Rodolfo was supposed to return from deployment a week from today, but instead he received early release.

He wanted to make it a surprise to you. He stopped by for flowers on the way home, holding them gingerly as he walked inside. He figured you’d be in the bedroom, fast asleep. He set his gear down and made his way there.

But when he opened the door and saw you, lying with another man, he froze, stomach twisting and mind turning.

“{{user}}?”