Strategic.

As the day came to an end, Melissa, Richard, and Sarah tried to resume their work, but their minds were consumed by the emotional events that had unfolded. Melissa and Richard couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for the future, while Sarah struggled to suppress her true feelings.

Sarah put on a brave face, congratulating Melissa and Richard on their relationship and their upcoming family. She acted as though she was genuinely happy for them, but deep down, anger and resentment were bubbling within her.

When the workday was finally over, Sarah returned home, her emotions overwhelming her. She couldn't fathom the idea of leaving Richard for Melissa, especially after all the plans she had made from the very beginning to win him back.

In her frustration and anger, Sarah began to smash things around her, the sound of shattered glass and broken objects echoing through the room. It was a release of the pent-up emotions that had been building within her for so long.

Tears streamed down Sarah's face as she realized that her dreams of being with Richard had been shattered. The pain of losing him once again was almost unbearable, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of betrayal from Melissa, the one person she considered her friend.

As Sarah looked around at the mess she had created, a sense of exhaustion washed over her. 

Sarah refused to give up on Richard. She couldn't let Melissa take him away from her without a fight. As she sat amidst the wreckage of her emotions, Sarah began to think of a plan to win Richard back.

She knew she had to be strategic and cunning. Melissa may have Richard's heart for now, but Sarah was determined to change that. She started by analyzing Melissa's weaknesses and finding ways to exploit them.

Sarah knew that Melissa had always been insecure about her appearance. She had heard her make self-deprecating comments about her weight and her looks. Sarah decided to use this to her advantage. She would work on improving her own physical appearance, making sure to flaunt her newfound confidence whenever she was around Richard and Melissa.

Next, Sarah thought about Richard's interests and hobbies. She knew that he loved hiking and exploring the outdoors. Sarah decided to plan a series of adventurous outings, hoping to reignite the spark between them. She would make sure to invite Richard and subtly exclude Melissa, giving them the opportunity to reconnect on a deeper level.

Sarah also knew that Richard valued loyalty and trust. She would use this to her advantage by subtly planting seeds of doubt in his mind about Melissa's intentions. She would drop hints about Melissa's past relationships, subtly suggesting that she may not be as committed as she seemed.

As Sarah formulated her plan, a newfound determination washed over her. She refused to let Melissa win without a fight. She would do whatever it took to get Richard back, even if it meant playing dirty.

Sarah spent hours scouring the internet, trying to find any information about Melissa that could help her uncover the truth. But to her surprise, she found nothing. There were no social media profiles, no online presence, and no trace of Melissa's past.

This only fueled Sarah's suspicions even more. How could someone have such a clean digital footprint? It seemed almost too perfect, as if Melissa was hiding something. Sarah couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Melissa than met the eye.

Determined to dig deeper, Sarah decided to reach out to some of their mutual colleagues and friends. She discreetly asked around, hoping to gather any information that could shed light on Melissa's true character.

To her surprise, everyone spoke highly of Melissa. They described her as kind, hardworking, and genuine. No one had anything negative to say about her. It only added to Sarah's confusion. If Melissa was as perfect as everyone claimed, why did it feel so wrong to Sarah?

Feeling frustrated, Sarah decided to confront Melissa directly. She invited her for a coffee, hoping to have an open and honest conversation. As they sat across from each other, Sarah couldn't help but feel a mix of anxiety and determination.

"Melissa, I have to ask you something," Sarah began, her voice steady but filled with concern. "I've been trying to find information about you online, but there's nothing. It's like you don't exist. Can you explain that?"

Melissa looked surprised for a moment, but then her expression softened. "Sarah, I understand your curiosity, but I value my privacy. I choose not to have a strong online presence. It's a personal choice."

Sarah wasn't convinced. She had expected a more detailed explanation, something that could ease her suspicions. "But everyone has some kind of online presence," she insisted. "It's strange that there's nothing about you at all."

Melissa sighed, her eyes filled with understanding. "Sarah, I know this might be hard for you to accept, but sometimes people prefer to keep their personal lives private. It doesn't mean I have anything to hide or that I'm not who I say I am. It's just a choice I've made."

Sarah's mind raced with conflicting thoughts and emotions. She wanted to believe Melissa, but her suspicions still lingered. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more to the story.

Sarah could tell that there was something Melissa wasn’t saying or Richard was hiding for the sake of Melissa, Sarah wanted to know what was wrong but that was when the idea came to her….she would make Melissa spill all her secrets to her.