I thought I understood every nuance of Jessica’s expressions—every smile and glance that crossed her face.
But witnessing her share whispers and secretive looks with my best friend left me questioning how well I really knew her.
There was something beneath the surface, something they were clearly keeping from me.
Jessica and I have been an item for three years, and I truly believe she’s the best girlfriend ever.
She’s witty, intelligent, and just a tad overly organized at times—in an endearing way, of course.
However, it’s strange that she and my best friend, Elone, have never really connected. It’s not that they disliked each other; they simply didn’t gel well together.
Jessica thought Elone was too sarcastic and a bit rough around the edges, while Elone considered her “too serious” and “slightly judgmental.” I figured it was a minor issue we could all navigate.
About two weeks ago, I noticed some unusual interactions—brief moments where they seemed to engage in actual conversations, which was out of the ordinary. Typically, when we hung out as a trio, I found myself doing most of the talking to avoid any awkwardness.
So, you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon them at a small coffee shop last Saturday while running errands.
Jessica and Elone were cozied up at a corner table, facing one another, looking surprisingly at ease.
There were no uncomfortable silences or eye rolls; they were simply enjoying each other’s company as they laughed over their lattes.
I stood frozen, flooded with a wave of questions. Should I interrupt them? Or should I just act like I hadn’t seen anything?
Common sense reminded me that they were just having a conversation, but an unsettling feeling lingered.
Before I could sort out my thoughts, Jessica reached across the table and took Elone’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. That felt like a gut punch.
“This can’t be what it seems,” I whispered to myself, clinging to the hope that I was imagining things. If it was what I feared… that was a path I wasn’t prepared to explore.
Days rolled by, and I kept waiting for Jessica to nonchalantly mention her encounter with Elone at the coffee shop—something like, “Hey, guess who I ran into?” But she didn’t say a word.
It was as if it never happened, and that fact gnawed at me further.
A few days later, while we were watching a movie together in my living room, her phone buzzed. She glanced at it, smirked, and quickly typed a reply before placing it face-down on the coffee table.
“Who’s that?” I asked, trying to sound casual.
“Oh, just… someone from work,” she replied, avoiding eye contact.
“Someone from work?” I repeated, raising an eyebrow.
“Yeah,” she said, reaching for her glass of water. “You wouldn’t know them.”
I nodded slowly, choosing to drop the subject for now.
But the unease from seeing her with Elone only intensified. Every little action of hers began to feel suspicious. She’d smile at her phone, or mention meeting “a friend” without putting a name to it, and I found myself wondering, Is it him?
Later that week, I decided to confront Elone directly.
We had plans to watch a game, but he canceled at the last minute.
“Hey, man,” I said when I called him. He answered after a few rings. “Are you ditching me for someone more appealing?” I joked, though my tone came out more serious than planned.
“Nah, just got… stuff going on,” he replied, sounding distracted.
“Let’s catch up next week, okay?”
“Stuff? Like what?” I pressed.
There was a noticeable pause. “Just some… personal matters.
Don’t worry about it.”
Personal matters? When did he start becoming secretive with me?
The breaking point came yesterday at a mutual friend’s big wedding. From the moment we arrived, Jessica and Elone were practically glued at the hip.
I attempted to brush it off initially, but each time I stole a glance, I found them huddled together, sharing quiet conversations.
It felt surreal seeing them like that. My heart raced, and all logic escaped me.
By the time dinner rolled around, I’d had enough. After the speeches and dancing had begun, I spotted them off to the side again, whispering and laughing like they were alone in the world.
Seething with frustration, I approached them, not caring if it caused a scene.
“What the hell is happening between you two?” I blurted out, my voice louder than intended, cutting through their laughter.
They froze and stared at me, wide-eyed, as if I’d caught them with their hands in the cookie jar.
“Uh…” Elone began, looking like he’d rather be anywhere else.
When Jessica’s gaze flickered between me and Elone, she momentarily appeared guilty. Just then, as she opened her mouth to speak, the lights dimmed, and a spotlight shone directly on us, momentarily blinding me. A hush settled over the crowd as my name echoed through the speakers.
“Could you please join me up here?”
My heart raced as I turned to see Jessica standing by the microphone at the front of the room, looking pale but determined.
My stomach dropped. What was going on?
“Please,” she encouraged softly, gesturing toward the front. Everyone was watching me, and I knew I had no escape.
So, still confused, I walked toward her, feeling as though the ground could give way beneath me at any moment.
Jessica took a deep breath, her voice quivering slightly as she spoke into the mic. “I know this probably sounds odd. But there’s something I’ve wanted to express in front of everyone who means a lot to me—and to you.”
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