Cheater ; Phan ~ completed

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(Louise) 

After Dan stops texting me, I put my phone down, shaking my head. Those two.. Does it ever end? 

Of course I'm happy to help, but I never get one side of the story. Soon enough, I get a call from Phil. For the first time since I heard about this. "Hey Phil!" I say, acting clueless. 

"Hi."

"What kind of motherly advice can I give you today?"

"I don't even know why I called."

"Hm.. Well, you had to have a reason."

"I do, but you'll hate me."

"Are you backing out on proposing? You know he'll say yes."

"Thats the thing Lou.." 

"What?"

"I messed it all up."

"How?"

"I cheated on him."

"Why?"

"I don't know."

"You can't not know. Dan's not here, you can tell me."

"Louise! I love him. I didn't mean for it to happen."

"I know you love him. But be honest. Why'd you do it."

"I was drunk and my mind went back a few years and it was an ex."

"Phil.."

"I know I messed up. But, he broke up with me."

"Well you did cheat on him."

"And I apologized."

"What would you do in his position?"

"... I, well.. I guess he's.. acting.. appropriately.. For the situation.." 

"Exactly."  I sigh. "So, the proposal isn't a thing anymore? I don't get to be a bridesmaid?"

"How could you be a bridesmaid if there isn't a bride?"

"Well that doesn't matter anymore, does it?"

"Wow, thanks."

"I'm sorry, Phil. But to be completely honest, this is all on you. I can't say that he's wrong in this. Cause really, you are."

"What can I do?!"

"I don't know, for once."

"But I still love him."

"And he still loves you."

"Then what's the problem?"

"You cheated. You gave someone else what was his. That hurts." 

"I know it must! But it hurts worse being apart like this."

"I get both sides, Phil. But you've got to realize, this isn't something that can be fixed with an I love you and a kiss. This hurts, bad." I say in a scolding tone as my phone buzzes. 

Dan 🖤 - Fr tho, what am I supposed to say to him!?

"You know?" Phil says. 

"What?" I say, not listening.

"Were you not listening?"

"S-Sorry, I got a text." I say, shutting off my phone and focusing on the conversation. "I'm listening now, I promise."

"Whatever. I'll figure it out. Thanks Louise." 

"Wait, Phil!" I say as he hangs up. "Great." I scoff. 

"I should just go over to their house and force em to figure this out." I say to myself, forgetting about their problems for a minute and going back to my own life. 

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