Sorry, My Love Affects Your Love for Others — Novel

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What happens when love becomes a battlefield, and trust is a fragile thread? In a world where the past looms large, Emma finds herself locked in a tumultuous relationship with Ethan, a man whose heart seems forever tethered to his ex-girlfriend, Sophie. As the lines blur between friendship and something more, each encounter becomes a test of loyalty and self-worth, leaving Emma to wonder: can love truly prevail when it feels like a competition?

At Ethan's birthday party, a blindfolded game spirals into chaos, revealing the cracks in their relationship and igniting simmering tensions. Emma's heart aches as she watches her boyfriend kiss Sophie, a moment that shatters her carefully constructed facade. With friends urging her to let it go, and Ethan's apologies ringing hollow, the question looms: how long can Emma endure the weight of unreciprocated love before it crushes her spirit?

As the stakes rise and the emotional turmoil deepens, Emma must confront her own desires and the painful reality of letting go. Will she find the strength to reclaim her heart, or will the ghosts of the past continue to haunt her present? In a tale of passion, heartbreak, and the quest for self-identity, every choice could change everything.

Sorry, My Love Affects Your Love for Others1

It was my boyfriend's birthday party.

His ex-girlfriend showed up wearing the exact same white chiffon dress as me.

One of his friends suggested playing a blindfolded game to liven up the atmosphere - the "find your wife" game.

With his eyes blindfolded, my boyfriend walked straight over to his ex-girlfriend, embracing her waist and kissing her passionately.

The atmosphere in the room became awkwardly silent.

Everyone stared in shock, not expecting the game to go so wrong.

To everyone's surprise, I started clapping and stepped off the stage, cuing up a nostalgic love song about missing an ex - "I Still Miss You."

***

The speakers filled the room with a dreamy, intoxicating melody.

"I still love you, want to enter your heart, peel away the mist and grab hold of your voice..."

The two on stage kissed as if entranced.

The friend who suggested the game looked embarrassed, covering his eyes and reluctantly tapping Ethan.

Ethan pulled off the sheer scarf, his face flushed with passion.

He was quickly replaced by panic and awkwardness.

"I thought it was you, I was walking towards you..."