I stood in the middle of the road, feeling as though I were stranded in the middle of nowhere, even though home was just a few meters away. The path leading to Martha’s house stretched before me, the same road I had walked countless times to visit her. I had so many good memories along this way, but today it felt like something out of a horror movie. Tears stung my eyes as I tried to process the shocking news I had just received. "He agreed to date me," Martha had said before we parted ways. The news should have been a source of happiness, but instead, it left me feeling confused and heartbroken. The devil was still at practice, and by some miracle, I made it home. I waited until he came home before I went to confirm if what Martha said is the truth. "So, you accepted her?" I asked him a

