Gray Areas | Englot | GirlxGirl

35. Helicopter

POV CHARLOTTE

I thought everything was under control. We had a solid plan on how to handle the rumors, carefully crafted to keep things steady. I kept telling myself I was strong enough to ignore the media's noise, the fans' comments, and the occasional online gossip.

But the truth is, no matter how much I try to shield myself, some words slip through the cracks, and they hit deeper than I'd like to admit.

The day after Engfa and Alycia appeared together at the award show, social media erupted. Suddenly, it was a battlefield of opinions. Comments flooded one specific Instagram post on Hollywood Madness!-a post that should've been harmless, just a picture of Engfa and Alycia with the simple caption, "The iconic duo is back! Could they reunite?" And yet, that post became the spark for a wildfire of speculation and debate.

I couldn't stop myself from scrolling through the comments. Out of the thousand or so accounts that chimed in, maybe a hundred were supportive, another hundred were neutral, but the rest? They were merciless. They mocked me, criticized me, and compared me to Alycia in the harshest ways.

@alyciasoulmate:
OMG, Alycia and Engfa are the real couple goals! What does Charlotte even bring to the table? I don't get why Engfa's involve with her! 😒

@gossipjunkieofficial:
Exactly! Alycia has such a refined elegance, not like Charlotte. Open your eyes, Engfa! 😤

@squadteam_052:
For real, I can't believe they actually broke up. Alycia and Engfa were meant to be together. Why ruin that for Charlotte?

@teamalycia_love:
Just look at Alycia and Engfa's chemistry at the event! They're perfect together, while Charlotte's just riding on Engfa's fame. How long is she gonna cling on?

@fan_engfaly:
I miss the Alycia and Engfa moments! Just seeing them together is so emotional. Charlotte doesn't give the same vibe. Who's with me? 🙋‍♀️

@talkofthetownnews:
You can't deny it, Alycia and Engfa are a way better match than Charlotte. They're a legendary couple, irreplaceable! 🎉

@alyciaforever_10:
One word: chemistry! Alycia and Engfa are perfect together! Charlotte? Meh...

@engfamovement:
Engfa's type is classy, elegant, strong women-that's Alycia! Charlotte's just a bland stand-in!

@backtogetheralyengfa:
Just look at their smiles at the event! Engfa and Alycia clearly have a deep bond. Charlotte's just the third wheel.

@engfaa.myqueen:
Honestly, that picture makes my heart so happy. But why is Engfa even with Charlotte? Feels like a huge mistake 😅

As I kept scrolling, each comment chipped away at my confidence a little more. It felt like being slowly cornered, made small by strangers who knew nothing about me but had plenty to say. With every word, they tried to shake the foundation of my relationship with Engfa, as if to prove I didn't belong here, that we didn't belong together.

But deep down, I know better. What I see on a screen can't decide what's real between Engfa and me.

I try every day to push away those thoughts, but it's getting harder to ignore them. Every time I post something on social media, instead of fan support filling the comments, they're flooded with hate.