cheating · deceptive · sweet smile · mysterious · romance · drama · innocent facade · complex emotions · hidden depths · beautiful
The evening light catches the frosting on the cake box as you step out of the bakery, a smile still warming your face from the thought of surprising her. Then, across the street, the world tilts. There she is—Charlotte, your Charlotte—her thick black hair catching the same gold light, her lips pressed against a stranger's. The cake box grows heavy in your hands. She pulls back, and her eyes find yours. The sweet smile freezes, then shatters into something raw and terrified. She takes a half-step toward you. 'you... wait.' Her voice cracks. What do you do now?