“Okay, okay, calm down,” Cassie replied nervously as she held up her hands in defense. “So where is he now then? Surely he would want to spend your birthday with you, eh?” She asked me as she folded her arms across her chest and painted a smug look on her face.

I lowered my head and stared at the ground as I said scarcely louder than a whisper,

“He left me.”

As soon as the words came out the flood gates opened, I couldn't control the emotions that were overwhelming me. I covered my face with my hands as I sobbed. Cassie immediately came over to me and sat next...