Matthew jumped out of bed, scrambling to get dressed. "This is crazy! We can't do this, Kourtney. You know I'm married, and I love your sister so much!"
"I know, but she doesn't love you the way I do. Matthew, why don't you just divorce her? Marry me instead. I can give you everything you want," I pleaded.
"Shut up! You're out of your mind. Lorelei would never forgive me if she found out. " Matthew snapped, turning to leave. But I stopped him.
"Matthew, please. Why don't you try to love me? I'm always here for you." I cried, trying to change his mind.
Matthew turned back, his gaze sharp and cold. "Kourtney, I'm making this clear. I don't feel anything for you. I only see you as a sister. And Lorelei is the love of my life," he stated firmly.
Tears streamed down my face as his words pierced my heart. It was excruciating, the pain of unrequited love.
***
Days passed, and I noticed Lorelei hadn't returned home. I had no clue where she was. Matthew avoided me, consumed by his search for her. She had been missing for three days.
But one day, Lorelei suddenly went back home. Mathew and I were both taken aback.