I refused to let her just leave. Saying nothing felt like I already agreed. Yes, she wasn't lying about Ben being all over me but...we wanted it.

If I remain silent, what if it hurt Ben? What if she tells my parents? If she makes Sam divorce me, what will my family do to me?!

"I don't have anything with Ben." The words came out steadier than I felt

She stopped on her track. She looked at me- Really looked and sat back slowly.

One of her brows raised as she pretended not to hear me the first time. I knew she just wanted me to repeat myself.

"I said...