Title: Departure Betrayal

Genre: Drama

Ethan had always been in love with music. He had a deep passion for playing the piano and it was his escape from the world. He spent most of his childhood playing the instrument and learning everything he could about it. He had even gone on to study music at a prestigious conservatory in New York. But his passion had always come at a price.

Ethan's relationship with his girlfriend, Lily, had been on the rocks for a while. Lily had always supported his passion for music but she had grown tired of playing second fiddle to his music. She wanted more from their relationship, but Ethan was always too busy with his music to give her the attention she craved. One day, after a heated argument, Lily gave him an ultimatum. "It's either your music or me," she said. "You have to choose."

Ethan was torn. He loved Lily, but his passion for music was just as strong. In the end, he chose his music. He packed his bags and left their apartment, leaving Lily behind. It was one of the hardest things he had ever done, but he knew he couldn't give up his passion for anyone.

He moved to Europe to pursue his music career, and soon became a rising star in the classical music world. He performed in sold-out concerts and received rave reviews from critics. But despite his success, he couldn't help but feel empty inside. He missed Lily terribly, and often found himself thinking about her.

One day, while he was on tour in London, he received an unexpected call from Lily. She sounded happy, and Ethan couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. "I've moved on, Ethan," she said. "I'm engaged to someone else."

Ethan was shocked. He had never imagined Lily with anyone else. He had always thought that she would wait for him, that they would eventually be together again. But now, he realized that he had made a huge mistake in leaving her.

He tried to win her back, but it was too late. Lily had moved on, and Ethan was left alone with his music. He realized that he had lost the one thing that mattered most to him - the love of his life.

Years went by, and Ethan continued to play music. He became a renowned pianist, traveling the world and playing in some of the most prestigious concert halls. But no matter how much success he achieved, he couldn't shake off the feeling of regret and loneliness.

One day, while he was performing in New York, he saw Lily in the audience. She was with her husband, and they were both smiling at him. Ethan felt a pang of sadness as he realized that he had lost her forever.

After the concert, Lily came backstage to see him. She hugged him tightly and whispered in his ear, "I'll always love you, Ethan. But we both know that we can never be together again."

As she walked away, Ethan realized that he had made a huge mistake in leaving Lily. He had sacrificed the one thing he truly loved for his passion, and it had cost him dearly. He played the piano every day, but it no longer brought him the same joy it once did. He knew that he would never find the same happiness again, but he was determined to keep playing, hoping that one day, Lily would hear his music and know that it was for her.