She started to cry and said in a shaky voice, “I.. I won’t be able to see you again. I’m getting married.”
The shock of her statement stunned me and I could not speak. Tears filled my eyes as my worst fears were realised. “I don’t know what to say, Carol. I do wish you the best of luck. When are you getting married?”
“Probably in a couple of months time. I am sorry, love. Can you ever forgive me?”
“Of course I’ll forgive you, but I’ll never forget. Can I still phone you?” I asked nervously and hopefully.
“No, there’s no point. I do love you and I always will. But there’s no future for us. Please take care, darling.” We were both sobbing uncontrollably as we hung up.
I was devastated. I had anticipated some bad news, but it had hit me like a sledgehammer. I was complet
