Lara was always like this. She was so good at the carrot and stick policy.

Lara and I weren't exactly like a couple. I guessed it was more appropriate to address me as her simp.

She was my owner holding the leash, and I willingly handed over the leash to her.

Whether our relationship was good or not depended entirely on Lara's mood.

I was such a loser who let her manipulate me.

I loved her so much and so humbly that I had no say in our relationship at all.

But today, when I saw her message, I didn't feel happy at all.

Once upon a time, a message from her would have been enough to make my day.

I replied as usual.

[OK, honey. See you tonight.]

When I finished work, a colleague asked if I wanted a ride home.

"I'm going out for dinner with my girlfriend tonight." I scratched my head in embarrassment.

"Danny, you and your girlfriend are so in love."

I was afraid that wasn't true. Our relationship was on thin ice.

After all, it was like unrequited love. I was kind of tired now that I had devoted for such a long time.

The reserved time was 7:00 p.m., but I arrived at 6:30 p.m.

The rain was drizzling, and I sat in front of the window from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lara was nowhere to be seen.