Name: Gwen Richards

Location: Movie Theatre

Time: 11pm

I'm not going to lie about how I felt after seeing Duncan with that girl. Not only was she pretty, but also someone that I did not expect Duncan to be dating.

Could that girl be Courtney? The girl that he had talked about nonchalantly about for almost 3 months now and who I never thought would be his girlfriend? Am I stupid to think that he wouldn't have a girlfriend? I mean, look at him... look at me... I knew that it was too good to be true...

"Hey Gwen!" I hear a voice shouting to me from a distance. I look up and I see Cody waving his hands in the air, trying to get my attention.

"Huh? W-what? Oh! Yes Cody?"

"I was asking you if you were almost ready? Chef is going to do the concessions walk through and he wants to know if he can kill two birds with one stone and do production as well"

"Oh! Y-yeah I'm almost done! Tell Chef that he can do your walk through first and then I will be done with mine!"

Cody gives me a thumbs up and goes back to the front of the house. Looking down, I continue to sweep the floor.

How would I have known he had a girlfriend though? He just said her name a few times, how was I supposed to know that it was her? Plus, he and I had sex! There was no way I would have known he was dating someone! Wait... Doesn't that mean that I helped him cheat?! Am I really helping someone cheat on their girlfriend?! I don't want it to be true... Oh God I think I'm going to be sick...

All these thoughts were going in my head while cleaning up. Though it was closing time and almost all the movies were done, I felt as if time had stood still. My mind was racing, as to be expected, how could it not? Finally, I finished the last little things before Chef came to check behind the bar to see if I had done everything correctly.

"Alright Gwen" Chef said with his gruff voice, "let's see what I can catch you slipping up on tonight" he gave me a smile and started checking around. I followed him, my mind still racing a thousand words and thoughts per second. After checking for about 10 minutes, Chef put his hands on his hips and then put a hand to his forehead and gave me a salute.

"Well, as always, amazing work! I can always count on you, Gwen!"

I smile and salute back, "if you can always count on me, then you should give me a raise!" I half joked and said half seriously. Chef gave a full belly laugh.

"Good try, unfortunately, I don't make those rules and you know that!" I nod my head and smile

"I know, I know. Good night, Chef"

"Good night Gwen"

Knowing that Duncan's movie was about to finish soon, I quickly ran to the staff room and grabbed my stuff.

"Oh! Gwen!" Cody called to me while he was changing into a hoodie.

"Yes Cody? Make it quick! I have to go home and shower"

"You seem really stressed today, is something wrong? Do you need someone to talk to? Because I am here for you and I will help as much as I can" he gives me a smile that I can't ignore and I smile back, slowing down my pace and feeling my body and muscles relax.

"Aw... Thanks Cody... it's just... things have been stressful at home lately and I'm just thinking about my troubles is all. Don't worry about me, okay?" I give him a reassuring smile, at least, I try to. Luckily, Cody takes my smile as genuine and he smiles back.

"Okay, but if you need anything, let me know"

"Thanks Cody... I appreciate it..." I grab my things and wave Cody goodbye before leaving the staff room and rushing out the door, full sprint.

I gotta get out of here... Before I see Duncan and his girlfriend...

Name: Gwen Richards

Location: Gwen's room

Time: 12:30 am

I flopped down into my bed and snuggled myself deep into the covers, anxiety and thoughts swirling my mind. Now that I was home, I was able to think a little more clearly as I was alone and in a safe space. I closed my eyes, exhausted.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

My phone started going off like crazy. Groaning, I grabbed my phone off my night stand and looked at the screen. It was a text from... guess who, Duncan.

"Gwen"

"I can explain"

"Please answer me"

Reluctantly, I answered back. I knew that I made a mistake doing it, pulling myself deeper and deeper into something I didn't want to be involved in. However, I wanted to know the truth. I needed answers.

"Okay" I text back, "then explain. I'm listening"

Minutes went by as I watched the three dots move across the screen. I wait and wait. I wait so long that my eyes start to close from being tired. Until...

Ding!

I open my eyes and see a massive paragraph in front of me. I feel my stomach turn and my heart skip a beat, my head definitely was filled with millions of thoughts of what the message could have said like:

"You were a one-night stand. I never really liked you. Courtney is the love of my life and you were just a side hoe. It's funny that you thought that I actually liked you! Your personality is dry and you are not as funny as you think you are. Good luck, but I'm never talking to you again and I'm quitting the theatre tomorrow."

I shake my head and scroll up to the beginning of the actual message. It went like this:

"That girl you saw, she was Courtney. I realize that I wasn't really clear when I talked about her and I should have told you that she was my girlfriend instead of you finding out like that. I'm sorry. Honestly, I do that a lot. Where I say her name but don't disclose that she's my girlfriend. I do that so I have a chance with the girls I'm interested in, I know that's really shitty of me. However, I did and still do want to fuck you, that hasn't changed. My feelings and everything that I have told you is true and I swear to you that I'm telling the truth. You're hot. You're beautiful. You're the most relatable person I have ever met. Not to mention that sex with you is hot and fucking amazing. That's all I have to say..."

I re read the message over and over in my head. My stomach doing back flips, front flips, and everything in between while reading. I had nothing to say to that text. What could I say? It answered all of my questions. However, my mind went to a dark place. A place where I knew I wouldn't be able to escape. A place of egotism and lust, not of empathy or reason.

He still thinks I'm hot! That means he must not really love his girlfriend! Besides, he cheated on her with me so that means that he probably thinks I'm more attractive! Obviously, Gwen. Why did you think that he didn't think you were attractive? You're fine!

Then I caught myself. I didn't know why I thought these things. Was it because I needed the reassurance that someone thought I was hot? Maybe it was lack of self-esteem that took over. But at that moment, I felt happy, I was smiling, and I felt seen in the worst way possible. Finally, I decided to message back.

"So... you think I'm still hot...? Even if you have a girlfriend...?"

Come on Gwen... Stop acting like this...

"Of course! You are the hottest and sexiest person I know! Not to mention, I would love to fuck your cute little pussy again, if you will let me"

I felt my heart pound, my stomach get butterflies, and feel myself get wet.

"I would love that so much... But... What about your girlfriend?" I bite my bottom lip and await his response.

No Gwen... This is wrong! Stop before things get too far! Don't do this!

"What she doesn't know won't hurt her, don't you agree?"

And that was it. That one text was a hook, line, and sinker for me. I was in it for the long haul and I was prepared for any consequences that would come my way.

"Mmmm you're totally right. I can't wait to see you soon" I smile at my screen

"Oh. When you see me next, I'll be turning you on so much you'll want to take off your clothes but you can't because we'll be in public, which is extremely hot. Don't you agree?" I feel my face flush and get hot.

God, he knows how to turn me on so much... it's so unfair...

"That's definitely hot... you're turning me on right now. But I'm tired so I'm going to bed. I can't wait to see what you have in store for me. I hope we work together soon"

"Oh, we'll be working together sooner than you think, don't worry sweetheart I'll make sure of that. Good night"

"Good night"

I put my phone back on my night stand and snuggle into my covers again, a sly and satisfied smile on my face. Though there was a smile on my face, my thoughts started to brew.

You really got yourself into a fucked-up situation, didn't you? Well, I hope you know what you're getting into and brace yourself for the repercussions that will happen if you get caught.

Thanks voice of reason... wish me luck

You're a fucking dumbass...

And with that, I fell asleep as my inner voices fight with each other all night long.