Someone In The Crowd [Paul Wesley]

25. Text

ClaireBear Holt

We need to talk.

Cece

Um, ok. What's up?

ClaireBear Holt

Phoebe is talking about leaving Atlanta. I have to know... did Paul cheat on her?

Cece

What?! Of course Paul didn't cheat! And why are you asking me anyway? Ask him, or her.

ClaireBear Holt

Cee, you know I love you, and I'd never judge you. So just tell me. Were you having an affair with Paul while he was with Phoebe?

Cece

How could you even ask me that?! Of course not! I don't understand where any of this is coming from.

ClaireBear Holt

Candice and I came to your place yesterday, when you were supposed to be on set. We overheard you and Paul...

Cece

Wow. Oh my god I'm so embarrassed. I can't believe you heard that!

ClaireBear Holt

So what's going on? Or, more importantly, how long has it been going on?

Cece

It's been about a month. I swear we didn't do anything while he was with Phoebe. She doesn't even know about it, no one does.

ClaireBear Holt

Babe... what are you playing at? Phoebe is one of our oldest friends, do you have any idea how much this will hurt her?

Cece

I know. I wasn't ever going to do anything with him. But then I let him move in with me after she dumped him and, I don't know. There was a spark.

ClaireBear Holt

How long were you going to keep this a secret?

Cece

I don't know... until Phoebe was over him? Until it wouldn't be a big deal?

ClaireBear Holt

In other words, until you could find a way for everyone to be ok about the relationship.

Cece

Is that a bad thing?

ClaireBear Holt

No, of course not. I won't say anything to Phoebe, but you need to be careful.

Cece

I will.