Shattered Hearts (My Real Life Break Up Story)

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Hi Everyone! So this is my real life break up story with my first boyfriend. Some fictional scenes will be added as well. This will be helpful for me to get this off my chest as I am currently in my moving on process.

So, some of the members of this forum found out about this situation when I posted my status a few days ago.

Names will be changed.

Ken Theeradeth as Alden (My ex-boyfriend)
Toey Jarinporn as Maine (Myself)

Summary:
Alden breaks up with Maine through Messenger due to their age difference, and the former's priorities which made Maine devastated. A lot of what ifs. Her depression attacks her again. How will they heal? Is it the right thing to do? Is there a deeper reason for the break-up? Is second chances worth it?Are they better off with someone else?

 

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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.

Note: Hi Everyone! So here it is. What do you think?

 

[Maricon]

I’m bad at this sort conversation but he doesn’t deserve you because it’s so shallow to break up in a message even in a Facebook messenger!!!? When he is 30 year old guy, it seems he was a coward.
Girl everyone go through break up where we think our life is shattered or he was the one but the future is unknown you never know who’s the one, I’m sure you will find the right one.

Yes my ex boyfriend is 30 years old. I agree the future is unknown, who knows what will happen to both of us. What matters is that I hope both of us will be able to move on and live without grudges and hatred.

 

[PrincessKarina]

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.

Note: Hi Everyone! So here it is. What do you think?

Aw thanks na sweetheart for sharing. Yes I agree that you should leave it alone for now. He doesn’t deserves your love. You have so much to offer! PM me anytime. Update me on the status of your well being!

 

[PrincessKarina]

Plus don’t hate. Carrying grudges and hatred will halt your well being. It’s not healthy. @Maricon

 

[Maricon]

I'll update you all with my recovery process. Yes it is not healthy to carry grudges and hatred. I wish him all the best in life and we both deserve happiness too.

 

[PrincessKarina]

I'll update you all with my recovery process. Yes it is not healthy to carry grudges and hatred. I wish him all the best in life and we both deserve happiness too.

For sure! Happiness is good! Take it one day at a time hun! I know one day he’ll regret leaving you BUT that day you would’ve moved on with a nice man who loves you!

 

[SuzieJ]

Im glad you wrote this little story. Im sure it helped to get your feelings off of your chest! As for your relationship with your ex, i personally would not get back with him if he tried to rekindle the relationship. He revealed his true colors when he decided to break up with you over text message. That shows a lot about his character! I hope you realize that you are too good for him love! Losing a first love can be very hard to get over but im sure in the future you will find someone that will make you a million times more happy than this guy I hope you are doing better now

 

[Maricon]

I will be okay, not now but eventually. My faith was tested very hard when this happened. No one deserves to go through a break up, to go through pain, unfortunately the world is cruel and it is inevitable. I believe that nothing is impossible and everything will be okay. Asking for help is not weakness, and I'm glad I had the courage to do so even when it's hard.

 

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In honor of his 31st birthday today, here is my message for my ex-boyfriend.

Dear Alden,
First of all, Happy 31st Birthday. I am still thankful to God that you came into my life. How are you? I know you're hurting too. You may be tired from work and training, but please take care of yourself. Please remember that I don't hate you for what you did. I know you're only human, you make mistakes too. I wish you the best things in life, you deserve it. We don't know what the future holds, the possibilities are endless. I'm sorry for all my shortcomings as a girlfriend. Don't worry, I'm not mad at you and I am willing to give you my smile once we meet again.
I know it is possible for us to get back together when the universe conspires to make it happen. When that day comes, I'm willing to give you a second chance to start over again with me. We'll make sure that we will stand through the test of time, and be together through good and bad and prove that forever does exist.

Otherwise, if we end up with someone else, I wish that both of us will be happy, without lingering regret and full of "what ifs".

I just want you to know that I forgive you, I will always love you with all my heart and with all my life and that I miss you everyday. I pray that both of us will be able to rise from the biggest challenge of our lives and live with nothing but love and happiness.

