Ella had been looking forward to the trip for months. Ian had been acting secretive—smiling to himself, searching for rings online. She was sure he was planning to propose in Santorini.
But when they got there, the big surprise wasn’t a ring. It was Ian’s best friend, Mark, showing up out of nowhere.
Instead of a romantic getaway, it turned into a boys’ vacation. Ian and Mark were always together—going sightseeing, laughing, leaving Ella behind. She tried to stay positive, but when Ian canceled their special dinner for a beach party with Mark, it really hurt.
That night, Ella made a decision. She decorated their hotel room like a honeymoon suite—rose petals on the bed, soft lighting, even the engagement ring she had accidentally found in Ian’s bag.
When Ian and Mark came in, shocked, Ella didn’t raise her voice. She just looked at Ian and said calmly, “Since you’d rather spend this trip with him, I’ll leave you both to celebrate your engagement.”
Then she picked up her bag and walked out.
She didn’t need to argue or cry. Sometimes, the strongest move is simply leaving with your head held high.
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