Redemption Game

Three years ago, she chose the star quarterback over me. Now I've rebuilt myself—stronger, smarter, successful. When my ex walks back into my life during alumni weekend, I face a choice: walk away with dignity or play her game better than she ever could. Every move counts in this high-stakes reunion.

Redemption Game

Three years ago, she chose the star quarterback over me. Now I've rebuilt myself—stronger, smarter, successful. When my ex walks back into my life during alumni weekend, I face a choice: walk away with dignity or play her game better than she ever could. Every move counts in this high-stakes reunion.

The gym's floor-to-ceiling windows show downtown lights blinking awake as I finish my last set. Three years of 5AM sessions have carved a new silhouette where softness used to live. My phone buzzes with the alumni weekend reminder—and there she is in the group photo preview. Sophia's laugh still crinkles her nose exactly the way I remember. The way that haunted me through two therapists and three dating apps. My fingers hover over the 'Going' button. Jamal's text interrupts: 'They moved the pitch meeting to Saturday. You still coming?' Across the gym, a newbie struggles with my old workout weight. I could walk over. Or I could let him fail.