Growing up, my grandmother had always been my rock. After the tragic loss of my parents, she and my grandpa had stepped in without hesitation, embracing me as their own and providing unwavering love and support through the darkest of times. When my grandpa passed away a few years ago, it felt like the ground had shifted beneath our feet, leaving a void that seemed impossible to fill.

In the midst of my grief, Noah entered my life like a ray of sunshine on a stormy day. His kindness, compassion, and unwavering support became a beacon of hope, guiding me through the darkest days of my sorrow. As our friendship blossomed into something more, I couldn’t help but feel a glimmer of happiness amidst the pain.

However, my grandmother was less than enthused about our budding relationship. In her eyes, my focus should have been solely on my studies and rebuilding my life after the devastating loss of my parents and grandpa. Despite her reservations, Noah remained a steadfast presence in my life, offering comfort and companionship when I needed it most.

Recently, with some free time on my hands, I decided to pay my grandmother a visit. As I pulled up to her house, I noticed her emerging from the front door, her arm linked with Noah’s as they made their way towards his car. Confusion and disbelief washed over me as I watched them drive away, leaving me standing in the driveway with a thousand questions swirling through my mind.

Unable to shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach, I made a split-second decision to follow them, my heart pounding with a mixture of apprehension and dread. As I trailed behind them, my worst fears were confirmed when I stumbled upon a sight that shattered my world into a million pieces.

There, in a secluded corner of the park, I watched in disbelief as my grandmother and Noah exchanged tender embraces and whispered words of love. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks, leaving me reeling with shock and betrayal. In that moment, the pillars of support I had leaned on for so long crumbled beneath the weight of their deception, leaving me feeling lost and alone in a world that suddenly felt unfamiliar and cold.