The Viral Video From 2030 Saved My Life

I had just transferred the hard-earned money from my fifth side hustle to my boyfriend, Ethan, when a viral video popped up on my Instagram feed.

It was a grand proposal that was breaking the internet. The sheer luxury of the setup was breathtaking.

On screen, a man knelt on one knee, tears glistening in his eyes.

"I regret so much that I didn’t confess my feelings to you before we went to study abroad. We let other people get in our way for so many years."

I sighed, thinking it was just another beautiful love story, and was about to swipe away.