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“Wait a minute, Jenna was the one who confirmed the cheating scandal?” I impatiently stared at her in disbelief.

Naomi looks down in shame. “yeah. She said that day, your parents were out of town,” she was referring to Daisy. “And it was just you and her. You went out partying that night and came back with a very drunk Owen.”

Daisy gave a little chuckle and lean back against her chair. “Funny. The last time I went to a party was the day I got pregnant. I didn't even go to the party and I don't even know who Owen was. Your boyfriend's infidelity... ”

“Ex boyfriend please.” Naomi corrected.

Daisy shrugged and continues. “Your ex boyfriend's infidelity happened only a couple of weeks ago. How can a pregnant woman drink alcohol while pregnant?”

“She said you weren't drunk. She tried to stop you - as she claimed - but to no avail.”

Daisy doesn't have to prove to me about Jenna Coleman anymore. The truth is finally unraveling itself from it's twist of mysteries. Jenna played not just me but her close friends. Since the day Naomi found out about her boyfriend's infidelity, she became best friends with Jenna and Kayla, thinking they were the innocent. Except they're the villains all along.

“All you're saying was true.” Naomi said gazing at Daisy with amusement clear as the day in her eyes. “You said she's a hypocrite, a manipulator and damn is she.”

“So, Jenna lied to you about Owen and Daisy to hide Kayla's identity?” I was trying to clarify things.

Naomi nodded. “And about Vanessa, it's a long shitty story.” she rolled her eyes in annoyance. “Her boyfriend didn't even cheat. She thought he did and blamed all her anger on you.”

Daisy cursed under her breath and lazily glare at Naomi. “what the fuck is wrong with you girls? Whatever happens, you always blame me! In fact, you got back together with your boyfriend after he slept with me but you dump him when you realise it wasn't me. Fuck... I'm out of here.” She grabbed her bag, got up and left, ignoring our calls.

I paid the money and was about to go after her when Naomi stopped me. “Please Zack, I'm really sorry. Daisy has always being innocent. She was the victim all along. I know they're hiding something and we need to find it before it's too late. You have to be careful because Jenna can put up an act anytime to get what she wants.”

Her words chilled me to the bone but I said nothing. I simply nodded and ran after Daisy. She was already waiting by the car, pacing impatiently. But l was too late for Daisy has already built a new wall with her lonely on the other side. Her expression was blank and she didn't look at me. Instead, she kept her gaze on the ground.

“We have to hurry. I don't want us to be late for the counseling.” She got inside the car and I follow suit.

I try to reason with what Naomi said. One thing remains unsolved after all; if Jenna doesn't go to parties, then how did she know Daisy was at the party? I'm totally confused about what happened. I only have two missions though - find out what happened that night and who the fuck Cole is.

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“Mum and Dad went on a date - as they described it - but I know they're just giving us space so we could read peacefully. ” Jenna said with a chuckle as she leads me upstairs to her room.

I return back the smile but said nothing. I was going to cancel the group reading but because I wanted to see if I can find something about Cole I refused to. Daisy was not home. She went to check in her estranged best friend, Jupiter.

We got to Jenna's neat room and settle down. We began to unpack our reading stuff so as to start as soon as possible. Every second, I feel her eyes on me, as if she was trying to draw attention. When I finally look up, she was blushing at being caught. I grinned but in reality, I was confused. Then I realised what she was trying to point out.

She was constantly trying to fix back the narrow straps of her dress. She was wearing a very short yet casual armless dress. It was nothing like she usually wears. My heart dropped at the realisation. Was she trying to seduce me?

Soon, her phone started ringing. When she saw the caller ID, she excused herself and went inside what I assumed to be the En suite restroom. I decide to use this as my opportunity to explore. I sneak out of the room and begin walking along the hallway, looking for Daisy's room. I opened the next door to find a rather disorganized room.

It's smaller than Jenna's and the room was painted black. There were so many books and papers on the bed as if the owner had been reading all night. The bed was a mess and their were no photos on the wall. There was no TV like in Jenna's room. Instantly, I know it was Daisy's.

I walked further inside and stopped in my track when I noticed the pictures on the nightstand. I picked them up and observed.

