A slap of reality

Bea's POV

Well, this was turning into a real-life soap opera, and I was stuck in the middle of it like a deer in headlights. I stormed out of the living room after Josh, my mind racing and my heart pounding with a mix of anger, hurt, and confusion. And just when I thought things couldn't get any crazier, Josh decided to drop another bombshell on me.

"There's something I need to tell you," he said, looking nervous and guilty all at once.

"Oh, please, enlighten me," I snapped, crossing my arms over my chest.

"I... I hooked up with some people during the two months we weren't together," he confessed, avoiding my gaze.

My jaw dropped, and my mind went into overdrive. Two months? He was seeing other people while we were apart? The pain and betrayal were like a slap in the face, and before I knew it, that's exactly what I did—I slapped him across the cheek.

"Ouch!" Josh exclaimed, holding his cheek and looking shocked.