When the call came a second time, Emma knew something was wrong. It wasnt workshed taken leave, and it wasnt family because shed distanced herself from them. That left only one person: Sophie, her best friend, despite today being Emmas no disturbance day. Sophie? Emma answered, confused. Emma, the airport? Seriously? Sophie teased, laughing. What are you talking about? Im behind you… wait, youre not here? Sophies tone immediately shifted. No, Im at home. Then whos with David? Emmas heart skipped. What? Never mind, its your anniversary No, Sophie. Tell me now. Is David there? Whos he with? After a pause, Sophie sighed. Let me send you a picture. Emma opened the photo. Her breath hitched. It was David, her husband, standing with another woman, her back to the camera, hugging him intimately. The phone rang again. Sophies voice was panicked. Emma, are you okay? Im so sorry Youve done nothing, Emma replied coldly. Ill call you back. She cut the call before she could say another word and stared long. Her eyes moved from the decorated dining room to the well-adorned sitting room and the gifts on the table. Today was meant to be about the both of them and them alone and out there was David, hugging another woman. Emma grabbed a bottle from the fridge and poured herself a glass. Cheers to our second year together. She chuckled sarcastically and gulped down the glass. Then another followed, and another, and another… The moments flew past quickly and she was grateful she could notice none of it. At least, until David came in. Emma was in the sitting room, her eyes still heavy from the drinking when she set her eyes on Davidhis hazy eyes and chiseled, masculine face. His tie was a little loose, and his shirt unbuttoned at the collar, but it couldnt still hide his handsomeness. She laughed weakly as she saw the surprise on his face. His eyes widened as he took in the sight of the dining roomcandles flickering, the table beautifully set, a bottle of wine waiting to be poured. Emma… he started, guilt creeping into his voice.