The first one was that of our fifth grade class picture. I spotted a young version of myself between Skylar and Maya. My eyes continued moving around, trying to find Daisy.

Soon enough, I spotted an innocent looking girl with a very long pale blonde hair. She has a very huge smile and her eyes couldn't hide how excited she was. Her arms were wrapped around a guy that seems familiar but I can't remember. He has dark brown hair and was taller than most of the boys. He has a smirk playing on his lips as he holds Daisy, looking just as happy as she was.

At the very far ending was a very familiar girl standing with a stony look. She looks very lonely and was staring longingly at Daisy and the guy. ...It was Jenna. I don't understand why she was staring at them like that but I know there's more to the story.

The next photo was that of a young Daisy and the same boy I saw her hugging. They were holding each other with their eyes closed and showing off their bracelets. It looks like the friendship bracelet that most best friends wear.

As I turn the other photo to look, Jenna called out my name. Panicking, I fold the papers and insert them in my pocket. I got out of the room immediately and bumped into Jenna who was about to go out to search for me obviously. She looks at me oddly.

“I thought I heard a car horn so I got out to check. Nobody was there. I guess I was imagining things.” I lied like a professional. It just came out and I felt nothing about it.

She seems to believe so she let's me in. We got back inside but I stopped her before we begin. I wanted to test her, to see if she'll tell me the truth or not.

“Do you go to parties?” I cautiously asked.

She furrowed her brows and picked up a book. “Of course not. Except the Halloween or wedding parties I get invited.” She easily answered which was the wrong move. It was obvious she was unaware of what was happening.

I hummed. “You're very different from your sister. She's always partying and going wild. Except the last time she did, she got pregnant. And that was the end of it. Now, people keep accusing her of something she never did.”

I pretended I didn't see her shoulders tensed. Instead, I focused on the book I was going through. She squirmed uncomfortably.

“Wha... What do you mean? You completely forgot about the Naomi drama, right? I was so pissed off at her for messing around with my friend's boyfriend.” she replied, trying to sound strong. I still heard the crack in her voice.

“Naomi you mean?” I briefly glance at her before looking away.

"Yeah. Naomi doesn't deserve any of this. Daisy brought Owen back home that night. I was there. Owen even confessed to Naomi.” A soft gasp left her lips when she realised what she had just said.

“Did you go to the party?”

“No. But I was up all night. I saw Daisy go and come back. She was with Owen.” her response was instant. I know she was telling the truth when she said she didn't go to the party but the rest, I don't believe it's true.

I closed the book and dropped it. “Funny how yesterday, Naomi told us it wasn't Daisy. Do you want to know who it was?” I tilted my head to one side as I stare at her, waiting for her reaction.

She was completely taken aback and her eyes went wide. She shook her head in fear and her breaths started coming in short pants. “but we were very careful...” I heard her mutter to herself.

“I know it's all a lie and I know it's Kayla, your best friend.” I stood up, staring down at her. “Tell me the truth, Jenna. Did Daisy came back that night with Owen or not?”

Brick by brick, I watch her wall came tumbling down. Jenna broke down into tears, sobs punched through, ripping through her muscles and bones. She was a crying mess as I look down at her. I feel her pain but what she did was unacceptable.

“I just wanted to protect my only friend. Daisy doesn't really mind taking the blame so I accused her.”

I was so angry. All along, I know it wasn't Daisy but when Jenna accused her of cheating, I know it's all a lie and she deserves to know the truth. I finally know what happened.

Kayla and Owen were together that night but when Naomi saw the hickeys on Owen, she demanded an explanation. Owen wanted to hide Kayla's identity because she was just a nice girl so he used Daisy. Jenna lied to Naomi about Daisy coming home with a drunk Owen to make it look real. Kayla and Owen continued seeing each other. Kayla soon noticed his odd behavior and checked his phone only to find out he was setting a girl. A girl she later finds out to be one of her close friend, Kayla.

“I need some time to think.” I grabbed my bag and begin to pack all my stuff. I found what I wanted and I'm ready to leave. But all of these came to a halt when she grasp my shirt and make me look into her glazed yet beautiful eyes.

“I'm in love with you, Zack. I've always being and will always be. I love you, Zack. ”

My heart dropped.
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