EVOLUTION Vol.2

SECRETS

Your best friend has been arrested for illegally downloading music. While in jail, he asks you to go to his house and clear everything off his computer. As you start deleting files, you notice a folder with your name on it. His secret is discovered and the two have a confrontation.

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John and Tom had been best friends since they were kids. They did everything together and were always there for each other. So, when John got arrested for illegally downloading music, Tom didn't hesitate to go to his house and help him out.

Tom sat down at John's computer and started deleting files. As he was going through the folders, he noticed a folder with his name on it. Curiosity got the better of him, and he opened the folder. Inside, he found pictures of himself that he had never seen before.

Tom's heart sank as he realized what he was looking at. He felt betrayed and hurt that John had been secretly taking pictures of him without his knowledge or consent. He couldn't believe that his best friend would do something like this.

Tom quickly closed the folder and continued deleting files, trying to push the thought out of his mind. But the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He decided to confront John about it and drove straight to the jail to see him.

"What the hell is this, John?" Tom said as he slammed the folder down on the table in front of him.

John's face turned pale as he saw the folder. "I can explain," he stammered.

"I don't want to hear your excuses," Tom said, his voice shaking with anger. "How could you do this to me? We've been best friends for years, and you've been secretly taking pictures of me like some kind of creep."

"I'm sorry, Tom," John said, tears welling up in his eyes. "I don't know why I did it. I just couldn't help myself. I know it's wrong, and I feel terrible about it."

"Terrible? You should feel more than terrible!" Tom yelled. "You violated my privacy, and you took advantage of our friendship. I can't even look at you right now."

John hung his head in shame. "I know I messed up, Tom, and I don't expect you to forgive me. I just want you to know that I'm sorry, and I'll do anything to make it up to you."

"SORRY?!! For what!!! Sorry for taking the photos or being caught for taking the photos!"

"Sorry," John whispered.

Tom took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He didn't want to lose his temper, but he couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal. "I don't know if I can forgive you, John. This is a big deal, and I need time to process it. But I want you to know that our friendship is over. I can't be friends with someone who would do something like this to me."

John nodded; his eyes filled with tears. "I understand, Tom. I deserve that. I just hope someday you can find it in your heart to forgive me."

Tom stood up and grabbed the folder. "I'm going to delete these pictures, John, and I never want to hear from you again. Don't contact me, don't try to explain yourself, just leave me alone."

John nodded again, his head still hanging low. "I understand, Tom. I'm so sorry for what I've done."

Tom turned and walked out of the jail, his mind racing with thoughts and emotions. He couldn't believe that his best friend had been keeping such a big secret from him, and he didn't know how to move forward.

As he drove home, he couldn't shake the feeling of sadness and anger. He knew that he had made the right decision to end their friendship, but it still hurt him to think about all the memories they had shared.

In the end, Tom realized that he needed time to heal and move on. He deleted the pictures and tried to put the whole thing behind him. It wasn't easy, but he knew that he couldn't let John's actions define him or their friendship.

© 19 April 2023