Chapter 1: Betrayal

Chapter 1: Betrayal

10:45 am, H city.

In front of a small apartment, Emma Garcia pushed open the unlocked door and went inside. Putting down her suitcase, her heart swelled with an indescribable insecurity. People often said that a woman’s sixth sense was too accurate.

The room was quite messy. Calming down a bit, in the quiet area, Emma gradually heard the sound of gasping and lascivious sounds that made adults blush too.

“A…a… David, it’s good.”

“David, faster… It’s so good. I love you, baby.”

The sound of kissing and doing this work resounded throughout the room. The man said, "Selena, you are great!"

"Honey, who is better? Me or your Emma?" The woman suddenly burst into laughter, a smile that was full of triumph.

"Why do you suddenly mention that damn girl? Of course, you are better. I only love you!"

“But… what if Emma finds out—”

Every word disgusted Emma. She covered her mouth, her eyes widening as if she couldn't believe what she had just heard.

The man inside continued saying, “She’s still in France. How would she know? Don’t care about her.”

Emma's face was whiter than ever. She slowly made her way to the bedroom. The door was ajar, and the light from outside shone through the gap in the darkness inside. The bag in Emma's hand fell to the ground, her eyes wide with surprise.

The strange noise caused the lovers inside to stop "moving”. The man suddenly turned around. Emma opened the door, watching the scene unfold before her eyes.

“E… Em… Emma?” Still intoxicated with pleasure, the man's low voice spoke up, calling her name.

She was not the person who surprised him, but he had prepared such a big surprise for her that she could not forget it for the rest of her life.

Emma stood dumbfounded at the door. The naked couple on the bed were both looking at her in bewilderment. Her heart pounded in her chest, the mix of emotions swirling inside her making it hard to breathe. She couldn't tear her eyes away from the heartbreaking scene before her. She was more familiar with these two faces than anyone…

David Thompson - her boyfriend of 4 years, and Selena Shirley - her best friend since high school, are making love on her and David's anniversary.

“I… Emma, everything isn’t like you think. Let’s hear me explain first.” David jumped from the bed, quickly put on his pants, and wanted to run to Emma.

However, before David could touch her, Emma gave him a hard slap across his cheek.

“You… You two…” Emma's voice faltered, her whole body trembling with raw emotions. She struggled to find the right words to express the pain and disappointment coursing through her. Her eyes were drowning in despair.

Selena Shirley hugged the blanket over her chest, kneeling on the bed, wanting to explain, “Emma, we… We were just drunk so that we couldn't control ourselves. We… don't have any relationship at all.”

Emma felt that the words were very harsh. She slapped David again, saying, "What do you want to explain? Drunk? Drunk in broad daylight?"

“If you guys don’t have any relationship but still make love, I feel even more disgusted!” She said each word, her eyes filled with hatred towards David and Selena.

She couldn't fathom the extent of the pain that now coursed through her veins. Her heart was shattered into a million pieces, and she didn't know whether to feel sad or ridiculous because she couldn't even shed a tear. Her body felt paralyzed, torn between the desire to scream out her pain and to turn away from the unbearable scene before her.

She wanted to slap this goddamn couple to vent her anger, but she just stood there dumbfounded. Looking at the man she had loved with all her heart for four long years and the best friend she had trusted above all else, Emma felt a knife pierce her heart with the most painful stab.

Emma tried to continue, “David, we are done! You and I break up from now on. Don't let me see your fucking face again!"

Remaining silent, David turned pale. Caught cheating in his bed, what else can he say? Why hadn't anyone told him that Emma was coming back? She didn't even tell him.

What if she got mad and demanded the money she paid for the last 4 years including this apartment? David just got a good position at a big corporation. Her scary dad could make him lose his job immediately... No, she's always loved him, just beg her, and everything would be better.

When he saw Emma was about to leave, David pulled her hand back, knelt on the ground, and in a choked voice begged, “Emma, please don’t break up—”

Selena Shirley sat on the bed. Watching as David begged Emma, she angrily grabbed the blanket, gritted her teeth, and said:

“Emma, do you think you're so nice? You leave David alone to study abroad for many years. Have you ever had other lovers in France? I dare you to swear!”

Emma Garcia turned to look at Selena, her eyes filled with hatred and contempt. The corners of her mouth curled up into a mocking smile.

“Selena, I know you've always been jealous of me. My academic achievement since high school was better than yours. My family's condition is also better than yours. Even my boyfriend, you also covet, sneaking behind my back to do this dirty trick. Don't think everyone is as vile as you are. I bless you all, damned couple.”

“Emma, please don't go… I know I’m wrong. I’m stupid to do this time. This is only the first time! We have never been together before. Emma, trust me. I love you. I love you so much. Please don’t leave me." David didn't care what Selena just said. He kept begging Emma.

"Love?" Emma repeated the word 'love', her face disdainful, “David, hearing that word from your mouth makes me nauseous. You two should get out of my life. If we meet again, I will kill you both."

Emma's eyes flashed with a mix of anger and sadness. She took a deep breath, her mind racing with conflicting emotions. Her gaze was attracted by the pile of clothes scattering on the floor. A picture frame of David with her shattered and strewn across the ground.

Seemingly reaching her breaking point, Emma’s emotions surged up powerfully. She rushed to the wardrobe, yanking its door open, only to discover numerous clothes belonging to Selena. By now, David's face had turned pale. He knelt on the ground looking utterly vile.

Emma unleashed all the emotions in her heart. She violently threw everything within reach, pulling out all the dresses from the closet. The unfamiliar perfume of another woman made Emma suddenly feel nauseous. At this time, only the sound of broken glass and other furniture resounded in the room.

After a while, as Emma's outburst subsided slightly, her wavy blonde hair was a little messy. In a hoarse voice, her beautiful eyes looked at the damned couple, "Get out! I said get out of here. This is my rented house, so today I want you both f*ck off!"

Then, she took out her phone and quickly snapped a photo. David and Selena, were of course the main characters in the picture, "David, my lawyer will contact you. Over the years, the money I've given you and the rent for this apartment – don't think you'll get away without paying back a cent."

Emma breathed out wearily, waving her phone at Selena with a mocking smile, "I've heard you're a rising model now. What would happen if the media got this photo?"

Selena's eyes widened in shock. She didn't care that she was still undressed, immediately jumping off the bed and rushing towards Emma. Her mouth spat out curses, "You f*cking b*tch! I dare you to do that."

Emma quickly backed away, watching as David tried to restrain Selena.

Selena, in a fit of rage, continued to kick at Emma, "You think just with that photo you can intimidate me? Don't you see how pitiful you look when you can't even keep your own boyfriend?"

Emma stepped forward, yanking Selena's hair backward, her hand gripping Selena's chin tightly, "Shut up! A cheap third wheel like you only deserves the trash!"

After that, she gently tidied her hair and clothes, decisively leaving. If they dared hurt her, she would make them pay a heavy price!