On my birthday, my boyfriend insisted I join him and his god-sister on a Ferris wheel ride, despite my fear of heights, to make her happy. “Nora, it’s just a Ferris wheel. You won’t die. I brought you because you take the best photos.” Even though I was terrified, I took photos for them, but his god-sister kept criticizing my shots. Unexpectedly, when the Ferris wheel reached its peak, it suddenly broke down. Ignoring my pleas, my boyfriend pushed me out. “We’re too heavy with three people, Nora. Hang in there, I’ll call for help.” “I have to protect Adeline, she’s my mom’s goddaughter.” Somehow, I survived with broken bones, called off our engagement, and burned all our photos together. But later, when he saw my Instagram post announcing my marriage, he lost it completely. Inside the stuck Ferris wheel car, my boyfriend Asher looked at me with a harsh expression. “We’re overweight. If you don’t jump, we’ll all die. Just do it.” “It’s not that high. If you jump, you might just break a leg. Trust me, Nora. I’ll call an ambulance for you right after.” I was stunned, gripping the doorframe so tightly my hands bled. Who could have guessed that on my birthday, Asher would trick me into coming here to take photos for him and his first love, Adeline? “Asher, do you realize I could die if I jump from here? How could you do this to me…” My voice shook as I spoke. Asher’s face turned cold, and he shouted at me. “What do you want then?! If you don’t jump to lighten the load, we’ll all die together! Nora, how can you be so selfish?!” Selfish? I never thought I’d hear him call me that. Today, when Asher mysteriously promised a surprise, I was excited. I took the day off, expecting something special for my birthday. In the five years we’ve been together, he either forgot my birthday or brushed it off without a gift. Whenever I showed my disappointment, he didn’t seem to care. “It’s just a birthday. Do you think you’re some great person who deserves something extravagant? Aren’t lipstick and skincare products enough?” But the lipstick was used, and the skincare products were just samples. Back then, I thought he was just being thrifty. Now, I see it was because he didn’t love me enough. Seeing my silence, Asher grew impatient. “Are you jumping or not? Do I have to push you? Why are you making such a fuss over something so simple?” He stepped closer, almost ready to push me himself. At that moment, my heart ached unbearably, forcing me to bow my head, tears falling to the ground. How foolish I was to believe his words. All his promises meant nothing compared to the woman, Adeline, now cowering in his arms. For Adeline, he didn’t care about my existence at all. The ground was several meters below. Just looking made me dizzy. At noon, when Asher sent me a location to meet him, I didn’t expect Adeline to be there too. She let him pamper her, softly asking if I could take some photos of her on the Ferris wheel. I was about to tell her about my fear of heights and refuse when Asher dragged me into the Ferris wheel car. The overwhelming fear mixed with my current grievance and anger made me shout at the top of my lungs. “Asher, do you remember I’m your girlfriend? Do you know we’re about to get engaged?!” “You already know I’m afraid of heights and now you don’t even care about my life. Was your love for me a lie?!” Choking with emotion, I collapsed on the floor. Seeing me shaking and crying, Asher looked slightly pained and reached out to help me up. Just then, the Ferris wheel hanging mid-air made a dull noise, scaring Adeline into his arms. “Asher, I’m so scared. Are we going to die here? I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked you and Nora to come. It’s all my fault.” Her eyes were red as she walked to the door. “If it’s like this, then I’ll jump to make amends.” In an instant, Asher rushed to pull her back, his eyes wet with anxiety. “No, Adeline, it’s not your fault! You can’t jump, you’ll get hurt!” He held her tightly, comforting her softly. A few minutes later, he turned to me with determination on his face. “Don’t worry, Nora. Even if something happens to you, I’ll take good care of you. I’ll always be there for you.” “But Adeline can’t. She’s too delicate to endure hardships.” With that, ignoring my pleas, he opened the door and pushed me out.
