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Romantic Chemistry

The solution turned magenta as the final drop of NaOH landed in the beaker. Despite the successful titration, Melody felt empty. Her mind couldn’t escape last night. As she stared blankly, her lab partner Cody glanced over.

“Everything alright?” he asked.

Melody’s cheeks almost matched the solution.

“Yeah it’s just… Katy and I broke up last night,” she explained.

“Oh gosh, I’m so sorry to hear that.”

“I’ll be alright, it was a long time coming.”

But this was only half true. She’d been fighting back tears all day. Unlike high school chemistry assignments, unhealthy relationships don’t have simple solutions.