Treat You Better - Grethan

Part 6 - Hidden Affairs

Grayson's POV:

It's been about a week and a half since the whole thing with Aston occurred. Of course, I haven't told Ethan yet because I mean, there's no reason to. Besides I'm ashamed. Aston has been texting me nonstop for the past week and I'm getting sick of it. He's too annoying. I literally told him that that night was a one time thing and that I was feeling lonely, but he begs to differ and says that he knows he can change my mind- whatever the fuck that means. Ethan and I haven't really been spending that much time together. I don't know why but it probably has to do with the fact that I got a new job so I'm out most of the day, and when I'm home Ethan's usually out with his boyfriend, who by the way I don't even know his name yet.

We occasionally hang out but it's not the same anymore. I somehow feel replaced and lonely all the time, whether I'm with him or not. Sometimes I feel like he's hanging out with me just because his man is either busy or maybe because he feels obliged to be with me, you know with being my twin and all. He does seem genuinely happy tho so theres that. And of course, all I want is for him to be happiest guy on the planet.

I sighed as I looked at my reflection in the mirror, combing my hair with my hand as I finish getting ready to leave for work. I grabbed my phone, keys & wallet and began making my way downstairs, only to notice Ethan watching a movie on the TV.

"Oh, hi Gray," He says, with a smile before turning his stare back towards the screen. I didn't say anything as I walked over to the closet to grab a water bottle. I was on my way to the door when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to see a smiling Ethan standing behind me. "Hey what are you doing after work?" He asked, looking pretty eager.

"Not sure. Why?" I replied. We've been so distant lately that it feels kind of weird to be with him like this.

"Well after you're done, come straight back here. I wanna take you out afterwards alright?" He spoke as he patted my shoulder before hugging me. I sighed and hugged him back, taking a whiff of his cologne. Mhmm he smells pretty good. We pulled away and he smiled again, before kissing my forehead, immediately making me smile. "Have a good day at work," He yelled, smacking my ass as I walked out the door. We used to do these kind of stupid things way back before we realized how lame it is. I got into my car and drove off. However, I couldn't stop thinking about him for some reason. How he smelled so good. How adorable he happened to look. How the kiss he gave me made me feel better almost instantly. And how his firm hand touched m-

I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a honk, causing me to quickly slam on the brakes. Once the car stopped I was paralyzed. I looked around and saw that there was a huge accident up ahead. I was too caught up in my thoughts that I almost crashed into like a million cars. What's happening to me?

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I got to work an hour and a half late, but I wasn't the only one so the boss didn't really care given he was late too. Once I was at work, I just couldn't stop thinking about Ethan. How much he cared about me. How much he looked out for me. I smiled when I remembered him making and leaving food for me when I didn't open the door the whole day. He's truly so sweet, and kind, and caring, and smart, and attrac-

"Um excuse me?" I heard a voice faintly call me and I looked out to a guy who was standing in front of me. He smiled and spoke once more. "Yeah, can I have a large popcorn and a medium drink?" I nodded and went off to get his things. When I came back with the stuff, I smiled and told him how much it was.

"Thank you, enjoy the movie," I said as I closed the register. Right then, my eye happened to catch something. Something I really wish I hadn't seen.

"Grayson?" Emily, the girl I work with and essentially my work best friend, called out. "Are you okay?" I shook my head violently, grasping the counter until my knuckles were white. It was him. Ethan's guy. Talking to a girl. Flirting with a girl. The same girl who came up to Ethan and I that day with his phone number. I felt anger run through my veins as I saw him reach down and kiss her.

"No. I'm not," I spat, through gritted teeth. I just felt myself getting angrier and angrier, not knowing how to calm down. Emily followed my stare and looked at him and the girl making out.

"Do you know them?" She asked.

"Yes. He's fucking dating my brother. And now his tongue is down some girls at the movies while he's just at home," My eyes were narrow, shooting piercing stares at them but none of them were paying attention. They were too busy with one another. Completely forgetting about the world around them. I grabbed my phone and took some pictures. I have to have proof if I'm gonna tell Ethan. I took a couple pictures, but I continued to feel my blood boiling even more with every second that passed. I wanted to go over to them and rip her head off, shove it up his ass while I chop his dick off. 

Just then, he looked up and made eye contact with me. But instead of looking ashamed or anything you'd imagine, he just smirks at me and walks towards the screening they were at, his hand over her shoulder. I got out from behind the counter and began walking to him, but Emily grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

"Don't. You're gonna get in trouble. It's not worth it. Just talk it over, with Ethan," She told me as she smiled and continued wiping the counter off.

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As I drove home, I kept thinking about whether or not I should tell Ethan now. Should I just wait to see if he does something else? I mean, what if that wasn't him but someone who looked like him? They were pretty far away so it could've been easy for me to mistake him. But no. That smirk he gave me. It was like he knew what he was doing. It most definitely had to be him. I had come to the conclusion to tell Ethan as soon as I got home, for his own good. I don't wanna see him get hurt. But then again, do I want to be the one who hurts him by telling him?

I got home and quickly got off the car, rushing towards the front door. But my plan and everything else I had prepared flew out the window when Ethan opened the door and stood there, smiling at me as I made my way closer and closer to the door. He looked so happy. So peaceful. I began feeling a wave of regret. Do I really wanna be the person who ruins all that for him?

"Hey honey, how was work?" He asked sarcastically as I approached the door.

"Good," I said, ignoring all possible eye contact.

"Great. Ready to go leave?" He asked. I nodded and told him I was gonna go up and change. Once I was upstairs, I slipped into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. I was starstruck.

What do I do? Please, what do I do?

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What's up guys,

I know that this is a short-ish chapter but theres a reason why I'm doing it lmao.. What do you guys think about Ethan's man?? Don't hold anything back lol

Hope you all have a great day!

~N