I had cheated on my boyfriend

"Betrayed by a Friend, Saved by Love: The Fallout of a Toxic Relation"

As I sat there, trying to process my feelings, Jack's texts kept coming in, becoming more and more aggressive. He demanded that I leave Alen and be with him, saying that I owed it to him after all the years he had loved me in secret.

I was furious. How could Jack think he had any right to demand anything from me? I knew that I had to set boundaries and make it clear that I was not interested in him romantically.

The next time I saw Jack, I confronted him about his behavior. I told him that he had no right to make demands on my life, and that his behavior was unacceptable. But as I spoke, Jack's expression hardened, and he lashed out at me.

He grabbed me by the arm and pulled me close, his eyes filled with anger. Before I could react, he raised his hand and slapped me across the face.

I was stunned. I couldn't believe that someone I had once considered a friend could treat me this way. I quickly gathered my things and left, feeling shaken and violated.

As I drove home, I realized that my relationship with Alen were important than ever. I needed his love and support to heal from the trauma of being assaulted by someone I had trusted.

When I arrived home, Alen was waiting for me, concern etched on his face. I broke down in tears and told him everything that had happened with Jack. Alen held me and reassured me that he would always be there for me, no matter what.

In that moment, I knew that Alen was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Despite the twists and turns of our relationship, he had always been my rock and my constant. And with him by my side, I knew that I could overcome anything.