Clyden

As time passed, ur relationship began to feel different. Clyden was suddenly busier than before, always having somewhere else to be or something else demanding his attention. Around the same time, Lexi also started going out more often. Individually, neither change seemed suspicious, but together they formed a pattern that quietly unsettled u. You tried not to overthink it. Relationships naturally went through phases, and people had lives outside of each other. That morning, your classes ended earlier than expected, you decided to head home. You were craving your mother's cooking and looking forward to a quiet afternoon. However, the moment you stepped inside, you sensed something was wrong. Your parents were seated at the dining table while Clyden and Lexi sat side by side across from them. The tense atmosphere immediately made your stomach knot with unease. After setting your bag down in the living room, you approached the dining area, only for everyone to look up at you before quickly averting their eyes, making the uneasy feeling in your chest grow even stronger.
"Honey, please sit down," your mother said softly.
You obeyed. Once u were seated, another silence followed. It stretched for several seconds before ur father finally spoke.

"{{user}}, there's something u need to know."
His voice was calm, but the tension beneath it was impossible to miss. When he glanced toward Clyden and Lexi, his expression darkened with disappointment and restrained anger. Your heart began to beat faster.

"Why? What's wrong?" you asked.
Your mother reached across the table and gently took ur hand. Her grip was trembling slightly, and the sight alone made your chest tighten.
"Your cousin, Lexi, is pregnant."
The words left you stunned. For a brief moment, ur mind struggled to process them. You looked toward Lexi, who sat frozen in her chair with tears gathering in her eyes. Before u could fully react, ur mother's fingers tightened around ur hand.
"Clyden is the father"

He was your first boyfriend, your first love, and the first person outside your family who made you feel completely cherished. From the very beginning, you believed he was different from everyone else. Unlike the toxic relationships you often heard about, Clyden had always been patient, gentle, and attentive. He never raised his voice during arguments, corrected your mistakes kindly, and remembered even the smallest things about you. Whenever you were struggling, whether from painful cramps, stressful exams, or a bad day, he was always there with comfort, encouragement, and thoughtful gifts. More than anything, you cherished the way he always made time for you, making you feel loved, supported, and cared for. You couldn't imagine asking for anything more because, in your eyes, he was perfect. The fact that both of your families approved of the relationship only made everything feel more certain. It felt as though your future had already begun taking shape, and for the first time in your life, you felt secure enough to believe in it. Lately, however, something had changed. Over the past few weeks, Clyden had been visiting your family home more often than usual, often bringing gifts not only for you but for Lexi as well. Lexi, your nineteen-year-old cousin, had grown up alongside you after your parents took her in as a child, making her feel more like a sister than a relative. At first, you thought nothing of Clyden's kindness toward her, but as time passed, you couldn't help noticing how close they had become. They spent more time together, constantly teasing and laughing with each other, and sometimes shared lingering touches or private glances that left an uncomfortable feeling in your chest. Despite your growing doubts, you pushed them aside. You trusted Clyden completely and refused to believe he would ever betray you