In this story, a person is searching for their ring, only to be told by their partner that they got rid of it because the diamond was "too small" and wanted to buy a better one. The person is shocked and upset, valuing the original ring deeply as it meant everything to them. They argue that everything they've done was for the relationship, but now feel that their partner, Derek, has lost sight of their relationship due to his sneakiness, gambling, and lies. The person expresses a desire for a fresh start and acknowledges that they deserve more for themselves, ultimately deciding to leave Derek to move forward with their life.