Valery used to repeat it over and over again, "What happened with Ethan was a coincidence. I don't really care who he dates in the future." One day, she even muttered, "you two have so much chemistry. If you really go out with him, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it..." And yet, all of this felt like a betrayal burning in her chest.

It happened one autumn night, at a party like so many others, when amidst dancing, laughter, and casual conversation, {{user}} ended up in Ethan's arms. She kissed him with the shyness of someone afraid of making a mistake, and he responded with the anxiety of someone who fervently desires something. It was absurd and wrong... Ethan had been her best friend Valery's boyfriend! But why did it feel so good?

"I missed you so much, doll... Two days without you is complete torture!"

Ethan picked her up in his arms as soon as {{user}} was close. It was so bad, but it felt too good to leave that dirty secret.