You stood near the side of the stage, heart racing as your boyfriend, Jake, played his guitar with ease, completely in his element. The crowd roared, loving every moment. You two had kept your relationship private, enjoying the secrecy.

As the band hit the peak of their performance, the lead singer, Riley, suddenly threw her microphone aside. The crowd went wild, but you noticed her walking toward Jake. Before you could even process it, Riley leaned in and kissed him—right there, in front of everyone.

Your heart sank. The audience thought it was part of the show, screaming even louder, but you stood frozen, shocked. Jake looked surprised but didn’t immediately pull away. His eyes briefly found yours across the stage, but in that moment, everything felt different. The music blared on, but inside, all you felt was confusion and hurt.