The Boyfriend Switch: A Change of Heart

I was sent flying from my electric scooter when a car rammed into me after ignoring a red light. My ears buzzed from the impact. I touched my head and saw that my hand became covered in blood.I vaguely heard passersby screaming and shouting as they circled me. Then, I passed out. Before losing consciousness, I couldn't stop thinking about the video I'd just received.It had been recorded in a dimly lit karaoke room. A group of college students were gathered there, including my boyfriend, Evan Quill.We'd known each other for ten years, and he'd always been gentle and patient with me. In the video, he was drunk. Lauren Shaw, a senior from his major, sat beside him and gently patted his back. She said, "Don't drink too much, Evan. You need to take better care of yourself."Her gaze was fixed on him, and it was filled with heartache. She leaned close to him in the dimness, but he didn't do anything to stop her.I heard someone ask, "Do you want to call your girlfriend to pick you up

I saw anger and savagery in Evan's face, which confused me. I glanced at Nathan, but he didn't look too pleased, either. He looked at Evan icily."How dare you, Nathan!" Evan snarled.I sensed the tension in the air and moved to stand in front of Nathan. "Did you need something from my boyfriend?"Evan's expression twisted when he heard that. Meanwhile, Nathan caressed my head and said, "I have something to discuss with him. Wait here for me, okay?"Then, he pushed Evan out of the ward and shut the door behind him. I could only vaguely hear their argument through the door. The volume fluctuated, so I didn't hear everything."Have you lost your mind, Nathan? Have you forgotten that Giselle is…""You're the one who said you were okay with it, aren't you?""That's how it is, huh? Fine, then. I'll give her to you. I can't wait to see what she'll think of you when she regains her memory, though!"I wondered what this conversation meant when I heard a groan outside the door. Nathan a

From that day on, I noticed how oddly Nathan acted. I thought it was because he felt insecure, so I suggested we move out of the dorm and into an apartment again.He initially disagreed but ultimately gave in when he saw how insistent I was. And so, I excitedly dragged him around to view different apartments."The one we just saw had great lighting, Nathan. It's a little high up, though. The one we saw yesterday is on the first floor and is more convenient, but the rental is a little too expensive…" I felt conflicted. Nathan and I were both students; we had to consider several aspects."Actually…" Nathan pursed his lips as he looked at me. "I have an apartment near campus."I widened my eyes. "What?""My parents bought it for me when I got into college."I stood there for a while as I processed this. Then, I said, "I hate rich people."He chuckled. "Come on, don't be like that. What's mine is yours, right? The place is cleaned regularly, so we can move in today… If you don't min

Evan grabbed his hair irritably and clucked his tongue. "I was busy that day and didn't have the time to stay at the hospital with you. That's why I said that. I didn't expect you to take it to heart and fool around with Nathan for so long."He clenched his fists, looking upset. "Stay away from him from now on. If not for this incident, I never would've known he wanted you for himself."I couldn't help letting out a derisive laugh at his words. "You only said that to brush me off? I doubt that."I pulled out my phone while looking at him icily. Then, I played the video I'd downloaded from my inbox during the meal.Evan stiffened as the video played. When it was over, he looked up at me and forced a smile. "Who sent this to you, babe? Don't believe any of it. I was running my mouth because I was drunk."I put my phone away and looked into his eyes. "You know what, Evan? I only got into the accident because I saw this video and was in a hurry to ask you about it. We've known each ot

Nathan was still seated by the man-made lake when I arrived. He wasn't drinking anymore, though."Nathan!" I called.He turned in my direction, his gaze drunken and unfocused. "Is that you, Giselle?""Why have you had so much to drink?" I sat beside him and moved some unfinished beer bottles aside. "That's enough."He nodded, then shook his head without taking his eyes off me. He looked slightly slow-witted compared to his usual self and dragged his words as he said, "I'll feel bad if I don't drink."I asked, "Why?"He looked down and lifted my hand, pressing it to his chest. "It'll hurt here. You won't want me anymore."My nose prickled; I felt like needles had pricked my heart. "Whoever said anything about me not wanting you anymore?"Nathan had more to say now that he was drunk. "Because you like Evan. I fell for you when we were freshmen, but you've only ever had eyes for him. You've never noticed me. This is an opportunity I stole, so you'll hate me now that you've regaine