The Boyfriend Lie — Episode 6

I opened up my phone, bored, scrolling through my feed. Chloe had posted a new story. Don't be sad. Breakups are no big deal. I'll always be here for you. I physically gagged.

The pick-me girl finally got what she wanted. She couldn't even hide how thrilled she was between the lines. I could not let this slide. My eyes were burning red.

I typed out a comment and hit send. Looks like someone finally got the promotion they've been begging for. I moped for two solid days, visibly falling apart. Monday 8am class nearly finished me off.

off. Friday night, my roommates dragged me out to a house party to shake it off. Of course, I ran into Leo. He was in the middle of a beer pong game, sleeves rolled up, showing off as usual. Chloe was glued to his side with a drink, laughing at every word out of his mouth. I turned to leave. Leo spotted me instantly, sank his last cup with a smug grin, and cut through the crowd

to block my path. Mia, flying solo? Where's your boyfriend? Too busy to come with you? He's not bored like you. Chloe rushed over, panicked we might actually make up. you got a new boyfriend already oh am jean that was fast but you look kind of rough she looked me up and down with a fake little gas don't tell me you two broke up already