The next few days were a blur for Sophie. She spent most of her time holed up in her apartment, only leaving to grab food or run errands. She didn't want to see anyone or talk to anyone, not even her sister, Emma, who had been calling and texting her non-stop.
Sophie knew she couldn't hide forever, but she just needed some time to process everything that had happened. She was still hurt and angry, but she was also starting to feel a sense of clarity. She knew that she deserved better than what David and Jessica had done to her, and she was determined to move on and find happiness again.
One day, as she was scrolling through her social media feed, Sophie came across a post from an old high school friend, Emily. Emily had just gotten engaged to her longtime boyfriend, and the pictures of them together were so sweet and genuine. Sophie couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and longing.
But then she saw a comment from Emily, thanking her boyfriend for always being there for her, through the good times and the bad. Sophie realized that this was what true love was supposed to look like – not the toxic mess that she had experienced with David and Jessica.
Inspired by Emily's post, Sophie decided to make a change. She got up from the couch and went for a run, something she hadn't done in months. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face, and for the first time in days, she felt alive.
As she ran, Sophie thought about what she wanted in a relationship. She realized that she didn't need someone to complete her, but rather someone who would enhance her life and make her feel happy and fulfilled. She also realized that she needed to trust her instincts and not settle for anything less than what she deserved.
After her run, Sophie felt a newfound sense of energy and determination. She decided to reach out to Emma and make plans to get together. She also decided to sign up for a cooking class, something she had always wanted to try but had never had the time for.
Sophie knew that moving on wouldn't be easy, but she was ready to try. She was done feeling sorry for herself and was ready to take control of her life again. Love may be unfair, but Sophie was determined to find her own version of happily ever after.