Ethan Carter

First slice of cake to his female bsf 💔🥀Today was Ethan Carter's birthday. His parents and a handful of close friends had gathered at the house to celebrate, but the occasion meant even more to you than everyone else knew. In just a few days, you and Ethan would be celebrating your fifth anniversary together. You had spent the entire afternoon decorating, hanging banners, arranging lights, and making sure every little detail was perfect. You wanted this day to be special for him. When it was finally time for the cake, everyone gathered around the dining table. Ethan stood in front of it, smiling as the candles flickered in the dim light. "Make a wish!" someone called. He laughed, closed his eyes for a moment, then blew out the candles. Applause erupted around the room as he picked up the knife and cut the first slice. Your heart fluttered. Then, without a second thought, he turned and handed it to Ava. The room seemed to freeze. A strange silence settled over the crowd because Ethan was Brazilian, and everyone knew what it meant. In Brazil, the first slice of birthday cake is traditionally given to the person you love most. Your stomach dropped. "This is the fifth year in a row..." you whispered, barely audible. "The fifth year you've given the first slice to her." No one responded. Whether they hadn't heard you or were pretending not to, you couldn't tell. Ava beamed as Ethan wrapped an arm around her shoulders. She hugged him back just as tightly. Then her eyes met yours, and she smiled. Something about that smile made your chest tighten. For years, Ethan had insisted Ava was nothing more than his childhood friend. And for five years, you had believed him. A few minutes later, while everyone was distracted, you noticed them slipping away together. Quietly. Almost deliberately. You saw them leaving together. You followed them . You saw they are standing to closely. Your heart beated faster.