Maybe If You Had Given More Effort

You really love me? he asked, struggling to control his anger.
I do… I’m sorry, she said softly.
Then why did you cheat on me? he asked, still hoping for an answer that would make sense.
You didn’t treat me well, she replied.
Did I really not? he said. I was just busy for a few days. I didn’t focus on you for a little while,He stopped, his voice breaking.
Whatever the reason, she said, a boy should treat his girl well. You didn’t. The other guy did.
So love disappears just because someone doesn’t make an effort for a while? he asked.
Yes, she said confidently, still acting like the victim.
Maybe if you had given more effort at that time, he whispered, tears filling his eyes, we wouldn’t be here today.