*Emberly's POV*
I'm cleaning up the kitchen a couple of days after Andy's and my date. I haven't really said much to him. I'm scared of saying the wrong thing. I'm scared of him finding out about my cancer. I had more tests run and everything is official. I have stage 4 adenocarcinoma in my brain, lymph nodes, and my cervix. I can tell Andy is starting to get angry with me. Strong arms snaking their way around my waist bring me out of my daze.

     "Are you going to tell me what wrong now?" Andy whispers in my ear. A sharp pain shoots through my body, and my knees momentarily give out. Andy catches me and leads me to the couch. "Are you ok? Emberly, what's going on?" He's scared. So am I.

     "Nothing babe. I'm fine." I brush it off, refusing to make eye contact with him. He stands not saying another word. I hear the bedroom door slam.  I pull out my phone and text CC.

I need to end things. Can you help me move my stuff out tomorrow?

I press send, feeling guilt wash over me. My phone vibrates seconds later.

Of course, love. I'm so sorry.

I sigh. I quickly tell him to be here at 10 am before turning my phone off. Since I pay for my own phone, I'll only have to change my number. I'll need to leave my Jeep, since Andy bought it for me. I'll leave a note since Andy will be at work tomorrow. I'm a coward. I know. I lie back and let my eyes close. Before I know it, I'm asleep.

I'm awoken to the front door slamming. There's a blanket covering me. I look at my phone and gasp. It's 7 am of the next day. I slept all afternoon and night. Andy must've put the blanket on me. I waste no time. I remove my engagement ring and set it on the counter. I grab a notepad and leave a letter for Andy, detailing that I'm leaving and that I'm sorry. I let him know that it isn't his fault. I tell him he deserves happiness. I lay the ring on top of the folded sheet of paper, writing his name on it so it's visible. I make my way into the bedroom and begin packing all my things in suitcases. I leave my Jeep key and house key with the ring. Soon, CC arrives and he helps me carry my things to his car. Luckily we get all of it to fit so we won't be coming back. I sigh, finally letting the tears fall as we drive away.

Andy, I'm so so sorry.
Please forgive me.

*Andy's POV*
I hate fighting with Emberly. I want to help her but she won't tell me anything. She's barely said a word to me the last couple of days. I just want to know what's going on. Ashley won't tell me if he knows anything.

I decide to make peace. On my way home from work I pick up Chinese take out for dinner. I pull into the parking garage and see her Jeep in its stall. Good. She's home. I ride the elevator up, planning a speech in my head. I unlock our door and step inside.

"Emberly, I'm home." I call. Silence follows. "Hello? Are you here love? I know you're probably mad at me but I want to make things right." I head into the kitchen to put the food down. That's when I notice something on the counter. A knot of dread is building in my stomach as I approach it. The piece of paper is folded in half with my name on it. Beside it is Emberly's Jeep keys and her house key, along with her engagement ring. Tears are forming as I pick up the letter. It reads:

Andy,
I don't know how to say this other than I'm leaving you. I love you so much and I always will, but I can't do this anymore. You deserve happiness and I can't give that to you. I can't be your wife. I'm not the right person for you, I promise.

This isn't your fault, I swear. You saved my life and I'll forever be grateful. Now let me save you from a lifetime of pain. Don't look for me. Don't try to contact me again.

I love you.
Emberly

I feel like I got punched in the stomach. I drop the paper and sprint to our room. All of her things are gone. It's like there's no trace of her anymore. I sit on the edge of the bed and sob for hours. The love of my life is just gone. Of course I try to call her but her number doesn't work anymore. CC won't answer me either. I lie back on the bed and stare at the ceiling. It feels like my whole life is crashing down around me. How long was she planning this? Is this why she has been so distant?

Eventually, I fall asleep. I'm grateful for the darkness for once. The last thing I see before I close my eyes is Emberly's face, smiling and beautiful. The tears start to pour again as I fall into a troubled sleep.

A/N: I'm sorry. Don't hate me. I'm mad at Emberly too right now.