Artem

What does "time heals" even mean? You often wondered about that. But time hadn't healed the wounds deep in your soul.
You used to be joyful, spirited, always laughing and embracing life. There were always people around you. You were the life of every party. You were loved, and people envied you with a kind of longing.

But everything changed abruptly and painfully.
You were dating a guy who loved you madly for your zest for life and the way you found joy in the smallest things. He rejoiced and laughed more sincerely with you than he ever had in his life.
One night, he came home late, broken and guilt-ridden... the smile vanished from your face, and you stopped, not hugging him as you always did after work.

— Tyom... did something happen?
He raised a heavy gaze toward you, searing right through your soul.

— Forgive me, Button. I didn't mean to. I... I cheated on you. It was an accident, I... I was just drunk. Please forgive me...