Chapter 39

A month had passed since Vince and Alice’s encounter, and the ripples from it continued to be felt. Despite the resolution, there were moments where doubts surfaced. Vince did his best to reassure me, and I did my best to trust in our love.

However, the reality of our situation was that we were not in a perfect world. Unexpected situations could occur, and Vince and I had to be ready to face them.

One morning, I woke up feeling a bit uneasy. The events from the previous night had triggered memories of my past. I had gone out to a bar with some friends, and after a few drinks, I met a man who had caught my eye.

We had flirted and danced, and the sexual tension between us was palpable. When it came time to leave, he had asked for my number. I had agreed, but in the cold light of the morning, I began to doubt my decision.

I rolled over and checked my phone, my heart sinking as I saw the text messages from the previous night. He had asked if we could meet up for