In Love With The Enemy

Chapter 14: Hope's Birthday

"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." ~Unknown

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"Happy Birthday, Hopie!" I greeted after she blew out her candles. She smiled at me and smiled at the guests too.

Daniel, her boyfriend hugged her. It was the sweetest gesture and we can't help but admire them.

Hope and Daniel have been dating for quite some time now. They're the cutest couple ever. Everyone is jealous of their relationship.

"Oh, what a nice little party," someone said, making all of us look at that person. My eyes widened when we saw Sandra holding the microphone.

"What is she doing here?" I asked Stella who is standing right next to me.

"I don't know," Stella replied.

"Hope, I think there's something you need to know about your beloved boyfriend," Sandra said. Hope gave Daniel a questioning look. Daniel walked over to where Sandra is standing and tried to grab the microphone from her.

"Sandra, enough," Daniel pleaded.

"I told you, babe. Breaking it off won't do you any good," Sandra told Daniel. "You see, little Hopie," Sandra turned to Hope. "Your boyfriend slept with me," Sandra revealed, making everybody gasp. "And not just once, twice, thrice, how many times was it again, babe? Doesn't matter at least you en–"

"Shut up, Sandra!" Hope yelled which made the room quiet. I looked at Hope. She was in pain. She loved him so much, yet this is what he did.

Hope walked towards Daniel. "Is it true?" Hope asked him. He did not respond. "Answer me!"

"Hope, I'm sorry," he said. Hope slapped him.

"How could you?! I loved you more than I loved myself! What did I ever do to you to deserve this?!" Hope said, blocking her face with her hands because she couldn't hold her tears anymore.

"Hope, I'm sorry. Please let's–"

"I don't need your apology! Just get out!" Hope said, pushing Daniel. "And you!" She turned to Sandra. "How dare you crash into my party!? GET OUT!"

Sandra then left with an annoying smirk on her face.

"All of you just please leave. I'm sorry but this party is over," Hope told the guests.

Everyone went straight out the door. Some comforted Hope for a bit before leaving. It was just me, the girls, and Hope's mom inside the venue.

"Girls, Mom, please leave too. I want to be alone," Hope told us.

"No, we will stay here with you," Tori said.

"Please, I'm begging you," Hope said, trying her hardest to stay calm.

"Hope, please, we'll help you," Bianca said.

"I SAID LEAVE!" she growled.

Khaila was about to respond, but Stella stopped her by holding her shoulder. Even though it was hard for us, we chose to leave her and give her space to breathe.

Before leaving, I looked at Hope once more. She is now sitting down on one of the chairs and she was covering her face as she sobbed.

I closed my eyes because it hurts to see her like that and when I opened my eyes, I was greeted by a white ceiling.