As I fell, I landed in a tree by the roadside, followed by excruciating pain. Lying on the ground, I felt the searing pain in my left leg, curling up and groaning nonstop. “It hurts, it hurts so much!” Soon, the rescue team called by the staff arrived to help the Ferris wheel passengers. Asher, who was helped down, quickly ran to my side, checking my injuries. “Are you okay, Nora? The rescue team is here, they’ll take you to the hospital.” “Adeline was frightened this time. I really couldn’t leave her. Don’t worry, no matter what, I’ll take good care of you.” “When you recover, we’ll get engaged, alright?” Looking at his all-too-familiar face, I pushed him away with all my strength despite the pain. “Get out!” After five years, what am I to Asher? Five years ago, he confessed to me, promising to cherish me forever. Back then, I had just graduated, uncertain about my future. As a senior, he noticed my worries, tirelessly comforting me and helping me find a path. I knew he had feelings for me, but I was insecure because I came from the countryside. I feared our different backgrounds, feared I wasn’t good enough, and feared the pain of losing after gaining. That New Year’s Eve, Asher took me to watch fireworks. He shielded me from the wind, giving me my favorite pink roses. “Nora, I love you. Can you give me a chance?” His sincere gaze made my heart race. At first, we were like any other loving couple, going on dates and trips, sharing everything. But since Adeline said she was returning home, he changed. He became indifferent, uncaring. Or rather, he stopped pretending to love me. Pushed away, Asher looked hurt, trying to support me again. “What did Adeline do wrong? Don’t worry, Nora, I’ll make sure the hospital takes good care of you. This isn’t serious.” Yes, Adeline has always been the irreplaceable presence in his heart. How could she be wrong? She was a girl his mom saved during a trip, raised in their family, and later became a goddaughter. The family pampered her, giving her the best, even sending her abroad to study. When Asher brought her along on a few dates, I was puzzled, but he denied any feelings. “Adeline is just my little sister. I brought her because she was bored at home. If you don’t like it, I can ask her to leave.” But now, he would push me off the Ferris wheel for his “little sister” Adeline. I was too weak from blood loss to speak, letting Asher hold my hand. “Just lie still, Nora. The rescue team will take you to the hospital soon. You see, Adeline and I were rescued too, isn’t that perfect?” Angered by his words, a metallic taste rose in my throat, my nose stinging with frustration. A week ago, we were discussing our engagement. I felt I was a step away from happiness. Little did I know, I was stepping into an abyss. Lying helplessly against him, I forced a bitter smile. “Forget it, Asher. Let’s end this.”
He froze, his body tense, sensing my resolve. “Why? Nora, why? You’re not seriously hurt, and I survived too.” He looked incredulous, as if my words were outrageous. “Is it because I didn’t call an ambulance in time? But the rescue team is here, Nora. Don’t be so stubborn, okay?” Stubborn?! I couldn’t help but laugh, but the sharp pain in my chest quickly silenced me. He tricked me onto the Ferris wheel and pushed me off. Yet all his schemes turned out to be my stubbornness. For the first time, I felt a chill beyond compare, regretting ever choosing him. Sensing my emotions, Asher sighed deeply. “Don’t be like this, Nora. We’ve already told our friends and family about the engagement. You’re putting me in a difficult position.” “Besides, you know I love you and can’t live without you.” “To make it up to you, once you recover, I’ll take you to the Maldives like you always wanted.” I was coaxed into riding the Ferris wheel with him, only to be pushed off. In the end, all his scheming turned my choices into my foolishness. For the first time, my heart felt a chill beyond measure, and I regretted my decision from the very beginning. Perhaps sensing my emotions, Asher sighed deeply. “Come on, Nora, don’t make a fuss. We’ve already announced our engagement to our friends and family. Saying this now is putting me in a tough spot, don’t you think?” “Besides, you know I love you and can’t live without you.” “To make it up to you, once you’re feeling better, I’ll take you to the Maldives like you’ve always wanted.” Suddenly, the rescue team called out from a distance. “Are there any more injured? The vehicle is full. If not, we’re heading out.” Asher was about to respond when Adeline suddenly clutched her arm, crying. “Asher, my arm hurts so much. I think I scraped it just now. What if I can’t play the piano anymore? I’m so scared…” Upon hearing this, Asher released my hand and rushed to her side. “What happened? You seemed fine a moment ago. We’ll go to the hospital with the rescue team right away. You’ll be okay!” Adeline glanced at me with teary eyes, feigning hesitation. “But what about Cora? She seems more seriously injured than I am. The staff said the vehicle is full. I’m worried…” Asher’s eyes turned dark, and when he looked back at me, his expression changed. “Nora, you see Adeline’s hand is injured. If she doesn’t get treated in time, she might never be able to play the piano again. That would be devastating for her.” “So, since you can still talk, just wait here for a bit. I’ll call an ambulance for you, okay?” Even though I had anticipated this, hearing it felt like a knife twisting in my heart, leaving it numb with pain. “What if I say no?” Asher’s face immediately darkened, and he yelled at me angrily. “Why can’t you be more understanding, Cora? Are you trying to crush Adeline’s dreams?!” “It’s not like we’re leaving you here. Waiting a bit won’t kill you. Why are you acting like this? Or are you just targeting her intentionally?” “Cora, what’s happened to you?” Swallowing the taste of blood in my mouth, I let myself collapse to the ground, feeling my body grow cold. Why, why does he always abandon me when I need him the most? Just like how he forgot that today is my birthday and that I’m afraid of heights. The rescue team was calling from afar, and Asher carefully helped Adeline to leave. My left leg was likely broken; the numbness from the pain left me unable to move at all. “Asher, Asher!” Hearing my call, he turned back and instructed me. “Just wait here. Once Adeline’s wound is treated, I’ll call an ambulance for you.” But it would be too late; I wouldn’t last that long. “No, Asher, tell the rescue team there’s still someone here!” But Asher never looked back, helping Adeline onto the rescue team’s vehicle. Then came the sound of the engine, and I watched the hope of rescue fade away before my eyes. Suddenly, I recalled Asher’s whisper in my ear this morning. “Wake up, Nora, I’ll give you a surprise today.” Back then, I was so full of joy, never imagining I’d end up like this. It’s all too late now. Slowly, I closed my eyes in despair.
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