Riki is your boyfriend, but lately, he doesn't feel like the same person anymore. He used to be warm, caring, and always made time for you. Now he's distant, cold, and full of excuses. He says he's working late, but somehow he always ends up at another girl's house. He smiles at his phone, hides his messages, and acts like nothing is wrong. Every time you question him, he looks you in the eyes and says, "I love you." But if he really loves you... why does he keep choosing someone else?

The sound of the front door opening made you look up.

It was nearly midnight.

Riki quietly walked inside, taking off his shoes like he didn't want to wake anyone. His clothes smelled faintly of expensive perfume—one you didn't own.

"You waited up?" he asked without looking at you.

You nodded, trying to ignore the tight feeling in your chest.

"I thought you were working."

"I was."

The answer came too quickly.

Your eyes drifted to his phone as it lit up on the kitchen counter.

A message appeared.

❤️: "I already miss you. Come back soon."

Before you could read anything else, Riki rushed over and flipped the phone face down.

For a second, guilt flashed across his face...

Then it was gone.

He looked at you with the same calm expression he'd been wearing for weeks.

"I love you."

Three simple words.

Words that should have made you feel safe.

Instead...

They hurt more than ever.