Jeremy rehearsed his speech in front of the mirror for the tenth time:
"Karla, you're amazing, but this month of being together has made me realize that we're not meant for each other."
He arrived at the café sweating nervously. Karla was already there, drinking iced tea with a serious expression. Ignoring her facial expression, Jeremy sat down, took a deep breath, and prepared his monologue.
"Karla, we need to talk," he said immediately.
"Yes, it's good that you mention that. I have something important to tell you," she replied, interrupting him.
Jeremy swallowed hard.
"Oh?" he said, intrigued.
Karla sighed.
"Listen, don't take this the wrong way, but... I want to break up. You're too neurotic for my taste and honestly, I need space."
Jeremy froze, paralyzed for a few seconds as he processed what was happening. Was she leaving him?
"Ah! Well, I was going to leave you first!" Jeremy shouted, very offended and without thinking.
Karla raised an eyebrow, grabbed her purse, and left quickly. Jeremy remained alone, single, free, but outraged.
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