“What is it, Amanda?” Carl asked, leaning against the wall with his arms folded.

“I've been thinking a lot about us, about our relationship, and... I think it's best if we end everything and just pretend like we never knew each other."

Amanda revealed, her words hanging heavily in the air, causing Carl to widen his eyes.

He stared at her, hoping he misheard her but the serious expression on her face says otherwise.

Carl's world came crashing down around him. He felt like he had been punched in the gut, like all the air had been sucked out of him. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Amanda, what...