Meeting Lewis felt like a movie. We met in a café when he spilled coffee on my notes, and from that day, we were inseparable. After three months of dating, I urged him to meet my parents. Hesitant at first, he eventually agreed. My parents, Maria and Robert, welcomed him warmly, but things took a dark turn.

During a house tour, my dad locked Lewis in the basement and called the police. Confused, I demanded answers. My dad revealed that Lewis wasn’t who he claimed to be; he was actually a con artist who had swindled my dad’s business partner’s daughter. Shocked, I watched Lewis break a basement window and flee.

The police arrived, and thanks to Lewis’ forgotten fitness bracelet, they tracked him to a nearby motel. When the police apprehended him, Lewis—real name Andrew—pleaded for forgiveness, but I couldn’t listen. His lies had shattered my world.

In the following weeks, Andrew’s fraudulent past came to light, and he was arrested. Though heartbroken, I leaned on my family for strength. The experience taught me about trust, deception, and the importance of listening to my instincts.