I felt a tear sting my eye; even though Elliot had been a cruel boyfriend, I still wanted him.

I felt like I was stupid, how many times had he cheated on me?

How many times would I take him back?

I took in a shaky breath and blinked away the tears-
I was leaving all this heartbreak.

A new message blinked on my laptop again.

What? You never go shopping.
Whatchya buying?

Anyways, see you tomorrow; I’m going to play for the team.
I left the ticket in your mail.

Elliot.

He hadn’t wanted to have another go with me.
He’d just wanted to flog tickets for his stupid game.

I felt myself go red with embarrassment; I really would have got off this train and gone back to him.
Gone back to have my heart broken.
Again.

Cool,
But don’t think I might be able to make it.

Antonelle

I replied.
I definitely wouldn’t be able to make it; I would be in Sheffield, living my new life and enjoying it. 
Without him.