Chapter 003

  I turned slowly, my heart sinking as I saw Jake standing a few feet away. His expression was a mix of surprise and confusion, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe.

  “What are you doing here, Amelia?” Jake’s voice cut through the air, it sounded sharp and demanding. 

  I froze mid-step, my breath hitching as I turned towards him. He stood a few feet away, his brows furrowed in confusion and something else; anger, maybe? Guilt? My hands clenched at my sides, I was nervous but I felt anger bubbling inside me. How dare he act like he had the right to question me?

  “I could ask you the same thing,” I shot back, my voice came out colder than I had expected. Folding my arms tightly across my chest, I forced myself to stay composed.

  Jake took a step forward, his shoes crunching against the ground. “You should remember I have a tracker on your phone, you know, the one you suggested I'd get.” he said, his tone as though he didn't know about anything that was going on.

  I sighed quickly. I should have never suggested that. Well, that's what you do when you're in love. 

  “A tracker?” Logan chuckled slightly, 

  “Jake, can you..” 

  “Amelia, I was worried about you!” he interrupted. “You weren’t answering my calls. I thought you might be in danger.”

  I scoffed, rolling my eyes. “You’re unbelievable. If you were so worried, you should’ve started by being honest with me.”

  Before he could respond, Logan stepped into view, his calm demeanor an obvious difference to Jake’s agitated one.

  Jake’s eyes darted to him, narrowing. “Who is he?” His voice dripped with suspicion.

  “I’m Logan.” Logan’s voice was steady, almost nonchalant, as he took a step closer. Extending his hand, he added, “Nice to meet you.”

  Jake looked at the offered hand like it was poison. Instead of shaking it, he scanned Logan from head to toe, his lips curling in distaste.

  “Amelia,” Jake said, turning his attention back to me, “are you cheating on me?”

  His words hit me like a slap to the face. For a moment, all I could do was stare at him, stunned by the sheer audacity of the accusation.

  “How dare you, Jake?” I spat, my voice shaking with anger. “How dare you act like you didn’t cheat on me last night? and God knows how many times you have.”

  Jake’s face paled, and he opened his mouth, but no words came out.

  “Well?” I pressed, taking a step closer to him. “Nothing to say?”

  “Who… who told you that?” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.

  “So you’re not denying it?” My voice cracked, and I felt the tears fighting to roll down my cheeks.

  Jake hesitated, then let out a deep sigh, his shoulders slumping. “No Amelia, im not denying it,” he admitted, his tone low.

  Behind me, Logan chuckled softly. “This is getting interesting,” he muttered, more to himself than anyone else.

  That was it. I couldn’t hold back anymore. My hand shot out before I even realized what I was doing, and the sound of the slap echoed through the air. I slapped Jake's on the face.

  “You bastard!” I hissed, my hands shaking with rage. “How could you? After everything I’ve done for you!” My tears were now coming out freely. I couldn't hold in the hurt I felt.

  Jake winced, his hand flying to his cheek, but I didn’t care. I stepped closer, my fists pounding against his chest.

  “You used me!” I shouted, my voice breaking. “You lied to me, Jake! I gave you everything, everything! And this is how you repay me? By sleeping with my Bestfriend?”

  “Amelia, stop!” Jake’s hands came up, trying to grab my wrists, but I jerked away.

  “Don’t touch me!” I screamed, my voice dripping with anger.

  Suddenly, strong arms wrapped around me from behind, pulling me away from him. “Amelia,” Logan’s voice was calm but firm, his breath warm against my ear. “That’s enough.”

  I stopped struggling, my chest heaving as I cried against Logan's chest. Jake stood there, his face red and his hands clenched at his sides, but he didn’t say a word.

  “You dare play the victim, Jake.” I said, my voice trembling with my barely contained tears. “You’re the one who betrayed me, Jake.”

  “And you’re standing here with another man,” Jake shot back, his eyes narrowing.

  Logan let out a low chuckle. “I’m right here, you know,” he said, his tone laced with amusement.

  Jake glared at him. “Stay out of this.”

  “I’m not sure I can do that,” Logan replied, his grip on my arms loosening slightly. “Especially when you’re the one making baseless accusations.”

  “Baseless?” Jake snapped, his voice rising. “You think I don’t see what’s going on here? You've fed her with rubbish lies. You’re trying to steal her from me.”

  “Steal her?” Logan raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a smirk. “You’ve already lost her, mate. And judging by that slap, you know it too.”

  Jake turned his gaze back to me, his eyes pleading now. “Amelia, If you just let me—”

  “You don’t get to explain!” I interrupted, my voice low because I couldn't shout any longer. “You cheated on me, Jake! Do you even realize how much I gave up for you? How much I trusted you? Do you know the things I did for you, Jake.”

  Jake opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, the sound of a car door opening caught our attention.

  I turned my head, my heart sinking as I saw my Bestfriend, Beth step out of Jake’s car. My stomach churned as she walked toward us, smiling sheepishly. 

  She always had an air of confidence, something that brought us together as friends(or so I thought). 

 Her face showed zero remorse. I knew a day when Beth might something stupid to me would come, but not just in a way like this.