You Belong with Me

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Becky reminisced about the moments she shared with Freen, realizing that their relationship had taken a positive turn. "She's not that bad after all," Becky thought, a smile playing on her lips as she scanned the new phone Freen had given her.

Opening the phone, she discovered that there was only one contact saved – Freen's, adorned with a love emoticon that Freen had added herself. Becky chuckled, finding joy in Freen's unexpected gestures. It was a side of Freen that she hadn't anticipated, a departure from the image Freen presented to the world.

Curiosity led Becky to check her social media, where she found an invitation from her schoolmate group. Upon entering the group, she was bombarded with messages filled with gossip and pictures of Faye and Nop having fun together. Faye seemed eager to showcase her relationship, making Becky feel annoyed.

"Faye: Girls, you won't believe it! Nop is such a sweet boyfriend. We barely leave our room, and he loves me so much," read one of the messages, followed by an array of supportive comments from others in the group.

Becky couldn't help but close her phone, reflecting on her relationship with her schoolmates. The truth was, she wasn't particularly close to them; she often felt excluded in her own group. Their conversations centered around love and boys, topics that bored her. The strained dynamics intensified when Nop, despite being aware of Faye's crush, started getting closer to Becky.

As she thought about her schoolmates, Becky found solace in the genuine connection she had with Freen Despite the external pressures and gossip, her relationship with Freen felt authentic, and she appreciated the simplicity and honesty that defined their bond.

Faye and her friends gathered without Becky, their group having split into two distinct factions. Faye harbored a deep dislike for Becky, convinced that Becky always stole her spotlight and effortlessly achieved whatever she desired. The jealousy intensified whenever people showered attention on Becky, and it reached a new level when Nop, Faye's crush, started getting close to Becky.

Feeling challenged, Faye was determined to prove that she could do better than Becky. The fact that Nop had become her boyfriend fueled Faye's sense of superiority.

One of her friends voiced their confusion, "Faye, seriously? You invited Becky for our gathering? I thought you didn't like her."

Faye casually replied, "Well, we haven't seen her in a while. I guess I want some tea from her. She's been silent lately after my revelation about the relationship with Nop."

Her friend scoffed, "I bet she's been crying in her room right now. You know how obsessed she is with Nop."

Faye chuckled at the comment, reveling in the belief that she had the upper hand in the situation. Little did she know, Becky found solace in genuine connections, unaffected by the superficial dynamics that Faye and her friends perpetuated.

Nop could feel the tension building as Faye pressed him to engage with her social media followers during their date. Every attempt to have a private moment seemed thwarted by Faye's constant need for public attention. As she initiated a live session, Nop felt the weight of annoyance settling in.

"Babe, please come here, say hi to my followers. They said they're missing you," Faye insisted, urging Nop to participate in the live broadcast. Reluctantly, he forced a smile and kissed Faye's cheek, playing along with her desire for public affection.

Once the live session ended, Faye looked at Nop with dissatisfaction. "What's wrong with you? I'm asking you to be more affectionate with me. Don't you love me?" she questioned.

"Not again," Nop thought, pinching his temple. "I understand you have a reputation to uphold as an influencer, but give me a break. Not every time we spend together needs to be broadcasted to everyone. It's annoying," he expressed, feeling the need for some space.

Faye, however, wasn't satisfied. "Why? I don't think it's a mistake, and you, as my boyfriend, should support my passion," she retorted.

"Suit yourself. I just want to rest," Nop said, attempting to distance himself from the situation. As he walked away, Faye declared, "Nop, I'm not done with you yet," leaving their argument hanging in the air.

Nop, wait! We need to talk about this," Faye called out as she hurriedly caught up with him.

"Why can't you understand, Faye? I need some space, and you're making everything so public," Nop expressed his frustration.

Faye, feeling hurt, responded, "I just want our relationship to be exciting, to share it with everyone. It's not too much to ask, is it?"

Faye's frustration boiled over as she trailed after Nop, determined to address the issues between them. "I'm not done with you yet," she asserted, keeping pace with him.

"You think I don't know what you're doing? Texting other people than your girlfriend, and the worse part is you texted Becky, your ex," Faye accused, her tone a mix of anger and hurt.

Nop, baffled by her behavior, closed the distance between them. "You check my phone? Seriously, Faye, it's unacceptable behavior, and you've invaded my privacy," he confronted her.

Faye retorted defiantly, "Privacy, my ass. You're texting your ex, and you expect me to be happy about it."

Fed up with the argument, Nop declared, "I'm done. This is too much," and he briskly walked towards their home, forcefully pushing the door to emphasize his protest against Faye's invasive actions. The tension hung in the air, leaving their relationship strained and uncertain.

Nop sat alone at the bar, nursing his drink after the heated argument with Faye. Desperation lingered as he repeatedly called Becky, but each attempt failed, leaving him frustrated. "Come on, Becky... Pick up the call," he muttered, feeling the weight of her silence.

Texting apologies, Nop's messages to Becky were met with cold indifference. Contemplating going to her house, he hesitated, recalling the disapproval from her brother, Richie, who warned him against giving false hope and playing with her feelings.

As memories of Becky's genuine support flooded his mind, Nop sighed deeply. The pain of seeing her move on quickly stung, wondering if she already had a new partner. The conflict within him grew as he grappled with his emotions for both Faye and Becky.

In a moment of reflection, Nop admitted taking advantage of Becky's kindness. Confused and torn, he remembered hiding his relationship with Faye and the complexities of his feelings. Love for Faye, reluctance to let go of Becky — emotions entwined in a tumultuous web.

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I know some of you might think it's not necessary to put the perspective of them but I need a spice in this story. And it might be related to the next event. Focusing the main character entirely might be boring. Spice means drama and conflict. When there's a drama and conflict so there's a storyline.