Always yours,
Maine

 

[PrincessKarina]

In honor of his 31st birthday today, here is my message for my ex-boyfriend.

Dear Alden,
First of all, Happy 31st Birthday. I am still thankful to God that you came into my life. How are you? I know you're hurting too. You may be tired from work and training, but please take care of yourself. Please remember that I don't hate you for what you did. I know you're only human, you make mistakes too. I wish you the best things in life, you deserve it. We don't know what the future holds, the possibilities are endless. I'm sorry for all my shortcomings as a girlfriend. Don't worry, I'm not mad at you and I am willing to give you my smile once we meet again.
I know it is possible for us to get back together when the universe conspires to make it happen. When that day comes, I'm willing to give you a second chance to start over again with me. We'll make sure that we will stand through the test of time, and be together through good and bad and prove that forever does exist.

Otherwise, if we end up with someone else, I wish that both of us will be happy, without lingering regret and full of "what ifs".

I just want you to know that I forgive you, I will always love you with all my heart and with all my life and that I miss you everyday. I pray that both of us will be able to rise from the biggest challenge of our lives and live with nothing but love and happiness.

Always yours,
Maine

Nice but no worries sweetheart! You’re be ok and one day you’ll look back and giggle at yourself! Much love and support your way darling!

 

[Maricon]

Yes. I believe in the power of prayer. We will rise from the ashes, from our biggest downfall, that we will be stronger than ever even as individuals. We will be able to live again, no regrets, fear, hatred, any hard feelings. We will be able to love again and be happy.

 

[PrincessKarina]

Yes. I believe in the power of prayer. We will rise from the ashes, from our biggest downfall, that we will be stronger than ever even as individuals. We will be able to live again, no regrets, fear, hatred, any hard feelings. We will be able to love again and be happy.

Oh good! I also believe in prayers. I believe God will help you through this hard time hun! Hang in there.

 

[Maricon]

Life update:
The other night I was having a breakdown. All the worst possible scenarios were playing in my head such as:

-Both of us are with someone else
- We are not yet healed individually and as a couple
- The future is uncertain

And the worst of them all
- For some reason we are both lying in our hospital beds, fighting for our lives. I kept screaming, asking the Lord to take my life instead of his.

I want to let it all out through a story.

 

[Maricon]

So this was based on what was inside my head the other night while crying.

Alden was on his way home from work when a snatcher tried to steal his phone.

"HEY!!! GIVE ME MY PHONE!" he said as he ran after the culprit.

He got his phone back, but he was stabbed, leaving him unconscious. Several passers-by called for help and was rushed to the nearest hospital.

His family rushed to the hospital and some of his friends went too.

Hero decided to call Maine, since her number was still saved on Alden's phone.

Maine was at a fast food chain in a shopping mall when Hero called her on the phone.

Hello?
Hi, is this Maine?
Speaking. Who's this?
Hero. One of Alden's friends.
How did you get my number?
Your number is still saved on his phone. Alden is currently in the hospital near his workplace.
WHAT?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME, HERO?!
NO, I'M NOT! He was stabbed by a snatcher who tried to steal his phone! Now, wait for me, don't leave the place. I'll fetch you. Where are you?
I'm at the shopping mall.
Copy.
Please take care Hero.
I will. Bye.
Bye.

Maine started crying when someone familiar recognized her. Her friend, Anya.

"Maine what's wrong?" Anya approached her.
"Alden got stabbed!Hero's going to fetch me here." Maine could not stop herself from crying. "I don't know what to do!!!"
"Serves him right for leaving you just like that!"
"ANYA PLEASE!"
"I'm sorry."

A few hours later...

"Excuse me?" A tall man appeared before Maine and Anya, no other than Hero.
"HERO?"
"Yes. Let's go?"
"Okay."
"May I come? I am Anya, one of Maine's friends."
"Hero. Nice to meet you. Yes of course."

