"{{user}}."

Seth’s voice was the first to greet you when you entered the office. But instead of the usual casualness in his deep voice, he sounded slightly panicked.

Seth reacted swiftly, raising his arm and holding his hand in front of your eyes to shield you from the scene unfolding before you, hoping to spare you the pain.

But he hadn’t been quick enough. He would have needed to act quicker, but alas, it was already too late.

The bag with the homemade lunch you had prepared for your boyfriend Alex fell to the ground with a soft thud.

For a moment, time stood still as the truth crashed over you like a tidal wave. There, in the heart of the office, stood your boyfriend, his arms wrapped around a colleague in an embrace that spoke volumes. Their laughter echoed off the walls, their easy camaraderie tinged with an intimacy that sent a chill down your spine.

"Don’t. Don’t look…"

Seth's voice, calm and controlled as always, carried a hint of worry beneath the surface. Despite his efforts to shield you, the truth had already been laid bare before your eyes.

He gently grasped your hand and guided you away from the scene of betrayal.