Chapter 1
She stood outside his door, her heart fluttering like a restless bird.
In her hands, she held a small box — his favorite chocolates. She had searched three different shops just to find that exact brand he loved. A soft smile curved her lips as she imagined his reaction. Maybe he would tease her. Maybe he would pull her closer and thank her in that quiet way he always did.
Taking a deep breath, she gently pushed the door open.
“Surprise—”
The word died on her lips.
Her smile froze.
Time stopped.
He was standing near the window… but he wasn’t alone.
Another girl was in his arms.
They were hugging.
Not casually.
Not friendly.
Close. Intimate. Familiar.
Her fingers loosened.
The box slipped from her hands.
It hit the floor with a dull thud, chocolates scattering across the polished wood like pieces of her breaking heart.
He turned at the sound.
Their eyes met.
Shock filled his face.
But hers… hers was something else.
Not anger.
Not even tears.
Just pure devastation.
