THE PLAN

Anthony thought he had planned the perfect day.

A quiet picnic. Close friends. A beautiful view. And, hidden safely inside his pocket, a ring he had been carrying for weeks.

Before the sun went down, Anthony planned to ask D’Nisha the question that could change both of their lives.

But Anthony had made one mistake.

He invited Shyla.

And Shyla wasn’t just another friend.

She was his ex-wife.

THE PICNIC BEGINS

The afternoon began peacefully.

Anthony arrived at the park early, carrying a basket filled with food, drinks, and everything needed for the picnic.

He looked around carefully before checking his phone.

D’Nisha was on her way.

Anthony smiled nervously and touched the small ring box inside his jacket.

Humber and Dev were setting up the food while Shyla stood several feet away, quietly watching everything.

Shyla heard them. She slowly turned toward Anthony. Her eyes stayed on him for a moment longer than necessary.

But there was something in her voice that didn’t sound happy at all.

D’NISHA ARRIVES

A few minutes later, D’Nisha arrived.

Anthony’s entire expression changed. He walked toward her with a huge smile.

Anthony hugged her. For a moment, he forgot everyone else was there.

D’Nisha laughed. She had no idea what was waiting inside Anthony’s pocket.

The afternoon continued with jokes, food, pictures, and conversations.

Humber kept making everyone laugh while Dev took pictures of Anthony and D’Nisha together.

But Shyla barely spoke.

Every time Anthony smiled at D’Nisha, Shyla looked away.

Finally, D’Nisha noticed.

D’Nisha nodded, but she continued watching her.

Something felt strange.

THE MOMENT ANTHONY HAD BEEN WAITING FOR

As the sun began to set, Anthony decided the time was getting close.

He pulled D’Nisha slightly away from everyone.

Anthony reached toward his jacket.

But before he could take out the ring, Humber suddenly called from behind them.

D’Nisha nodded.

Across the park, Shyla had seen everything.

She watched Anthony touch the pocket where the ring was hidden.

Her expression changed.

She finally understood what he was planning.

Anthony wasn’t simply taking D’Nisha on a picnic.

He was planning to propose.

Shyla quietly stood up and walked away from the group.

SHYLA’S SECRET

Shyla went to the side of the park and pulled out her phone.

She stared at Anthony and D’Nisha from a distance.

Then she opened an old folder on her phone.

There were pictures from years ago.

Anthony and Shyla. Their wedding. Their first home. Their vacations. Their life together.

Shyla stared at one picture for several seconds.

She locked her phone. Her eyes became determined.

When everyone finally decided to leave the park, Anthony thought the hardest part of the day was over.

He was wrong.

BACK AT THE HOTEL

The group returned to the hotel where they had booked rooms for the night.

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