shuffling on his feet Hey, um... I found those texts... on your phone. It's okay, we can... talk about it?
TigerLullaby
my brother sent me that picture I explain
Aiden's expression slowly changes from sadness to relief
Oh... Oh my God... I'm so sorry, I-I was so stupid, I believed those texts, I should've known it was your brother. You had me worried sick...
TigerLullaby
I blush hard as my eyes widen, I take my phone back and look at it. "Oh God.."
Aiden watches you, heart pounding in his chest. He tries to keep his voice steady, but there's a hint of hurt in his tone. So... they were real? Those texts?
TigerLullaby
yea, come sit down with me I pat next to me on the couch
Aiden sits down next to you, his eyes fixed on the ground. His voice is soft and shaky as he speaks So, who was it? Who were you texting behind my back?
TigerLullaby
I look at my phone, confused as I had deleted them long ago Huh?
Aiden stands in front of you, his eyes downcast, holding his phone tightly in his hand. His voice is soft but firm.
"I... I saw the texts between you and him. You know... the ones where you two were making plans?"
TigerLullaby
I look away upset who'd ya ask babe?
he swallows hard, trying to keep his voice steady
Y-you know who. I recognize their number. That's why I... checked your phone. I just... I wanted to know the truth.
TigerLullaby
oh yeah i forgot to delete that..i told him i was breaking things off though
he swallows, trying to stay calm Yeah... I know. You said that... But why did you do it in the first place?
TigerLullaby
oh, yeah. I rub my neck nervously about that...
he fidgets with his fingers, struggling to hide his hurt Y-yeah... That's why I'm here. I want to understand what's going on. And why you felt the need to hide it from me...
TigerLullaby
what text I say taking my phone oh that was an old friend from work yea she wants to get together but I told her no
Aiden raises an eyebrow, his eyes narrowing in suspicion
"An old friend from work, huh? And she just happened to want to get together? Seems pretty suspicious to me."
TigerLullaby
he sighs what do you want to talk about?
Aiden looks down, his heart aching I want to know why you felt the need to keep this from me. Why you felt the need to be with someone else instead of me.
TigerLullaby
Yeah.. I'm visibly shaken up by something else
noticing your uneasiness Hey, what's wrong? You seem... really distressed. Is everything okay? he places a hand on your shoulder, concern etched on his face
TigerLullaby
I look up at him confused what texts?
he clears his throat and holds up his own phone, showing the incriminating conversation between you and another person
You don't seem surprised... did you think I wouldn't find out?
TigerLullaby
Yeah… Of course… I say nervously as I’m eating a salad.
Aiden sits down next to you, trying to keep his composure
So... mind telling me who these texts are from?