Prologue

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Seth sat at his desk, his eyes fixed on the computer screen in front of him. He was supposed to be working, but his mind was elsewhere. Specifically, it was on Kath, his co-worker, and the woman he had been having an affair with for the past few months.

He couldn't help but smile as he thought about her. Kath was a flight attendant, and they had met at work. She was beautiful, smart, and funny, and she had an energy about her that Seth found irresistible.

But as much as he enjoyed being with her, he couldn't help feeling guilty about what he was doing. He was betraying Bianca, his wife of eight years, and he knew that if she ever found out, it would shatter her.

Seth and Bianca had met in college, where they had fallen madly in love with each other. They had gotten married after graduation and had a son, Lucas, who was now six years old. But somewhere along the way, things changed. Their once passionate love had faded into a routine, and their marriage had become a shell of what it used to be. They had grown distant from each other, and Seth couldn't remember the last time they had a real conversation that didn't involve their son or household chores.

But then there was Kath. She made him feel alive again like he was the person he used to be before he got married and settled down. She listened to him, laughed at his jokes, and made him feel like he was the most important person in the world.

Seth knew that what he was doing was wrong, but he couldn't resist the thrill of being with someone new. He couldn't deny the excitement and passion Kath brought into his life, and he was willing to risk everything for her.

As he sat at his desk, lost in thought, Seth's phone buzzed. It was a message from Kath, telling him that she missed him and asking when they could see each other again. Seth felt a pang of guilt, but he couldn't deny the thrill that came with seeing her again.

He knew that he was about to cross a line that he could never uncross. He was a cheating husband, and he didn't know how to stop. As he stood up and made his way toward the elevator, Seth knew that he was about to shatter Bianca's heart and his own in the process. But he couldn't help feeling like it was worth it, if only for a moment.

The office around him bustled with activity as Seth walked towards the elevator, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that he needed to find a way to end the affair with Kath, to salvage what remained of his marriage, but every time he tried to muster the courage, he found himself drawn back to her irresistible charm.

As the elevator doors closed, Seth's thoughts continued to whirl. He had never envisioned himself as a cheating husband, and the guilt weighed on him like a heavy chain. He remembered the promises he had made to Bianca on their wedding day, vows of love and fidelity that now felt like distant echoes of a time long gone.

The affair with Kath had started innocently enough. They had struck up conversations during their lunch breaks, shared stories of their travels, and gradually developed a connection that neither of them could ignore. It was a spark of excitement in Seth's otherwise monotonous life.

The elevator chimed, signaling his arrival at the ground floor. Seth stepped out into the bustling lobby of the office building, his phone still buzzing with messages from Kath. He couldn't deny the pull she had on him, the way she made him feel alive in a way he hadn't felt in years.

As he walked out into the bright sunlight, Seth's thoughts drifted back to his marriage with Bianca. It had started with so much promise, the two of them young and in love, their dreams intertwining like vines in a lush garden. They had faced challenges together, weathered storms, and celebrated joys, but somewhere along the way, they had lost sight of what had once made them so happy.

Seth had tried to talk to Bianca about their problems, but it always ended in arguments and tears. She was busy with her career, and he was drowning in the responsibilities of being a father and a husband. They had become strangers in their own home, two ships passing in the night.

The affair had been Seth's escape, a secret world where he could forget about his failing marriage and the mundane routines of his life. But with each stolen moment, the guilt had grown, a gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach that refused to be ignored.

He knew that he had to make a choice. The affair with Kath was spiraling out of control, threatening to consume him entirely. But ending it would be like tearing a piece of himself away, a piece that had become all too precious to him.

Seth found himself standing on a busy street corner, lost in thought. The city buzzed around him, oblivious to the turmoil within his heart. He glanced at his watch and realized that he had to make a decision soon. Kath had suggested they meet at their usual spot, a small café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. He knew that if he went, he would be walking further down a dangerous path.

A sudden gust of wind blew through the streets, and Seth shivered, feeling as though the universe was trying to send him a message. He needed to confront his own weaknesses, to face the reality of his actions and their consequences.

With newfound determination, Seth turned away from the café and headed towards the park. He needed a quiet place to think, to gather his thoughts and find a way to break free from the web of lies he had spun. As he walked among the trees and heard the distant laughter of children playing, he knew that he had to confess his infidelity to Bianca, no matter how painful it would be.

The sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the park. Seth found a bench and sat down, taking a deep breath. The weight of his secret bore down on him, and he knew that he couldn't carry it any longer.

He pulled out his phone and dialed Bianca's number. The phone rang, and his heart raced as he waited for her to pick up. After what felt like an eternity, her voice came through the line, tired but filled with warmth.

"Hey, Seth, what's up?" she asked.

Seth hesitated for a moment, then finally found the words he had been searching for. "Bianca, we need to talk," he said, his voice trembling. "There's something I need to confess."

As Seth began to speak, the weight of his guilt lifted, if only slightly. He knew that the road ahead would be fraught with pain and uncertainty, but he had taken the first step toward redemption. It was a confession of a cheating husband, a reckoning with his own choices, and a glimmer of hope that he could rebuild the love he had lost.

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