My Love for Her Ends

April 8, 1890

I knew I had to meet her, I was so infatuated with her. So, I went back stage after her amazing performance and introduced myself to her and told her that her and I were going to get married. She did not question it, it was like love at first sight. I could not wait to tell Lord Henry and Basil about the engagement, so I sent them a telegram announcing the engagement. I wanted them to accompany me to the theater to see my beloved. She was the lead in the play, as Juliet. As soon as she walked on stage, I felt my heart break. She was terrible, absolutely terrible. I thought to myself, "Is this what it feels like when love dies?"