On our first anniversary, I gave Melanie a single rose — but she laughed, called it pathetic, and tossed it aside.
She had no idea what it truly meant. Later that night, she found my real gift… and her world shattered. By then, it was too late to save our relationship.
Valentine’s Day wasn’t just another holiday filled with chocolates and roses. For Melanie and me, it also marked our first wedding anniversary.
It had seemed like a great idea when she suggested we get married on Valentine’s Day; the ultimate romantic gesture.
But once I started thinking about what to give her for our first anniversary AND first Valentine’s Day together as a married couple, I realized what intense pressure I’d signed myself up for.
Melanie had always been high-maintenance, demanding the finer things in life, but I loved her despite it all.
Before we got married, I had worked endless overtime hours, climbing the corporate ladder, determined to meet her standards.
This anniversary was no different. It had to be special, a day she’d remember for years… or, at least until next year, when I’d have to come up with something even better.
I had spent months thinking about what I could give Melanie that would blow her away, and eventually realized I already had the perfect gift all lined up!
All I needed to do now was work on the presentation.
I finally hit on the perfect plan. The anticipation of her reaction had kept me awake for weeks, but finally, the big day was here.
I filled our living room with fairy lights and lit a few of her favorite scented candles, too. When she came home from work, I asked her to cover her eyes and led her into the living room.
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