When he forgot your wedding anniversary and betrayed your trust, the cracks in your heart deepened.

"The worst kind of loneliness isn’t being alone; it’s being forgotten by the one you gave your heart to."

Listen the song above while reading "Love is a Losing Game" by Amy Winehouse.
The soulful lyrics and melancholy melody perfectly capture the emotions of betrayal and heartbreak in this story.

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“Where are you going?” you asked as he headed for the door, his coat slung over his arm.

“Um, work?” he replied with an expression that made you feel foolish for even asking.

“Well, come back earlier today, okay?” you said softly, trying not to sound too desperate.

He frowned, his tone distant. “Why? Is there something important?”

Your chest tightened. “I just wanted to have dinner with you… spend some time together,” you said, offering a small, hopeful smile.

Surprisingly, he mirrored it. “Alright, I’ll try to come home early,” he said with a curt nod before leaving.

That Night

By 9 p.m., your dinner sat untouched on the beautifully set table. The candles flickered, casting shadows that only deepened your disappointment. He still wasn’t home.

“Where is he?” you muttered in frustration, glancing at your phone. You had gone out of your way to make everything perfect for your anniversary, and now, it all felt like a waste of time.

Picking up your phone, you dialed his number, but the call was promptly declined. Your stomach churned.

“Did he just… decline my call?” you whispered, staring at the screen. Swallowing the hurt, you opened Instagram to distract yourself.

As you scrolled, a story caught your eye. One of your friends was at a bar, captioned “Having the best night!” But what made your heart stop was the tag: @KimTaehyung.

Confusion quickly morphed into anger. You messaged her instantly.

Y/n: Jiyeon, who’s at the bar with you?
Jiyeon: Just some friends from work. Why?
Y/n: Is Taehyung there?
Jiyeon: Yep, he’s here!

Your blood boiled as you grabbed your car keys, barely registering the tears threatening to spill. “Unbelievable. He’d rather party with clients than spend our anniversary with me?”

The bar reeked of alcohol, the bass of the music rattling in your chest. You pushed through the crowd, spotting Jiyeon near the dance floor.

“Y/n! You came!” she exclaimed, wrapping an arm around your shoulders.

“Where’s Taehyung?” you asked, scanning the room.

“Over by the counter, I think.”

You followed her gesture, your heart pounding. But what you saw shattered it completely.

There he was, pressed against another woman, his lips locked with hers as his hands roamed her body. The scene felt surreal, like a nightmare you couldn’t wake from.

“Taehyung!” you shouted, storming toward him. Grabbing his arm, you yanked him away from the woman. “How dare you?” Your voice cracked as tears streamed down your face.

“Y/n, I can explain—”

“Explain?” you interrupted, your voice trembling with rage and sorrow. “I waited for you all night, hoping we could finally spend time together. Do you even know what day it is?”

His silence was deafening.

“It’s our wedding anniversary, Taehyung,” you said, your voice breaking. His eyes widened, but the shock on his face only deepened your hurt.

“I… I didn’t mean—”

“Save it,” you snapped, slipping off your wedding ring. “I can’t do this anymore. This… marriage? It’s a joke—a one-sided love that’s slowly destroying me.”

You placed the ring in his hand, your fingers trembling. “I’ll send the divorce papers. I’m done.”

As you turned to leave, a part of you—a foolish, fragile part—hoped he would stop you, beg you to stay.

But he didn’t.

And with every step you took away from him, you felt the weight of heartbreak and betrayal settle into your soul, knowing you deserved so much more than he could ever offer.