Fanny's eyes widened in shock as Seraph's words cut through the air like a knife. "Not surprised," Seraph said, her voice calm and collected, but with a hint of underlying pain. The dim lighting of the room seemed to accentuate the sharpness of her features, making her siren-like eyes gleam with an otherworldly intensity.
"You're not surprised?" Fanny asked, her voice laced with incredulity, her hands fluttering nervously as she spoke.
Seraph's gaze remained steady, her eyes never leaving Fanny's face. "No, not really. I kind of knew already. I'm just a bit disappointed it took you this long to tell me," she said, her words dripping with a mixture of sadness and frustration. The air seemed to vibrate with tension as Seraph's emotions simmered just below the surface.
Seraph's eyes locked onto Fanny's, her gaze piercing and unyielding. "Were you eager to see me get hurt?" she asked, her voice devoid of emotion, but with a subtle undercurrent of vulnerability. The question hung in the air like a challenge, making Fanny's skin prickle with discomfort.
Fanny shifted uncomfortably under Seraph's intense stare, her words tumbling out in a mumbled mess. She couldn't meet Seraph's gaze, her eyes darting around the room as if searching for an escape.Fanny's mumbled words were laced with guilt, her eyes darting around the room as if searching for an escape. "I made a promise to Brandon."
Seraph's eyes narrowed, her brow furrowing in concern. One was Fanny's boyfriend, the other her best friend, she knew Fanny's loyalty was tested. "You did what?" Seraph asked, her voice firm but laced with a hint of amusement.
Fanny hesitated, her voice barely above a whisper. "I promise, Brandon. I heard the guys talking about it and asked him about it. He initially refused to tell me, but I pressed him for the truth. He finally confessed that he'd promised not to tell you."
Seraph's gaze intensified, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What else did he say?"
Fanny's words tumbled out in a rush, her voice filled with conviction. "I asked him if Alex was genuinely interested in you or just messing around. I told him you're my friend and I don't want him to play with your feelings. He said Alex really loves you." Fanny's eyes met Seraph's, a mix of concern and loyalty reflected in her gaze.
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When Sarah heard Fanny's words, she burst out laughing, sprawling out on the bed. "Oh girl, I'm finally in the know," she said with a grin.
Fanny looked at her quizzically. "What am I missing?"
Seraph closed her eyes, a sly smile still playing on her lips. "Let's just say Alex's story is more complicated than you think."
Fanny's curiosity was piqued. "What's going on? Wasn't he telling the truth?"
Seraph 's expression turned thoughtful. "You're not entirely wrong. Alex did fall in love with Seraph, but it wasn't a simple situation. His girlfriend broke his heart, and he was still reeling from that when he met Seraph. He wanted to move on, but he didn't know how to break things off with his girlfriend without hurting her. When his girlfriend finally ended things, Alex was heartbroken – not because he wanted to be with her, but because he had wanted to be the one to break her heart."
Seraph 's words painted a complex picture of Alex's emotions and motivations. "Does that make sense?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement as though it was not her "love" life they were talking about