1 A House of Secret

The sun had set over the tranquil suburban neighbourhood, casting long shadows across the neatly manicured lawns and white picket fences. Inside a cozy, two-story house, Vanessa Rose Bajamonde sat alone at the dining table, a cold plate of dinner before her. Her eyes were fixed on the empty chair across from her, and her heart ached with a sense of abandonment.

Pyke Bajamonde, her husband, had been away on a business trip for almost a month and a half. Rose had always been understanding, knowing that his work often required him to travel, but this time felt different. The absence weighed on her, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed.

As the clock ticked away, she stared at her phone, waiting for the call or message that would reassure her that Pyke was safe and thinking of her. But the days turned into weeks, and the only communication she received were odd, impersonal emails about his work.

One evening, as she was tidying up their bedroom, Rose noticed an unfamiliar envelope tucked beneath Pyke's side of the bed. Curiosity piqued. She pulled it out and opened it. Inside, she found a handwritten note, its words etched with a delicate cursive hand:

"My Dearest Pyke,

I can't stop thinking about the time we spent together during your business trip. I know you need to return to your wife, but I hope you remember the passion we shared. I'll be waiting for your next visit.

Yours,

Russiana Montefalco"

Rose's heart pounded as she read the words over and over, her mind struggling to accept the reality before her. Her hands trembled, and her eyes filled with tears. It was a betrayal that cut deep, a wound that felt impossible to heal.

She knew she couldn't keep this secret buried. The truth had to come out. But what would she do when Pyke returned? How would their marriage survive this betrayal? And who was this woman, Russiana Montefalco, who had entered their lives like a shadow?

"The Unfaithful Husband" sets the stage for a gripping drama, as Vanessa Rose Bajamonde discovers the painful truth about her husband's infidelity and begins to unravel the tangled web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to shatter her world.