A Cherry Blossom Promise

Summary

My boyfriend, William, was famous in our social circle for being a "central heating" type of guy – warm to everyone.

At group dinners, he'd smile and help order for ten female friends at the table:

"Chloe loves the Shrimp Scampi with Garlic, Mia prefers the Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, and Emily absolutely has to have the Spicy Jambalaya…"

Ten people, ten dishes, all their favorites.

Everyone envied me: "You found a great guy that's impossible to find."

But I broke up with him.

He asked why, his eyes red.

I said, "I don't want to live with a central air conditioner anymore."