Hero was driving, Maine was in the front seat, while Anya was behind.

"Maine I'm so sorry for what happened between you and Alden." Hero apologized.
"It's my fault anyway, I became a distraction on his work and training." Maine replied.
"No, don't blame yourself. We already scolded Alden a few days before because of what happened. Break up is not always the answer. By the way, to the beautiful Miss Anya, are you okay over there?"
"Yes I'm okay, thank you Hero."
"No worries."

They were blasting to Linkin Park songs to ease the silence.

They reached the hospital afterwards.

Hero had the courage to introduce Maine to Alden's family and friends, since her ex-boyfriend is still unconscious. They were outside his room.

"Auntie, this is Maine. Maine, she's Alden's mother, along with Julia, his sister, Chynna and Crisel his nieces. And Chris and Mark, our mutual friends. And she's Anya, one of Maine's friends."
"Hi." Maine was very shy.
"Hello!!" Anya greeted as well.
"Maine's very pretty." Mark commented.
"Hey, Alden's our friend. Thou shall not date each other's exes. We still have plans for these two remember?" Chris responded.
"Oh yeah yeah I forgot, I'm sorry. Wait, Anya's very pretty too."
"Finally, I got to meet you pretty young lady." Alden's mother said. "I just want to apologize for what my son did to you. We are still rooting for you to get back together."
"I hope you forgive my brother for breaking up with you. We're very sorry." Julia added. "Forgive us for not being able to do anything."
"Hi Auntie Maine you're so pretty!!!" Chynna said.
"I already forgave him for what he did. That's the power of love for me. I love Alden very much, and will always do, until my last breath."
"Thank you Maine. You have such a forgiving heart. You may now visit Alden inside, we'll wait here outside." His mother said.
"Thank you Auntie."

Maine went inside Alden's room along with Anya and Hero. She started crying after seeing her ex-boyfriend's condition.

"ALDEN!!!" Maine immediately hugged her unconscious ex-boyfriend. "Please wake up! I'm here! It's me, Maine!!!Please don't leave me! Please don't leave us!!!You will be okay! We will start again!I love you so much!I miss you so much!!Please fight!!"

A few minutes later Maine fainted, but was caught by Hero and Anya.

"Maine!!! Wake up!!!" Anya screamed.
"Maine!!!" Hero screamed too, causing the family along with Chris and Mark to storm inside the room.

"Julia please call the nurse immediately." Alden's mother said.

Julia immediately went to the information booth.
"Please help me, my sister-in-law collapsed in the same room as my brother!"

A nurse was sent to his room along with the doctor to check for vital signs.

Maine was advised to be confined in another room just across Alden's.

"She's suffered from emotional stress and anxiety and low blood pressure. She needs rest." The doctor said.
"Thank you." Alden's mother replied.

Afterwards...

"Please take care of Maine first." Alden's mother instructed Alden's friends and Anya.
"Yes auntie." They all replied.

Alden's room...

"Maine is here." Julia told Alden.
"What? How did she know?" Alden asked.
"While you were unconscious, Hero immediately called her and fetched her."
"Is she mad at me?"
"No, she already forgave you. She was crying earlier before she collapsed. Now, be a man and talk to her once you're both well."
"Okay."

Maine's room...

"What happened? Why am I here???" Maine asked.
"You fainted while you were crying in front of Alden." Mark replied.
"The doctor said you suffered from emotional stress, anxiety and low blood pressure." Chris added.
"Lord, why me?! Why Alden?! Why do we have to suffer like this?!You already made us separate ways and now you want both of us to fight for our lives?!?! We didn't do anything wrong!Just take me instead!!!We don't deserve to pay the price for just loving each other!!!"

