One Shot Series 3

Expressing Regret (Part 1)

When someone finds out that they've been cheated on there are about five ways that they can react.

One: They completely flip out. They're angry and can only see red because the one person that they trusted has betrayed them in a way that is unforgivable.

Two: They're overcome with sadness and wonder what they did for their partner to go to someone else and cheat.

Three: They're in denial and sure that they could never be cheated on. They just can't fathom the thought that the one they love found "love"somewhere else.

Four: They want revenge and they don't care how it happens. They just want the other person to hurt as much as they've hurt them.

Lastly, the most rare out of the five is when the person is eerily calm about the entire situation. They decide early on that if their significant other has cheated on them then they don't deserve them or their love. They're the lucky ones.

I can't really pinpoint which one I fit in with because in the span of ten minutes I showcased these five different emotions.

My heart fell to the bottom of my stomach when I rounded the corner to his dressing room. The door was wide open for everyone to see him making out with a girl that certainly wasn't me.

If the girl hadn't opened her eyes to see me standing there in shock then I'm sure I would be watching them have sex in the next couple of minutes.

Justin turned around confused as to why she had stopped kissing him. I could see his Adam's apple go up and down when he gulped. "Uhm...baby listen..."

The nerve of him to call me that after what I had just caught him doing. I couldn't stand the sight of him any longer so I turned around and started to walk away. Tears started to fall and I couldn't stop them. I didn't know where to go, every inch of this arena was covered with people and I really didn't want anyone to see me like this.

"Hey Demi, I was just looking--hey are you alright?" Alfredo started walking beside me.

In a poor attempt to hide the fact that I was crying, I picked up my speed and walked faster to get away from him.

"Are you crying?" Fredo grabbed my arm to stop me from getting away from him.

He looked at me, trying to figure out what was wrong but before he could say something else Justin came running up from behind us.

"Demi, we need to talk."

Alfredo looked between us, "Well I'm staying out of this." He went over to Ryan who was on his phone.

I couldn't face him especially since he did the one thing that I thought he'd never do.

"Let me explain." He touched my forearm.

"Let you explain what? That you're a liar and a cheater?" I glared at him.

"We're not going to do this here. Come on." He motioned for me to follow him but I didn't want to.

"Why? Afraid people are going to find out who you really are?" I seethed.

This time he grabbed onto my arm and pulled me into a nearby dressing room.

"Hey could you guys gives us a minute?" Justin asked his dancers.

Of course they said yes and filed out of the room within a minute.

"Look, I-I didn't mean for that to happen."

I rolled my eyes, "You're going with that, really? Come on you're a little more creative than that."

"I'm sorry. It was a mistake."

"You're only sorry because you got caught." I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest.

"It's not all my fault, you know."

"Really then whose is it?"

"You're not around-"

"So you're going to blame me now?! That's low Justin."

"I'm sorry, I really am. You have to believe me."

"I don't have to do anything. Did you even think about me? The fact that I'm miles away, missing you and counting down the days until I can see you. You're not the only one with a career Justin. I can't just drop whatever I'm doing to come see you."

"I know! I miss you too, every day I think about you and when I'll be able to see you again. You're not the only one Demi!"

I threw my hands up in frustration, "Yeah, well you have a great way of showing it. Who is she anyway?"

"It doesn't matter. What matters is us right now?"

"As of right now, there isn't an us."

"You can't just give up!"

"I can and I will. You made the decision to cheat on me and you're going to take responsibility for it."

"You're not going to walk away from this Demi. I made a mistake and I know that. If I could take it back I would but I can't. I want you and no one else."

"Do you know how ridiculous you sound Justin?! Ten minutes ago I walked in on you shoving your tongue down another girl's throat, if I walked in not even a minute later I would've seen you fucking her. Now you want to claim that you only want me, bullshit."

"I do and you know it!"

"I don't know shit. You know I've been there for you and with you when everyone else was bashing and selling you out. I was the first one who hopped on a plane to Miami when you got arrested to make sure you were fine. I've never judged you or played you out. You know what the sad thing is? The one person that I thought I could trust ends up betraying me in the worst way possible."

Justin for the first time since I've known him was speechless. He just stared at me with sadness in his eyes. I know he knows that he messed up and he probably is sorry but I don't want to hear it. Justin is a kind guy who gives back generously and endlessly. When he sings, it literally feels like the heavens have opened up as corny as that sounds. He's fun to be around because he's spontaneous and he always wants everyone around him to have a good time. Justin has all of these great qualities and never would I have thought that he'd be a cheater. I feel like I've been sucker punched and I don't know what to do or say because I'm in complete shock.

I can't be around Justin right now because it hurts to know that I wasn't enough. I don't know how many times he's kissed that girl or if he's kissed other girls and I don't want to because then it would make it more real. Just because I wasn't around all of the time due to me pursuing my career didn't mean I didn't love him or that I wasn't making an effort.

"Look TMZ will probably have a field day with this but I won't say anything to anyone about this. But, I'm done Justin. I can't be with someone who goes around hooking up with girls when they have a girlfriend."

Justin looked up at me, "No, look it was just one kiss. That's all it was, I feel nothing for her. We can make it work."

I shook my head, "Maybe we can but I can't even stand to be in the same room as you right now. My career isn't slowing down Justin, I'm only going to get busier and if you can't handle me being away for a month then you're going to have hell of a hard time when I'm gone for six months. I get it, I've had guys come onto me but my heart belongs to you Justin. I only love you and maybe that's my mistake."

At this point I could see tears form in his eyes and I wish I could say that it didn't phase me to see him broken down but it did. I didn't want to feel anything at all because of how he made me feel but that's not who I am.

"Demi, don't do this." Justin pleaded with me but my mind was already made up.

"We're done Justin."