love triangle Stories: If You Love Him, Let Him Go
Fei is my boyfriend. We both left our hometowns to work in this city. We shared many common interests, and our hearts grew closer. After work, we often met up to hang out. He always took care of me, was considerate, and never lost his temper with me. Gradually, I realized that I had fallen in love with him. If I didn’t see him for a day, I felt restless and uneasy. Fei worked not far from my company, and we both rented rooms. He suggested that I move in with him to save on rent and so we could look after each other. I thought, since we were already a couple, there was nothing wrong with it. And so, we began living together.
Fei was a great cook, and being with him meant I could always enjoy delicious meals. He was a good man, never letting me suffer any grievances. I felt incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful man. We lived happily together until she appeared.
Qian was Fei’s first love, a high school classmate. Later, Fei left his hometown to work here, and the two gradually lost contact because Qian had gotten into a prestigious university. Feeling the growing gap between them, Fei broke up with her. But to my surprise, after graduation, Qian came looking for Fei. One day while I was at work, I received a call from an unfamiliar number—it was her.
The voice on the phone was sweet. She asked to meet me at a café near my company. Qian was a beautiful girl, with an air of grace that comes naturally to someone well-educated. She got straight to the point, saying, “Sister Yin, please allow me to call you that. Fei told me your name is Yinyin, and since you’re older than me, I’d like to address you as ‘sister.’
“Fei and I were each other’s first love, and we cherished our relationship deeply. He only broke up with me because he didn’t want to affect my studies. But I believe his feelings for me haven’t changed.
“I gave up a great job opportunity recommended by my university to come to this city for him because I love him and can’t live without him. Perhaps you two came together out of loneliness, just needing someone by your side. Please, let him go. Fei is kind; he’d feel guilty leaving you, so I’m asking you to do it. If you love him, let him go. You’ll find someone who suits you better.”
I was stunned by what she said. I didn’t know how to respond. She actually asked me to break up with Fei. Didn’t I love him too? We had been living together for three years—how could it just end like that? I didn’t agree to her request and quickly left with my bag.
That evening, Fei came home very late, looking exhausted. I knew he had met with Qian. He sat on the edge of the bed without saying a word. I poured him some tea and asked what had happened. “Yinyin, Qian told me she met you today.
“Don’t worry. I won’t leave you. We’ve been through so much together these past few years, and it hasn’t been easy. I can’t do something that would hurt you,” Fei said with a choked voice.
Seeing his pained expression, it felt like my heart was being twisted by a knife. If Fei was staying with me only out of obligation, a loveless relationship wouldn’t last, and neither of us would ever be truly happy.
I was torn. I knew he still loved Qian. A first love is unforgettable for most people, and Fei had only ended things for Qian’s sake back then. Now, Qian had come to this city for him, determined to be with him. Fei must be feeling torn, stuck between his responsibility to me and his deep love for Qian. He didn’t want to hurt me, but he couldn’t let go of his feelings for Qian either. I said nothing and walked out of the house alone. I needed time to think, to consider what lay ahead for me and Fei.
If you love someone, you have to give them freedom. Love may be selfish, but if Fei isn’t happy with me, how could I ever be happy? Qian called Fei out almost every day, and one night, he came home drunk, repeatedly calling out her name. Seeing him like that, my heart bled. Fei didn’t love me. Even though he was with me, the person in his heart was Qian. I was deeply hurt. I knew that if things continued like this, it would only be torture for all of us. Why not let go and allow everyone to start over? Leaving Fei would be painful, but better to end it now than prolong the suffering. I had to be wise and walk away, far from them both.
While Fei slept, I packed my things and moved to a hotel near my workplace. The next day, I bought a ticket back home. I sent him a message, telling him I was leaving and wishing him and Qian happiness. I told him not to feel guilty and to focus on building a life with Qian. As I left the city where I had once loved Fei, I buried those feelings deep inside. Now, I have nothing left, but as long as Fei is happy, I have no regrets. With an exhausted heart, I ended my relationship with Fei.
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