Chapter 1

Adam entered through the door, carrying our favorite dinner from that small Italian restaurant we loved. I admired him affectionately as he moved around the room, with his towering 6' 3" and the impressive definition of his 190lbs. In contrast, I was a shorter woman, only 5'3'', and weighing 84 lbs. We had been living together for five years, ever since I had fought with my family over their disapproval of my relationship with Adam.

As we savored the candlelit dinner, we reminisced about the special moments we had shared over the years. Each moment had only strengthened our bond, turning our relationship into something truly unbreakable. We cherished the importance of communication and mutual respect, and it was evident in every gesture and word we shared. Together, we had built a relationship filled with love, understanding, and trust. I knew I had found my true life partner and was eternally grateful to have him by my side. The fight with my family had been tough to endure, as they did not approve of our relationship, questioning our differences. Many wondered how the high school star had chosen the bespectacled, slender girl as his girlfriend. But Adam remained steadfast by my side, demonstrating his love and choosing to be with me at all times.

The next morning, I woke up to Adam taking a hot shower before heading to work. The phone was by the bedside, and its display showed "Love." I answered, a sleepy smile on my face, but my expression quickly changed when I heard a female voice on the other end saying, "Baby?" My heart raced, and suspicion engulfed me. I was bewildered and confused. Who was this woman? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I quickly hung up the phone and began reading all the messages, my mind tormented by a storm of emotions. Adam was betraying me, or at least, that's what it seemed like. The messages, which had been pure happiness and affection until then, now revealed themselves as a betrayal. How could he do this to me? My world was falling apart; I loved this man so much.

He came out of the shower with his perfectly sculpted body wrapped in just a towel. Was everyone right, and had I always been foolish to think that a man like him could be interested in someone like me? As I hurled the newly discovered truth at him, he remained calm, his gaze serious and burdened with guilt. His expression was a puzzle of conflicting emotions, and I felt even more confused as I looked into his eyes. "Please, let me explain," he whispered, his voice trembling. I recoiled, my heart still pounding in my chest. "Explain what? How could you, Adam? All these messages... all these women..." He sighed deeply, lowering the towel and dressing quickly. "I'm so sorry. I didn't want to hurt you, Lucena. I love you." My hands trembled as I processed his confession. I didn't know what to think. My emotions swung between sadness and anger. "And all these women?" Adam approached me and took my trembling hands in his. "I know it looks wrong, but I never wanted to do anything to hurt you. For everything we've been through, can you forgive me? I would do anything..."

The confusion still clouded my mind, but a part of me wanted to believe him. "What if he still loves me, and it's all just a mistake?" As I absorbed all of Adam's apologies, I realized that there might be more to this story than I had imagined. However, the scars of distrust would remain, and our relationship had been deeply shaken. The question now was whether we could rebuild trust and overcome this turbulence together, or if the wounds were too deep to heal.

I decided to have coffee with a friend and discuss Adam's betrayal. I didn't know if I could forgive him, but a part of me still longed for the possibility of a clearer explanation. My friend Sarah met me at the café, her face filled with concern as she listened attentively to my story. She was known for her objectivity and straightforward advice.

"Lucena, you need to give him a chance to fully redeem himself," Sarah suggested. "There are plenty of girls who would pursue someone like Adam, and besides, he's still with you, and you can't support yourself alone right now." I nodded, agreeing. "You're right, Sarah. I need to understand how to handle all of this before making a decision."
Trust was broken, and my love for him conflicted with the hurt I felt. I didn't know if I could forgive him completely, but I also couldn't imagine my life without him. Adam was willing to do whatever it took to regain my trust. The question now was whether our love was strong enough to withstand the test of betrayal and if we could truly rebuild our relationship on a stronger foundation. I hoped to find a solution for reconciliation. But what could he do to regain my trust?
Sarah laughed as a heavyset man entered the cafe and said, "If Adam were like that, I bet he wouldn't have any problems. No girl would even look at him." I observed the man, analyzing and thinking about what Adam had said, "anything for my trust." The idea began to form in my mind. Perhaps a drastic change in Adam's appearance could be the answer to rebuilding our relationship. It would be a way to demonstrate his commitment and that he was willing to do whatever it took for me to forgive him.