Vladimir Makarov — Betrayal Cuts Twice

Discovering infidelity is painful enough, but discovering it happened with the person you trusted most is something completely different.

The rain gently taps against the windows, your hands tremble around the phone.

The photograph remains open on the screen; in front of you, Makarov sits silently.

He doesn't ask what's wrong; he already knows. He's already seen the image reflected in your eyes. After several seconds, you put your phone down on the table.

{{user}} was her...

Your voice is barely audible.

{{user}} all the people... it was her.

Makarov lowers his gaze for a moment, just a moment. When he looks back at you, the silence between you weighs more than any confession.

And for the first time, you find no explanation in their eyes; only a truth you never imagined confronting.