I thought I can handle all of it. I'm sorry.
Let's fix this please? I'll never leave you. I love you Alden. Did I do anything wrong?
No, nothing's your fault.
I thought we won't leave each other?
That's what I also thought. I'm sorry.
I'll still see you on Saturday, right?
No Maine. Let's rest first.
Please don't give up on me,Alden.
You don't deserve me Maine. I'm too old for you. You are young and you will meet a lot of guys. It hurts but we have to accept it.
That was the last message of Alden. Maine continued to message him to and eventually wait for him to come back. Alden eventually blocked her on Facebook several hours after.
I love you and I accept you for who you are, Alden. Through ups and downs, I'm here. I'm willing to wait for you all my life to come back. You are welcome in my life with open arms. I am willing to start over again with you. We can get through this, we'll spend more time of our lives together. I miss your hugs and kisses. I miss your sweetness. I miss everything about you. I'm yours, always.
Maine kept on crying so loud that her father burst into her bedroom
"What's wrong?"
"Alden broke up with me, dad. He said I don't deserve him and that he can't handle his priorities including me."
"My dear, break-ups are normal. It's sad. And it really sucks. What's worse is that if you and Alden were a couple of several years, got married, have kids and then separate. You will be okay Maine. Take time to heal. If he truly loves you or if someone loves us, they will never leave despite the challenges."
Maine immediately messaged her close friends in the group chat, and they were affected as well.
Maine: We're over.
*attached screenshots of the conversation*
Jake: That was shallow. If he truly loves you he will tell you what the real problem is. You don't deserve to be treated that way.
Anya: Maybe he has personal issues. But based on the conversation, HE SHOULD MAN UP!!! DAMN IT!
Vince: What's his name on Facebook? he better not dare show up in our place, that reason is a lie!
Maine: I'm willing to wait for him to come back. I'll give him another chance just in case
Kate: Are you sure, Maine? After what he did?!?!
Maine: I don't want to hate him guys. I love him, and always will. With all my heart and with all my life. Supposedly I'll meet his family and friends, but we're done.
Anya: If both sides know each other before this happened, our side and his friends might join forces and do everything for you two to get back together.
Kate: Maine, it's up to you if you accept him once he comes back. But how sure are we that you two won't break up again?
Maine: I don't know.
Maine continued to cry all day in her bed. She didn't even want to go out of the house unless needed.
On the day where she is supposed to be with Alden, she decided to catch up with one of her best friends, Ella at McDonalds for dinner.
McDonalds...
"Maine, he's not worth it. After what he did?"
"Ella you know there are possible scenarios right??? He might come back and ask me for second chances."
"It's either you will end up together forever or break up again. Now choose."
"Of course end up together if that's the case. But I'll let time heal both of us. I forgive him for what happened."
"Don't ever use another person just to make him jealous or forget him. Focus on your family. Your career. Yourself. Your friends. Me and Serena are always here for you."
"Thank you Ella."
"No worries."
ALDEN
Meanwhile, at Alden's residence, his friends were surprised to see Alden alone...
"Where's Maine? Isn't it she's supposed to meet us and your family?" Mark, one of his friends asked.
"We just broke up. She's too young for me, she doesn't deserve someone like me, and I can't balance my priorities." Alden replied. "I initiated the break up."
"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND, ALDEN?!" Chris reacted. "WHAT KIND OF REASONING IS THAT? YOU SHOULD'VE JUST TALKED TO HER!!!"
"YOU'RE SUCH A JERK FOR BREAKING MAINE'S HEART, ALDEN!" Hero added. "Breaking up is not always the answer!"
"I tried balancing my work, training and her! But I'm tired!"Alden replied.
"But for sure Maine is willing to compromise!" Mark said.
Alden's mother heard the arguments and she reacted. His friends went silent.
"What you did is wrong, Alden. I was looking forward to meeting Maine and welcoming her to our family and suddenly you just broke up? Are you sure you made the right choice?"
"Mom, she doesn't deserve someone like me."
"Why are you putting yourself down? I'm sure Maine loves you for who you are. You two should have talked and yes Hero is right, breaking up is not always the answer. Alden, take time to think. Imagine Maine with another guy a few years from now, can you handle that? if not, then win her back."
"But mom..."
"I know the final decision is yours. But based on what happened on your break up, I think your relationship deserves another try. I'm sure she still loves you."
His nieces Chynna and Crisel were also sad after hearing the news.
"I want to meet Auntie Maine." Chynna told Crisel.
"Me too. She's so sweet and kind whenever she talked to us through video call." Crisel agreed. "But she and uncle Alden broke up."
"They will be together again one day. They are meant for each other. As long as uncle Alden mans up and makes it up with auntie Maine this time."
"Uncle Alden why did you leave Auntie Maine? She's kind, sweet, and most of all she loves you. "
"Chynna, Crisel, what are you talking about? You are young for these stuff." Alden's mother reacted.
"But kids don't tell lies." Julia, Alden's older sister reacted. "Alden, know your priorities, and decide. Are you sure you want Maine out of your life? One wrong move, and your conscience will haunt you forever."
"Let me think about it." Alden replied.
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