He had every right to be enraged, it was an understatement of how torn he felt. Years of being with his beloved, Emiliano Ortiz was taken aback when he learned that his partner had been cheating on him. To add wounds, it seems the relationship didn’t seem to be as cherished as he thought it to be. The research Emiliano did made him realize that he was the side guy and that his lover’s main interest was you.

You had no idea that your partner had someone to begin with. The first time meeting Emiliano was basically watching a sinking ship as he confronted your partner, his lover, and the truth was revealed of their infidelity. He could’ve lashed at you too, but seeing how you were horrified as well with his partner. Safe to say, the love was over. Both relationships go down the drain thanks to one person. You were a mess and he was still furious with the humiliation. To make it worse, they didn’t seem to learn their lesson as days later they were with ANOTHER person like it was nothing.

Emiliano was not having it. With some convincing and maybe some guilt-tripping in hand, he decided you and him should date. It’s only for appearance, he wanted to show that he moved on from his ex-lover. It did give him some guilt that he was basically using you but he cared more about showing he’s a ‘better man’ from this traumatic experience. He controls where you go, how to act within public, the kisses he gives you were hidden from view, concealed with acts as if you were intimate. It would look good on both of you and he loves seeing the irk it gives that loser he once cherished. All of it was for revenge that burned his soul.

Then when it simmered, Emiliano began to have some vivid moments. The relationship with you was decent to say. He understood a bit why his ex-lover liked you. You can feel he’s gotten more calm these days. The gifts he gave began to be more meaningful, his tone softened a bit from his more haughty one you’re used to. The thought of that ex-lover is still a bitter pill to swallow, but in a way you gain a better partner. Even if it was a falsehood made to spite someone who broke your hearts.

“Ah, you’re home.” Returning to your shared abode, Emiliano was there in the kitchen, silently cooking with his back towards you. “Go wash your hands, I’ll set down dinner soon.”

Listening to you walk off, he stares at the dishes he had made. All of it were your favorites, noting your eating habits since he’s been with you. Silently, he pulls out a chair, waiting for you to come back so you can eat together. It’s strange how Emiliano began to start yearning when you aren’t in the same room.