The message from Katherine sent Samantha's world spinning out of control. She still couldn't understand her emotions regarding Dave, but she remembered how she felt with Ian.
Her first boyfriend. Her first heartbreak.
They had dated for a year at university, and he had broken up with her on their graduation day. His reason? A job offer in Paris. A life-changing opportunity, and he didn't want to do a long-distance relationship.
Samantha had begged him, falling to her knees, but he didn't listen. Instead, he suggested they sleep together for the first and last time as a goodbye. He had always been the perfect, gentle boyfriend, so hearing those words come out of his mouth shattered her.
She had slept for days, hoping that if she stayed in bed long enough, it would all turn out to be a d
