HIDDEN TRUTHS

PART 2: TURNING THE PAGE :- MEW AND TUL

Two weeks after Tul had confronted Max and firmly told him to stay out of his life, things seemed to be returning to normal. Mew and Tul had settled back into their routine, their relationship growing stronger with each passing day. They shared quiet breakfasts, playful evenings, and tender moments that reaffirmed their love and commitment to each other.

But one evening, as Mew was finishing up work at home, his phone buzzed with an incoming message from an unknown number. Curiosity piqued, and he opened the message to find several images and videos attached. His heart sank as he recognized Max in the first image, standing beside Tul. With trembling hands, Mew opened the first video.

The screen filled with a scene that made Mew's blood run cold. The video depicted an orgy in a dimly lit room, bodies entwined in a chaotic tangle of limbs. The camera panned over to Tul, who was fully engaged in the debauchery. Unlike the image Tul had painted of being forced or coerced, he seemed to be enjoying every moment, laughing and participating with enthusiasm.

Mew's heart pounded in his chest as he watched the video, feeling a mix of betrayal, anger, and sadness. He had always trusted Tul, believed in the image of him as a victim of Max's manipulations. But these videos told a different story, one that Mew wasn't prepared to confront.

One scene in particular stood out to Mew. The camera focused on Tul, who was sitting on a couch with several others. They passed around a joint, the air thick with smoke. Tul's eyes were glazed over, a wide grin on his face as he leaned in to kiss another man. The scene shifted, showing Tul engaging in sexual acts with multiple people, his laughter and moans of pleasure clearly audible.

Mew's hands shook as he paused the video, unable to watch any further. He felt sick, a deep sense of betrayal gnawing at his insides. This wasn't the Tul he knew. This was someone who seemed to revel in the chaos and hedonism, a side of Tul that Mew had never seen before.

That night, when Tul returned home, he found Mew sitting on the couch, the images and videos still open on his phone. The moment Tul saw the look on Mew's face, he knew something was terribly wrong.

"Mew, what's going on?" Tul asked, his voice laced with concern.

Mew held up his phone, his eyes filled with hurt and anger. "Explain this, Tul."

Tul took the phone, his face paling as he saw the images and videos. He sat down heavily, the weight of the situation crashing down on him. "Mew, I... I can explain."

"Explain what?" Mew's voice was sharp, filled with pain. "That you lied to me? That you enjoyed all of this? That you've been hiding this side of yourself from me?"

Tul's eyes filled with tears. "Mew, I did those things when I was with Max, but it wasn't who I wanted to be. I was lost, and yes, there were moments when I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the real me. The real me is who I am with you."

Mew shook his head, tears streaming down his face. "How can I believe that? You made it seem like you were forced into this, like you hated it. But these videos show a different story, Tul. I feel like I don't even know you anymore."

Tul reached out, but Mew recoiled, the pain too raw. "Mew, please. I love you. I've changed. Those days are behind me."

Mew stood up, his voice trembling. "I need time, Tul. I need to think. Right now, I can't be with you. I need to figure out who you really are and if I can trust you again."

Tul's heart broke as he watched Mew walk away, the door closing with a finality that echoed through the apartment. He sank to the floor, tears streaming down his face, realizing that his past had come back to haunt him in the most devastating way.

As Tul sat alone in their apartment, he replayed every moment of their relationship, trying to understand where he had gone wrong. He knew he had to confront his past and be completely honest if he ever hoped to win Mew's trust back. But for now, all he could do was wait and hope that the love they shared would be strong enough to survive this betrayal.