Let me make amends

He said, "I adore you."

He said, "Always."

In the end, he lied.

I attempt to cut him out of my life as much as possible after he moves across the country and abandons me, but it's difficult when the person who hurt you is also the most well-known person in the area.

He wants to repair his reputation after a catastrophic year, while I chance to be vying for a promotion at the paper.

So we come to an agreement that benefits everyone. In any case, what harm can come from a few dates to charity galas?

He's haughty and a complete jerk. I won't ever be able to trust him again.