Things had been going smoothly for Ddot and Star—at least, on the surface. Their careers were thriving, and despite the rumors and constant scrutiny, their relationship seemed solid. But beneath the surface, the pressure was building.
It started with a leak. An anonymous source had sent a scandalous rumor to a popular gossip site, claiming that Ddot had been unfaithful to Star. The article dropped early one morning, and by the time Ddot woke up, it was already trending everywhere.
*#DdotCheats* was the number one topic, with fans, haters, and everyone in between weighing in. The article was full of grainy photos and supposed "witness accounts" of Ddot with another woman at a club, her identity hidden but her presence undeniable.
"Yo, what the—" Ddot muttered, rubbing his eyes as he scrolled through his phone, trying to process the chaos that had erupted overnight.
He immediately tried to call Star, but it went straight to voicemail. A cold feeling settled in his chest.
Star was already at the studio when she saw the article. She had been in the booth, laying down a verse, when her phone started blowing up. At first, she ignored it, but when the messages kept coming in, she took a break and checked her phone. Her heart sank as she saw the headlines.
*Ddot Cheats on Star?*
*Is This the End of the Hottest Couple in Rap?*
*Exclusive: Ddot Caught with Mystery Woman!*
Star felt a mix of anger, hurt, and disbelief. She didn't want to believe it, but the photos...they didn't look good. Even if she trusted Ddot, she couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal gnawing at her. She didn't want to think he'd do this to her, but the evidence was right there, plastered all over the internet.
She ignored Ddot's calls, needing time to think. But her emotions were running too high. She couldn't focus on her work, couldn't even think straight. Finally, after what felt like hours, she grabbed her bag and headed out, determined to get some answers.
She drove to Ddot's place, her mind racing the whole way there. She wasn't sure what she was going to say, but she knew she needed to confront him, face to face.
When she arrived, Ddot was waiting outside, pacing anxiously. He looked up as she pulled in, relief washing over his face, but when he saw the look in her eyes, his heart sank.
"Star, it's not what it looks like—" he started, but she cut him off.
"Then what is it?" she demanded, stepping out of the car and slamming the door behind her. "Because it looks pretty clear to me Ddot. You were with some chick, and now the whole world thinks you played me."
"I wasn't with her like that," Ddot insisted, taking a step toward her. "It was just a party, I swear. We didn't even do anything. Someone's trying to set me up, you gotta believe me."
"Set you up?" Star scoffed, crossing her arms. "You expect me to believe that?"
"Yeah, I do!" Ddot said, his voice rising in frustration. "You know me, Star. You know I wouldn't do you like that. Why would I mess up what we got?"
Star looked at him, searching his eyes for any sign of deceit, but all she saw was desperation. Part of her wanted to believe him, but the pain and doubt were too strong.
"I don't know, Ddot," she said quietly, her voice trembling. "But this... this doesn't look good. And it's not just about us. It's about how this makes me look too. Like I'm some fool who can't see what's right in front of her."
"Don't say that," Ddot pleaded, reaching out to her. "You're not a fool, and this whole thing is twisted. I need you to trust me on this."
She hesitated, torn between her love for him and the weight of the rumors. "I just... I need some time to think, Ddot. I can't just ignore this like it's nothing."
