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Chapter 2

Tears of heartbreak and humiliation streamed down my face

Aiden’s wonts echoed in my head, each syllable destroying what was left of my self worth

Itt hadn’t heard it myself, I wouldn’t have believed the guy whott passionately made love to me last night could be the same person.

I guess you don’t need love to be intonate. Even in those moments of intense paction, hes can still fall from your lips

What I foolishly thought was the start of something real was just a joke to them

The more I cried, the worse I felt trying to mutthe my sobs as my body shook

After what felt like forever, my phone buzzed

Aiden: [Take an Uber home. Got plans with the guys tonight, can’t drive you]

I didn’t respond

Aiden: Don’t forget to get Plan & yourself. I’m busy today Make sure you take it, K

I stared at the messages speechless

Last night, from dusk all dawn, Aiden had been insatiable. Before we fell asleep exhausted in each other’s arms, he’d drowsily whispered twice: “Sorry I wasn’t more prepared. I’ll get you Plan B first thing tomorrow.”

He’d even lectured me about taking care of myself, insisting I needed to take the pill to protect my health

Back then, I thought he was being responsible. I thought I’d finally found my happine

And now

Reality hit me like a bucket of cold water.

I dug my nails into my palms, forcing myself to stop crying. After cleaning myself up. I left the bathroom.

Too embarrassed to go to the pharmacy, I ordered Plan B online. Even then, I waited forever after the delivery driver left it at my

door before sneaking out to get it.

After swallowing the pill through tears, I collapsed onto my carpet, completely drained

Ever since Aiden’s family moved next door, I’d followed him around like a lost puppy–for ten whole years.

I’d never imagined a world without him in it. Never wanted to.

But now I had no choice.

Outside my window, city lights flickered on and off as evening settled in

Time blurred until my best friend Maya’s FaceTime lit up my screen

“Brooklyn, why aren’t you at the party with Aiden tonight? That girl Sarah from AP Lin showed up and she’s all ever him. They’re making everyone uncomfortable.”