His future.

His relationship with Lauren.

And the fragile second chance he had found with Yaya — the woman who had once been his wife.

Wayne stood silently in front of Yaya.

She had no idea what was coming.

He looked into her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly dropped to one knee.

Yaya… I know this is probably the last thing you expected from me.

Yaya froze.

Her eyes dropped to the ring in his hand.

Wayne… what are you doing?

Wayne held the ring toward her.

Something I should have done a long time ago.

He swallowed hard.

I want you back in my life.

Yaya’s eyes filled with emotion.

But she didn’t take the ring.

You know how much we’ve been through.

I know.

Yaya slowly looked back at Wayne.

She knew they had not separated for no reason.

Wayne knew that too.

But after all those years apart, he finally understood what he had lost.

He never really stopped loving her.

Yaya’s lips trembled.

A small part of her still wanted to say yes.

But there was one thing Wayne hadn’t told her.

Wayne sat alone inside his car.

His phone was resting in his hand.

Lauren’s name appeared on the screen.

He stared at it.

The phone stopped ringing.

Seconds later, another message appeared.

“Where are you? We need to talk.”

Wayne closed his eyes.

His phone buzzed again.

This time, it was Yaya.

“Can we talk?”

Wayne stared at those three words.

His thumb hovered over the screen.

Finally, he typed one word.

“Yes.”

That one reply was about to change all three of their lives.

Wayne and Yaya sat across from each other.

Neither spoke for several seconds.

The silence between them carried years of memories.

Yaya finally looked at him.

Why now?

Because I finally understand what I lost.

Yaya looked away.

You had your chance.

I know.

You walked away.

Wayne remembered the little things.

The way Yaya laughed when she was trying not to laugh.

The way she became quiet when something was bothering her.

The way she always pretended she was okay.

I remembered why I fell in love with you.

Yaya’s eyes became watery.

Wayne… there’s something you need to tell me.

Lauren.

You’re with her.

Wayne remained silent.

That silence was enough.

You proposed to her, didn’t you?

Yes.

Yaya slowly stood.

Then why are you here?

Because I made a decision.

What decision?

I want you.

Yaya stared at him.

I want us to start again.

Lauren sat on the edge of her bed.

Wayne’s engagement ring rested between her fingers.

She smiled as she looked at it.

She had imagined their future so many times.

Then her phone buzzed.

A message from Wayne appeared.

“I’m sorry. I need some time.”

Lauren’s smile disappeared.

She called Wayne.

No answer.

She called again.

Still nothing.

Earlier that day, Wayne had posted a picture.

Lauren noticed the background.

A familiar street.

A familiar neighborhood.

Yaya’s old neighborhood.

Lauren’s heart sank.

She zoomed in.

Wayne wasn’t alone.

A woman was standing beside him.

Lauren didn’t need to see her face.

She already knew.

No…

Wayne returned home late that evening.

Lauren was waiting for him.

Lauren…

Don’t.

Tell me the truth.

Wayne remained silent.

Were you with Yaya?

A long silence followed.

Wayne finally nodded.

Lauren slowly removed her engagement ring.

Did you propose to her?

Wayne froze.

Lauren watched his face.

She already knew the answer.

You did.

So while you were promising me a future…

…you were planning another one with your ex-wife?

It’s not that simple.

It is to me.

She placed the ring on the table.

Tears rolled down her cheeks.

But you did.

I would have forgiven you if you had been honest.

She walked toward the door.

Lauren, wait.

I hope she’s worth losing me.

The door closed.

Wayne stood alone.