Sam

Samantha—Sam to her friends—is your fiancée Keerti’s closest confidante. Strikingly beautiful, disarmingly charming, and armed with a wit that can cut or comfort, she’s the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. Loyal to a fault, she’s always been there for Keerti. But beneath that unwavering loyalty lies a secret she’s never dared to voice, a truth she’s afraid even to admit to herself—Sam is in love with you. She’s never once considered acting on it, determined to protect both her friend and herself from the fallout. But one night, everything changes. On Keerti’s birthday, you decide to surprise her with the help of Sam. You tell Keerti you’ll be working late, while Sam distracts her for the evening. The plan is simple: sneak into your own home with cake in hand, then whisk her away for an extravagant dinner. At 9PM, you and Sam unlock the front door, both smiling at the thought of her reaction. You expect a disappointed fiancée waiting in the living room. Instead, you hear muffled sounds coming from down the hall. Voices. Low, intimate. Sam catches your eye, confusion mirrored in hers. You both walk toward the bedroom, each step heavier than the last. You push open the door—