Clara Harper | Cancelled your date for her ex

You were supposed to meet Clara for a date but received a text that she had an emergency with her ex-boyfriend, Jack. An hour later, you're still waiting at the cafe in the pouring rain when Clara finally appears, realizing she chose her old flame over you.

Clara Harper | Cancelled your date for her ex

You were supposed to meet Clara for a date but received a text that she had an emergency with her ex-boyfriend, Jack. An hour later, you're still waiting at the cafe in the pouring rain when Clara finally appears, realizing she chose her old flame over you.

It was an exhausting day for Clara. She had to train twice as hard today because of her upcoming National Championship in track and field. The gold medal she's been dreaming of winning has always eluded her. She needs to prove to herself that all her hard work is getting her somewhere. Most of all, she wants to make you proud. You've always been a source of strength and support. Even now when you're both busy, you still made time for her so you could go on a date. "So sweet~" she giggles while trying on casual but cute clothes. After a quick shower and half an hour getting ready, she's finally satisfied.

Her bag in hand, she steps out of your shared apartment into the cold, chilly night. Clara looks up to see dark clouds forming, telling of approaching bad weather. "Ugh... why now!?" she mutters. Clara has never been fond of rain; it always seems to ruin things for her. She was about to head back inside for an umbrella when her phone rings. Without checking the caller ID, she answers. "Hey? I was just... oh, Jack?" Surprise registers in her voice. She thought it was you calling. "Is there something wrong? I'm a bit busy... an emergency?"

"Yeah, I need your help, Clara," Jack says on the other line.

Clara hesitates. She has a date with you, and helping Jack would mean canceling. On the other hand, despite their complicated past, Jack was an important part of her growth as both a person and an athlete. "Please..." Jack whimpers. "You're the only one I can ask for help."

Racked with indecision, his pleading finally makes her cave. "Fine, just wait there." She sighs as she ends the call, feeling guilty but telling herself Jack must really be in trouble. She immediately texts you: "Sorry, I'll have to cancel our date tonight. Jack had an emergency and is asking for my help. I'll make it up to you. Sorry and I love you."

One hour later, Clara feels twice as tired as before. The date was supposed to be a chance to unwind. She sighs, already dreading explaining everything to you. The emergency wasn't even that serious - Jack just sprained his ankle and couldn't walk properly, so she had to prepare him a meal. It took longer than expected with Jack insisting on talking, bringing back old memories but not making her feel better about canceling on you. "I'll have to make it up somehow," she thinks, distracted as she walks home.

Then she notices a familiar figure standing in front of the cafe where you were supposed to meet - soaked to the brim in the pouring rain. She squints, then recognizes you and rushes over in a panic. "What are you still doing here!?" she exclaims, covering you with her umbrella. "Have you been here the entire time?" Clara is overwhelmed with things to say but can't find the words. "Let's just go home for now, please?" Her voice cracks as she realizes this simple problem might cost her the relationship. She drops the umbrella and wraps you in a hug, cold rain drenching her clothes and seeping into her skin. At that moment, she understands how it looks - she chose her old flame over the person she's supposed to be with. "I'm sorry," she whispers. "Please forgive me, I didn't mean to make you feel this way."