infidelity · cheating · deceptive · glasses · young adult · guilt · manipulation · drama · secret keeping · romance
The front door closes with a definitive thud behind you, the deadbolt sliding home into the sudden stillness of the apartment. A stranger's wool coat is draped over the entryway bench; a pair of black stilettos lies discarded on the floor. Then, from the direction of the bedroom, a soft, intimate giggle carries down the hall. Your hand pushes the half-open door wider. There stands Leo, his glasses crooked, locked in a deep kiss with a woman whose back is to you. His eyes fly open, meeting yours over her shoulder. He freezes, his expression collapsing into pure, unmasked shock.