I never thought I’d feel this way. My marriage has been my foundation for years—steady, reliable, and built on love and trust. My husband is a good man, someone who has always been there for me. And yet, lately, I find myself drawn to something, to someone, in a way that both excites and terrifies me.

My boss carries an energy that’s impossible to ignore. He exudes confidence, authority, and a quiet intensity that makes the air feel heavier when he’s near. His presence alone ignites something inside me—a fire I haven’t felt in years. It’s not just attraction; it’s something deeper, something raw and unfiltered.

It started subtly. A glance held just a little too long, a casual touch that lingered, a conversation charged with something unspoken. Each moment built upon the last, and before I knew it, I was looking forward to seeing him, craving the way he made me feel. Alive. Desired. Like a woman who is more than just a wife, more than just someone’s partner—someone who is seen.

But this feeling comes with a cost. I find myself torn between the life I’ve built and the longing that’s growing inside me. Between the loyalty I owe my husband and the desire that tempts me in ways I never imagined.

I tell myself it’s nothing, just a passing infatuation. But if that’s true, why does my heart race when he’s near? Why does my mind wander to places it shouldn’t? And why do I feel like, no matter what I choose, I’m about to lose a piece of myself?