Five years ago, after graduating from high school.

Elijah, Hallie, and I grew up together.

We attended elementary, middle, and high school together.

In our sophomore year, Elijah and Hallie became a couple.

Although I felt a pang of jealousy, I sincerely smiled and wished them well.

I had loved Elijah for nine years, but this secret was known to no one.

It was the first day of filling out college applications.

They had a heated argument about which university to apply to.

Late at night, I received a call from Elijah.

He was apparently drunk and said, "Hallie, fine, I’ll let you go to Boston. I’m going abroad."

My...