Torn Between Love and Loyalty

I never imagined falling for Michael—my best friend Sarah's husband. It started with a simple,

electric moment; we both reached for the same book at Sarah's dinner party.

Our fingers brushed. <break time="0.6s" /> That small touch felt like a spark on a cold, autumn night.

I tried to shake it off, reminding myself he was married, and to my dearest

friend, no less. Every glance, every shared joke at gatherings,

made it harder to ignore. <break time="0.6s" /> Then, one rainy evening, Michael knocked

on my door. His voice trembled as he spoke, "I need to talk." The sound of the

rain against the glass mirrored the turmoil in my heart. <break time="0.6s" /> We sat on the couch, the room filled