Hurt me with the truth, but never comfort me with a lie ~ unknown

Dear Dylan,

We were on a cliff (not ours surely) that day, you, me, your sister, the gang, plus ruby and her minions. For a while, we had been letting her tag along, hoping that it will stop her stupid stunts. The gang stayed back to help you with the stuff, while the rest of us hiked our way up.

Your sister looked down and shrieked "this is so high, oh god."

I laughed slightly "even if you manage to fall, you'll just end up in the water."

It was only after she told me that she couldn't swim that I finally realized why she was scared, so to calm her down, I simply said "don't worry about it, just get away from the edge."

Cocking my head to the side, I saw Ruby whispering urgently to her minions, an ugly smirk ruining her pretty face; I thought she was probably planning another childish prank on me.

Turning my back, I bent down to get sunscreen from my heavy backpack that I had just given up on carrying. I heard a shriek, and then a loud splash; turning around in horror, I saw Ruby laughing, standing near the edge "you should probably save her before she drowns, not that I mind, good riddance."

I didn't wait for her to continue her sentence when I immediately dived in the water. My heart was beating so fast, as I found your sister and tried to swim us both to shore. By now, you guys had heard the scream and knew what happened, as I saw you stand on the shore, then get in the water and take your sister to safety. I sighed in relief as I got out of the water, and saw her take deep breaths. She was okay.

You were furious, and rightfully so "what the hell happened?"

Putting a hand on your shoulder, I told you the truth, and your sister, Stella confirmed that she was pushed by Ruby; even without looking, she knew I'd never do that. So did you. Sighing to calm yourself down, you told us to all go home while you dealt with the she-devil. You hugged me tight and thanked me with a light kiss, then let me go.

That night, I saw you for the last time as you told me that our relationship had become too overwhelming, too toxic, that it was taking all of your time, and somewhat a burden.

And before I could question it, you had already walked away.

I snapped out from my thoughts when a warm body dropped next to mine. Not bothering for formalities, I asked, my gaze still focused on the view before me "What happened that day?"

Sighing, you answered "after you guys left, I went up to the cliff to confront Ruby. She threatened to go to the police and accuse you of attempted murder. I laughed at her, wondering how stupid she can actually be, until what she said next made sense. Her friends would lie and say they saw you did it, and my sister hadn't actually seen who pushed her, even if she knew that it wasn't you; there was nothing to prove your innocence. And even if we had managed to do it, the rumors would follow you everywhere and ruin your reputation, and I wasn't going to allow that."

I turned to look at you, too numb to even feel anything. The gang and I have been planning a revenge scheme for what she had done to Stella, not knowing what she had done to me.

"You break up with me, she lets me go" I stated, this time, anger and hatred burning through my veins. You nodded, sinking a hand through your hair, messing it all up; something you do whenever you are nervous.

"I thought that Ruby had finally gotten to your head, that she had used your vulnerable moment to make it seem that I was in the way of your other relationships, or maybe that I could have prevented it. Now that I know the truth, everything just makes more sense, and yet something I would have never guessed. I never knew she could actually be so evil" I muttered in disbelief, my heart beating loudly in my chest.

It was too much for me as I stood up and got ready to head home, but not before you said "this doesn't change anything."

I didn't answer; I just walked away angrier than ever.

Angry that Ruby had finally managed to get in between us.

Angry that I had been so oblivious to the truth.

Angry that I didn't know how to fix this.

Angry that you weren't going to fight for us.

Sincerely yours,

Cheryl

The cat is finally out of the bag! This chapter was a tough one to write, so any feedback would be much appreciated xx