If only I knew
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Last published Mon, Jun 30, 2025
If only I knew that love could feel like a lie wrapped in a hoodie and soft hands."
At 18, Tabitha thought she had found her version of forever - Zayn was charming, intentional, and made her heart believe it was safe.
But when the weekend that felt like a dream begins to unravel, secrets start to bleed through the edges of their picture-perfect romance. The kind of secrets that come with other girls. With voice notes. With lies that repeat word-for-word.
What happens when the truth finds you before you're ready to see it?
If Only I Knew is a raw, emotionally gripping story about betrayal, womanhood, and the journey back to yourself. Told in first person, each chapter peels back the layers of love, heartbreak, and the power of healing.
For every girl who's been lied to, and every woman who learned to rise from it - this one's for you.
💔 Romance | 🎙️ First-person POV | 🖤 Emotional healing | 🔥 Plot twist | ✨ Soft girl strength
New chapters drop weekly.
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✍️ Written by: Ogunlaja Oluwadamilola
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