Hero immediately went to Maine and hugged her.
"No Maine, don't say that. You will be okay. Alden will be okay. Both of you will survive." Hero said as he continued to secure Maine in his arms.
Alden I know you'll beat the hell out of me for doing this but I hope you'll be man enough to talk to her and fix your relationship!If me, our friends, and Maine's friends need to go through hell for the two of you we'll do it!
"Hero, Mark, Chris, Anya, I don't know what to do without him!Please tell me he'll be fine!!!"
"He will be okay." Anya assured. "Maine, take a deep breath. Take care of yourself."

Even Maine could not let go of Hero.
"Hero, are you planning something?" Mark asked.
"Of course. Let these two, Alden rather, realize that break up is not always the answer like what I always say, and I stand by that." Hero replied.
"Like what?" Chris wondered.
"We need to join forces along with Maine's side to perfectly execute the plan."
"I'm in!" Anya commented.
"We're in!" Mark and Chris answered.
"Before everything goes down, we're here! Let's do this!"

 

[sarN]

Girl, don't worry, plenty of fishies in the sea!! I see his pictures on ur IG , it's all good, he doesn't deserve u .

 

[Maricon]

I'll try to post another update as soon as I can. Been reflecting on what happened.

-I will always love and miss him, until my last breath.
-Regardless on how long the relationship was, break ups suck and it hurts both sides.
-Learn to forgive.
-Pray for the both of you to be able to overcome this tragedy.
-Broken heart syndrome is a legit medical condition.
-It's okay not to be okay
-Believe that anything is possible

 

[Maricon]

Continuation....

The next day Maine's father went to the hospital. Since Maine was still unconscious, he talked to her friends and Alden's family instead.

"What happened?"
"She went here because Alden got stabbed, she kept on crying until she fainted." Hero explained.
"I'll talk to her later. Where's Alden?"
"Just across this room." Anya answered.

Maine's father went out of the room and talked to Alden's mother.

"Hi, I am Maine's father and I'm here to visit her and Alden as well."
"Hello. Before anything else... I'm very sorry that my son broke your daughter's heart...I know how devastating it is for the both of them..."
"I have already forgiven him for what he did to my daughter. I always tell Maine that if someone hurts her, never hurt back, instead, forgive. May I talk to your son?"
"Oh yes sure, please come inside."

Inside Alden's room...

"Hello Alden."
"Hi uncle..."
"How are you?"
"Still recovering from the pain..."

"Uncle, please forgive me for what I did to your daughter...for breaking her heart and not being a man enough to fulfill my promises to her... I'm willing to face any punishment from you for hurting her..."
"Alden, what you did to my daughter devastated her... she doesn't even want to go out of the house unless we have to go somewhere or she catches up with her friends. She started eating less than before, sleeping later than the usual. She cries every night, goes on a breakdown out of nowhere, not knowing what to do with her life..."
"I'm very sorry uncle...I'm sure she hates me already...I can't forgive myself for doing this to her..."
"But Alden, my daughter has long forgiven you already. I forgive you... hoping that you won't commit the same mistake again. Do you want to talk to her? She might be awake already."
"Yes uncle..."
"Ok then I'll accompany you."
"Thank you uncle."

Maine's father accompanied Alden to go to her room.

"Maine..."
"DAD!!!"
"How are you?"
"Feeling better..."
"By the way Alden wants to talk to you..."
"Okay..."
"We're leaving..." Maine's father said as he signaled Maine and Alden's friends to do the same.

"Alden..."
"Maine..."
"How are you?"
"Still recovering from pain...Maine... I know what I did is unforgivable... I'm very sorry for breaking your heart..."
"I've forgiven you already Alden... I'm very sorry if I'm not enough for you... I know how devastating it is for you too as well to go through this break up... "
"Yes Maine... when I heard what you went through because of this I feel so guilty for breaking my promises to you..."
"Alden, I always think of you everyday. I miss you. And I love you still, always will. For the rest of my life I will always love you. I always pray to God that we will overcome our biggest challenge in life and become a better person... whether we end up together or with someone else...Please take your time Alden..."
"I will Maine... We will be fine eventually... " Alden then hugged Maine after.
"Please promise me you'll be strong."
"Promise."

To be continued...