The Breakup Bonus

Summary

During my peak "love-brain" year, my boyfriend gave my $5,000 scholarship bonus to his childhood sweetheart. I didn't even make a scene.

That night, his best friend, unable to stand it anymore, posted on his Instagram Story:

[Show me a screenshot of your breakup text, and come collect $5,000 from me.]

My boyfriend didn't care, asking him what new meme he was playing with.

He didn't reply.

But I squatted on the roadside, staring at that story for a long, long time.

After all, I was exactly $5,000 short for my grandmother's medical bills.

I had insomnia until 3 AM.