MATTEO What had I just agreed to? My head spun wickedly as I stepped into my room, so much that I had to hold unto the wall to keep myself from losing balance. The severity of the plan Thekla practically coerced me into accepting dawned on me harshly and my heart started to pound in my chest. Being without Thekla for god knows how long while I tried to woo another girl worsened the dizzy spell that was setting in. I’d given Thekla every bit of my heart and soul since we were children because I figured I’d never have to navigate being with another girl asides her for the rest of my life. At that juncture, I decided to give her my all, always. In turn, I became hopelessly attached to her and feeling that attachment being tugged on currently was a hellish emotion. Each time we argued, I

