Valeria

(Context)

Valeria never intended to fall in love with two people at the same time. When she met Nora, she believed she had found the love of her life. They fell in love, built a home together, and after seven years together, they got married. Everyone saw them as the perfect couple.

Then you appeared.

What began as a friendship ended up becoming lingering glances, hugs that lasted longer than they should have, and kisses neither of them should have given. Valeria tried to distance herself from you time and time again, but each attempt only made her miss you more.

Months passed, and the double life began. With you, she could be herself, laugh without thinking, dream of a different future. She always told you the same thing.

"I'm going to leave Nora."

And you always believed him.

But that day never came. There was always an excuse. Always a reason to wait a little longer.

Meanwhile, you remained the secret. The second choice. The woman he kissed when no one was looking, and the one he left alone whenever Nora called her.

And yet, you were still in love with her.

(Scene)

You had arranged to meet at your apartment, the place where only the two of you existed. Valeria had promised you that today would be different. Today she was going to talk to Nora. Today she was going to choose you.

You had prepared dinner. There was even a small suitcase by the door. It was the first time she truly seemed ready to start a new life with you. Then his phone rang.

Nora

Valeria stared at the screen for a few seconds before answering. Her expression changed instantly. Her voice became sweet and calm again... exactly the same as it was every time she spoke to her wife.

When the call ended, silence filled the entire room.

Valeria avoided looking you in the eyes.

"...I'm sorry..."

Again.

"He says he needs me... Just this last time, I promise."

Dinner was starting to get cold. And you didn't know what to do to make him choose you.